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Glassdoor releases its list of 25 companies that give the toughest interviews. 
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Got a job interview coming up? It's important to be prepared! Here are 5 phrases you need to avoid at all costs!
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Great article! In addition to the phrases: I also suggest to avoid using the word "no" during the screening interview.
The goal is to anticipate the questions, and to be prepared with alternatives and solutions. For example, instead of saying no, I can't do that, no, I am not familiar with.. You should be able to say....I am familiar with xyz system, while I have not used at work before, it is very similar to abc system which I am currently using. Or, I am currently taking classes on advanced excel and if hired I would be able to hit the ground running.
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If you are a web designer and were looking for that satisfying job at the company you've always wanted to work at, the way you dress on the day of the interview may be more important than you think. Web design job ...
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Crazy interview stunts that worked (and some that didn't)
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When The Job Interviewer Doesn't Ask The Right Questions Via Eric Kramer
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Very interesting....
If this happens, it could be that the interviewer will base their decisions on a gut feeling. You can focus on connecting and active listening with the interviewer.
When the interviewer asks, "Do you have any questions?" You can summarize what you heard from them, demonstrate your interest in the position, and summarize how your skills, experience, and competencies are a perfect fit for the position and company .....then quick ask a question or two.
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There’s nothing worse than being caught off guard during a job interview. Luckily, with the help of Glassdoor’s Interview Questions & Reviews section, you can experience the strangest possible interview questions of the last year — all from the safety of your chair. This year’s weirdest questions come courtesy of Apple, Goldman Sachs, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and a few others. The author believes that none of these questions are a breeze to answer. Via The Learning Factor
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October 17, 2014 2:45 AM
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Mock job interviews are a great way to prepare for the real thing. Here's a guide to recording and reviewing your performance (Preparing for an #interview?
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You can also audio tape your responses, and listen to how you sound. Practicing with friends and family always help as well.
Instead of the STAR method when it comes to responding to behavioral interview questions...I suggest the CAR method.
C - Describe the circumstances (Who, What, When, Where and decisions you needed to take) A - Describe the actions you took and who you involved R - Explain the results ...KPIS, positive impact on customer service, customer satisfaction, productivity, revenues, etc.
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During your job interview, don't ask when your raise will be, if the company does criminal background checks, or about benefits.
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7 great job interview questions to ask a potential employer when you are asked if you have any questions.
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Before the interview is through the interviewer wants to wrap things up and asks "Do you have any questions"? This is not the time to say...No, thank you. It is also not the time to pull out 50 questions.
We need to be sensitive to the amount of time the interviewer has established for the interview. We don't want to annoy the interview -- we want to stay on their good graces.
Asking a few questions regarding the position is a great suggestion. This article provides several for you to consider.
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Although some traditions and customs change, the interview handshake is here to stay. That's why a firm handshake at the beginning of an interview can make a good first impression and give you the upper hand in your job search.
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3 Types of Interview Questions You Should Never Ask
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Nice article, I especially agree with the statement that recruiters/ or hiring managers are looking for a fit for the team, department, and company.
Once the typical ice-breaker questions, job description questions, and exprience and skill quesitons are asked -- personality and competency based questions may be asked.
Be prepared, review the job posting for required competency questions as well. Know walking into the interview that you are a right fit for the position and company.
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It's always difficult to know what to ask at the end of an interview, and your questions can sometimes be just as important as your answers. Find out what you should be asking.
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Nice advice and tips! While the interview is a two-way process, it certainly depends on the round of interview you are in. For instance if the interview is a screening first-round interview, the interviewer may have only allocated a short period of time to go through their short list of job specific questions. They may not have much time to answer a long list of questions. This type of interview is not the time to ask about benefits, raises, etc.
Absolutely ask about the company, the position, and the ideal candidate that they are seeking. If you get through to the next round, you are aware of what is important for the hiring manager. The one question that I absolutely do suggest that you ask from the article: How would you describe the ideal candidate?
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Four interview questions designed to trip you up U-T San Diego Oliver is the bestselling author of five career development books, including “301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions,” and “301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette...
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Nice article. I always asked these type of questions as behavioral interviews. What I mean by that is that I asked....What did you do when, etc. or Describe a time when someone took credit for your work...what did you do?
Candidate's past responses or behaviors surrounding specific themes are good indicators of how someone would handle a situation in the future.
My humble advice: Have a few learning stories that you can re-position into a few categories. Think ahead about the situations. To keep yourself concise in the interview, remember this: CAR C - Describe the circumstances briefly A - Describe the actions you took and who you involved R - Describe the results that took place
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Here are the 25 companies that give the toughest job interviews, according to candidates who reviewed the interview process on Glassdoor.com.
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Got a job interview via phone ... or Skype? Use these tips to make a great impression.
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The best things you can say in an interview won’t necessarily get you the job on their own, but they can certainly pave the way.
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So you landed the job interview? Make sure you don't do this ... Via Eric Kramer
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Orlando Sentinel recaps the list of top 20 things that'll crush your chances of getting a job, followed by the percentage of survey respondents who identified them as deal killers.
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While you might have done everything right preparing for that interview, don’t forget to make sure things go right the day of your interview.
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"When I was recruiting, my team and I could always tell when someone had done their homework on the company or not."
"If they didn’t do the research, they were out."
"In retrospect, it’s regrettable we even had to waste an interview on someone who didn’t investigate us and our mission thoroughly." by Lea McLeod
Via streetsmartprof
Trish Sadar's insight:
Excellent article....thank you for sharing!!!
I could not agree further with the article, and the comments. No matter how smart someone is, an interview is not the time to "wing it." Doing your homework doesn't guarantee you will get the job; however, you will walk into the interview more confident and it increases the chances of you staying in the interview process.
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Cherry Douglas's curator insight,
July 20, 2013 2:27 PM
Tough words, but then the job is yours to loose it you don't do your homework... 
Lynne M. Williams BS, MA, ABD★'s curator insight,
April 15, 2014 9:09 PM
Get your techie on for job seeking!
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Barry Cade pretending like he researched the company.
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If you want to increase your chances of getting hired....please research the company, the position, and if possible know who will be interviewing you.
Don't do what Barry Cade did.
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Before a big interview, most people will spend time to prepare answers for likely interview questions. This is useful and can get you prepared for the basics.
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The article was excellent. I will check out Royal Caribbean, and I was wondering what skills do interviewers seek for bell man position. Use those questions listed on the article and write stories of my recent employment. Hope that will help ace my interview.
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July 31, 2013 8:14 AM
Typically, strong customer service, interpersonal, communication, etc. Each hotel/resort is different. They are seeking individuals who can meet the essential functions of the position, and who have the right experience, skills, and job match for the hotel brand. Be yourself, know why are you are a right fit, and be prepared to demonstrate how your customer service skills can be a perfect fit for the role!
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July 25, 2013 9:28 AM
Are you ready to answer career questions during an interview? JobZing has provided an excellent list of potential career questions for you to use.
In my humble opinion most of the questions in the below list can benefit anyone…those who are interviewing who want to make certain that their responses are consistent with their employer’s goals, and those who are happily employed who want to assess where they are now in their career in terms of achieving their long-term goals. Thank you JobZing….
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1.What are your short term goals? |
Most of the critical thinking questions are looking for competencies such as:
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Judgment
What is important is that you are able to demonstrate your thought process.
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