Interview Basics
Despite the etiquette, formality, and inevitable fear factor, job interviews can actually be enjoyable as well as extremely informative. [ go]

Interview Brainteasers
No matter how much you may prepare yourself for a job interview, you may never be completely ready when that interviewer asks you why manhole covers are round. Even that question has been asked so often by now, it's considered one of the easy ones. Microsoft is partly to blame. [ go]

The Weakness Question
You're sitting in a conference room or office, face-to-face with the person you most want to impress - your prospective boss - and he or she is asking you, "What is your biggest weakness?" How do you answer a question like that? [ go]

Acing the Lunch Interview
A job interview over lunch can feel as nerve-wracking as a blind date. Not only must you demonstrate that you are intelligent, pleasant and capable, you must also appear graceful while eating. You may even prefer to pass up the opportunity rather than face an intimidating line-up of eating utensils. [ go]

Getting the Most from Informational Interviews
In the workplace today, a growing number of professionals are taking a closer look at their career aspirations. If you decide a career change is in your future, one effective way to test the waters is by arranging informational interviews with professionals who work in the fields that interest you. [ go]

The interview’s over … now what?
If you’re a job seeker, you probably breathe a sigh of relief when you finish your first interview. After all the resume crafting, researching and rehearsing answers, you’ve survived time in the hot seat. [ go]

Passing the telephone screening interview
With continually increasing workloads, more hiring managers are relying on short, preliminary phone conversations to determine who should be called for interviews. [ go]

Providing work samples
You applied for a position, responding with a cover letter and resume that indicate you have experience writing press releases and producing the inter-office e-newsletter. But are your standards of professionalism and production up to that of your potential new employer? [ go]

Voice Mail for Job Seekers
Ever called a phone number and got a voice mail message like one of these? “Heeeeeeeeeey…..It’s Jerry! I can’t stop to talk right now – either too hung over or too busy hitting clubs! Leave me a message.” [ go]

Are you an annoying job seeker?
Saturday’s job ads go online and you spot the job of your dreams. The work, hours, company, atmosphere, location and overall opportunity wow you. So you send off a stunning cover letter and resume. [ go]

The Job You Want
If you're looking for the perfect job offer, you might as well stop right now: there's no such thing. But armed with the right information, you can get a good deal in a good place. [ go]

Job Interview secrets
Job interview secrets can help you improve your chances of landing a job. When you take the time to understand job interview secrets, you give yourself an edge over other candidates. In most cases, it’s not that there are “secrets” to job interviews, it’s that most people have overlooked some of the most important points in preparing for a job interview. [ go]

Job interview secrets - part 2
Job interview secrets can help you improve your chances of securing a job. In “Job interview secrets – part 1”, we covered a checklist for managing the process leading up to the actual interview. Here’s a checklist for what to do once the interview begins. [ go]

Importance of job training
Job training should never be overlooked. If an employer offers on-the-job training, make sure you understand the importance of such an offer. [ go]

Interviewing and salary negotiation
Interviewing and salary negotiation go hand in hand. The trick with interviewing and salary negotiation is to plan ahead for the job you want [ go]

Interview gone very bad? You can recover
Interview gone very bad? Interviewing for a new job is no easy task, and chances are you’ve faltered at some point in the process at least once. The list of potential pitfalls for interviews gone bad is numerous [ go]

Cold calling your way to a new job
Next to public speaking, cold calling might be the scariest thing people try to avoid doing at all costs. It can also be a very effective and underutilized method for career-minded individuals like yourself to separate yourself from other job searchers who don't think about doing it. [ go]

Good handshake key to interview success
Good handshake skills may predict the results of your next job interview. Recent research suggests that having a good handshake influences the opinion of those interviewing you. [ go]

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview
Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview because hiring managers often know whether they might hire someone soon after the opening handshake and small talk, a new survey suggests. [ go]

Job interview tactics
Job interview tactics can set you ahead. Acing a job interview begins long before you arrive at the hiring manager’s office. In today’s competitive job market, the most diligent candidates take extra steps to distinguish themselves from the competition by planning ahead. [ go]

10 Interview bloopers you should avoid
1. Poor handshake: The three-second handshake that starts the interview is your first opportunity to create a great impression. Once you've delivered a poor handshake, it's nearly impossible to recover your efforts to build rapport. [ go]

Researching potential employers
You're one of the lucky ones. You've been selected for interview for a fast-track career program with a well-known employer. But you know for a fact that each year, scores of candidates are chosen to attend an interview, from which only a few are taken on — so how do you ensure you're one of them? [ go]

Cold calling and voicemail often go hand in hand
Cold calling is an effective method of introducing yourself to potential hiring managers to enquire about employment with their company. However, what should you do if the hiring manager doesn’t answer the phone and you reach their voice mailbox? [ go]

Want the Job? Dress for the Part
IT professionals often dress casually on the job, but those looking for work may want to step up their style, a new survey suggests. More than four out of ten (43 per cent) chief information officers (CIOs) polled said tailored separates are the most appropriate interview attire. [ go]

How to Write a Post-Interview Thank You Note
Less than 40% of job seekers take the time to send a thank you note after an interview, according to an article by MSNBC. But, this important follow-up can make the difference between receiving the job offer and being written-off as disinterested. In fact, because it’s such a rare step for most job seekers, it’s a very valuable tool to show your professionalism and enthusiasm for a job. [ go]

10 Things You Must Do Before That Successful Interview
You've worked hard to get here. You've sent out 31 resumes, networked, attended job fairs, enrolled in school for more education – you've taken all the right steps. Then, one afternoon the phone rings. "Yes, we'd like you to come in for an interview. Is next Tuesday at 10:00 alright with you?" Alright???!!! [ go]

Survey Shows Interpersonal Skills Can Trump Industry Knowledge in Job Search
Having a winning personality has always helped in making friends or getting a date, but a recent survey confirms it also opens doors in the job search. [ go]

Get retro not techno: go old school in your job search
With everything gone “techno” these days, one of the most valuable (and overlooked) resources in standing out in your job search followup is still good card stock. [ go]

Situational Interviews and Stress Interviews
The best job-seekers not only prepare answers to typical interview questions, but also prepare for the type of interview expected. There are all sorts of job interviews: screening, traditional, behavioral, telephone, case, and panel. And two of the trends in interviewing are the use of situational interviewing and stress interviewing. [ go]

The Silent Clues – How to Make Your Nonverbal Signals Send the Right
In a recent article featured on ABC News.com, a survey revealed that 55% of people are unhappy in their current jobs. This paired with our recent poll that showed 82% of readers would job hop in 2010 indicates that people are ready for a change in their work life. Based on these findings, competition may stay fierce as people look for new jobs. So, here are some tips to help you brush up on your nonverbal skills to ensure you outshine the competition and send all the right messages once you’ve landed an interview. [ go]