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9 Types of People You’ll Interview (and How to Handle Them)

Interviews 9 Types of People You’ll Interview (and How to Handle Them) By Mark LernerSeptember 5th, 2017 For years, experts have been arguing that job interviews are worthless. Many employers choose the wrong person simply because they favor a personable candidate over a qualified one. When faced with a less-than-perfect interviewee, you may be tempted to write them off. Not

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Do’s & Don’ts of Interviewing Veterans

Behavioral and situational interview styles are the most effective when interviewing both veterans and spouses. That’s because veterans are accustomed to concise and polite conversation. They are not accustomed to boasting about their accomplishments, scope of authority or level of responsibility, as they have been operating in a team environment. Gaps in a spouse’s resume or volunteer experience may overshadow

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Telephone Interview Tips That Work!

Many companies use phone interviews as an initial employment screening technique to develop a smaller pool of candidates for the face-to-face interview process. Phone interviews also save time and eliminate travel costs if a company is interviewing a number of out-of-town candidates. Continue reading to discover proven telephone interview tips that can help you land your next job. Whatever the

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7 Resume Secrets to Land More Interviews!

7 Resume Secrets to Land More Interviews 1. Write like person, not a robot. Effective resumes establish a personal connection with the reader. Your words and phrases will have more impact if they sound smooth, conversational, and professional. Reading your words aloud can help you identify sections that sound rough or unclear. Circle any awkward phases that could be interpreted

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