Self Improvement Site
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
On The Internet! Take the Self Improvement Tour
Interviewing Skills Articles
We are currently looking for an Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to "Interviewing Skills". If you have expertise in Interviewing Skills and your own website and/or product for this topic, please review this form for complete details. The Official Guide Position is part of our Premium Placement Package
- 3 Tips on Resumes to Avoid Appearing Overqualified - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Don GoodmanEven when you have the education and professional background to qualify for the job, don’t count on it as a sure win that you will be asked to come in for an interview. In fact, your qualifications may hinder your chances. It’s very common in today’s market for employers to dismiss a job ...
Views: 1488(2 votes) - Prepare Yourself for the Offbeat Question - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Don GoodmanDoing well in a job interview is the result of many things, ranging from the first impressions you make with your physical appearance (body language) to how well you communicate and respond to questions. There are the predictable questions, such as “What are your greatest strengths/weaknesses?” ...
Views: 1264 - How Your Confidence Influences Online Success - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2011 from TJ PhilpottYour confidence level acts very much like a directional signal insofar as its influence on whether you become successful or not! Nowhere is this more the case than your marketing success online because if you lack confidence in yourself you'll likely fall short of your online business goals! You ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Difficult Questions In The Job Interview -“Why Should We Hire You?” - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Carole MartinThis is one of those broad questions that can take you down the wrong road unless you have done some thinking about what to say ahead of time. This question deals with your ability to sell yourself. Think of yourself as the product. Why should the customer buy? Answers that WON’T WORK - ...
Views: 2574 - What Reverse Phone Lookup Offers - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Kirk CamachoHave you ever wondered who that phone number is that keeps calling you? With reverse phone lookup, you can actually find out. When you utilize these services over the internet, you can be your own private detective. The website will tell you who the phone is registered to so you don't have to ...
Views: 872 - You Must Remember This: Information You Must Have before the Interview - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Don GoodmanSo you’ve gotten through the hurdle of securing an employer’s interest with your resume, but now the real challenge begins – the interview. While an interview is no guarantee to a job offer, your chances at it are much improved if you properly prepare for it well ahead of time. Here is ...
Views: 1138(1 vote) - How to Get the Hiring Manager's Approval - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellAlthough employers may ask you all kinds of questions in interviews, there are really five main things they want to know about you, and all of their questions are geared around them. Your resume may even be screened out for red flags that call into question your ability to provide these five ...
Views: 1720 - Improve Your Interviewing Body Language - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellAre you communicating a positive attitude and interested demeanor to your interviewers? Body language (kinesics) is a significant part of communication and psychologists say that over 50% of the meaning of communication is non-verbal. Some say up to 90%. Much of the way we interpret the body ...
Views: 1097 - Make Yourself Employable - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellThere has been a lot in the news lately about the long-term unemployed and how employers are discriminating against them. Why are they discriminating? They believe you are “unemployable”. They assume that if a hundred employers have already looked at you and passed over you for other more ...
Views: 1205 - Accelerate Your Job Search with a Portfolio - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Krista MitchellLet’s pretend we’re not in a recession and imagine you are going to shop for a new car. You’ve got dozens of models and makes of cars in front of you on the car lot, each with a paper in the window citing its specifications. If that’s all the information you have, then aside from personal ...
Views: 1136 - The Value of Logic Interview Questions - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-HugginsHiring managers are always looking for better ways to find the best applicants out of the pile of candidates for an open position. Reviewing resumes is certainly one part, but the job interview is where you get to know the candidate personally, and it’s the best (if not the only) way for you to ...
Views: 938 - ***The Value of Good Diction in Business Today - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever noticed when watching a movie or a primetime television show that you can always understand the diction of those actors in which English is not their ‘mother tongue?’ We see and hear actors with German, Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arab and African accents, ...
