Archive for the ‘Interview Questions for Jobs’ Category

Free Interview Answers

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

I get requests all the time for samples of free interview answers from The Complete Interview Answer Guide. So I decided to post a small handful of some of the most common interview questions with free interview answerers to them. These are job interview questions and free interview answers right from The Complete Interview Answer ...

Second Interview Tips - Second Interview Questions

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Don, Thanks for the advice. The dinner interview went great and I was able to secure a second interview. The second interview is with 4 people, 30 mins each, back to back along with having lunch in their cafeteria and touring one of their plants with all the other 2nd interview candidates. I have already ...

Internal Job Posting questions

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Don, What advice do you have interviewing for a job in another department within the company when there is another qualified person already in that department for 1-1/2 years applying? The interviewing will be with 3 different managers, but not a panel interview. Sincerely, Susan Sandberg ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Susan, I'm assuming that you are competing against this other qualified person, right? ...

Job Interview Salary Questions

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Don How are you ? The last conversation you and I spoke on I was going to tell you how the interview went after I read your information. However the process went rather smoothly and I actually had the opportunity to interview with 3 places since then. The first one had a booklet with all ...

How to explain fired - How to explain getting fired - How to explain being fired

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Don, I have 1 question.....I was fired and accused of not giving flextime in lieu of overtime, which was false, but never given a chance to plead my case and it seems hard to get passed that question of why I was terminated or why I left... What would be your suggestion? Fran ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Fran, The Complete ...

Why are you leaving - Why are you leaving your job - Why do you want to leave your job

Monday, June 9th, 2008

Don, I purchased your guide because I want to leave my current job despite the considerable success that I have had in it. Same industry for 25 years with stellar track record. I have a boss that is unbearable and may wish to resign prior to having another job. What would my answers be when ...

Panel Interview Questions - How to Answer Panel Interview Questions

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Panel Interview Questions Good Morning I have just recently purchased your book and found it quite helpful. I do have 1 question though. I have filled out a application, got a call for a phone interview, had the phone interview that lasted 30 minutes. I was asked a few of the questions that you outlined in ...

Writing a CV - curriculum vitae

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Don, I just recently submitted a cover letter/resume, but I put the wrong year on the CV! Will this totally turn the employer off???? Grace ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Grace, Probably not and I wouldn't worry about it. Chances are, they won't even read your cover letter. Most employers skip the cover and just read the resume. Hope this helps. Don

Interview Guide - Complete Interview Answer Guide - Structured Interview Guide - Interview Answer Guide

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Don, How is your interview answer guide different than all the other "Interview Help" books? There are so many interview guides out there that I'm not sure which one will really suit my needs and get me the job. Sincerely, Christine ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Christine, That's a fair question. Most of the job interview guides out there are very poorly written and ...

How to interview for a promotion - How to Interview for a promotion

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

Don, My employer has introduced a new position to the company, I know I'm the best candidate for the position. The only problem is my interview is with the CEO of the company. I'm so nervous and want it so bad I can't sleep. It is a great opportunity financially as well. Can you give ...