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four people sitting in an office waiting for a job interview and one is smiling, the other three have their faces covered. One candidate is standing out as an excellent interview.

May 1, 2022

Interviewing? Know the difference between passable and excellent.

It may be naivety on my part, but there are some things that still surprise me. One thing in particular is when people ask for “interview tips” the night before an interview. Another is...

Career / individual / Job Search

September 1, 2021

Job Interviews: What employers really want to know (Part 2)

Last month I covered some fairly straightforward questions an interviewer may ask in Job Interviews: What employers really want to know (Part 1). This month I’ll cover why they ask questions that might catch...

man experiencing bad interview curled up in his chair

Career / individual / Job Search

August 1, 2021

Job Interviews: What employers really want to know (Part 1)

If you have felt like a job interview is unnecessary torture, it may be because you haven’t considered the goal. What employers really want to know is that you are able do the job,...

Career / individual / Job Search

July 1, 2021

Don’t argue with an interviewer if you want to get a job offer

You may not get the point of some interview questions, but don’t argue with an interviewer if your goal is to get an offer. A combative response won’t impress them and you’ll lose that...

Career / individual / Job Search

June 1, 2021

How to have a stress-free job interview

If you have only been hoping to have a stress-free job interview, then know you are not alone. Job interviews tend to evoke considerable anxiety and stress in candidates for many reasons. It can...

Career / individual / Job Search

April 1, 2021

Interviewing – Rules of engagement

Looking for a job is stressful, and preparing for an interview can be daunting. Do you often freeze when faced with regularly asked interview questions? Like many unpleasant but necessary events in our lives...

Business Tips / Career

January 2, 2018

Interview Preparation Tips That Make a Difference

You’ve waited for months to finally get invited to the interview for your dream job, and tomorrow the big day will have arrived. Excitement and enthusiasm about the role can add a lot and...