Views: 3047(2 votes) - 7 Difficult Questions to Ask Candidates at a Job Interview - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2011 from Saxon Marsden-Hugginsinterviews are your only chance to meet an applicant and find out if they have the personality, character, and skills to make a great employee. But the job interview is only as useful as the questions you ask. When you conduct interviews, it’s important that you ask tough questions that will ...
Views: 1006 - Take an Inventory of Your Skills and Interests – Your Hobbies May Land You That Interview - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Candace DaviesWhen a North Carolina school cut teaching assistants this month, those who cannot drive buses were the first to be let go. Upgrading your driver’s license may not be the answer to finding a teaching job but the story does underline the importance of giving careful consideration to the skills ...
Views: 1190 - 8 Killer Employment interview Questions - Candidates to Ask the Interviewer - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Rinanson RivenansonIf you will be facing a task interview, chances are you'll not think about asking queries yourself when actually, you are able to and must. You can find a lot of wonderful reasons you need to ask concerns inside a employment meeting. For a person, you would like to generate confident you're ...
Views: 1247 - Detroit Real Estate Investments - The Next Money Maker? - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2011 from Debbie MakarowskiThere has been a lot of focus on Detroit real estate investments lately. A lot of people are thinking that this could be the next big wealth builder, but only if you get in at the beginning. If you are thinking why you should think about Detroit real estate investments for your portfolio, ...
Views: 1018 - ***Your Speaking Voice and the Image It Projects - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe other day a woman phoned me and her volume was so loud that I had to move the phone away from my ear. My immediate opinion of the caller was that she was overbearing. Her loud volume was making a statement about her that may or may not have been true. Another recent voice was by a ‘man’ ...
Views: 2529(2 votes) - ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Sending the Right Message? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor many people who speak in a normal volume of sound, straining to hear someone who speaks too softly is very frustrating. If you are soft-spoken and refuse to increase your volume to be heard comfortably (notice I didn’t say to speak loudly), then your message is not being heard. What ...
Views: 2538(3 votes) - What Items Do I Need to Bring to My Teacher Interview? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Candace DaviesCongratulations! You’ve landed that coveted teacher interview. Now it is extremely important that you impress in your interview and large part of that is coming prepared. Items to bring: • Copies of your current resume: If you need to distribute them to the panel, you should have enough ...
Views: 1400 - The Easiest Method To Get Ready For Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Shawn MartinMost of the people get failed in interviews by their own mistakes of wearing cheap clothes. There is a lot to find out about the interview procedure that it's very important to familiarize yourself with as much useful tips as you can find, such as reading an article like this. One important tip ...
Views: 652 - Take Your Interview Skills to the Next Level - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Stacey HankeInfluencing to Hire YOU! The HOT topic I’m being asked to provide tips for many is interviewing skills. In today’s competitive environment and desire for hiring the best of the best, there’s no room for the mediocre candidate. We’ve heard it before, people buy people. You can be the ...
Views: 791 - What Are You Waiting For SEO Company - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Rakesh sccWhen searching for an appropriate SEO company to help improve their online presence these days is too many webmasters confused and put on the wrong foot, because they have no idea what they should be research in the first game. Must be a company specializing in SEO on page optimization or one ...
Views: 790 - Pre Screening Job Applicants - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Richard NavinRecruitment agencies and employers will often receive a high response for many of their vacancies with many candidates initially appearing to be suitable. To make sure they can identify the best candidates to progress to the interview stage they will need a suitable screening and pre-interview ...
Views: 1512 - Tools of the Trade: The Value of Professional Accessories - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Diane CraigA well-rounded selection of business attire is essential for any professional. Yet I would add that the right set of business accessories is equally as important in developing a polished image for the workplace. Professional accoutrements combine form and function to give the impression of a ...
Views: 1433 - Interview Tips: How to Prepare For an Interview - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Charles MartinPersonal interview is generally the last step of the recruitment process. After clearing the interview, you will be directly given the offer letter from the company. Most people find it difficult to crack the job interviews even after possessing the complete qualifications. This is because most ...
