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An additional burden has been imposed lately on job candidates because more and more companies are trying to save money by resorting to Skype or video interviewing. As if it’s not already difficult to prepare for and undergo an interview, nowadays one has to be an actor on camera on top of that. Interview Skills by Alex Freund Career Consulting interview tips Job Interview Coaching Skype video interview MORE
Interview With a VA Moxie This month, I talked with the delightful Gayle Bu, who''s been in business as a VA for more than a decade! I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking together! Meet Gayle Bu. . MORE
Passing a job interview is not as easy as before. Today, you need to do more than just offer a firm handshake to your interviewer, make eye contact, and nod pleasantly now and then. Let the interviewer know you’re looking for job stability and that you aren’t planning to use this job as a temporary stopping point in your quest for a better position. Remember, the job interview is a two-way discovery process. MORE
Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview is a new feature testing the foundational principles of this 124-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. The post The SUCCESS Interview: Soledad O’Brien on Healthy Media Consumption appeared first on SUCCESS. MORE
Enjoy the interview, and getting to know this bright, talented VA! . Interview With a VA This month, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Amy Kazor, the 2013 AssistU VA of the Year award recipient. Meet Amy Kazor. MORE
You’ve landed an interview. With these 4 P’s, you’ll increase your chances of a successful interview. Preparation is the first step toward a good interview. Knowing your profile and what you want will give you more confidence and demonstrate to the interviewer you are purposeful and reflective—skills employers want employees to have. Keep those things in mind during your interview and take opportunities to demonstrate how you will meet them. MORE
You’d like to believe that when you’re interviewing for a job, all that counts is your background and experience. While these traits are important, there are some smart hacks to win over the hiring manager in the interview. MORE
Bobbie Carlton interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen. The post Lioness Interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen. Recorded March, 2021. Article by Nicole DeSimone. As the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting, Inc. MORE
Think what the interview is all about. It’s about the interviewer’s perception regarding your fit into the organization’s culture combined with your ability to perform the job very well. No interviewer is looking for Mr. Average. Interview Skills by Alex Freund Career Development Career Transition hiring manager interview preparation Job Interview Coaching job interview preparation Personal Branding Winning Interview Strategies MORE
Piggybacking on our last blog’s topic of interview preparation, I’d like to write a little bit about being nervous on an interview. The post Interview Preparation Part 2: Nervous Butterflies? Millennial Corner Uncategorized how to interview interview preparation interview tips JTL Services Nervous Butterflies Nervous on an Interview Raleigh Recruiter MORE
The post Improve Hiring Success with Behavioural Interview Questions appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Behavioural-descriptive interviewing is an approach that looks at past behaviour as a predictor of future performance. MORE
Piggybacking on our last blog’s topic of interview preparation, I’d like to write a little bit about being nervous on an interview. The post Interview Preparation Part 2: Nervous Butterflies? Millennial Corner Uncategorized how to interview interview preparation interview tips JTL Services Nervous Butterflies Nervous on an Interview Raleigh Recruiter MORE
I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. When you can add comments during the interview that show you have knowledge of a mission statement or current project it indicates your interest and you’d be invested in the position/company even if you are overqualified. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with. MORE
It can be pretty demoralizing not to get a second interview, especially since you believe you did so well in your initial interview. I know from my experience in hiring people that sometimes other things come into play that have nothing to do with your qualifications for the job or how you did during the interview. Those are some of the things that you can't control and so you can't sweat not getting a second interview. An interview should really be a conversation. MORE
This is podcast 138 and, as promised, it’s my interview with Canadian social worker Elaine Birchall, who’s worked for 18 years helping hoarders. by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! ?. She has a book out called Conquer the Clutter. We talk about the three criteria of hoarding, the TV show Hoarders and the paths to becoming a hoarder. MORE
Black History Month Interview Series. For the National Black Business Month celebration in August 2020, I had the chance to interview Ms. Meet Kyala Johnson, Executive Assistant at Griffith Foods Inc. MORE
Your interview can help you secure the position of your dreams, or it can also sabotage your efforts by saying the wrong things. In addition to having a solid resume and dressing professionally, you should be aware of what you should and shouldn't say during your interview in order to leave a potential employer with a good impression. Here are a few topics you should never discuss during an interview: Read more ». MORE
Joshua Galinato of Galiway.Blog and Lifelong Learning podcast interviewed me about productivity, burnout and deliberate living. He has been gracious in allowing me to share the interview with my audience. MORE
