How to answer tough interview questions

This always helps me during interviews http://howtofixstuff.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-prepare-for-interview.html

all useful advice and shows that each person would tackle them differently. Depends on your background and experiences. If you want to know more about interviews, how to prepare and questions that may be asked, take a look at our series of posts on the topic http://graduatecareertips.co.uk/category/interviews-and-assessment-centres/ Thanks

One way to help you land that job in your locale, is to attend BBB get-togethers, which are usually held once a month. It's a great way to network, because many times, jobs are acquired through referrals rather than paper. Don't be afraid to mingle and get into conversations to give or take knowledge --- and let people know that you are eager to start working! Secondly, if you are seeking employment in a specific profession, check to see if those employers receive a regular bulletin as you can place an advertisement for employment for free or a nominal fee -- be willing to do temp or part-time work as it will get your foot in the door. Lastly, check to see if the type of employment you are seeking has a club or group who meets regularly that you can join and get involved. This type of networking will give you a super advantage over loners seeking the same type of positions. Don't get discouraged; just keep trying and get yourself known with your smiling face and good attitude! Hope this helps!

Thanks for the great post. I have a question about the stress interview. I've heard of situations (but never experienced) where the interviewer will be rude, ask inappropriate questions, and do all sorts of things to throw you off as part of their stress test. If that happens, how are you supposed to answer? Is it okay to be firm and confident with the interviewer and just say flatly, I'm sorry, but that's inappropriate? It seems to me that that would be the best way to handle it, perhaps because that's what I'd do in real life if that happened. But maybe I'm missing something?

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Ever since the Fortune 500 companies have employed online application process, the hiring process for a job has become a nightmare. There is no longer any Human in Human Resources. The old department name of Personnel better suits today hiring and employee relations departments.
I don't understand how the Federal and State EEOC/Human Rights Office let this horrid of employment get out of hand. Back in the 1970's and early 1980's EEOC onsite reviews of company's hiring activities brought the fear of god to all in the Personnel dept.
Time to re-examine how Fortune 500's handle ALL CUSTOMER related issues including the hiring process.

@Kathy- I feel your pain Kathy believe me. It seemed like I was filling out 50 aps a week. Things started to change when I started reaching out directly to hiring managers as well as updated my cover letter. For reaching the hiring managers I used resources such as LinkedIn and other social media sites such as Facebook to find out who exactly the hiring mgr was and maybe a little bit about them personally. Obviously not to the point of stalking, but the tidbits I learned I incorporated into my cover letter. Reaching these guys and gals was KEY in setting myself apart from the other applicants. I also shortened my cover letter and took out the fluff words as much as I could. Put it in plain but well spoken English and dont go on about how strategic and dynamic you are! I would do the same on your resume, but maybe not as much as its a more formal document. Had few comment that it was what landed me the interview. After I started doing this I gained enough interviews that I was having trouble scheduling all of them. It put me in a place where I actually turned down two offers beforw I accepted the one I am in today.

Please excuse any spelling mistakes as I am typing from my phone. :)

Another tip to address the overqualified question would be to focus on skills that will make you more efficient in the position, allowing you to handle a bigger workload than your competition. Be honest about your previous work experience, but be sure to put more emphasis on your skills and responsibilities than your previous job titles or education.

One can also take the approach of turning the tables on the interviewer. Ask the interviewer what their ideal candidate looks like, and show that you fit that description.

We covered this subject not long ago. The full article can be found here: http://cot.ag/q1HabO

I agree with Cathy I have filled out hundreds of applications to so many diffrent companies. I have several diffrent resumes that I used based on what position I am applying for and all I ever get is "We went with a more qualified canidate". In some areas I have over 10 years experience. I guess my question is, what should I do to stand out from the rest? The only advice I can give Cathy is to remain positive and continue to search best luck to you.

Thanks for the tips, but I have tryed all of these & never made it to the 2nd interview, not even a phone call and/or letter. Plus, I receive a list from Career Builder of new job listings once a week & this a.m., it only had about 8, now tell me with kids going back to school & college, why can't I find at least a part-time job?