What is a Zoom Interview?
Posted on October 21, 2020
Recently I posted an article on “How to Ace a Zoom Interview.” This time I want to answer a more basic but important question: “What is a Zoom Interview?” Some common questions job seekers ask include the following: What is a Zoom app? According to Google, “Zoom is a web-based video conferencing tool with a […]
How to Ace a Zoom Interview
Posted on October 6, 2020
For a Zoom job interview, how should I set up my interview space? Remember it’s a professional activity. Whether you schedule a Zoom interview or an in person interview, the interview space must reflect professionalism. Avoid visually distracting elements that could divert the interviewer’s attention from you. That said, I offer these interviewing tips regarding […]
Job Interview Trauma – Please Don’t Ask This!
Posted on July 16, 2016
If you had to decide between going through an interview for a job you really want or having a tooth pulled, which would you choose? I wouldn’t be surprised if you opted for the tooth removal! At least it would be over with quickly, and you’d start feeling better soon. With the job interview, though, […]
Dumb Interview Questions–Heard Any Lately?
Posted on January 8, 2014
No, I never got asked any of those dumb interview questions myself. However, I know people who have, and you probably know what I mean. It’s the “what flavor of ice cream would you be” or “if you had to choose between selling your child and selling your car, which would you choose” (I made […]
Tricky Interview Questions & How to Handle Them
Posted on April 2, 2012
As if interviewing weren’t enough challenge for many people–especially those who have an urgent need for a new position–there’s the tiger lurking in the underbrush, ready to pounce. By that, I mean the interviewer who throws in trick questions to catch you off-guard and pull out information you normally wouldn’t want to provide. Some Tricky […]
Crazy Interview Questions & How to Handle Them
Posted on December 30, 2011
For a while, I thought this business of companies asking crazy, weird and sometimes just stupid-sounding interview questions was fading away. Unfortunately, it now seems to be alive and well. I just read an article by John Zappe, called “Can You Get an Elephant into a Refrigerator?,” that references information provided by Glassdoor.com on this […]
Job Interview Stress and How to Reduce It
Posted on December 21, 2011
Some people would rather go to the dentist for a root canal than undergo a job interview! Personally, I’m not that fond of root canals, but then I’m also not looking for a new job right now–I love the one I have (helping clients with their resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, interview preparation, and so […]
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