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Posted On: January, 6, 2020 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
When a company calls you in for an interview, it means you are being seriously considered for the position. The next step is not only one of the most overlooked steps in the application process, but it is also the most crucial: preparing for your interview. The preparation you put in sets the stage for the entire interview.
Posted On: June, 30, 2018 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
It's likely that you'll be asked to take part in a 30-minute phone interview at some point in your job hunt where there may be one person or several on the other end of the line asking you questions. Preparing for a phone interview is not all that different than getting ready for a face-to-face interview, although there are a few 'extras' to be aware of.
Posted On: December, 27, 2016 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
Group interviews can be an intimidating process; not only are you dealing with the stress of an in-person interview, but your competition is sitting at the table right there with you. While the immediate comparisons are inevitable, it is possible to come out on top just as you would have in a one-on-one interview...
Posted On: August, 18, 2014 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
In your opinion, what are the top qualities that make an outstanding candidate? At McCaffrey Homes, we value candidates who approach every task with a willing spirit. We look for team players who possess a big heart, thrive on collaboration and are not afraid to work extra hard to get the job done. If one...
Posted On: February, 13, 2014 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
When it comes to landing the job of your dreams, dressing to impress for each and every interview is key. While many fashion forward trends are appearing on the runways, across social media sites and in the pages of your favorite catalogs, experts say to stick to more traditional attire when interviewing for an important career opportunity. At JWilliams Staffing, we are constantly working with our candidates and helping to prepare them for every aspect of a job. Here are some of our tips for what to wear to an interview.
Posted On: March, 25, 2013 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
Landing a great job requires much more than just writing out a few generic application letters and sending them away in the mail. Today, the job market is highly competitive which means that there are likely numerous others applying for the same job you have your eye on. It's therefore important that you go above and beyond when seeking out your dream job, especially for real estate jobs, so that you can find the best position that suits you. Here are a few tips we've put together which can help bring success to your job search.
Posted On: March, 22, 2013 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
It's certainly no secret that the job market in the US is tight today with more and more highly qualified individuals looking for new career opportunities. For anyone looking for a job in the real estate industry as a new home sales agent, property manager or leasing consultant, it takes more than just showing up for an interview to land a good job. With years of experience in real estate recruitment and staffing, we offer to you some basic do's and don'ts one can follow when interviewing for a job in the highly competitive real estate industry.
Posted On: November, 21, 2012 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
We recently attended a seminar where we heard from New York Times best-selling author & former Yahoo! CSO, Tim Sanders. As we reviewed the material, we stopped on pages 4 and 5 of the handout. There, Sanders takes time to reference Duane E. Knapp's book The Brand Mindset, which delineates the four components of building...
Posted On: July, 12, 2012 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
A couple years ago, companies like Google started using offsetting brainteasers in interviews to test applicants' quick logic. The days of prepping for an interview by memorizing your answers to the expected questions and polishing your resume with buzzwords like 'team player'? and 'motivated'? were over. You now had to show your problem solving skills...
Posted On: May, 11, 2011 | Categories:
Interview 101 for Job Seekers
Hiring in the building industry has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. You really have to be sharp these days to get asked in for an interview. However the interview is just one step in a long process. And that process starts long before you step foot in the door for your first meeting.