Views: 953 - Five Tips for Having a Successful Phone Interview - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesMore and more employers are deciding to interview candidates over the phone, especially if the prospective employee lives in another city or state. Telephone interviews have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Even though a phone interview may seem easier than a regular interview on ...
Views: 1083 - The dos and don’ts of applying for a job with your showreel - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Stuart ColeNowadays we expect a lot more from job applications, particularly in the creative sector, the usual CV and covering letter just won’t cut it, we want to see a portfolio of work if you are applying for a graphics based job and a show-reel if your applying for a video based job. To be honest ...
Views: 1040 - Boosting Your Personal Brand at a Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Alexandria JoyBeing offered an interview often means you are part way there, but the toughest test is still to come. The key to success at interview is preparation, preparation, preparation! Do your research, surf the company’s website, news articles about them and internal literature such as the annual ...
Views: 1508 - Conducting Job Interviews - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Richard NavinJob interviews are vital for an employer or recruitment agency if they are going to be capable of finding the right employee for the job vacancy and for their company or client. The interview must enable the recruiter or interviewer to uncover the essential details of every applicant they ...
Views: 1197 - ***How Important Are Presentation Skills in Your Career Advancement? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDo you think the ability to speak effectively is important in your career? Whatever your job, be it working for someone else or starting your own company, presentation skills today are at the top of the ladder when it comes to business. And, you have the internet to thank for ...
Views: 3648(2 votes) - Preparing for the Interview - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2011 from Nick CassellsGoing for that all important sales interview can be really awe-inspiring. The way you sell yourself in an interview will obviously be a good gauge as to how you can sell yourself in the field. So how can you make sure those last minute nerves don’t stop you giving your optimum performance and ...
Views: 940 - 10 Techniques to Successfully Close a Teacher Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere are several steps one must take to achieve a teaching position; getting chosen for an interview is step number one. When you get chosen, this shows that an employer is interested in you and that you may have some quality or skill they need. They will then require you to come in person to ...
Views: 845 - Communication Skills: Handle the Handshake with Precision - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2011 from Dianna BooherEverybody does it. But not a lot of people do it well. Yet it’s really not all that complicated. You lock hands; you drop hands. But two people can communicate a great deal that way: A handshake can say, “I trust you.” “I don’t trust you.” “I like you.” “I don’t like you.” “I fear you.” “I can ...
Views: 1310 - ***Is Breathlessness a Problem For You in Public Speaking? - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most common complaints I hear from my students and clients is lack of air in public speaking. This is indeed a problem because without air, there is no voice. And, without voice, there is no speech or presentation. Breathlessness can be easily ‘cured’ by supplementing your air ...
Views: 2733(2 votes) - ***If Your Nose Vibrates When You Speak, You've Got Nasality! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWould you like to test yourself for nasality? Gently place a finger on each side of your nose and say the word ‘greet.’ Did you feel any vibrations in your nose? Now say the word ‘great.’ Again, did you vibrate? If your answer is yes, then you have nasal issues. Those two sounds, the long ...
Views: 7970(2 votes) - ***Be Nervous in Public Speaking -- Just Don't Let Them 'Hear' You Sweat - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Nancy DanielsA big problem for many in public speaking is a voice that quivers due to nervousness. First of all, I would hope that you would be nervous in public speaking. I don’t care how many times you’ve given a presentation, whether it is your fifth time or your five hundredth. Nervousness is that ...
Views: 2683(2 votes) - Requisites For An Interview - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Michael MorrisonMost of the people even after having immaculate qualifications don’t end up having good jobs. Why? Because they don’t know how to give an interview. Their resumes when posted might have grabbed the interest of the employer but, when interviewed in person, because of the lack of confidence and an ...
Views: 721 - Ranking a website with Internet Marketing Specialist - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2011 from Grozea AlinaOn the Internet, competition is stronger than ever. At one time, pay a few dollars to get in Yahoo was enough to generate significant traffic websites, but Internet marketing is much more complex since. Google is now a major player in the search engine industry and any Internet marketing ...
