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You’ve gotten pretty far in a job discussion. You like them. They like you. And it's getting down to the nitty gritty. Then your prospective employer pops the question you’ve been dreading: “So what are you making now?” (or some variation like, “What were you making in your last position?”) You freeze. You know that answering the question can only hurt you. It might peg you at a salary you feel you’ve outgrown or that you improperly negotiated. And you know that you’re always supposed to let the other person name a price first in any negotiation.
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This past Thursday I had a job interview with a very well known company that pays a very living wage. The interview lasted SIX HOURS!
Is that even legal?
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<p>Having been recently (and surprisingly) cast into the pool of job-seekers, I have been on lots of interviews. With just a few exceptions, all of the interviews have gone very well. However, I keep noticing a trend that is so eerily familiar, I just had to comment. </p><br><p><strong>Interviewing is like going on a first date. <br> </strong> Read More »
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Partisan politics aside, Sarah Palin received low marks across the board for her performance in an interview with Katie Couric last week. Chances are very strong that if you or I had exhibited some of the same traits during a job interview, we would have been knocked out of the running. Read More »
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After interviewing several qualified candidates for a summer internship, I knocked one out of the running for using “hiya” and “thanxs” – not to mention excessive exclamation points and a smiley – in her email after our meeting. Read More »
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For tips to propel your job search, visit Keppie Careers' blog: www.keppiecareers.wordpress.com What’s your weakness? Ah…The question that no one quite knows how to answer. Do you say you’re a perfectionist? What if they ask “Why is that a weakness?” Then, if you’re nervous,... Read More »
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There are many things to consider as you prepare for an interview. The most important thing is to remember that the interview is another opportunity for you to SELL YOURSELF! Your resume got you in the door, the interview is your chance to show the employer that you really have what it takes to join... Read More »
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