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12 Most Indispensable Things to do on Social Media Before Your Job Interview

12 Most Indispensable Things to do on Social Media Before Your Job Interview | Interview Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Jenny Pollock offers some great tips with the 12 Most Indispensable Things to do on Social Media Before Your Job Interview.
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Excellent advice on what to do with your social media before your job interview.

 

If you do nothing else, make sure that you research the company, the interviewer's bio, and please remove any inappropriate pholographs or posts from your social media.

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How to Ace the Pre-Screening Interview Researching the job posting

Researching the job posting

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While every interview is different, I have proven tips that will assist you to effectively prepare to ace the pre-screening interview.  I discuss one tip here.

 

I discuss this in my Congratulations you Aced the Interview book.   

 

What you need to know:  The sole purpose of the pre-screening interview is to determine that you meet the requirements of the position, are within the salary range, and are a right ffi for the position, and the organization.  Your job is to convince the screener to invite you back to meet with the hiring manager.  Saying "no" to any of their questions regarding any of the job requirements could prevent you from progressing further in the interview process.  Don't ever lie; however, you do want to respond proactively to their questions. 

 

Preparation is like a triangle -- you need to know yourself, the job, and the company. Please read below to gain advice on how to research the job posting: 

 

 (JOB)  Preparation starts with the job description or job posting -

 Give yourself sufficient time to review each bullet noted in the job posting. If you have printed the posting, physically check each requirement and task that you have experience with. Be clear on how you will respond to any of the requirements if asked during the interview. 

 

Prepare to respond proactively to the requirements and tasks that you don't have current experience with.  For example, if you are not familiar with a particular software go online to research the software.  Is it something that you can enroll in an online class for?  How soon do the classes start?

 

You could also go onto Lynda.com and self teach yourself on most applications.

 

If you are asked if you have experience with xyz software instead of saying NO ---------

as long as you have followed my advice and done your research you would be prepared to answer something like this....

 

"I am familiar with xyz software it is similar to the software that I currently use abc.  I have taken classes online with xyz software, and I will be ready to hit the floor runing using this software.

 

  

There may be questions that you must answer no; however, your goal when you are in front of the screener is to show them that you meet the qualifications for the position so that they want you pass your resume along to the hiring manager to interview you next.

 

 

 

 

 

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Why is Hiring You A Good Idea- Does the Interviewer Know?

Why is Hiring You A Good Idea- Does the Interviewer Know? | Interview Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Why Hiring You Is a Good Idea Good salespeople lead a buyer through a sales process toward a purchase. They begin by understanding the buyer’s needs and linking the features of their service to tho...

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Trish Sadar's curator insight, December 12, 2012 10:35 AM

Excellent ideas!

 

I always tell those who I am coaching....if you don't know why you are the best candidate for the position and why you should be hired....how will you be able to express to the interviewer?

 

Prepare yourself

Prepare and research the job you are applying for

Prepare and research to know about the company

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Remember These 8 Important Do's (and Don'ts) After Your Job ...

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Walking out of a job interview leaves most of us overwhelmed with a variety of feelings, whether it's a sense of confidence and excitement or an unsettling wo...

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Trish Sadar's curator insight, December 12, 2012 10:57 AM

No matter how well you did in the interview, you keep all of your options open until you have signed the offer letter.

 

Do send the thank you letter.  Do follow up gently.  Remember how busy the recruiter is, they are recruiting for multiple positions.

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How To Answer Interview Questions – Acing A Telephone Interview ...

How To Answer Interview Questions – Acing A Telephone Interview ... | Interview Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
How To Answer Interview Questions? In this series of of articles on Job Interview Tips, this article will help you to learn all about Acing A Telephone Interview. ACING A TELEPHONE INTERVIEW. Telephone interviews have ...

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Great article!  I always suggest to everyone that the phone interview preparation needs to be approached with differently than the face-to-face. 

 

You need to do all of the same preparation as you would for the in person one; however, now you need to make sure that you turn off the call waiting, use a land based phone, practice answering questions by recording yourself to see how your responses sound.

 

In person - the majority of communication is your body language.  Over the telephone the majority is your tone of voice, words, word emphasis, etc.  So practice!!

Trish Sadar's curator insight, December 12, 2012 11:02 AM

Great article!  I always suggest to everyone that the phone interview preparation needs to be approached with differently than the face-to-face. 

 

You need to do all of the same preparation as you would for the in person one; however, now you need to make sure that you turn off the call waiting, use a land based phone, practice answering questions by recording yourself to see how your responses sound.

 

In person - the majority of communication is your body language.  Over the telephone the majority is your tone of voice, words, word emphasis, etc.  So practice!!

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Find Employment | Top 12 Interview Questions You May be Asked in an Interview

Find Employment | Top 12 Interview Questions You May be Asked in an Interview | Interview Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
12 #job #interview questions you may be asked http://t.co/GSd15K4B
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Great article! 

 

Most of the questions are the ones that I noted in my book for students to prepare for.

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Facebook And The Job Interview: What Employers Should Be Doing - Forbes

Facebook And The Job Interview: What Employers Should Be Doing - Forbes | Interview Advice & Tips | Scoop.it
Since the news broke that some employers now ask job applicants for their social media passwords, most coverage has focused on the perceived invasion of applicants' privacy.
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It is good to know that most employers aren't asking for social media passwords; however, it is just as easy to google someone and receive a first impression.

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New Grad: Who's that interviewer? | New grad resume, interview ...

In an interview your goal is to address the needs and objectives of the interviewer. it makes sense to start by knowing who they are. ... New grad resume, interview and job search New grad resume, interview and job search.
Trish Sadar's curator insight, December 11, 2012 6:02 PM

So many people who I have interviewed in the past did not take time to know my full name, title, and background yet alone research about the company and position they were applying for.

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Are You Kidding?

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Officer asked a young Engineer fresh out of MIT, "And what starting salary were you looking for?"


The Engineer replies, "In the region of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package."


The interviewer enquires, "Well, what would you say to a package of 5-weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years say, a red Corvette?"


The Engineer sits up straight and says, "Wow! Are you kidding?"


And the interviewer replies, "Yeah, but you started it."


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Trish Sadar's curator insight, December 12, 2012 10:58 AM

This article made me laugh as an HR Professional:)