Tips for Interviews: Interviewing Etiquette [Infographic]

Interviewing for a new job is rarely easy, precisely because performing and behaving well likely means the difference between getting the job and not. After all, it's your resume that got you the interview to begin with, and if you blow the in-person Q & A, well that's just one less chip in your pile.

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[from jobs.aol.com]

Never say these five things in a job interview

 

 

By Ramit Sethi | Profit Minded – Fri, Aug 24, 2012 3:54 PM EDT
We are terrible at interviewing. We walk into the interview room without preparing. We spend time worrying about "trick questions" and about what shirt we should wear, instead of the things that really matter. Worst of all, we believe an interview is intended for us to simply answer the questions that the interviewer gives us.

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[from smallbusiness.yahoo.com]

10 Most Common Questions In An Interview

Interview really takes a lot of preparation and research. If you are a veteran in job searching, maybe you already memorize the most frequent questions the interviewer often asked. Or if you’re just a neophyte in job searching, then learn the toughest questions and prepare how to answer them:

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[from jobopenings.ph]

Job Interview Attire!

Searching for a job and succeeding through the interview is difficult enough that people tend to forget the importance of “first impression”. In fact, your interview attire is extremely critical. You should be neat, professional and conservative, but always remember to allow some of your personality to shine through your clothing.

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[from topchoicemagazine.com]

Top 10 In-Demand Careers

Want to pursue an in-demand career with high-pay potential? Check out these 10 great options.

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9 Things Not to Ask in a Job Interview

Asking questions during an interview shows the employer your interest and enthusiasm. It helps you pinpoint what the employer is looking for in their next hire and gives you the opportunity to connect it to your experience. Some questions, though, should not be asked during the initial interviews or you might not make it to the next round.

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[from finance.yahoo.com]

College Degrees that Hiring Managers Love

Want to earn a degree that could lead to career opportunities? Check out these six degrees with solid employment odds.

By Lisa Manterfield
If you've been keeping up with the unemployment figures lately, you might be wondering if going to college is worth it. The answer is a resounding yes, according to "Hard Times, Not all College Degrees are Created Equal," a 2012 report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
In fact, the report's exact wording was "Yes, extensive research, ours included, finds that a college degree is still worth it."
Here's just a bit of the research behind their endorsement. According to "Hard Times," the average unemployment rate for new college graduates is 8.9 percent. That may sound high...until you compare the figure to the unemployment rate of those without a college degree: 22.9 percent for recent high school grads and a staggering 31.5 percent for those who recently dropped out of high school, says "Hard Times."
But as the title of the report says, not all degrees are equal.
And another study echoes that sentiment. According to "Job Outlook 2012," a report compiled by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), certain degrees, such as business, computer science, and engineering, consistently top the list of most sought-after majors.
So if you're thinking of going back to school, but want to pick a degree that could help make you competitive in the job market, read on for six degrees that studies say pass the test with flying unemployment numbers.

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[from http://education.yahoo.net]

Six Key Interview Answers Employers Need to Hear

During the typical job interview, you'll be peppered with many interview questions. But do you really understand what the interviewer needs to know?

"Most [candidates] have no idea why a recruiter asks a particular question," says Brad Karsh, a former recruiting professional for advertising giant Leo Burnett and current president of career consulting firm Job Bound. "They tend to think it's a competition to outwit the interviewer."

The reality is that employers have neither the time nor inclination to play games with you, especially when hiring. Your interviewer is not trying to outguess you -- he's trying to assess your answers to six key questions:

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[from monster.com]

English for Your Job Interview - How to Succeed

English for Your Job Interview - How to Succeed
By Louisa Walsh
Don't let your English disappoint at interview.
I will share ways you can practice and improve your English specifically for your English job interview. If English is not your native language, then the prospect of an interview in English for a job will make you even more nervous. However, there are steps you can take to prepare and practice your English for a job interview so you can be confident of success.
Research your job interview questions on the internet
Did you know there are many job interview sites in English on the internet with typical interview questions and answers for the job you are seeking? Past interviewees even share the questions they were asked in English sometimes. So, type these phrases into a search engine and you will get some useful results:
Typical job interview questions:
� for Nursing
� for Financial Analyst
� in English
Now view the questions in each category.
Make notes only under the most important questions and practice your replies by saying your answers in English, using your notes as prompts. Your answers should be 1-3 sentences long usually and clear and concise. Note where you are having difficulty explaining yourself and practice until you feel comfortable.
Be ready to talk about your past, present and future in English
Interviewers want to know about you. So to prepare for this part of the interview, make 3 columns on a piece of paper:

• My history
• My CV, background, education/work history. My personality - Strengths/weaknesses
• Future: why I want this job - future prospects

Make general bullet points under each - only points - do not write an essay on each. Now practice your English by speaking aloud, focussing on each of the points you have made.
Be ready for the killer question' tell me about yourself'. The answer should be a 2-4 sentence summary and not a monologue starting from your birth. The interviewer just wants an overview so this is a good possible reply:
'I'm a 35 year old Financial Analyst, married with 2 young children. I love my job but am looking for a more senior position with a bigger company where I can grow.'
Refine your responses
Practice responding with a headline and then give more detail and a real example where possible afterwards.
This clearly tells your interviewer what you are going to talk about - and shows them that you can evidence your response. So, one answer to: 'why do you think you would be good at the job?' could be:
'This job suits someone who is good with people and I think this is true of me. In my past employment my manager said this was one of my key strengths.'
If English is not your first language, you may get 'lost' in longer more complicated answers. Structure your responses and use useful phrases in English. For example, in response to the question -
'What are your strengths and weaknesses? You could reply with
'I believe I have 3 really key strengths. Firstly, I am good at....secondly, I have the ability to..... thirdly....' etc.
When you are nervous you tend to speak faster. It would be a great shame if you have prepared well - but then the interviewer cannot understand you because your pace is too fast.
Practice, practice, practice your English
Your job interview could be your passport to better life prospects. Ask yourself how important this job is to your life? Is it worth spending a little time and money on English lessons with a qualified teacher to get ahead? Choose an English teacher who has helped others with interview practice before. Ensure English lessons are 1-1 and entirely focused on your particular job interview. You may need only 5 lessons to ensure your English is perfect for the interview. Think; are the other candidates taking English training? To give yourself the best chance at interview, perhaps you need to do the same.
Louisa Walsh has many years experience as an English teacher and teacher trainer and has developed courses for English teachers at http://www.global-english.com/ She is also Manager of Phone English; an online English training school that specialises in 1-1 English training online: http://www.phone-english.net/Englishforspecificpurposes.html for interview English, business or general English training.
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How to Structure Your Daily Job Search to Help Land Your Next Job

By Jayne Mattson | Mashable – Sun, Jul 29, 2012

 

A new job typically does not magically fall from the sky into one’s lap. Finding a new job usually involves a great deal of research, networking, perseverance and creative thinking. But, the real secret to landing that next job is to be organized and methodical in your job (re)search. Developing a structured job search plan will keep you focused and motivated, helping you achieve your targeted goal of finding a new job while you are either employed or unemployed. Below are structured plans for both types of job seekers to implement into your job search.

 

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[from news.yahoo.com]

 

Jayne Mattson is Senior Vice President at Keystone Associates, a leading career management and transition services consulting firm in Boston. Mattson specializes in helping mid-to-senior level individuals in new career exploration, networking strategies and career decisions based on corporate culture fit.

Which Company Asks the Toughest Interview Questions?

Some interviewers ask tough questions. 

Here are some of the companies these interviewers work for.

Includes some of the questions that had actually been asked during the interview.

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