Interview Preparation (12)
Your Career is Like Fine Wine
- Written by Jannice McEachron
Did you know hiring managers choose candidates much like we choose wine at the store - based on the "label"...
How to Ace the Dreaded “Why Were You Let Go?” Interview Question
- Written by Jannice McEachron
Have you ever dreaded a question so much that it feels like it could make or break your entire interview? If you’ve faced a layoff, termination, or gap in your resume, you know exactly what I’m talking about. But what if I told you that with the right approach, you can turn the toughest question — 'Why were you let go?' — into your greatest opportunity to shine?
Are You the Fish Who Can’t See the Water?
- Written by Jannice McEachron
Are you overlooking the strengths that make you extraordinary? Discover how to recognize your hidden talents and own your next interview with confidence...
How I Turned My Interview Failures into Valuable Lessons
- Written by Jannice McEachron
Ever left an interview replaying every mistake, wishing you’d been more prepared? I’ve been there too. But those failures taught me lessons that changed the way I approach interviews forever. Want to know how to turn regret into readiness? Click Read More to learn the secrets I wish I’d known.
Overcoming Barriers: A Guide to Navigating Job Gaps and Career Setbacks
- Written by Jannice McEachron
In today's ever-changing job market, many job seekers face various obstacles to getting hired, and at Interview Success Formula, we understand how daunting it can be to overcome these barriers. Whether it’s gaps in your work history, job loss, or other personal setbacks, this blog aims to provide practical strategies to help you navigate these challenges and re-enter the workforce with confidence.
5 Tips for Acing your Phone Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Phone interviews are one of the methods companies use to screen applicants or candidates for employment. This is usually done to narrow down the pool of job seekers applying for a job post before they get invited in for a one-on-one interview. And because a phone interview is an integral part of the entire job search process, it’s something that you have to be well-prepared for. You have to make the most of every opportunity and ensure that the interview goes as smoothly as possible.
How to Get that Management Position
- Written by Alan Carniol
If you’ve been eyeing a management position to build your career, it’s a good idea to start thinking about your leadership skills. Being able to lead a team well is crucial—especially if you’re looking to move up.
Job Interview Preparation: Don’t Skip These Steps
- Written by Alan Carniol
Show up for the interview prepared to avoid committing mistakes that may raise red flags.
3 Ways to Avoid Messing Up Your Next Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
Making it through a job interview takes preparation — and sometimes nerve. If you find yourself getting a lot of interviews but not getting results, consider these three tips to avoid mistakes.
High Stress, High Stakes Interview? Know How to Keep Your Cool.
- Written by Alan Carniol
Have you ever felt like the interviewer is getting under your skin? If so, consider yourself normal. Most candidates will experience an intentionally difficult interview at some point during their working lives. If the interviewer is asking difficult (or even rude) questions with a critical tone, the problem can and should be handled professionally. Sometimes, all you have to do is calm your nerves and take a deep breath.
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Two Easy Ways to Prepare for an Interview
- Written by Alan Carniol
You sent your resume to countless companies. After weeks of waiting, you finally get a call. Now, it’s up to you to dazzle the interviewer and get hired.
It’s no secret that preparation is crucial to acing an interview. Yet it’s funny how people neglect preparation and wonder why they don’t get hired.
Getting an interview is the easy part. Impressing and making an interviewer believe you’re the best person for the job is the hard part. But don’t fret—you can make the hard part easy. How? The answer is properly preparing for an interview.
Preparing for an interview takes time. You need to put in the time and effort to make sure everything goes right for you on your big day.
Show Me the Numbers
- Written by admin
What should your resume, your cover letter, your interview answers and your elevator pitch have in common?
Numbers. Numbers are one way to prove that you are the real deal. And, they can seriously change your job search. Let me explain.
Here are some typical examples of phrases that individuals use in job searches, and where a few numbers would make a difference:
"Improved company sales"
Was that by $500 or five million dollars? By 2% or 20%?
"Revitalized school, resulting in improved academic performance"
Did student academic achievement improve by 1/10th of a grade level or two full grade levels? Did graduation rates improve by one student or 100?
"Implemented stroke recovery best practices, expediting rehabilitation"
Did the stroke sufferers recover a day faster or a month faster? Did they return to 60% of pre-stroke functioning or 90% of pre-stroke functioning?
As you can tell, adding numbers makes your arguments a lot more persuasive. You move from being vague to being specific. More importantly, you move from seeming like a big talker to a big doer, someone who produces results.
If you are like many people, you're saying,
1. "Numbers don't really apply to me," and
2. "Even where they do apply, I don't know the exact numbers and I don't want to say something that would be dishonest."
Let's dispel each of these.