It sounds a little like a telephone on ice, but the cold call is actually an important tool of networking. Cold calling is calling a person or business without prior contact in order to inquire about employment opportunities. For many, the idea of cold calling is chilling. Dialing up a complete stranger doesn't seem like a logical way to carry out a job search. Yet when done correctly, a cold call can showcase some important professional traits,...more
I have a client who lost a $234,000 a year job because he couldn't overcome the dreaded weakness interview questions. I don't want this to happen to you. And I am sure you don't either right? So the following suggestions are based on the advice I gave my client. To protect his identity I made some of the answers more general than specific. 1. Show a balance between confidence and over aggressiveness: In my clients case he was so excited about...more
Terri Marie: Wow John, you just answered about three of my questions all-in-one. I was going to ask you, how you guide yourself, what you tell yourself, but you just answered so beautifully and I know that when people go to the Spiritual simplicity site, there will be a lots of resources, when they do get feeling down and need a little help,...more
Terri Marie: Well, that was a very interesting and insightful answer as always, John. And I'm always happy to hear what you have to say about the questions that -- I'm thinking and I'm hoping other people are thinking. That brings me to another question. There's been some talk about and people are looking are looking for a purpose in...more
OK I have talked a lot about body language, and approach and everything else. But now I am going to break down a simple secret piece by piece. These are a few that no one will usually admit to but they are very important. Caring for the job without acting too much like you care: I know your saying to yourself "huh what did Scott just say?" (laughing) but the truth is that creating a sense of "we gotta get this person" helps. And that takes a certain finesse and positioning. See people can sense desperation. Just like a Dog senses fear. You have to be confident but not over excited. So how do you do this? Relaxation in your answers: I used to work with a guy who was so smooth that he got three job interviews he didn't even want. No seriously he was able to interview for jobs he didn't want. One day I asked him why he did that. He said that it helps him remember his relaxed state so when he did interview for the job he did he could come across cool and calm. Crazy huh? Yeah I thought so too until I tried it and it worked. Show that you indeed have other things going on in your career. And these days thats easier to do versus the past. The internet and social media will definitely...more
17 years and Ten Minutes: Lead Vocalist Kevin Martin Interview By: Cynthia Lynn About the Author The Chronicles are a series of profiles and interviews with participants from the sport of BASE Jumping, Auto Racing, Music, and...more
This is simple and quick formula. Anyone can do it as long as you have done your homework. This three part strategy involves: Your knowledge of the company: what do you know where are they going and where can you help them? Answer these questions to...more
Job interview is among the most important phase in the job seeking process. It is through job interview only that you can win the confidence of the potential employer and enter into the dream job of your choice. Prepare your interview questions well...more
Traditional Face to Face InterviewUnder this category falls the traditional or the conventional interviews. In this the candidate has one-to-one conversation with the employer. The candidate is asked common questions like • Why do you wish to...more
While every situation is different, you will always win with integrity.Interview Questions You Need to NAIL - Making and Handling Unpopular Decisions and Their Outcome By: Lauren Pibworth About the Author An experienced business...more
Now I know some of you may be thinking "why would I answer a inappropriate question?" Well that is up to you but if you want the job below are some ways to answer without answering. Sure you could throw up your guards or let them know the law. But I...more