Recruiters should keep in mind that effective interviews will result in revealing any potential red flags, reveal strengths, weaknesses and much more. Interviewing candidates is considered to be one of the most significant portions of the hiring process. MORE
Black History Month Interview Series. Meet Lacretia Adamski , Senior Executive Assistant at Salesforce. Lacretia Caldwell Adamski has 1 5 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in multiple industries including SaaS, health administration, and higher education. MORE
So you’ve bagged a job interview, you’ve picked your outfit, you’ve researched the company and planned a few answers. You think you’ve done well and might just have got the job when the interviewer says to you… ‘do you have any questions?’… When I go for a job interview I make sure that every aspect of the job has been covered. The post What questions should assistants ask at an interview? MORE
The vast majority of recruitment agencies and employers now use video as part of their interview process, because it saves time and money on the early stages of the interview process. In our recent interview with Hayley Lawrence, PA for the Regional General Manager on Necker Island, she told us that she had to submit […]. MORE
In this blog, we will cover a few resume and… Career Management Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Networking Self Development interview advice interview tips resumeAre you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone. MORE
This month''s interview is with Jude Rush, a talented Certified Professional Virtual Assistant from Rochester, NY. Interview With a VA Moxie I had a great time talking with Jude, and hope you''ll enjoy getting to know her a bit better! Meet Jude Rush. . MORE
Interview preparation, which requires practice, is often overlooked by job seekers when it comes to finding a job. The root cause for lack of interview preparation is the feeling that since you do the job every day, you feel as if you are comfortable to discuss it in an official interview. The post Interview Preparation Requires Practice! Millennial Corner interview preparation Interviewing Job Search JTL Services Role playing MORE
Enjoy the interview, and getting to know this bright, talented VA! This month, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Cindy Henexson. Meet Cindy Henexson MORE
The post The Proactive Professional: TV Interview! Uncategorized Video interviewEarlier this week, I was honored to visit Good Day Colorado (our awesome morning show here in Denver) to talk about my new book, The Proactive Professional. I hope you enjoy it! appeared first on Eat Your Career. MORE
Picture yourself getting ready for your first ever grown-up job interview. You hear your mother’s voice echo in your head from a few weeks ago when you called … Continue reading Questioning The Interviewer! → Millennial Corner Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre interview tips Interviewing JTL Services Nick LeFevre Raleigh Recruiter MORE
The thought of talking spontaneously to total strangers brings sweaty beads of nervousness on the forehead, and interviews are just as much of a challenge, if not more of a challenge. I understand that meeting new people and conversing costs you a lot of energy, but you cannot keep skipping those interviews just because you don’t like to open up. That said, given below are a few tips that should help you release all that tension and excel in your upcoming interview. MORE
You’ve got an online job interview coming up! Here’s a handy list of online job interview tips to give yourself the best chance of success. You may be quite attached to your “gamewizard96” address from back in the day, but don’t be dusting it off for a job interview. Be sure to confirm all the details with your interviewer in advance of the call. This should include his username, the time, duration, and materials to be prepared for the interview. MORE
Enjoy the interview and getting to know her! Interview With a VA This month, I caught up with Monique, who is a talented partner to her clients as a VA and Infusionsoft guru. Meet Monique Cunningham. MORE
While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. Send an email within the first day of an interview, then send a handwritten note by the next day. MORE
Live video interviews are becoming increasingly common in a job search today. Whether it takes over Skype or Zoom, don’t be surprised if you are invited in a live video interview. As today’s pandemic has hit, remote job interviews are becoming a trend. MORE
No surprise then that the vast majority of employers now use video as part of their interview process, saying it saves a significant amount of time on face-to-face interviews and gives hiring managers a strong understanding of who will fit in a specific role and company culture. For PAs and EAs in particular, where success in the role is just as much down to personality and “fit” as it is to hard skills, video as an interview tool makes a lot of sense. MORE
A job interview has been scheduled for you, but do you know what types of questions you’ll have to answer? Interview Skills by Alex Freund career advice Individual Career Counseling interview interview preparation interview tips Winning Interview StrategiesThis is the dilemma most candidates face. Don’t panic. You can prepare for various types of questions, and I’ll give you a few hints later on. Most companies are using one or the other type: [.]. MORE
Picture yourself getting ready for your first ever grown-up job interview. The post Questioning The Interviewer! Millennial Corner Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre interview questions interview tips Interviewing JTL Services Nick LeFevre Raleigh RecruiterYou’re in your late teens or early twenties, you’ve got some college experience under your belt, and you’re wearing the best formal-wear a college student can afford. MORE
