No Go: Turning a Job Interview Into a Job Offer

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Do say thanks
  • Do ask how you can improve
  • Do call back
  • Don't lose hope

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Loaded Question: Answering Why You Left Your Last Job Question

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Say, I'm looking for a position with more opportunities for advancement
  • Say, I'm looking for better pay
  • Say, I'm looking for more challenging job assignments
  • Say, I'm looking for an organization that supports it's people
  • Say, My career goals have changed

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The Pay Scale: Negotiating Your Salary During a Job Interview

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Do know how important timing is in the salary dance
  • Do your homework
  • Do look past just the dollars & cents
  • Don't bring up salary

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Short & Sweet: Summing Up Your Career in Thirty Seconds, Or Less

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Do tease them with your opening statement
  • Do be enthusiastic & a problem solver
  • Do show them how you're unique
  • Don't play hard to get

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Stupid Questions: Responding to Zinger Questions in a Job Interview

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Do show them your thought process
  • Do prepare to sell
  • Do prepare for the weakness question
  • Don't always give the obvious answer

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I Can Tell You, But I’ll Have to Kill You: Non-Disclosure Agreements

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Do ask to see the nondisclosure form in advance
  • Do make revisions in the agreement
  • Do decide what you'll do if they don't accept your changes
  • Don't assume your only choice is to sign or not to sign

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None of Your Business: Answering the Tough Questions in a Job Interview

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Why should I hire you
  • What do you know about us
  • What are your concerns about working for us
  • Have you been fired
  • Why do you think you're qualified

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No Thanks: Always Send a Thank You Note After a Job Interview

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 |  by bob  |  JOB INTERVIEWS, create a CAREER
  • Do sound sincere
  • Do take advantage of a second chance to make a first impression
  • Do show enthusiasm, attentiveness & initiative
  • Don't be forgettable

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