Informational interviews deliver much more than information!
An informational interview is an important networking tool that can help you gain valuable career knowledge while connecting you with professional resources. How does an informational interview work? It’s simple! You arrange a meeting with an individual who works in a position, at a company, or within an industry that interests you, and then you have a conversation with that person who will provide information and advice in response to your questions and curiosity. Naturally, informational interviews will allow you to access information; that’s how this type of interview is defined. However, it’s important to realize that there are many other benefits to conducting informational interviews, many of which that can help support your career development. Key benefits include the establishment of network connections, development of professional skills, and advancement of your career vision. read more
Thank you notes are not just for interviews!
You know that you should send a thank you note after an interview, right? Of course! A well-crafted and customized thank you note sent to your interviewer in a timely manner can help your candidacy. But do you know that there are other ways that a thank you note can help your career? Think about this. Have you received a thank you note for something you did? How did it make you feel? An expression of gratitude is a pleasant surprise that can help the recipient feel good, and it can facilitate future interactions. Communication, especially when it comes to your professional life, is critical. Have you thought about sending a thank you note in these situations? read more
Do you know that listening is a super power that can help your career?
Listening is a super power. Yes, that’s right! You may be reading this and think it is so easy! You may say I listen to people all the time. My question to you is, do you listen, I mean really listen, attentively and thoughtfully? Have you been introduced to someone, only to forget their name 10 seconds later? Perhaps you were more concerned about what you would say rather than actually listening to the other person’s introduction. If you tap into your listening super power during a job interview it could mean the difference between getting the offer or a dreaded rejection. read more
Wow your interviewer, and get the job!
The ability to effectively interview and hire candidates is critical to the success of any organization. After all, it’s the organization’s people that will do the work, make decisions, and generate results. Hiring involves an investment of time and resources, both of which are costly. That is why there is quite a bit of pressure on hiring managers to find the best candidates that will ultimately succeed in the roles for which they are hired. How can you show a potential employer that you are the right person for the job? Here are some ways that interviewees have wowed me! read more
Don’t be that candidate!
I love interviewing! I think it’s fun and interesting regardless of which side of the table I’m occupying, as the interviewer or interviewee. When you have two or more people in a room talking there’s no telling what will happen, especially when it comes to something as important as a job. Think about it, if you select that candidate or get chosen for the position, you will potentially be seeing each other every single weekday for years to come! read more
Show why you are the best candidate for the job at the interview!
I was really excited. As a recruiter I had been trying to fill a position for over three months, and finally we thought we had a candidate that seemed to fit the bill. On paper, she had it all. Her resume illustrated relevant work experience, knowledge about our industry, and membership in our most important industry-related professional associations. The day of her interview arrived and I was excited to meet the candidate and learn about how she could help our agency. read more