Inspired by the experience of reading his story, I was pleased to connect with Brandolon Barnett and pose these questions to him. Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy Leadership /leadership Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy leadership leadership MORE
Interview With a VA This month, I had a great time talking with Beatrice Ten-Thye, and I know you''ll enjoy getting to know her! Meet Beatrice Ten-Thye. MORE
From the interviewer’s vantage point, the selection process is about availability and choices. Interview Skills by Alex Freund career advice Career Transition interview interview preparation job interview Job Interview CoachingThat principle applies to many things the rest of us do, too, throughout the day. MORE
A first impression is a big part of the interview process and probably more than most people think. Everyone gets a first impression when meeting someone and I guarantee you that the interviewer has one and will try to back that up throughout the interview. You can make a good impression at your interview by [.]. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Dress attire Dress for success Interviewing Interviewing advice Jeff LeFevre Job Advice MORE
This is podcast 115 and it’s my interview with Gretchen Rubin, author of the brand new book Outer Order, Inner Calm. ” I’m excited because this is the first time I’ve done an interview for the podcast and it turned out great. And here’s the interview by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play You can leave a review here! ?. MORE
With modern technology, being in the office isn't always a necessity for the interview process. Skype and similar web-conferencing tools allow interviewers to connect with candidates throughout the world. According to one survey from OfficeTeam , as many as 60 percent of companies now conduct some or all of their interviews via Skype. MORE
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In this blog, we will cover a few resume and… Career Management Etiquette Interpersonal Skills Networking Self Development interview advice interview tips resumeAre you in the market for a new job? You’re not alone.
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The vast majority of recruitment agencies and employers now use video as part of their interview process, because it saves time and money on the early stages of the interview process. In our recent interview with Hayley Lawrence, PA for the Regional General Manager on Necker Island, she told us that she had to submit […].
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Dumb Little Man
AUGUST 17, 2020
Live video interviews are becoming increasingly common in a job search today. Whether it takes over Skype or Zoom, don’t be surprised if you are invited in a live video interview. As today’s pandemic has hit, remote job interviews are becoming a trend.
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MARCH 30, 2020
The post Improve Hiring Success with Behavioural Interview Questions appeared first on Ian's Messy Desk. Behavioural-descriptive interviewing is an approach that looks at past behaviour as a predictor of future performance.
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JULY 5, 2016
Interview preparation, which requires practice, is often overlooked by job seekers when it comes to finding a job. The root cause for lack of interview preparation is the feeling that since you do the job every day, you feel as if you are comfortable to discuss it in an official interview. The post Interview Preparation Requires Practice! Millennial Corner interview preparation Interviewing Job Search JTL Services Role playing
Simple Productivity Blog
JULY 7, 2020
Joshua Galinato of Galiway.Blog and Lifelong Learning podcast interviewed me about productivity, burnout and deliberate living. He has been gracious in allowing me to share the interview with my audience.
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The thought of talking spontaneously to total strangers brings sweaty beads of nervousness on the forehead, and interviews are just as much of a challenge, if not more of a challenge. I understand that meeting new people and conversing costs you a lot of energy, but you cannot keep skipping those interviews just because you don’t like to open up. That said, given below are a few tips that should help you release all that tension and excel in your upcoming interview.
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No surprise then that the vast majority of employers now use video as part of their interview process, saying it saves a significant amount of time on face-to-face interviews and gives hiring managers a strong understanding of who will fit in a specific role and company culture. For PAs and EAs in particular, where success in the role is just as much down to personality and “fit” as it is to hard skills, video as an interview tool makes a lot of sense.
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Think what the interview is all about. It’s about the interviewer’s perception regarding your fit into the organization’s culture combined with your ability to perform the job very well. No interviewer is looking for Mr. Average. Interview Skills by Alex Freund Career Development Career Transition hiring manager interview preparation Job Interview Coaching job interview preparation Personal Branding Winning Interview Strategies
Virtual Moxie
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Enjoy the interview, and getting to know this bright, talented VA! . Interview With a VA This month, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Amy Kazor, the 2013 AssistU VA of the Year award recipient. Meet Amy Kazor.
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Interview With a VA This month, I had a great time talking with Beatrice Ten-Thye, and I know you''ll enjoy getting to know her! Meet Beatrice Ten-Thye.
