The Essay Expert Blog » Interviews http://theessayexpert.com/blog Writing and Editing Services Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:50:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Getting Interviews But No Job Offers? Read This Article by Arthur I. Frank http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/06/19/getting-interviews-but-no-job-offers-read-this-article-by-arthur-i-frank/ http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/06/19/getting-interviews-but-no-job-offers-read-this-article-by-arthur-i-frank/#comments Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:20:12 +0000 The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=1206 Research done by the executive search industry has shown that the first person interviewed gets the job only 17.6 percent of the time. But the last person interviewed is hired almost 56 percent of the time, or more than three times more frequently. The reason: As in most human endeavors, people are wary of accepting the first choice offered. Therefore, do what you can to position yourself among the last candidates interviewed...]]>

Did you know you should never schedule an interview on a Monday or in the late afternoon?  Find these and other simple tips for increasing your chances of getting hired.  If you’re not getting job offers, it might not be personal!  Find out why in How Make Yourself Three Times More Likely to Get Hired – by Arthur I. Frank

]]> http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/06/19/getting-interviews-but-no-job-offers-read-this-article-by-arthur-i-frank/feed/ 0 7 Phone Interview Tips That’ll Make You Shine – from New Grad Life http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/27/7-phone-interview-tips-thatll-make-you-shine-from-new-grad-life/ http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/27/7-phone-interview-tips-thatll-make-you-shine-from-new-grad-life/#comments Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:32:59 +0000 The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=1022 In some cases, telephone interviews are a way for employers to “pre-screen” possible job candidates before they are granted an in-person interview. In other cases, employers will conduct the full interview over the phone. Whether you are required to go through a pre-screening or have already been given the interview, you must be more prepared than you would be for an in-person interview, even if you are allowed to interview in your PJ’s. Below are some telephone interview tips to keep in mind so your next phone interview is a success.]]>

This week I’m focusing on many aspects of the interview process. The phone interview is your first opportunity to highlight your interviewing skills, and it’s worth taking it very seriously. These tips from New Grad Life will point you in the right direction. 7 Phone Interview Tips That’ll Make You Shine

]]> http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/27/7-phone-interview-tips-thatll-make-you-shine-from-new-grad-life/feed/ 0 9 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview – from US News http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/18/9-ways-to-ruin-a-job-interview-from-us-news/ http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/18/9-ways-to-ruin-a-job-interview-from-us-news/#comments Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:37:23 +0000 The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=1004 1. Answer your cell phone. If you forget to turn it off and it rings, turn it off immediately, apologize profusely and look mortified. 2. Ask questions about the company that could have easily been answered with a modicum of research. I've had candidates say, "So what exactly do you guys do?"]]>

Delivering an effective job interview really takes something. It’s essential to be professional in every way possible: don’t show up late, have all your papers in order, do your research, etc. Alison Green of U.S. News & World Report warns of 9 ways you can quickly and effectively ruin your job interview, from answering your cell phone to talking to much (or not enough): 9 Ways to Ruin a Job Interview. Need help preparing for an interview? Contact The Essay Expert.

]]> http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/18/9-ways-to-ruin-a-job-interview-from-us-news/feed/ 0 Why Didn’t I Get the Job Offer? from reCareered http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/09/why-didnt-i-get-the-job-offer-from-recareered/ http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/09/why-didnt-i-get-the-job-offer-from-recareered/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:33:54 +0000 The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=979 This situation has happened to all of us - it's happened to me in my career, and it's happened to every one of you. We felt like we crushed the interview, yet we didn't get the job. Because hiring managers are too busy (and too afraid of lawsuits) to give meaningful feedback, we're left frustrated, unfulfilled, and scratching our heads. ]]>

Phil Rosenberg gives a run-down of hiring factors, many of which are unpredictable even by the hiring manager. Here are just some of the things that might affect whether or not you get the job. Why Didn’t I Get the Job Offer?

]]> http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/03/09/why-didnt-i-get-the-job-offer-from-recareered/feed/ 0 The Origin of Job Interviews – The Armstrong and Miller Show – BBC One http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/02/02/the-origin-of-job-interviews-the-armstrong-and-miller-show-bbc-one/ http://theessayexpert.com/blog/2010/02/02/the-origin-of-job-interviews-the-armstrong-and-miller-show-bbc-one/#comments Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:50:58 +0000 The Essay Expert http://theessayexpert.com/blog/?p=789 It has never been your job skills that get you a job. See how the cavemen did it in this humorous video from BBC One. The Origin of Job Interviews: The Armstrong and Miller Show]]> Share

It has never been your job skills that get you a job. See how the cavemen did it in this humorous video from BBC One. The Origin of Job Interviews: The Armstrong and Miller Show

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