Views: 852 - How to Prepare for Your International Teaching Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Candace DaviesThere is a lot you can do in preparation for meeting with the recruiters. This preparation will help you to feel more professional and more secure when the time actually comes to interview for that all important international teaching position. Since recruiters are meeting with many teaching ...
Views: 757 - 4 Ways to Avoid Looking Like a Job Hopper on Your Resume - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Don GoodmanWhen an employer scans your resume for 20 seconds, what will they see? If you have had a series of jobs lasting 1-2 years, then you may look like a job hopper and these are big red flags on your resume. Securing a candidate takes time and money for employers, so a candidate that has a record ...
Views: 1392(1 vote) - Phone Interviews: 3 Essential Tips for Strategy, Cheating, and Following Up - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peggy McKeePhone interviews used to be a practice only appropriate for out-of-state candidates, but now everyone does them. A lot. So chances are, you've either had some experience with them, or you will soon. You can get through them successfully every time if you know why companies rely on them and learn ...
Views: 2116 - The Hidden Job Market: Urban Legend or Reality? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIf you've been in the job search for even half a second, you've heard of the hidden job market. But what is it? Does it even exist? And if it does, how are you supposed to apply for, and win a job you can't even find? The hidden job market does exist. It is made up of those jobs that are ...
Views: 1721 - Web Development specialist skills and interact with the client at all stages - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from justin barthaInformation technology (IT) is one of the most dynamic sectors of the global economy. In fact, the welfare of this sector is crucial for the performance of the economy as a whole, fluctuations in the sector with a strong impact on economic welfare worldwide. IT-related services can be divided ...
Views: 698 - ***If Your Listeners Pull Back When You Are Talking, Then You Are Too Loud - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsDuring a recent 2-day workshop I was holding, one of the participants was a lovely woman by the name of Angie who had a big, nasal voice. When she got excited, not only did the pitch of her speaking voice rise, but her volume increased as well. Does that sound familiar? While speaking too ...
Views: 2556(2 votes) - ***What Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Saying About You? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever considered what your lack of volume is saying about you? Possibly in days of old, a soft-spoken voice was considered feminine and endearing. Today, however, with the number of women in business, a voice lacking in ‘normal’ volume is not an endearing quality. Unfortunately, it ...
Views: 2839(2 votes) - ***How to Increase Your Volume and Be Heard the 1st Time You Say It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsLack of volume in speaking is a big problem for many people. Unfortunately, this characteristic can label you incorrectly. While it is possible that your soft-spoken voice is due to a lack of confidence, it is also possible that you speak softly because you were raised to speak softly. If ...
Views: 2260(2 votes) - Job Interview Tips for Sales: What's Your Sales Style? - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeAre you in a sales role? Or trying to get a better sales job? If so, what's your sales style? Do you even know what I mean by that? And if you do, can you communicate that to a recruiter or a hiring manager who's considering you for a new position? In my role as a medical sales recruiter, ...
Views: 4578 - Job Interview Tip: How to Discuss a Layoff - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeBeing laid off can feel so awkward to a job seeker that it paralyzes them in an interview situation and undermines their candidacy--but it doesn't have to. I'm going to show you how to change the language you use and the perspective you have about your layoff to boost your confidence and calm ...
Views: 1782 - 5 Tips to Negotiate the Best Salary (Even in a Recession) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIn our currently sketchy economy, many job seekers have given up on the idea of asking for more money during their salary negotiations. But it is possible to negotiate a great salary for yourself, even during a recession. What I have seen in my interviewing (as a recruiter) and in my coaching ...
Views: 2580 - Job Shadowing: Make the Most of It by Knowing What to Ask - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeJob shadowing is common among students, less so among adults who have been out in the work force for a while. But if you're transitioning to a new job or career field, it can be a huge boost to your credibility and your performance in the interview. But you've got to ask the right questions to ...
Views: 1754