The Job Dog: Career Tips & Coaching

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A recent article advised, "During a job interview, you’re being evaluated by everyone from the receptionist to the executive who may be walking through. Your interview really begins when you step into the office." Here is The Job Dog’s viewpoint: "The show really begins as soon as you step out of your car. You never know who may be looking out a window as you walk in and what impressions they may be forming."

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During an interview, be likeable. Quickly. If you don’t, nothing else much matters. Hiring managers consider your likeability, or how well you may fit with the team, as much—and perhaps more—than any other singular hiring factor.

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A well-written resume is actually the first step in answering predictable interview questions. It is straightforward. If you know what an interviewer will ask, then weave those answers into your resume. This Tip ensures you are highly prepared—on paper, with your resume—and in person for interviews.

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Let’s begin with what you need to know about behavioral interview questions. Behavioral questions are the primary type of questions used by professionally trained recruiters. Actually, the more sophisticated the organization, the greater the likelihood you will encounter behavioral questions.

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They called. They invited you for an interview. This is the job you really, really want. What do you do to prepare? People often overlook the following three essential areas of preparation.