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Talk to The Work Buzz! Contest: Ask us a question about interviews
- March 8th, 2010
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Hello, everyone-
As our last post said, we’re holding a contest where we ask you to submit your questions based on that week’s topic. We’ll choose one person’s question to answer and then send him or her a copy of Career Building, which will bring you hours of joy for the rest of your life. It’s a contest that’s fun and informative — what more could you want?
This week’s topic is interviewing. We want to know what questions you have about interviewing. We’ll pick a unique question that we haven’t tackled before and that we think other job seekers or professionals are wondering about, too.
If you want to see a list of interview questions we’ve already answered over the history of The Work Buzz, look here.
Remember, for this week’s topic, submit your comments to this post by 11.59 p.m. CST. We’ll answer the question on Friday and notify the winner via e-mail to send him or her the book, so make sure you provide a valid e-mail addres to us. (Refer to the previous post to read the rules and regulations.)
So, readers, let’s hear your questions about interviews!
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Anthony Balderrama writes about hiring trends, workplace issues and job search tactics for CareerBuilder.com and its blog The Work Buzz. He was born and raised in Dallas (115° degrees isn’t hot!) before moving to Chicago (-23° isn’t cold!). He studied creative writing, therefore everything he writes is usually cut in half once he realizes he spent 400 words just on the intro. He knows that looking for a job and dealing with co-workers are not always fun activities, and reading about them is even less thrilling. That’s why he’ll take any opportunity he can to mention his favorite TV show or band in an article. Basically Anthony’s doing whatever he can to avoid hate mail.
yes, my question: is it legal to dissmis a candidate for the job (after he proved himself to be the right one), because the last employer released info that he was being sued by this individual?
how do you answer the question :
How do you handle stress on the job?
I would say that I don't have 'BIG' disappointments. However I would discuss my view on daily things that did not go my way and that I learned to express my feelings without hurting somebody or being to emotional.
Also, a disappointment or a failure does not mean that you are a failure. You just did not succeed this time or I will weight next time if I should worry about this thing if its something not important in my life.
hope this helps
Over the past ten years I have worked various contract jobs. My resume makes me look like a job hopper, reason being have been taking care of aging parents, those jobs provided more flexibility. I think it should be ok to answer that question with the truth, right?
Things ended realy badly at my last permanent job.It was not a good fit from the beginning. Believe me I had the supervisor from hades.
My question is how do I explain why I left during this terrible economy without giving notice
Regards
How do I explain that I really, honestly want to take less money than I am making now? It sounds insincere. I work from home for fed agencies in DC and get top DC wages. I see them once a month, develop a porgram and then have to let it go once its upa nd running. I would rather get a lot less money and work local for a great group. I am tired of being the expert to all the fed agencies and masters. I want to be at one place following my work all the way through and be part of the mission and team.
How do I say in my interview thank you letter, without sounding insincere or desperate, that the money is not the issue, the right team and commitment are more important?
What do you do when the interviewer has asked you more than five times, "Do you have any more questions for me?" Assuming you already asked five relevant questions and they keep asking this, how long do you let this question game go on before you say no?
Is it appropriate to read from notes in an interview? For example, questions I would like to ask the prospective employer about the job and company.
Looking over your top 5 priorities in life, what number is 'work' for you?
Hello There,
I am looking someone to validate my resume with no charges.
Have the "rules" of interviewing changed so much that job seekers should work with a job search coach or seek other interview training?
Hello hi are you people my name is Ronald rueda, i'm looking for work either in Valet parking or shuttle driver for hotel
How many questions should one ask the interviewer when going through the interview?
What do you do when someone asks you to define diversity?
When they ask you about your greatest accomplishment/challenge. I may have a nice job title on my resume but I have basically been a data entry girl for 15 years. The reason I am looking for a new job is to be challenged. I always stumble on this one.
What were 2 big disappointments you had and what did you learn from them?
is it possible to be too confident in an interview?
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