More Sample Interview Questions
So you know how, when, and why to ask questions during your interview, but you need more examples to build your list of 10 to 15 questions. Well, we just happen to have those examples. Remember, not...
View Article3 More Great Tips for Working with a Recruiter
A while back, I presented four great tips for working with a recruiter . . . and now I’m back with three more! As I mentioned previously, at certain points during this yearlong series of blog posts,...
View ArticleYour Five-Minute Guide to Body Language During an Interview
There are so many factors playing into an interview. Especially if it’s a face-to-face interview. Your body language during an interview and overall demeanor plays a huge roll in how you present...
View ArticleThe First ‘Dirty Little Secret’ About Headhunters
Now that we’ve finished debunking the seven “Recruiting Myths,” we’re going to go down a different path. This one deals with “‘Dirty Little Secrets’ About Headhunters.” And what follows is the first...
View ArticleUh-Oh . . . It’s the Dreaded C-Word – Compensation
Whatever you were thinking when you read the title of this blog post, stop it. Clear your mind and take a deep breath. It’s time to talk about compensation. You might be thinking, “When is a good time...
View ArticleThe Second ‘Dirty Little Secret’ About Headhunters
In my previous entry, we began our mini-series of blog posts regarding the “‘Dirty Little Secrets’ About Headhunters” . . . and we’re just getting started. That’s because we’re moving on to the second...
View ArticleFinishing Strong: How to End Your Interview
You’ve done a great job to this point, but don’t slow down now. End your face-to-face interview on a positive note and finish strong! Make your final impression a lasting one, so that you stay at the...
View ArticleThe 3rd Dirty Little Secret About Headhunters
We’ve established—and reiterated more than once—that one of the primary objectives of any company is to fill its important open positions as quickly as it can with the best candidate available. A good...
View ArticleDo These Things After Your Interview
The interview is over, but your work is not. There are two things you should do after your interview. One is making a phone call and the other is writing a note/email. After Your Interview Steps The...
View ArticleThe Fourth ‘Dirty Little Secret’ About Headhunters
One of the reasons I’ve termed these nuggets of information “dirty little secrets” is that I’d be willing to bet there are some headhunters and recruiters out there who would rather you not know about...
View ArticleHow to Tackle the Meal Meeting – Part 1
In our next three blog posts, we’re going to examine “special situations” regarding face-to-face interviews. Because these situations are unique, additional guidance is needed to ensure that you...
View Article3 Self-Evident Truths About Great vs. Lousy Recruiters
Before you can improve efficiencies and results using the tips I’ve provided throughout this blog post series, you must first identify the right recruiter for you. After 20 years as a headhunter, I...
View ArticleHow to Tackle the Meal Meeting – Part 2
Now you know the nature of the “meal meeting,” and yes, you know all about appropriate manners, but this isn’t your ordinary meal. There’s a lot riding on this one, so a refresher is definitely in...
View Article10 Questions to Use to Fire a Lousy Recruiter
In light of my “3 Self-Evident Truths About Great vs. Lousy Recruiters,” how can you quickly determine a great recruiter from a lousy recruiter? When a recruiter makes their first call to you, set a...
View ArticleWhat to Do If You’re Faced With a Group Interview
Now that we’ve dealt with the “meal meeting,” let’s turn our attention to the next “special situation”: the group interview. What is a Group Interview? The group interview format is often popular with...
View Article4 Quick Ways to Help Choose a Recruiter for Long-Term Success
Welcome to the final blog post in this employer series. I hope that you’ve found the information to be enlightening, valuable, and motivating. We’ve discussed everything from Recruitment Myths &...
View ArticleDo’s and Don’ts of the Face-to-Face Interview
The face-to-face interview is our final piece of the puzzle. We’re here—at the end of the road. But we’re not going to leave without giving you one last present, a wrap-up of the basics of what we’ve...
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