Stop being rude and silly when interviewing candidates
Examples of questions that in many countries cannot be used in a job interview: Are you married, do you want to have children, how old are you, are you disabled,…
Are you attractive to the headhunter?
Do you still not understand that presenting yourself to the recruiter and hiring company is 100% marketing? The only purpose is to get you an interview! And it’s the job…
9 reasons why I declined the job offer
The candidate decided to decline an attractive job offer from one of the big guns in the industry. The candidate told me the story. It all started when he one…
Looking to change career? Avoid these job switch killers
Did you ever think this to yourself: I’ve been in my industry for what seems like a life time, way too many years in my current position, I’ve been there…
How you should dress for the job interview
Ladies, coming for a job interview dressed as you were heading for the night-club on Saturday night, will simply not do it. You are wasting your time turning up in…
Get the Career & Personal Branding eBook for executives that really works
Doesn’t it seem like fashion in writing LinkedIn and Resume profiles keeps changing? Just as you think you’ve got it; you read or hear that there are new and better…
3 reasons why introverts have it really tough in job interviews
Introverts have it really tough in most job interviews. They often fail in interviews that are seen as a cross-examination with bright lights in the face and beaten by rubber…
5 tips for successful video job interview
Just because you are interviewing for a job from home does not mean you can take it easy. A video interview is still a business meeting and as important as…
Think twice when using OpenToWork on LinkedIn
Some will tell you that the OpenToWork frame is a sign of panic and desperation. That it turns off recruiters and should not be added to your Linkedin profile. Obviously,…
How a wrong handshake will eliminate you as a candidate
Screw it up and not getting your handshake correct could spell trouble ahead in a job interview setting. Or even your Thai wai or Japanese bow. Elbow and fist bumps…