This post also appears in my Work In Progress blog for Forbes.com:
Many people think the hiring process is rigged. Perfectly qualified candidates don’t stand a chance because employers hire friends and family or their resumes just never get noticed. I’ve been a recruiter for over 10 years. I’ve also landed many jobs – as an extreme career changer, I’ve worked in investment banking, management consulting, executive search, and media. So...
You know how champion athletes train extensively to prepare for a competition? Well, that’s sorta how I prep for an interview.
I try to get in my “flow”.
Why do I think I’m qualified to provide you with interview pointers? Here’s some background:
I’ve been working since I was 15 ½ (Gold’s Gym was my first gig), and I’ve experienced answering controversial questions confidently with a big smile wearing a...
Confidence attracts. I’m not talking about arrogance, which really bothered me when I was a recruiter and...
I find it fascinating how many people don’t utilize the power of strong eye contact when communicating in-person these days. We have indeed become a technology driven work force but well used eye contact is still imperative and separates us from the electronic gadgets by putting a human touch on our communication that will never become obsolete.
When interviewing for a job or meeting someone for the first time in a networking...
Whether you have the performance gene or not, there are times in your professional life when you have to command an academy award winning performance to offset your emotions – especially fear. You remember the tag line of the Dry Idea deodorant commercial: Never Let Them See You Sweat – the same holds true in many professional situations.
Fear is natural and it can be very difficult to remain...
