There are two ways to look at this. Sometimes the best interview questions are the ones you are prepared to answer. This gives you confidence. We spend a lot of time prepping clients to confidently answer the obvious questions. The other side of the coin is the best questions YOU should be asking. […]
When you set up an interview, be sure to ask if there is anything that you need to bring with you. By default, you should always take a clean copy of your resume and a list of at least three professional references. Depending on the job, you may need to bring other documentation but always […]
Not everyone who interviews for a job will be offered a position. Understanding the reasons for rejection will help improve your job interviewing skills and prepare you for the next job interview. According to Katherine Burik, founder and owner of the Interview Doctor, employers value candidates with drive and commitment. Those who show they are […]
Let me share a dirty little secret. People conducting interviews are very, very bad at them. Most interviewers would rather be doing almost anything else. It’s true! I would rather file than interview someone. I would rather deal with the nastiest employee problem than interview someone. I am well trained and comfortable with those activities. […]
I get a lot of e-newsletters. New ones come every day whether I read them or not. Sometimes I get ideas that I can share with you to help you look at the work in a different way. This morning I got a newsletter from RealAge.com with an article from Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen […]
Jack is 59 years old, looking for a job for the first time in about 20 years. He can’t seem to find the right fit. He has had a few interviews and he seems to be working hard at his search. He is starting to get discouraged that he will ever get another job. He […]
We here at The Interview Doctor think we have a pretty unique way of teaching people how to interview better. Sometimes we get kind of cocky about it. Someone challenged us to prove it. Put some statistics behind our claims. So we did! The results were startling. Students who participated in The Interview Doctor resume […]
LinkedIn can be a crucial linchpin to your job search. It makes networking easy. Here are some reasons why: Everyone is on it. It is hard to find people who are NOT on LinkedIn. Recruiters use it to find candidates. So if you want to be seen, you have to put yourself out there. You […]
Sometimes the universe conspires to force me to think about my world in a different way. I love when that happens. Two things happened this week to start me thinking. First, Paul landed a great job last week!! The job of a lifetime. The job he has wanted for years. The job his previous employer […]