Job Advice Blog
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Picture yourself getting ready for your first ever grown-up job interview. The post Questioning The Interviewer! Millennial Corner Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre interview questions interview tips Interviewing JTL Services Nick LeFevre Raleigh RecruiterYou’re in your late teens or early twenties, you’ve got some college experience under your belt, and you’re wearing the best formal-wear a college student can afford.
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Interview With a VA Moxie This month, I talked with the delightful Gayle Bu, who''s been in business as a VA for more than a decade! I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed talking together! Meet Gayle Bu. .
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Enjoy the interview and getting to know her! Interview With a VA This month, I caught up with Monique, who is a talented partner to her clients as a VA and Infusionsoft guru. Meet Monique Cunningham.
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The post The Proactive Professional: TV Interview! Uncategorized Video interviewEarlier this week, I was honored to visit Good Day Colorado (our awesome morning show here in Denver) to talk about my new book, The Proactive Professional. I hope you enjoy it! appeared first on Eat Your Career.
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Picture yourself getting ready for your first ever grown-up job interview. You hear your mother’s voice echo in your head from a few weeks ago when you called … Continue reading Questioning The Interviewer! → Millennial Corner Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre interview tips Interviewing JTL Services Nick LeFevre Raleigh Recruiter
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Recruiters should keep in mind that effective interviews will result in revealing any potential red flags, reveal strengths, weaknesses and much more. Interviewing candidates is considered to be one of the most significant portions of the hiring process.
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JULY 18, 2021
You’d like to believe that when you’re interviewing for a job, all that counts is your background and experience. While these traits are important, there are some smart hacks to win over the hiring manager in the interview.
Virtual Moxie
OCTOBER 15, 2014
This month''s interview is with Jude Rush, a talented Certified Professional Virtual Assistant from Rochester, NY. Interview With a VA Moxie I had a great time talking with Jude, and hope you''ll enjoy getting to know her a bit better! Meet Jude Rush. .
Job Advice Blog
OCTOBER 11, 2012
A job interview has been scheduled for you, but do you know what types of questions you’ll have to answer? Interview Skills by Alex Freund career advice Individual Career Counseling interview interview preparation interview tips Winning Interview StrategiesThis is the dilemma most candidates face. Don’t panic. You can prepare for various types of questions, and I’ll give you a few hints later on. Most companies are using one or the other type: [.].
Dumb Little Man
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Passing a job interview is not as easy as before. Today, you need to do more than just offer a firm handshake to your interviewer, make eye contact, and nod pleasantly now and then. Let the interviewer know you’re looking for job stability and that you aren’t planning to use this job as a temporary stopping point in your quest for a better position. Remember, the job interview is a two-way discovery process.
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I knew with my experience and overqualifications the interview committee would want to know why I would be willing to take a pay cut and less work responsibilities. When you can add comments during the interview that show you have knowledge of a mission statement or current project it indicates your interest and you’d be invested in the position/company even if you are overqualified. Be familiar with names of those interviewing you and department heads you’d work with.
Ian's Messy Desk
FEBRUARY 23, 2012
You’ve landed an interview. With these 4 P’s, you’ll increase your chances of a successful interview. Preparation is the first step toward a good interview. Knowing your profile and what you want will give you more confidence and demonstrate to the interviewer you are purposeful and reflective—skills employers want employees to have. Keep those things in mind during your interview and take opportunities to demonstrate how you will meet them.
Job Advice Blog
MARCH 10, 2013
From the interviewer’s vantage point, the selection process is about availability and choices. Interview Skills by Alex Freund career advice Career Transition interview interview preparation job interview Job Interview CoachingThat principle applies to many things the rest of us do, too, throughout the day.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
Black History Month Interview Series. For the National Black Business Month celebration in August 2020, I had the chance to interview Ms. Meet Kyala Johnson, Executive Assistant at Griffith Foods Inc.
Team ELS
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
Black History Month Interview Series. Meet Lacretia Adamski , Senior Executive Assistant at Salesforce. Lacretia Caldwell Adamski has 1 5 years of experience supporting C-Suite executives in multiple industries including SaaS, health administration, and higher education.
Job Advice Blog
JUNE 9, 2013
An additional burden has been imposed lately on job candidates because more and more companies are trying to save money by resorting to Skype or video interviewing. As if it’s not already difficult to prepare for and undergo an interview, nowadays one has to be an actor on camera on top of that. Interview Skills by Alex Freund Career Consulting interview tips Job Interview Coaching Skype video interview
Dumb Little Man
JUNE 17, 2019
You’ve got an online job interview coming up! Here’s a handy list of online job interview tips to give yourself the best chance of success. You may be quite attached to your “gamewizard96” address from back in the day, but don’t be dusting it off for a job interview. Be sure to confirm all the details with your interviewer in advance of the call. This should include his username, the time, duration, and materials to be prepared for the interview.
