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Ten Interviewing Rules By Robert Shindell Whether you are a first-time interviewer making your first transition to the world-of-work or a seasoned professional, these 10 interviewing tips are essential to your success! 1. Look Sharp. 2. Be on Time.
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  written by Christy, February 18, 2010
Career Dr. most interviews start out with a phone interview, in which there are no visual cues.What is your suggestion on how to put your best foot forward in this type of situation?
 written by Robert Shindell, February 19, 2010
Christy... you question is a good one. All too often job-seekers are caught "off-guard" and unprepared when an employer calls and wants to engage in a phone interview. The best way to put your best foot forward is to treat the phone interview EXACTLY how you would treat a face-to-face interview.
Obviously, there are some differences between the two types of interviews, so I invite you to read our "Phone Interview Tips" article: http://www.ilostmyjob.com/phon...-tips.html Although the phone interview will never replace the face-to-face interview strategies, by mastering the tips in the aforementioned article, you will most likely convert many more phone conversations to face-to-face appointments.
 written by JB in MN, February 19, 2010
I heard that looking in a mirror while you're talking on the phone is a good way to stay focused and engaged. I've tried it, and seems to help...
written by Robert Shindell, February 19, 2010
JB in MN - You are absolutely correct. Anything that you can do to stay focused on the task at hand - the interview- will really help you to be successful. Trying not to "multi-task" is the key!
Thanks for weighing in!
 written by David, March 12, 2010
How does one prepare for the esoteric behavioral type questions that make one squirm in their seat, gasp for air an reach for the water bottle? Examples:
* Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a co-worker who wasn't doing his/her fair share of the work. What did you do and what was the outcome? * Give me an example of a time when you took the time to share a co-worker's or supervisor's achievements with others? * Tell me about a time that you didn't work well with a supervisor. What was the outcome and how would you have changed the outcome? * Have you worked with someone you didn't like? If so, how did you handle it? * Tell me about a time that you helped someone. * Tell me about a time that you misjudged a person. * How do you get along with older (younger) co-workers? * Describe a decision you made that was a failure. What happened and why? * Tell me about a time that you worked conveying technical information to a nontechnical audience. * Tell me about a time that you worked with data, interpreting data, and presenting data. * Why do you think you will be successful at this job? * Tell me about a time that you participated in a team, what was your role? * Tell me about a time when you were faced with conflicting priorities. How did you determine the top priority? * Tell me about a time when you failed. * What would you do differently if you could start your working life over? * How do you balance life and work? * What is your preferred way to communication - instant message, phone, or email? * Do you check voicemail and email when on vacation? * What is your favorite book? How about your favorite movie? * What historical figure do you admire and why? * If you could choose anyone (alive or deceased) to have lunch with, who would it be? * If you could be any animal on a carousel what would you pick and why? * What did you do during this six month gap in employment? * What do you love? * What led you to this point in your life? * Do you consider yourself successful? * What inspires you in a job?
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