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Excerpt from Boost Your Hiring IQ- quiz

by Rod Buchanan | Aug 31, 2023 | Hiring Practices, Interview Training

“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...

Mult-Tasking Your Job Search

by Rod Buchanan | Aug 8, 2023 | Interview Training, Job Search, Tell Me About Yourself

Time is of the essence – here’s how to get it done efficiently While watching a student on campus one day I witnessed “the ultimate” in multi-tasking. The student was roller-blading (getting exercise) – to class (quick transportation) –...

10 interview tips will teach you how to answer interview questions

by Rod Buchanan | Jul 18, 2023 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Job Search

Credit to Monster.com written by Carole Martin, The Interview Coach. Even the smartest and most qualified job seekers need to prepare for their job interview. Why, you ask? Interview skills are learned, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression....

Data job seekers are challenged by telling “the story” of their skills.

by Rod Buchanan | May 11, 2023 | Career, Interview Training

Data job seekers, here’s how to tell the story of your skills by building an effective data portfolio – Technical.ly Story telling is Behavioral Interviewing. “Tell us about a time….” “Explain this project….” If it’s in your portfolio or on your resume, you had better...

Sample Questions To Ask In Your Job Interview

by Rod Buchanan | May 1, 2023 | Career, Interview Training

At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, “Do you have any questions.” A common answer to this question is, “No, I think you’ve covered everything very well. This is the wrong answer! You have passed up your opportunity to ask some...

STUDENT – NEW GRADUATE QUIZ

by Rod Buchanan | May 1, 2023 | Career, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Tell Me About Yourself

INTERVIEWER’S QUESTION 1. “ Did you have any problems getting here this morning?” Select the best answer. (A) No. I used Google maps. No problem. (B) I did take a couple of wrong turns and the traffic was pretty bad, but I had planned ahead and allowed extra time so I...