You listened to my advice on phone interviews, and have been invited for a Face to Face!   At this point, some of you are probably wondering, “If I was messing up such easy things on the phone interview, what am I messing up once I get in front of the employer?” Well, I’m happy … Continue reading Volume 66: Face to Face Flubs →

The first step for most interview processes is a phone interview. Whether it’s with the corporate recruiter, local HR, or directly with the Hiring Manager, these calls present an interesting set of potential pitfalls for candidates. The interviewer is generally looking to see if you sound competent and have the experience they’re looking for. Do … Continue reading Volume 65: Phone Interview Follies →

With the demand for quality candidates the highest it has been in decades (according to the US Department of Labor, there are fewer than 1 unemployed persons per job opening in the US as of May 2018), the candidates that you’re interviewing are likely also interviewing with your competitors. So, simply, how can you improve … Continue reading Volume 64: How Companies Mess Up Interviews →

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over 30+ years of recruiting, it’s that people are not nearly as good at interviewing as they think they are. Every week, we hear back from candidates that think they knocked the interview out of the park. They are sure an offer is imminent. Then the client tells a … Continue reading Volume 63: You’re Messing Up Your Interviews →