Too often candidates go into an interview with a false sense of security that they can field any question tossed their way by being quick on their feet. An interview is like an audition, and just like no good actor would ever show up to an audition without rehearsing beforehand, neither should you. It’s important […]
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An interview can create a lot of stress for a candidate. An interview with six people firing unrelated questions at you in rapid succession can exponentially increase your stress. It’s common to have managers from several departments conduct a panel interview to determine how well-rounded an applicant is and how they fit into the company […]
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Congratulations! You got past the resume review and landed an interview. You have prepared thoroughly, rehearsed, got dressed in your finest suit, and arrived on time. Just then you realize that the interview is going south. Maybe you fumbled a question or two. Perhaps the hiring manager is ill-prepared or giving you the old poker […]
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Well crafted, open-ended questions can help you go beyond the resume and teach you more about the candidate’s soft skills.
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You finally landed an interview for your dream job. You went through a series of interviews and assessments and you felt things went pretty well. Then you receive the dreaded rejection letter – on the bright side at least you weren’t ghosted. You’ve read the letter several times and still don’t understand why you didn’t […]
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A job interview is a huge mixed-bag of energy, anxiety, and excitement. Now that you’ve made the first cut it is time to prepare and rehearse for the big day. You have developed solid responses to the expected questions such as the dreaded “Tell me about your biggest weakness.” You are even confident in responding […]
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To err is human. Volumes have been written about mistakes candidates make during interviews, but what about hiring managers? We make mistakes too – many of them. Let’s take a critical look at some of the most prevalent of our interviewing missteps. Arriving Late If a candidate arrives late to an interview it can be […]
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You have a big interview coming up. This is a position you’d really love to land, but you know that the employer will be talking to many candidates. Presumably all of the applicants have the necessary experience and technical skills for the job, otherwise they wouldn’t have landed an interview. How do you stand out […]
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You’ve studied, rehearsed, and studied some more to prepare for your big interview. You are confident you will have quick, thoughtful responses to all of the tough questions that will be fired your way. But what about toward the end of the interview when the hiring manager asks, “Do you have any questions for me?” […]
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Last month we talked about the two phases of interviews and when to bring up compensation click here https://bct-corp.com/jobs-in-dallas-tx/Jobs-in-Dallas-TX/when-to-bring-up-compensation-in-an-interview/ . Now that you’ve cleared all of the hurdles presented in phase one it is finally time to discuss compensation with your new employer. How do you negotiate a solid package for yourself? The first thing […]
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