My partner, Dan Toussant, often says that the goal of any meeting is to get another meeting. The goal of an interview is to get another interview. Sometimes he gets an argument over this, but the sentiment is genuine. In a job search, our overall goal is to get a job. But in the midst […]
By Chad Cook, Chief Catalyst, Cook Consulting Group LLC Editors Note: Finding a job you love is the first step in a fulfilling career. The Interview Doctor is pleased to provide another perspective for growing in a job you love. Being a leader is a tricky thing. Everyone has a boss. It is easy to […]
The advice to men preparing to interview was to wear a dark suit, white long sleeved shirt, and power tie with dark shoes. I am not sure this is still completely true but it certainly is the safest way to dress for an interview. Hiring managers make their first and often final decision about a […]
Every aspect of your job search should be strategic. You can use QR codes strategically to consolidate all information about yourself into one digital place. You can insert your QR code on your resume, on your business card, in your signature on Email, on your LinkedIn profile, and Facebook page. People scanning the QR code […]
Today I would like to provide a list of frequently asked questions. These can be found everywhere on the Internet. Hiring managers ask these questions all the time because they are not sure what else to ask. What should you do with this information? Write down your answers to these questions in advance, while you […]
Every job search is a strategic endeavor to interact with the most people who can help you find the position you love. It is a question of numbers. It is a question of getting your information out to the most people in the manner that appeals to them most. Job search tools include resumes, handouts, […]
I find interesting ideas for articles from the oddest places. The other day I read an article, “The Value of Poaching” by Alice Andors in HR Magazine about poaching employees from other companies. The author believes it is a good idea for companies to recruit the best talent from other companies, including their competitors. It […]
I remember when I started working in the 1980s. Professional women wore a uniform: a skirt (knee level or longer), a suit jacket that matches the skirt, a blouse with a tie, panty hose, and dark heels. It was kind of boring and not very comfortable. Times have changed. These days women wear all sorts […]
I think it is a silly question. What does a hiring manager expect a candidate to say, “I hang out at the local pool hall”, “I sleep a lot”, “I rob banks”? I never understood why people waste their time with this question. But they do. So how do you answer this question with a […]
Sometimes I think my computer is out to get me. When I am really busy and quite focused, it stumbles. It never fails. When I am with a client and I want to show him something on my computer or search for something on LinkedIn with her, it stutters. When I am under a deadline […]
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