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5 Things Your Interviewer Won’t Tell You

2012-06-03T12:28:00.003-07:00

Interviewing is tough. After all, you’re vulnerable, unemployed, and now you’re on trial for a chance at this new job. It can be stressful, especially when you don’t know what to expect.
While interviewers try to be upfront with you, there are a few things they’re going to leave out, including the following:
We Googled you.
Today, more than 90% of employers use Google to draw a complete picture about their candidates. That means your social media profiles, that blog you started in college, and any embarrassing video your friend took of you from Spring Break is up for review. Don’t be surprised if an interviewer already knows you before you walk into the building for the first time.

We can see (and smell) you.
Naturally, your skills and experience are the most important part of the hiring process, but if you dress like a clown or smell less than pleasant, you can kiss that opportunity goodbye. Employers want skilled employees, but they also need people who can represent the company well. Dress professionally and be sure to shower before your interview. A word to perfume-users: too much perfume can be just as bad as B.O., so keep is subtle.
We want to be sold.
When an interviewer is considering 10, 20, or maybe even upwards of 40 people for a position, they’re looking for someone who shines above the rest. Simply being able to do the job isn’t enough. You need to show how you’d be a good fit.
We expect you to be one step ahead.
An interviewer shouldn’t be the only one driving the interview. As a candidate, you should know how an interview process goes. When you come prepared, answer questions completely, and ask questions yourself, the interviewer is going to notice and seriously consider you as the best candidate.
It’s the little things that really count.
The hardest part for interviewer and interviewee alike is the fact that it’s the whole package that matters. Companies are looking for an employee that can offer everything they need for one position. Research the company, practice your interview, and don’t forget your manners!
What do you think? What other things do interviewers keep from job candidates? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

So ... What Are Your Weaknesses?

2012-06-03T12:26:00.003-07:00

It’s not always easy to keep cool when a prospective employer brings up a difficult topic, but some forethought and practice can help you keep the interview on track. Consider these expert tips for answering four questions feared by job seekers:
1. What are your weaknesses?
Tread carefully here. Nobody wants to appear cocky by claiming perfection, yet showcasing inadequacies isn’t the best way to sell an employer either.
“Provide a weakness that you had, what you have done to overcome it, and where things stand now,” recommends Lavie Margolin of Lion Cub Job Search and author of The Roaring Job Search Anthology. “Focus on something that isn’t an essential part of the job but an area where it would be helpful to show that you’ve improved. For instance, ‘I am very comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, but when it came to Access, I was a bit lost. I spent some time watching tutorial videos on how to improve. I still have a ways to go, but I feel much more comfortable using the software now.’ ”

David Couper, a career coach and author of Outsiders on the Inside: How to Create a Winning Career . . . Even When You Don’t Fit In, suggests a similar strategy. “Turn (the question) around and say, ‘I have been doing this job for a while and don’t really have weaknesses or I would have been fired. A challenge I faced was X, and I did Y to fix that issue.’”
2. Why shouldn’t I hire you?
“This is a tricky question because the job seeker can come off as arrogant if the response is, ‘There’s no reason you shouldn’t hire me,’” says Linda Matias, author of 201 Knockout Answers to Tough Interview Questions and owner of CareerStrides. “Here’s a nice way to phrase the response: ‘Based on the responsibilities outlined in the position and the conversation we had today, I am a perfect fit.’ Then, provide specific reasons.”
Among the statements Margolin likes if asked why you shouldn’t be hired:

“If you want someone that will keep things status quo and don’t want to improve the way business is done.”
“If you want someone that will just ‘yes’ you and not provide an opinion for how things could be done better, when warranted.”
“If you want to save a few dollars by hiring someone less qualified or capable for the work.”

3. What did you enjoy least about your last job?
Bad-mouthing an ex-boss or complaining about overtime might be tempting, but it also could plant seeds of doubt in the interviewer’s mind about your attitude, ability to get along with others and work ethic.
“A job seeker should always remain positive, even when an interviewer fishes for the negative,” Matias says. She suggests saying something like, “I enjoy every aspect of my job since each responsibility helps me reach departmental goals.”
Couper agrees that generally you want to avoid opening up and telling all on this question. “If you are changing jobs to something different, you might be honest (and say something like) ‘I didn’t like the travel’ when you are taking a job with no travel. Ideally, you find something that gets ‘fixed’ by the new job.”

He cautions, though, that whatever you say still has the potential to lead to more questions and more negativity. “For example, ‘I didn’t like the commute. I would love working here because it’s only 15 minutes from my house’ can turn into a red flag if the company is planning to move in a couple of years. Without being Pollyannaish, it is sometimes more effective to either make a joke (‘They didn’t have a Jacuzzi.’) or bring up a problem that you solved (‘We had a new computer system which was challenging, but once I had spent a couple of weekends on my own time, I was totally up to speed and became the office whiz kid.’). The best advice is to quickly go on to what you liked and excelled at in your old job.”
4. So, you’re already employed – why are you looking for a new job?
Once again, focus on the merits of the prospective company rather than the faults of other employers. As Matias notes, “If the job seeker doesn’t get along with his manager, he doesn’t have to say that outright. Diplomacy works wonders: ‘After I read about your company in XYZ magazine, I realized there is a mutual fit between my working style and your company’s culture (name the specific fit), so I decided to apply.’” Couper’s choice: “I love my job, but I love your company because of X, which my current company doesn’t provide.”
Remember, this question – and the other “tough” ones – can be your chance to shine with confidence and spirit!

The 49 Best Ways To Find A Job In Today's Horrible Economy

2012-06-03T12:24:00.001-07:00

Let's face the facts. The modern job hunt doesn't make a lot of sense.
If you're a waiter or bartender, you can find a new job on Craigslist this weekend. But if you're a professional, the rule of thumb is six to eight months. In other words, the more experienced, talented and educated you are, the longer the job hunt has you sitting on the sidelines, biding your time.
I don't know who designed the system that way, but there it is.
Luckily, TheLadders' Editor-in-Chief, Matthew Rothenberg, has been busy over the past year or two putting together knowledgeable advice packages with excellent advice on finding your next great job.
You'll find great insights on age discrimination, handling the Web and social networks, what happens to your resume when you click "send", negotiating your offer, handling a declining industry and much, much more.
So, while I don't expect you to read all 49 of them (that would be more than 300 pages!), let me make a recommendation:
Pick the five that are most relevant to you, print them out, and read just one each day this week. You can do it on the treadmill, the train or as you're flying around this big old country of ours. It won't take much time, but it's a great way to get smarter about your job hunt...

2012-06-03T12:09:00.001-07:00

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