You have a second interview.  Well done!  You are a big step closer to getting the job.  The stakes are higher and so is the bar.  In the second interview you will be directly compared with a group of well qualified candidates.  You will need to work harder to rise to the top of this group. Here is some great advice to help you ace your second interview. Preparation is essential in a...

If you truly care about making a positive impression in an interview you must research a potential employer beforehand.  And why wouldn't you want to learn as much as you can before committing years of your life to working there?  The interview process is for you to choose your employer as much as the other way around. Learning how to research a potential employer is relatively easy. ...

Interview rejection is a painful part of the job search process.  Too often fear of rejection keeps you from moving forward.  Sometimes it keeps you from taking a chance altogether.  It seems safer to stay where you are.  There is no way to avoid interview rejection but there are very therapeutic ways to manage it when it happens. Keep your funnel full                                  ...

The interview process is a unique opportunity to screen a potential employer.  We tend to focus so much on making a great impression that very few take advantage of this opportunity.  This failure costs you a chance to gain valuable information that will make you a stronger candidate.  It can also keep you from learning valuable information needed to make the best career decisions. La...

In the modern employment marketplace most interview processes start with a phone interview.  Whether with HR, a recruiter or an assistant, this is your first opportunity to interact with a potential employer.  You should take it very seriously.  These phone interview tips will increase your chance of getting the job. All too often candidates discount the importance of a phone intervie...

Throughout my career it's always been surprising how many people are intimidated by the interview process.  This is understandable for candidates but I’m referring to the interviewer.  Very regularly, I find sharp accomplished professionals who have decided that they are not able to interview effectively for some reason or another.  These are impressive people who have overcome one obsta...