Tag Archives: interview tips

6 Subjects to AVOID in an Interview

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Sometimes knowing what not to say in an interview is just as important as knowing what to say in an interview. Too many young job-seekers, while coming across confident, spitting out all the right answers, may put their foot in … Continue reading →

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Interview Skills 101 – Have You Neglected These Basic Rules?

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Quite a few of my close friends will be attending interviews shortly so I thought it wise to elaborate on some basic interview skills that will help them and others during this period. The best interviewees won’t always make the … Continue reading →

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American Idol and Your Job Search

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Guest post today is by Perry Newman, author of “Job Hunting in the 21st Century – The New Reality.”
I admit it; I am a music lover and I’m hooked on watching American Idol from the time they choose … Continue reading →

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Interview Question: “Tell me about a setback you’ve faced and how you handled it”

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

People don’t set out to have setbacks in their daily life, and if we all had our way, we’d desire never to experience them at all. Statistically speaking though, it’s highly unlikely that one moves through their entire life without … Continue reading →

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Interview Tips – Interviews are a Two-Way Street

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

I recently looked up the definition of “job interview” online and here’s what I found:
Dictionary.com said “an interview to determine whether an applicant is suitable for a position  … Continue reading →

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Interview Question: “So tell me about yourself”

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Seasoned interviewers will have a profusion of key questions they ask you in interviews. The statement “so tell me a little about yourself” is probably one of the most common. It’s always asked at the beginning of an interview to … Continue reading →

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Pre-Interview Dos and Don’ts

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

With the upcoming graduating cohort of students, many of them will be searching for their first jobs. I thought it best to impart some hints regarding pre-interview behaviour. Notice this article refers to pre-interview, but also understand that the interview … Continue reading →

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