Archive for the ‘Interview Tips’ Category

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

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

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. ...

Interview attire advice - what should I wear to my interview

Monday, April 14th, 2008

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, ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- 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 ...

Interview techniques for employers and questions they can ask candidates

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi Lisa, Thanks for writing in. I'm sorry, but I ...

Advice concerning interviewing within the current organization - Internal Interview

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

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 ...

Improve Your Relationship With Your Boss

Tuesday, April 8th, 2008

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 ...

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

Monday, April 7th, 2008

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 ...

Interview tips and suggestions for 50 to 60 year olds

Sunday, April 6th, 2008

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 ...

Job interviewing for teens - Interview Advice for Teens

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

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 ...

Last minute interview advice, tips, preparation

Friday, March 21st, 2008

  DonI have a couple of quick questions about an interview I have scheduled for this Friday if you have the time. . 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 ...

Last Minute Interview Advice

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - Kevin, I would like to know how things go. Last minute advice: Before and after the interview - make sure you always ...