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One question I ask candidates, in exactly the same words, after EVERY interview for 20 years.... How did they leave it with you? Without fail. Because I know how & when to follow it up. And I can usually interpret something from the answer.

Application after application Phone Screen after Phone Screen Interview after Interview Keep sewing those seeds and taking those steps until you reach the finish line. Small successes lead to Big Wins!!

Interviewing for a job is a source of stress for a lot of professionals. The PARL framework, outlined in the article below, provides a great framework for answering some of the toughest questions. I have always found prepping ahead of time by thinking through some great examples to share helps keep it top of mind for me during the interview, especially when nerves can take over unexpectedly. https://ow.ly/y7KT30sF7uR

Following up on interviews is key. It shows that you appreciate their time and reiterates your interest in their company. When there are handfuls of applicants being interviewed, it can really set you apart from the rest. 🎯

Some important questions to ask at the end of a first interview (from someone who has been doing A LOT of interviewing lately!): ❓ What should I expect the rest of the process to look like? ❓ Is there a role actually available? Is the opening contingent on the firm obtaining a new business contract? ❓ What is the timeline for filling the role? ❓ When will I be hearing back about next steps? (This one is good to ask at each stage, in my opinion.) If the recruiter and/or staff you're speaking with can't or won't answer these questions, it might be red flag!

Discover the secret weapon recruiters often use! Understanding those tricky questions, designed to catch you off guard and can't be easily Googled. Get ready to dive in and master the art of nailing your next interview!

How to shake off the interview nerves. Understand that good preparation is the best cure of all for nerves. Go in the door feeling relatively bulletproof, confident that you can deal with whatever comes at you in there. Understand that what many of us were told in school (sit still, plant your feet on the floor and fold your arms on your lap) is not good advice. We need to move to burn off energy. In all likelihood, you can’t walk around the room during interview, but you can gesticulate with your hands, you can look left and right at the interview panel and you can sit forward and sit back at different times as you become animated in the conversation. Stop expecting miracles. You will not be word perfect on the day. When you chat, you will need to take thinking time and there will be an occasional quiver in your voice, an er and an um, and all of that is the essence of your communication style. Accept it and move on. Focus on what matters: the value you can bring to the role. #JobInterview #InterviewPrep

I recently came across an interesting evaluation method for job candidates - the coffee cup test! I was captivated by how a seemingly simple act of observing how someone handles a cup of coffee - not before or during an interview, but at the end of it, can provide insights into their personality, character traits, and, most importantly, their attitude! This video explains the significance of the test from this boss's perspective. To the hiring managers in my LinkedIn network....would you do it?

For anyone interviewing right now, some Wednesdays Words of Wisdom* Let's not oversell!! As candidates let's be honest about your billings, your experience, your strengths and weaknesses As clients, let's not over egg hot desks, unbelievable benefits and unlimited flexibility! Overselling only ever leads to one thing... Disappointment! Let's just keep it real and be honest!! *Following on from Tuesdays Top Interview Tip! - Link in the comments.