Tell Me About Yourself | The Interview Coach

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) –...

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...

HOW TO CREATE YOUR JOB INTERVIEW “CHEAT SHEET”

by Rod Buchanan | Mar 1, 2023 | Career, Interview Training, Job Search, Tell Me About Yourself

Creating Your Job Interview Cheat Sheet It’s not really cheating, it’s a checklist to make sure you’re on track and staying focused before and during the interview. Preparing a sheet will help you feel prepared and confident. This is not a sheet to be memorized or...

All stories should have an ending – the results.

by Rod Buchanan | Oct 26, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Interview Training, Tell Me About Yourself

Behavioral stories have a “beginning,” a “middle,” and an “end.” Not all stories end with a success, but all stories should have an ending – the results. RESULT Kudos or comment from others are the best way to end a story. In advertising and marketing they call it –...

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THEY ASK “WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT OR LAST SALARY?”

by Rod Buchanan | Aug 25, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Job Search, Jobs Outlook, Tell Me About Yourself

THIS IS BIG. No more questions allowed about your current or past salary. As of February 2019, there are 13 statewide bans and 10 local bans on salary history. More and more state and local governments are adopting laws and regulations that prohibit employers from...

Making a Good Impression – Even on Camera

by Rod Buchanan | Aug 13, 2020 | Career, Carole Martin Events, Hiring Practices, Interview Training, Job Search, Tell Me About Yourself

When you get off on the right foot the interview will flow easily. This is one impression you cannot leave to chance. Appearance counts. When you look good, you feel good. Make sure you look groomed and neat. Even with hair services shut down – make sure you look like...