How much is too much information at an Interview?  This is a challenge for most people.  How much detail do you need to provide?  You certainly want to make sure that you give the interviewer enough information to make an assessment. Are you the "right fit" for the job? Do you possess the required skills and experience? Do you meet the … [Read more...]

Behavioural vs Situational Interview. Do you know the difference? What interview type will you be attending? How do you prepare? I recently wrote a post about attending a Behavioural Interview and how to prepare. The theory of the Behavioural Interview is that past behaviour demonstrates future behaviour. With this interview type, the … [Read more...]

How do you answer the interview question, "Do you have any questions for us?"  As a coach, I often get asked by clients how they should answer that question.  And it certainly is an innocent enough question, isn't it?  But when it's the last question you are asked in an interview, it's not so simple. So there you sit, wondering what you are … [Read more...]

What do Hiring Managers really look for in an interview? Are they just looking for skills and experience, or is there something more? There is no mistaking that you must be qualified for a position to be considered. However, is that the only thing that's important? What about those non tangible traits? Do you think it's important for the … [Read more...]

Do you have strong communication skills?  Like anything else, in order to be good at something, you need to work at it.  And strong communication skills are something that will benefit you in all aspects of your life.  Whether you are communicating with family, friends, co-workers or clients, your communication skills will be the difference between … [Read more...]

Technical skills vs soft skills.  What are hiring managers really looking for? Are they only concerned about the technical skills you have gained through work or education, or do they also care about the attributes you can bring to the organization? Of course, technical skills are always important.  An employer wants to know that you are going … [Read more...]

Will every interview be the same?  Can you expect the same questions at every interview to which you are invited?  The quick answer is, no!  Not every interview is going to be structured the same way.  You won't be asked the same questions at each interview; you may be at a formal interview or a casual interview; or you could be before one person … [Read more...]

Are the little things important in an interview? Can they make a big difference to the overall impression that the hiring manager gets about you? Sometimes the little things may not seem important, and on their own, probably won't make a big difference in the outcome of the interview, but combined, they might be the difference between you getting … [Read more...]