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Interview Tips

How To Get a Job with No Experience – Interview NO Experience – No Job Experience

May 14, 2008 Common Interview Questions

Don,
On most occasions an employer is not going to find all of the desired qualities in a candidate. Having said that, on a couple of my interviews I have been asked about P & L (profit and loss) responsibility or budget responsibility. I have had little or no total responsibility. This was handled on a [...]

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Interview attire advice – what should I wear to my interview

April 14, 2008 Common Interview Questions

I have a job interview at a well established Psychiatric group. I am an
RN with 30 yrs. experience. What is your best advice re interview and
attire?
Paulette,
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Hi Paulette,
For starters, make a great first impression. For everyone you meet on
the day of your interview, before and after the interview – make sure
you
always give a good firm handshake, [...]

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Interview techniques for employers and questions they can ask candidates

April 10, 2008 Interview Questions for Jobs

Hi Don,
I am a new Director of Employment and I intend to incorporate your
techniques into the training module for my employment specialist. Do
you have any publications for the new interviewer from a employer
vantage point that would be helpful in training my employees?
Lisa
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Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing in. I’m sorry, but I don’t have any material that [...]

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Advice concerning interviewing within the current organization – Internal Interview

April 8, 2008 Common Interview Questions

Don,
I have read the entire book…I appreciate the daily lessons.
I have complied some responses that I can give based on the advice you
have given.
When I have interviewed with my current company these past couple of
years— I have NOT been selected. I was at a higher level before the down-sizing.
I know my interviewing skills needed fine [...]

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Improve Your Relationship With Your Boss

April 8, 2008 Interview Tips

Good Morning Don,
First I like to thank you for all your free advice. I do think it’s
very helpful. I did want to ask you for some more help, but first I think
you need to have more details I’ll try to make it short and sweet. I did go
for an interview and they stated that I’ll [...]

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What should I do if I think I might be laid off? What if I get laid off?

April 7, 2008 Common Interview Questions

Hi Don…first off, let me say thank you for responding to my email. I
did not expect a personal answer. I like the quote, and, yes it is
true. I have dedication and drive once I’m in the door. I am not good
at selling myself and get tongue-tied. I’ve found that the great sellers
of themselves do a [...]

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Interview tips and suggestions for 50 to 60 year olds

April 6, 2008 Interview Tips

Good Morning Don….
I am an Executive Assistant, 58 years old and single…the company I
work for has just been taken over by Sun Capital…I do not know if I
will be laid off…my updated resume is 80 percent finished…what
suggestions or lessons can you provide for a woman of my age, excellent
worker with excellent skills sell herself on [...]

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Job interviewing for teens – Interview Advice for Teens

April 3, 2008 Common Interview Questions

Hi Don,I bought the job interview tools for my son who is 18 and has never had a job except for working with his uncle when needed as a laborer.  He read it, but said he felt it only pertained to individuals who were looking for the “big job” and he is looking for a [...]

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Last minute interview advice, tips, preparation

March 21, 2008 Common Interview Questions

DonI have a couple of quick questions about an interview I have scheduled for this Friday if you have the time.
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Is it appropriate for me to keep my goatee or should I shave it off for the interview?
I provided a desired salary to them but I am not sure of the range.  Is it appropriate [...]

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Last Minute Interview Advice

March 16, 2008 Common Interview Questions

Don,
I’ve read the material, it’s very helpful, but I will go over and over
again, I believe I will have more confident before going into the
interview.
Any last minute advice before my interview?
Best Regards,
Kevin
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Kevin,
I would like to know how things go.
Last minute advice: Before and after the interview – make sure you
always give a good firm handshake, [...]

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