Practically Perfect PA
JULY 9, 2013
So you’ve bagged a job interview, you’ve picked your outfit, you’ve researched the company and planned a few answers. You think you’ve done well and might just have got the job when the interviewer says to you… ‘do you have any questions?’… When I go for a job interview I make sure that every aspect of the job has been covered. The post What questions should assistants ask at an interview?
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NOVEMBER 16, 2020
While etiquette rules say you can wait about three months to send a thank-you note for a wedding gift, it needs to be much sooner than that after a job interview. Send an email within the first day of an interview, then send a handwritten note by the next day.
Forbes Leadership
JUNE 28, 2021
Inspired by the experience of reading his story, I was pleased to connect with Brandolon Barnett and pose these questions to him. Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy Leadership /leadership Leadership Strategy /leadership-strategy leadership leadership
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APRIL 1, 2021
Bobbie Carlton interviews Bonnie Low-Kramen. The post Lioness Interview with Bonnie Low-Kramen appeared first on Bonnie Low-Kramen. Recorded March, 2021. Article by Nicole DeSimone. As the Founder and CEO of Ultimate Assistant Training & Consulting, Inc.
Clutter Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
This is podcast 138 and, as promised, it’s my interview with Canadian social worker Elaine Birchall, who’s worked for 18 years helping hoarders. by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play ? iHeartRadio You can leave a review here! ?. She has a book out called Conquer the Clutter. We talk about the three criteria of hoarding, the TV show Hoarders and the paths to becoming a hoarder.
Dumb Little Man
SEPTEMBER 7, 2013
With modern technology, being in the office isn't always a necessity for the interview process. Skype and similar web-conferencing tools allow interviewers to connect with candidates throughout the world. According to one survey from OfficeTeam , as many as 60 percent of companies now conduct some or all of their interviews via Skype.
Job Advice Blog
JULY 25, 2016
Piggybacking on our last blog’s topic of interview preparation, I’d like to write a little bit about being nervous on an interview. The post Interview Preparation Part 2: Nervous Butterflies? Millennial Corner Uncategorized how to interview interview preparation interview tips JTL Services Nervous Butterflies Nervous on an Interview Raleigh Recruiter
Virtual Moxie
JULY 14, 2015
Enjoy the interview, and getting to know this bright, talented VA! This month, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Cindy Henexson. Meet Cindy Henexson
Dumb Little Man
FEBRUARY 24, 2014
Your interview can help you secure the position of your dreams, or it can also sabotage your efforts by saying the wrong things. In addition to having a solid resume and dressing professionally, you should be aware of what you should and shouldn't say during your interview in order to leave a potential employer with a good impression. Here are a few topics you should never discuss during an interview: Read more ».
Success
JULY 12, 2021
Editor’s Note: The SUCCESS Interview is a new feature testing the foundational principles of this 124-year-old personal and professional development magazine against modern realities. The post The SUCCESS Interview: Soledad O’Brien on Healthy Media Consumption appeared first on SUCCESS.
Clutter Coach
MARCH 14, 2019
This is podcast 115 and it’s my interview with Gretchen Rubin, author of the brand new book Outer Order, Inner Calm. ” I’m excited because this is the first time I’ve done an interview for the podcast and it turned out great. And here’s the interview by Listen or subscribe here: iTunes ? Stitcher ?. Soundcloud ? YouTube ? Google Play You can leave a review here! ?.
On The Job
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
I've given advice in the past about being a good detective when you're interviewing for a job.
On The Job
MAY 29, 2019
It can be pretty demoralizing not to get a second interview, especially since you believe you did so well in your initial interview. I know from my experience in hiring people that sometimes other things come into play that have nothing to do with your qualifications for the job or how you did during the interview. Those are some of the things that you can't control and so you can't sweat not getting a second interview. An interview should really be a conversation.
Job Advice Blog
FEBRUARY 7, 2011
A first impression is a big part of the interview process and probably more than most people think. Everyone gets a first impression when meeting someone and I guarantee you that the interviewer has one and will try to back that up throughout the interview. You can make a good impression at your interview by [.]. Interview Advice by Jeff LeFevre Dress attire Dress for success Interviewing Interviewing advice Jeff LeFevre Job Advice
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