In my book, “Interviewing by Example” (available on Amazon.com), I encourage job interviewers to hone their interviewing skills and assess themselves regularly. Job seekers should continually improve their job search and interviewing skills as well. Here are 10 self-evaluation questions for job seekers.
Do you-
Know what job will be right for you? (focus on [...]
by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
There is a lot of talk about what an interviewer should ask during an interview. But, do you know what NOT to ask? Take this short quiz and find out. Can you ask…
1. How old are you?
2. What schools have you attended and when?
3. Do your [...]
by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
Here are 5 easy, but important steps to complete before you arrive at your next interview:
1. Review your job competencies and skills. I am not talking about job titles or the duties you have performed, but what skills were needed to perform those jobs. For example, an executive secretary [...]
by Janis Whitaker, JP Whitaker & Associates
Ever wonder how important your resume is in catching the eye of a company? Recently, I was talking with a recruiter. He informed me, he spends an average of 8 seconds looking at each resume! He skims the page looking for key words (particular skills, degrees, and experience)and [...]
