Tag Archives: interview preparation

Are you interested in an organization and a specific job? If so, you want to do a lot of research in advance to learn more and to see if they are a good fit. Once you have secured an interview you have the opportunity to learn far more about the culture, the people, and the work. And to do that, you need to ask questions.

Define the questions you want answered. Tie them to your goals and needs. Bring them as notes so you remember them.

Ask each interviewer how much time they have to dedicate to the interview. Say you want to be fair to their time frame –…

In our Starring You! Success Stories video, recruiting expert Patricia Frame weaves a tale of developing your success story and how that can help in your job search. Your success story is an achievement that brings you pride.

Watch the video and let us know if you’ve developed your own success story. 

Why Bother?  WIIFM?

At seminar after talk after workshop I do, people are unsure how to really go about researching the next step.   Many think it is too much work.  And then they wonder how they ever got stuck in such a bad job/place.

Most recruiters will tell you that few job seekers have really done their homework.  But doing your research makes you a far better prospect to a hiring manager.  It also reduces the wasted time and effort that beset many job searches.

Tip 6.

Read the organization’s website.  Sure, you looked at the careers section… now check out press releases, client info, business focus, and how they…

HR Expert Patra Frame shares advice on asking the right questions during your job interview.

I was invited to speak as one of various panelists at a Marymount University event for students right before dashing out on vacation. The event, Hiring Managers Panel & Networking, was primarily geared towards undergraduate students looking forward to the workfoce (as they think about applying for internships and career positions) and what they can expect during the interview and hiring process. 

I took (very) rough notes of all I shared with the audience because I felt much of it was relevant to our own cleared job seeking community.

Enjoy!

Q & A

What do hiring managers look for in applicants for entry-level positions in the business sector? Hiring…