Interview Take-Along Checklist

You’re interviewing for a job tomorrow, and you think you've done all the interview preparation you need to do. You’ve practiced your answers to a multitude of common interview questions and have thought up some questions to ask the interviewer. Your interview suit is pressed and ready. But what do you bring to the interview?

On-The-Spot Job Interviews

Anytime you are applying for a job in person, or even online you should be prepared to be interviewed immediately. If you're applying in person, the hiring manager could interview you right then and there. If you applying online, the hiring manager could call you within minutes.  Keep reading for tips on how to always be prepared.

Do Your Research!

 

It's always important to research a company before going on a job interview.  Keep reading for tips on how to get started

SHOW THEM YOUR 'SOFT SKILLS'

What Employers Really, Really Want

Written by Cindy Whittum, Director of Career Services at Career Quest Learning Centers 

Employers we talk to every week are looking for the same thing. The “soft skills” employers are talking about now are the character traits that may not show up on your resume. Are you dependable? A good team player? Believe it or not, soft skills can be measured. Read on to see 5 ways you can show off your soft skills to good advantage...

HOW TO DRESS FOR AN INTERVIEW ON A BUDGET

Most people looking for work are on a tight budget. Here are some tips for dressing well with tight budgets in mind. Here are 10 tips - and some of them won’t cost you a cent...

SORRY! THE BEST WAY TO RESCHEDULE AN INTERVIEW

Sometimes you just can't help it and rescheduling an interview is the

only choice you have. Call as soon as you know - don't wait for a

'miracle' to remove the time conflict. You can do this! 

Here are more ideas.

THE DREADED QUESTION: 'WHAT ARE YOUR WEAKNESSES?'

You know your best qualities, but what are your weaknesses? 

Read this to handle the question everyone hates!

PUSHY PARENTS??

Here's some career advice you might want to show to your mom. Tell her you'd really like her help -- just not during the interview!! Yes, some parents actually come along for the interview!

JOB HUNTING IN THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

There’s a myth that says it’s impossible to find a job in the hot summer months of July and August. Not true! It might be difficult to get through to hiring managers when many are on vacation, but summer can be a very good time to look for work. Compiled from reports from the field, we offer 5 good reasons to put on a fresh shirt or blouse and head out the door, heat or no heat.

UM... I'D LIKE TO WORK FOR YOU!

Words and catchphrases to avoid during an interview.
See them here.

MAKE THE RIGHT FIRST IMPRESSION

They happen fast!

Here are the best ways to be prepared for that moment.

WAYS NOT TO FIND A JOB

Seriously? It is possible. 

Here are a few things to avoid.

SURPRISE PRE-INTERVIEW TIPS - ACE IT!

Congratulations – you’ve landed an interview! Now what? Besides researching the company, and preparing for questions, here’s how to stay cool and look smart even while you wait. Read the first tip on Facebook today: your future employer is researching you while you are researching them!
Learn more here.