Category Archives: Interviewing

Using References Effectively in Your Job Search

By John Wojcio | Published: November 30, 2011
Checking references for job applicants isn’t what it used to be. Many organizations, fearing litigation, warn their employees not to divulge anything more than dates of employment if they’ve been called as a reference for an employee or former employee. Savvy interviewers may also call people they know in organizations on your resume, looking for information [...]
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What Makes You a Good Job Candidate?

By John Wojcio | Published: August 29, 2011
What do you offer that sets you apart from other applicants, as you apply for your next job? Find the right words to explain how you’re unique. Have you successfully led a project that came in on time and under budget? Are you a big picture thinker with the ability to describe the future to others and get [...]
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How to Handle Phone Interviews

By Alice Wojcio | Published: December 9, 2009
Hiring managers and search committees are sometimes so pressed for time that they now conduct their preliminary interviews over the phone. It’s not unusual to be invited to a phone meeting including several members of a search committee who will interview you together, much like an interview in person. Typically, these meetings are arranged in [...]
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