We're now moving into a new stage with the Immediate Interview Success project: this week sees the end of the blog in its current form, with thrice-weekly digests -- but I'm pleased to announce that we'll shortly be unveiling the IIS e-book!
So for the moment, it's goodbye from me, Sam -- but I'd like to pass you over to Clare, who'll be taking up the reins as we go forward into an exciting new phase with IIS.
Happy job hunting!
p.s. As the regular posts are on hold for the moment, here are a few links that didn't get included in one of our digests:
Showing posts with label interview mistakes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interview mistakes. Show all posts
Friday, 27 May 2011
Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Wednesday Digest: Easter All-Sorts
In the last IIS article before a two-week break, we include a bumper crop of links for you to feast your job-hungry eyes on...
There's no theme to the final pre-Easter article on IIS: before a two-week break, we think it's important that you get your hands on all the articles that we've trawled the internet for over the past couple of weeks, but haven't yet included in an IIS digest.
To start with, there are some interesting thoughts on using MBTI (for more information on just what this means, click here) in your job search.
Next, think about who could be googling you...
There's no theme to the final pre-Easter article on IIS: before a two-week break, we think it's important that you get your hands on all the articles that we've trawled the internet for over the past couple of weeks, but haven't yet included in an IIS digest.
To start with, there are some interesting thoughts on using MBTI (for more information on just what this means, click here) in your job search.
Next, think about who could be googling you...
There's advice on building your career, here and here.
And ideas on how to create a 'master resume' here.
When it comes to the interview itself, think about making the best impression possible and listening emotionally to your interviewers.
And have a look at what can be learned about an interview from a completely different arena...
Here are some useful tips on how not to approach your next job interview.
And from the great Career Rocketeer, here are three excellent articles on the job search.
Finally, here a couple of free webinars, on body language in the interview room, on Tuesday the 26th of April and building your network for career success, on Friday the 29th.
Have relaxing and enjoyable Easter break, everyone, and I look forward to carrying on helping out with the job search when I return in a couple of weeks.
And ideas on how to create a 'master resume' here.
When it comes to the interview itself, think about making the best impression possible and listening emotionally to your interviewers.
And have a look at what can be learned about an interview from a completely different arena...
Here are some useful tips on how not to approach your next job interview.
And from the great Career Rocketeer, here are three excellent articles on the job search.
Finally, here a couple of free webinars, on body language in the interview room, on Tuesday the 26th of April and building your network for career success, on Friday the 29th.
Have relaxing and enjoyable Easter break, everyone, and I look forward to carrying on helping out with the job search when I return in a couple of weeks.
Monday, 18 April 2011
Monday Digest: Banish Mistakes
Avoiding negativity at the start of the week...
Today's digest focuses on some of the mistakes that can be made during the job interview process, so that you're ready to side-step these potential pitfalls.
Today's digest focuses on some of the mistakes that can be made during the job interview process, so that you're ready to side-step these potential pitfalls.
- Firstly, are you building beneficial relationships, or doing the opposite?
- Surprisingly, it is possible to over-prepare for an interview.
- And then, once you're in the interview, there are certain things you'll want to avoid.
Finally, it's not a mistake as such, but looking nervous is a no-no in your interview: read this article for some good advice on confident self-presentation.
Friday, 15 April 2011
Feet-Up Friday
Take it easy...
This Friday, here are a list of things you really want to avoid saying in an interview.
Interview no-nos
And because Friday wouldn't be complete without a video clip, here's what the last line reminded me of. 'I'd have got away with it, if it weren't for you meddling kids...'
This Friday, here are a list of things you really want to avoid saying in an interview.
Interview no-nos
And because Friday wouldn't be complete without a video clip, here's what the last line reminded me of. 'I'd have got away with it, if it weren't for you meddling kids...'
Friday, 18 March 2011
Feet-Up Friday
A bumper crop today: the usual 'Feet-Up Friday' is followed by a 'Saturday Digest', 24 hours early. We're spoiling you...
Today's 'Feet-Up Friday' was inspired by the following post from Kevin Kermes, founder of the US firm Career Attraction:
It's a great read, but on a Friday what we want is a more light-hearted take on the subject...so have a look at the following from the Second City Network:
(Their 'Completely Honest...' series is pretty good, if you've got half an hour spare this lunchtime!)
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