Interviewing
FPC of Charlotte has compiled the following articles to help you navigate the interviewing process. Contact your FPC of Charlotte recruiter to discuss how we can assist you in your career search.
Think of yourself as the product. Why should the customer buy?
Quick quiz: When an interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself,” is she asking you to a) recount your weekend, b) summarize all the jobs you’ve had or c) discuss your personal life—where you were born, hobbies, etc.? The answer: none of the above.
Whether it’s an interview, a career-networking event or a chance encounter with someone who has the potential to be a business mentor or employer, your two-minute Personal Sales Presentation (PSP) can make the difference between getting to the next step—or not.
Job interviews can be relatively mundane. You research the company and rehearse answers to such questions as "Tell me about yourself" and "Where do you see yourself in five years?" On the day of the interview, you stride in, brimming with confidence.
In an interview, it's not always just what you say that is important, but also how you say it and how you look when you are saying it.
"What did you like least about your last job?" is something of a trap, because it's asking you for a negative answer. If you haven't given the subject some thought, you may blurt out something about your boss or the company, and talk yourself right out of a job.
First impressions are everything, especially when it comes to job hunting. That's why executive coaches, career counselors and others put so much stock in "dressing for success."
Your follow-up letter could be what sets you apart from other candidates. It could land you a job, so put some thought and effort into what you say.
It might feel like you're facing lions and tigers and bears. There you sit alone in front of the room, waiting for the pack to attack with questions. It's really not quite that bad. In fact, there is an upside to this process. You'd probably have to talk to each of these people individually at some point in the process.
Asking personal questions is not necessarily illegal, but the motive behind them might be. If discrimination is the result of finding answers to specific questions, then it becomes a legal issue.
Informational interviewing is a largely overlooked process, because it is misunderstood.
So your last job didn't exactly pan out. Maybe your boss or your coworkers were jerks, or you were laid off -- even fired. Now you are looking forward to your first post-layoff interview.
Every contact you make with a potential employer is critical to your success in landing the offer. Even if you feel the position is not exactly right, you should still "cover all your bases." Here are some points to consider.
You won’t be meeting with your interviewer(s) face to face. Instead, you’ll be taking part in a phone interview, the results of which will determine whether you’re invited to meet with company representatives in person.
It's one of the most frequently asked questions in an interview: Tell me about yourself. Your response to this request will set the tone for the rest of the interview.
A simple thank you note after a job interview can wield considerable power and influence, and reflect very favorably on your candidacy for the position.
A successful interview is dependent upon preparation, presentation and follow-up. In much the same way you would prepare for an exam, preparing for an interview will enable you to both positively answer questions and actively participate in the interviewing process.
Your appearance, handshake, eye contact, confidence and ability to both answer and ask questions will set the tone for a successful interview.