by Bernie | Jul 11, 2014 | Interviewing
Several years ago, I interviewed someone for an Executive Administrative Assistant position. Because the previous Assistant left the company after 20 years due to harassment from a peer, I knew the next person coming through the door would have to be strong enough to...
by Bernie | May 2, 2014 | Interviewing
When I speak before groups and work with clients on interviewing, I always tell them how important it is to practice before the interview. Unless you’re a seasoned interviewer or keep your entire work history in the forefront of your mind, you must practice...
by Bernie | Apr 11, 2014 | Interviewing
In today’s job market, it’s very easy to understand why someone will take just about any kind of job they can get to pay the bills. However, there can come a time in your search where unless you’re truly desperate for income, you may want to pause before accepting an...
by Bernie | Mar 28, 2014 | Interviewing
“You have the right to remain silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law….” These Miranda rights statements are generally read to every person in the United States who is being...
by Bernie | Mar 18, 2014 | Interviewing
Even though this is a basic interview question, I’ve always been amazed at how poor candidate responses are to it. I’ve heard everything from, “I’m a very hard worker” to “I like people” to “I just love the products your company sells.” Don’t get me wrong, there are...
by Bernie | Feb 7, 2014 | Interviewing
Should I….shouldn’t I….should I….shouldn’t I? There usually comes a time in most careers when you have to decide whether you should spend time interviewing for a position you really don’t want. My answer, yes you should! The recruiter side of me says, “Noooo, don’t...
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