Interview strategies for fighting age bias

Age bias can be a significant obstacle for older professionals seeking work. But your odds of overcoming it improve if you can identify it early during the job interview process and know the best way to respond to age-related questions.

How to Answer Questions About Your Weaknesses

Job hunters can seem self-serving if they try to present their weaknesses as strengths during interviews. These seven strategies can help you to effectively answer the perennial interview question, “What are your weaknesses?”

Landing an Internal Position Often Requires Extra Effort

Being an insider doesn’t guarantee you the inside track to an inside job. Assuming colleagues know you’re terrific is among the most common mistakes made by inside applicants. It’s hardly the only one, however.

Easy Ways to Investigate A Company’s Office Culture

From small talk with the receptionist to assessing the “fun factor” in office decor, here are a trove of tips and tricks from people who know how to size up a prospective employer.

When an Interviewer Says: ‘Tell Me About a Time When You…’

Will you be ready with a compelling anecdote when an interviewer asks you to describe problems you faced in past jobs? Use this formula for success in a behavior-based interview.

Don’t Be Blindsided By Recruiters’ Questions

Search pros are like courtroom attorneys: They never ask a question without knowing the answer they want. Here’s how to meet their expectations.

‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Doesn’t Mean ‘Tell It All’

This open-ended request allows you to showcase your abilities and personality and present evidence that you’re better than your resume says you are. Here’s how to frame an effective response.

How to ace the case interview (Bain)

An overview of the case interview from one of its practitioners, Bain & Co.

Informational Interviews Pave the Way to Offers

It isn’t wrong to seek informational meetings when what you really want is a job. Here’s how to advance your career through such exploratory talks.

Find Out What References Are Really Saying About You

Are past bosses saying things to discredit you with future employers? Learn about the reference-checking process and whether you should do a background check on yourself.

Write a Thank-You Letter That Helps Clinch an Offer

No longer an exercise in etiquette the note you send interviewers after your meeting can reinforce your qualifications and position you as the top candidate. Here’s how to put it together.

Finance Virtual Interview

Test your interview smarts with this quiz that features questions commonly asked in finance interviews.

All About Resumes .com

Resume services reviewed and rated, free resume review, lots of articles and tips.

AceTheInterview.com

This site bills itself as the definitive source for technical interviews. Major topics include:
Where to start
– Resume and Cover Letters
– The Interviewing Process
– Technical Q & A
– After the Interview
– Tips & References

How to Interview

This site bills itself as the #1 source for free interview help and advice. Major topics include:
– Be Prepared
– Get Your Foot in the Door
– What Employers Want
– Present Yourself to Advantage

There are also sections on career strategy and marketing yourself.

College Grad Interviewing Success

CollegeGrad offers insights designed to help you successfully interview and get the job you want–and then negotiate the very best job offer. Topics include:
– Competitive Interview Prep
– Mastering the Interview
– Dressing for Interview Success
– Fifty Standard Entry Level Interview Questions
– Candidate Interview Questions
– Job Fair Success
– On-Campus Interviewing
– Phone … [ Read more ]

Job Interview Tips and Tricks

Here are some helpful hints and things to consider when going for an important interview. Topics include:
– Cover Letter Writing Tips
– 34 Common Mistakes Made During Interviewing
– Suggestions Regarding Interviews
– Questions You Should Consider Asking
– Questions You Should Be Prepared to Answer
– Ten Reasons for Not Accepting a Counteroffer
– Dress the Part
– Resignation
– Personal Insights
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Interviewers’ Pet Peeves

Here are seven of the most common peeves provided by experienced interviewers, along with some tips on how to avoid them.

Salary Requirements: 6 Steps to Handling Money Questions

Talking salary with a potential employer can make even the most experienced job hunter sweat. We show you how to easily and confidently handle sticky salary questions about what you make now and what you expect to earn in the future.