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I hated writing that title. There is not some big GONG! that sounds at age 50 shutting us out of opportunities. But ageism and stereotypes are common, so if you're older you'd be wise to adopt strategies to reduce the drag that these mindsets can have on your interview success.
Age discrimination can occur regardless of the interviewer's age, but...
When you're not just looking for a new job but a new career, you need a new resume. Here are some crucial career change resume tips that will help you position yourself for your big leap.
Start with a relevant headline.
Write the job title of the opening you're applying for, such as 'Marketing Consultant,' as a headline between your name and contact information and the rest of the resume. The top of your resume...
In the job interview process, getting the offer may seem like 'the easy part. But mishandling this big moment can cost you thousands in lost salary – or even the job.
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.
– Tony Robbins
This post is based on chapter 17 of my book, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview.
The Big Moment: Getting the Jo...
You interviewed, and you didn't get the job. Should you forget about that employer?
I found a surprising fact in a CareerBuilder study from last year: Fifty-four percent of employers re-engage with past candidates who were not offered the job! Meaning, they contact them later about another opening – or even the same one.
I've seen this happen. One job seeker I coached, let's call him Steve, was disa...
Sometimes the question is phrased a little differently: 'Tell me about a time you had to work with someone you didn't like, or who didn't like you.'
However the question is asked, don't project an image of yourself as someone who dislikes or is disliked by others. Reframe it as a situation where it was a challenge to work effectively with someone.
This question requires you to say something negative about...
Answering this question too specifically can lose you a lot of money, or an opportunity. Naming a figure that's too low can result in a lower offer, or even loss of the opportunity if your answer creates doubt about your value. A figure that's too high can immediately disqualify you.
This is one of the few questions where formulaic, memorized verbiage may be the best approach.
First, as soon as you apply for...
How do you answer the interview question, 'What's a major mistake you've made on the job?' This post is the fourth in a series of excerpts from my upcoming eBook, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Job Interview.
How to answer the interview question, 'Tell me about a major mistake you made.'
The intention here is to see whether you are open to admitting, taking responsibility for and lea...
How do you answer the interview question, 'Why did you leave that job?'
This post is the third in a series of excerpts from my upcoming eBook, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Interview, to be published January 4, 2017. You can pre-order it as an eBook now or get the softcover in January.
Does your departure indicate a problem that could derail your interview?
If you left and immediately sta...
'Where do you see yourself in five years?' How do you answer this common interview question? The following is an excerpt from my book, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Job Interview, available from Amazon.
What's behind this interview question?
Why do interviewers ask you this? For one thing, they want to know whether the job aligns with your goals, and thus whether you'll stick around....
How should you answer the interview question, 'What is your greatest weakness?' This article is an excerpt from my eBook, Get That Job! The Quick and Complete Guide to a Winning Job Interview, available from Amazon.
How to answer the interview question 'What's your greatest weakness?'
In most cases, the interviewer isn't just asking this to find out if there's a weakness that would disqualify you. They'...