A few days ago Practical Hacks reader Tracy wrote in to report that she’d landed a job the same day she interviewed, thanks in part to her use of the “90 Day Action Plan” template which is available on the FREE Downloads page (just click on the tab in the header).
Congratulations, Tracy – best of [...]
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Former Apple executive and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki blogged recently about several clever ways to amp up your job search by using LinkedIn; from the article:
LinkedIn has over thirty-five million members in over 140 industries. Most of them are adults, employed, and not looking to post something on your Wall or date you. [...]
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About 15 years ago I received a resume from a young man who was interested in a Product Manager position at our firm. HR had screened the resume and said he looked pretty good – great school, some solid experience, sounded great on the phone.
Terrific! As a result, I was excited about learning a bit [...]
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After years of participating in phone interviews – as both interviewer and interviewee – I’ve developed a short list of behaviors any prospective candidate should definitely avoid. A phone interview is a low-cost way for employers to quickly eliminate unqualified candidates or candidates who don’t seem like a good fit. As such, one inappropriate comment [...]
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In poker a “tell” is a habit, physical reaction or behavior which gives other players information about your hand. Experienced players are familiar with the most common tells and use this knowledge to improve their odds. Do companies have “tells?” Are there signs you can look for that will help you [...]
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If you’ve been asked to return to a prospective employer for a 2nd interview, you’re definitely in a great spot. You’ve cleared all the hurdles in your 1st go-round with the company, and now they’re simply wanting to confirm you’re the right person before making an offer. You may meet some additional personnel during this [...]
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Over the last two years I’ve interviewed 15+ candidates for a couple of senior level positions with our firm, and have been astonished with the responses I received when I asked each a very simple question.
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As an interviewee, there is a simple yet very powerful question you can ask the hiring manager during any interview. You’re likely to be the only candidate to ask this question. It’s appropriate for first time job seekers and seasoned professionals alike. And it could very well tip the scales in your favor.
Late [...]
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After decades of conducting interviews I’m no longer capable of asking interviewees questions like, “What’s your biggest weakness?” and “What are your three greatest strengths?”
Asking questions like these is like asking Amy Winehouse if she likes to party – the questions are so hackneyed that even the most inexperienced candidates anticipate them and [...]
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