Interviews are a glimpse at what you have to offer - more importantly, they are glimpse at what the company you are meeting with has to offer.Come to interviews armed with good questions. Ask why the interviewer joined the company...
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Inner Conceit in Interviews
I interviewed in mock interviews several soon to be graduates of Skidmore College. All of them possessed a trait I look for in any viable candidate - inner conceit.What is inner conceit? It is knowing you can do the job....
Plain vs. Ex-Plain
The more you have to explain things to people, the less "plain" it becomes. This applies to training situations, dealing with your employer who wants a reason you aren't performing, and a variety of situations that require limited explanation.The better...
More on Hiring Inexperienced vs Experienced Workers
In March, I explored a reader's question on Hiring Inexperienced vs Experienced Workers. Today, I'd like to talk with you about this a bit further.Many employers seek to bring new ideas and new perspective to their organizations. This sometimes means...
Debates on Hot HR issues by students of SUNY Delhi @ Schenectady County Community College
On Tuesday December 8th at 1pm, my students at SUNY Delhi at SCCC in Schenectady will be debating hot issues in human resources. If you are interested in attending this free event, please contact me at braathrj@delhi.edu. Five debates will take...
“Experience” with Specific Software Tools
A question I often get asked is "How do I show experience with (insert software here) without actually having a job using that software?" Often, candidates will disqualify themselves prior to applying for a job just because they don't feel...
Interviewing “Below Your Pay Grade”
I've encountered several situations where former colleagues have sought out positions, only to fall short due to the dreaded "overqualified" or "not the right fit" at the end of the interview process. In the past, I as well have encountered...
Successful Speed Interviewing
Speed interviewing is a growing trend to not only maximize the time spent with candidates, but also to test candidates coping skills and ability to get along with others.Likewise, speed interviewing helps the candidate determine how much they like various...
Personality and Track Record = Job Offer
Another recurring theme from the Saratoga Job Fair was speaking with applicants of selling their personality, their role as a great teammate, and adaptability and flexibility to the situation. While many applicants brought similar skill sets, the ones who impressed...
Self-Employment on a Resume When Out of Work
I reviewed several resumes this week at the Saratoga Job Fair, and a recurring theme that came up was whether or not to include self-employment on a resume. A couple candidates had 2-5 year gaps since their last position, and...