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Questions For You To Ask – Carole Martin

by Carole Martin | Feb 9, 2021 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

1. Ask questions that came up during the interview. In other words, if they have talked a lot about a certain thing – “databases” – make sure you ask some questions about databases. “It seems from the questions you asked me, or from what I am picking up today…. Could...

The Panel Interview

by Carole Martin | Nov 18, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Hiring Practices, Interview Training

The board or panel is not one entity, but several individuals coming together with the common goal of hiring the best candidate for the job! However – in many cases each person has his own agenda or her department’s interest at heart. The HR Manager will be checking...

Artificial Intelligence used to interview candidates without “humans”

by Carole Martin | Nov 5, 2020 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Job Search

The Challenge There are the new technical techniques that will face applicants in certain companies that are using Artificial Intelligence. 1) Candidate fills out online application. (gone are the days when you just sent a resume.) The online application is extensive...

The Transformation of the Job Interview

by Carole Martin | Nov 5, 2020 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Jobs Outlook

Emotional intelligence, and virtual-reality simulations may be in your future if you are going to change jobs. Behavior and personality traits may become as important as your qualifications and experience. This may be a challenge for the Introverted – or, the...

Excerpt from Boost Your Hiring IQ- quiz

by Carole Martin | Oct 5, 2020 | Career, Hiring Practices, Job Search, Jobs Outlook

“Can you give me an example of a time when you were working on a project that required sustained and persistent effort?” What answer actually answers the question? Which answer should you be wary of? Are there any Red Flags? (A) “I have handled all assignments with...

Boost Your Hiring IQ

by Carole Martin | Sep 15, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Job Search, Tell Me About Yourself

There are basically three questions interviewers should be using to decide who to hire as the ideal candidate. This is particularly true if you are lucky enough to have more than one really qualified candidate to choose from. 1.“Can this candidate do the job?” 2.“Will...