A Great Example of How to Stand Out
Intimate knowledge of your unique value proposition, i.e. the value you offer potential employers will help you to stand out in the job search process.
I came across Craig Campbell at WSJ’s Laid Off and Looking. Craig is an out of work recruiter... [Read more]
Interview Question #1: Tell me about yourself?
One of the questions that some of my clients struggle with is “So tell me about yourself?” It’s tricky, because it is so broad, I once told an interviewer that I was born in High Wycombe, I have no idea why I felt this was pertinent to the job or interviewer, it was my probably my worst interview ever because my interviewer dozed off for a few minutes. I managed to wake him up and fortunately I got a second interview, largely out guilt I expect but hey you have got to take the breaks where you can get them. I have since learned how to answer this question as well as heard some excellent... [Read more]
