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How-To: Explain Why You Were Laid-Off
You're probably sick of talking about why you were laid-off and how your job search is going, and unfortunately those questions will keep coming until you've found a new job. Potential employers will certainly want to know the reasons behind your unemployment, meaning you'll have to discuss what happened during a situation in which you're already vulnerable. Learn how to handle the sensitive interview question so that you're not left stuttering through an answer.
Ask Savvy: My Interview With a Plastic Surgeon Ended Abruptly
Dear Savvy,
I applied for a receptionist job at a plastic surgeon's office (I have experience in this field). Yesterday, I was called back and interviewed on the phone for about 15 or 20 minutes with the office manager. She asked if I'd come in to be interviewed by the doctor.
Do Jeans Get the Job?
I’ve mentioned before that jeans are generally a no-go in interviews, and most of you agreed. But are the interview times a-changin’? The Wall Street Journal recently made the claim that jeans are becoming the new power attire for male world leaders and executives — and that this phenomenon also carries over to interview attire in some industries:
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What's Your Nervous Interview Tic?
Whether it’s your first or your 50th, job interviews are nerve-wracking experiences. And no matter how conscious you are of not letting that nervousness show, sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it.
Several friends have told me they have nervous tics that only come out in interviews: one friend’s nose starts to run uncontrollably, another becomes compulsive about pushing her hair away from her face, a third laughs at inappropriate times.
10 Small Mistakes That May Cost You the Job
Yes, we're all human. Yes, we all make mistakes. But your job search isn't the time to make them.
Back to Basics: Interview Dos and Don'ts, Part 3
Recently, I taught a workshop on interviewing to 400 high-schoolers. I had to find a way to keep the information short, sweet, and simple for the 17-and-under crowd, and in doing so, I realized I was getting a pretty nice interview refresher myself.
For the workshop, I broke down the interview process into dos and don’ts for before, during, and after the interview.
Expect to Answer These 20 Common Interview Questions
Interviewers hold the keys to your fate, which kind of makes it seem like you're going into a lion's den, feeling vulnerable and a little (or a lot) anxious. While the series of questions will always TBD, you can still prepare by pondering some of the most common interview questions. Some of these predictable questions come from your personal experiences, and some of them come from my own.
Did You Interview With the Top Boss?
Serena further explores her decision to defer Brown to "find herself" on this week's Gossip Girl and decides to find a job to prove her seriousness to her mother. She puts on a stunning Herve Leger bandage skirt and blazer and scurries around town scoping out prospects.
In one scene, she interviews with designer Tori Birch, who was just one of the many special guests on the episode.
I'm Asking: Have Unconventional Efforts Gotten You Hired?
It's no secret that the job market is tough right now. The fight for open positions is extremely competitive and in light of increasing pressure to get noticed at an interview, some candidates are getting creative to beat the competition — but how far is too far? Not all of these stunts are guaranteed to get you the job.
8 Reasons Hiring Managers Haven't Called Back
It's one thing when you don't receive a reply from an employer after sending your resume and cover letter, but things get more personal when you don't hear back after a job interview. Waiting for a response is stressful and it's easy to let your mind run wild when coming up with reasons the employer hasn't called. Was it your hair?
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