Hitchhiker in the Corner Office

Yesterday, a candidate called my right after his phone screen interview. Most candidates think that they nail the interview and that they are going to get the job. But this candidate was much different. He came away thinking that he did not do well and questioned why the hiring manager wanted to even talk to [...]

I am finding a lot of client companies losing out on their first or even second choice of candidates by not moving quickly once they find a potential employee that they like. It was not too long ago that there was a large stable of motivated and available candidates willing to take just about anything [...]

From MSN Careers, here is an interesting article 7 Questions That Make Interviewers Cringe. Although I would think that most of these questions would be academic as far as not asking in the initial stages of interviewing or even mentioning at all, I am always surprised as to what comes out of the mouths of [...]

Is your resume internet ready? Here are some tips to help you navigate through today’s electronic gatekeeper.

If you are in the market for a new job or know that you will be soon, you may be surprised to learn that the interview process might have changed slightly from the last time you were out there. In short, interviewers across the board in a wide range of industries, including the restaurant industry, [...]

Landing an interview is a great step toward your new job. However, don’t be surprised if the company uses tag-team interviewing instead of the traditional one-on-one interview approach. According to HumanResources.About.com, many companies are putting such an approach to good use; and, in so doing, gain insight into your ability to interact and work with [...]

Here are some sample interview questions that you may come across in your next interview.   A. Exploring a Candidate’s Background Tell me about yourself. What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest weaknesses? How can you contribute to this company? Why should I hire you for this position? Why do you want to work [...]