Job Interview Myths Debunked

 

One of the most challenging aspects to a job search is the interview.

 

In my next two blogs I will cover some of the most commonly held beliefs people have in interviewing and address them head on with the reality of the situation.

 

The following is a great article in Forbes (www.forbes.com) by Susan Adams. In the article she does an excellent job in tackling the most common misconceptions people have regarding interviewing. The insights can help everyone better understand the unseen dynamics that are part of interviewing.

 

I connected with this article because we offer the same insights to our career coaching clients.

 

Here is the article:

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You probably get a little nervous before you go into a job interview. Even if you’ve copiously prepped, you figure the interviewer...

One key to differentiating yourself from others is to create your own unique value story.

Employees Grow More Self-Reliant About Career

There was an interesting press release from Right Management (www.right.com) about the importance of taking control over managing your own career. The release presented the results of a survey that Right Management completed showing that 90% of those questioned feel more self-reliant on managing their careers and that they count on themselves – not their organizations – for training and development.

 

The key insight from this survey – which may seem obvious to many – is that employees must take care of themselves in the new world of work that we live in. The old days – where development and succession planning outlined what our future will be – are gone. Employees now count on themselves to choose the appropriate career path.

 

Here is the press release

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There are a select and fortunate group of senior level professionals who have moved away from the corporate world of endless meetings, long hours and office politics to a new world where they can focus on producing quality work in an environment where they have flexibility and choice. They are what the Harvard Business Review calls the Supertemp.

Done is better than perfect - this an ethos that drives the Facebook culture and can also help you drive your career

I had the opportunity to provide some input on an article in CareerBliss released yesterday regarding resume tips for vets making the transition from military to civilian. The link and article is below http://www.careerbliss.com/advice/5-resume-tips-for-vets-transitioning-to-the-workforce/

5 Resume Tips for Vets Transitioning to the Civilian Workforce By Luke Roney, CareerBliss Editor on April 4, 2012

Moving from a military career to a civilian one can be a big change for veterans. Having a strong resume that emphasizes your skills – both hard and soft – and how they can benefit a civilian employer will put you in a better position to get called for an interview and, ultimately, get a job offer.

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Horizontal or lateral moves can be great career builders that allow you to grow your experience and influence within the organization. The key is to move away from the "up the ladder" paradigm as the only measure of success.

My latest blog entry is to share some great career coaching and transition advice from a leader in the field - Peter Bourke of C3G Ministry. Peter provides some practical advice but also makes the most important point of all - that we can use a time of transition to better connect with our families, friends and God.

Do everything you can to sell your value when you interview and do not completely give up hope if you do not receive the immediate offer. A great interview can leave a lasting impression that can lead to other new opportunities not immediately known when you started

"So Tell Me About Yourself?" A simple question that when answered correctly can distinguish you from the crowd in your interviews. Learn what to do and not do when you are asked this simple question.