In today’s global market, all jobs start with a phone call. A phone interview makes it easier for companies to sift through mountains of resumes before inviting top candidates to meet in person. Most often, a “gatekeeper” conducts a phone interview; this may be an administrative assistant, or other employee who has been asked to… Read more »
We’ve written before about how to feel confident as a candidate going into an interview (read those interview tips for project managers here). But what if you are sitting on the other side of the table? Conducting interviews – even if you’ve done dozens before – can still be a stressful experience. Take the strain… Read more »
Interviews can be the thing that keeps people from looking for new jobs. They are the hurdle over which you have to jump to get that new job. Don’t let a lack of confidence stop you from getting a fantastic new project management role. Here are our 7 tips for boosting your confidence before you… Read more »
Employers rely on nonverbal cues more than verbal ones to gauge your intelligence, confidence and power. When you’re on the job hunt, use these tips to get your “body talk” in great shape — no gym membership required! Mind Over Matter As you prepare for your interview, get yourself in the right mindset. Rehearse all… Read more »
Etiquette, as Emily Post once declared, is the science of living. It may seem stuffy and outdated to some, but having established social protocols can be helpful in unfamiliar situations. A job search, for example, is a time where it can be a blessing to have guidelines to follow to make sure that you don’t… Read more »
You saw the job posting, you submitted your resume, you waited by the phone, and finally the day is here. The interview. The time when you get to dress up and sit in a room while being drilled about your job history, your education, your work ethic, and your overall character as a human being…. Read more »
Questions can make or break an interview. Asking questions shows the interviewer you were listening while they were talking, shows your interest in the job or company, and helps you decide if it’s where you really want to work. “So, do you have any questions for us?” At this point the interview is winding down,… Read more »