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An Interview Strategy: Telling Stories

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Hi, how are you today? I would like to share a fantastic article about job interview. If you like this article, don't forget to share with your friends and family.  A Job Interview Is Not an Interrogation    If you read many books on job interviews, you'll notice that some feed you lists of interview questions that you should learn answers to. But an interview is not an interrogation; it's a conversation. Thus, I believe the best way to prepare for an interview is to come armed with a multitude of small stories about both your business and personal life. Image: thesnapper.com Conversation Wins the Job Competency-based interviews, as opposed to traditional interviews, have become more common today. In a traditional interview, the interviewer will ask you questions focused on whether you have the skills and knowledge needed to do the job. A competency-based interview goes further by asking you additional questions about your character and personal attributes th...

Hot Jobs

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Are you happy with your current job and company? Is your job already in the top jobs list? Image: shine.yahoo.com The HotJobs 100, showcasing many of the top U.S. employers, is a great starting point for job seekers who want to know which companies are experiencing robust hiring activity. Despite recent increases in the unemployment rate, industries such as health care are seeing continued growth in job openings. In addition, several cities in the United States, such as Atlanta and Dallas, offer a wide array of career opportunities in growing industries. Variety in the Job Market "You can't think of the job market as too monolithic," says John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, the nation's oldest outplacement consulting firm. "A number of industries out there are doing very well currently. Health care, energy, international business, agriculture, and commodities are thriving." On the right side of this page, you'll f...

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