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Interview Advice

Don’t hijack the job interview!

  January 27, 2023    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice

Don’t hijack the job interview! Many job-seekers seem to think they need to give long, detailed answers for every interview question, and that’s simply not true. A skilled interviewer may start with simple questions that … Continued

Memory Exercise

  November 28, 2022    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

Have you ever drawn a blank in a job interview? Behavioural interview questions are tough. Trying to come up with specific examples of things you’ve achieved in a stressful situation like a job interview can … Continued

Practical Application Exercises

  June 24, 2022    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

A friend sent me a message on LinkedIn this week. She was going for a 2nd round interview, and she found out that part of the interview would involve a practical application exercise provided by … Continued

Building Trust … ?

  March 29, 2021    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Job Search Strategies, Resources for Jobseekers

Posted on LinkedIn: March 29, 2021 My client was all set to meet my candidate. Both on paper and in previous interviews, we seemed to have a great match. But something felt wrong. In previous … Continued

Let the Interviewer Lead

  November 24, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“How did my candidate do in the interview?” I asked. “I think his experience may be good,” replied the hiring manager. “But I couldn’t tell if he’s really what we need in this role. He … Continued

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The Money Question

  November 11, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“Hey, you’re a recruiter, right?” “Yes,” I said, wondering what was coming next. “I have an interview tomorrow,” said my friend. “How do I answer the money question?” “Try this,” I told her: “I’m currently … Continued

Taking Interview Questions Too Literally?

  October 25, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice

There are many interview questions that can be confusing if you take them too literally. Here are a few examples: What is your most recent example of conflict resolution? What was the biggest problem you … Continued

What’s Your Five Year Goal?

  September 20, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

This common interview question proves difficult for many job seekers.  It can be particularly difficult for those who are still trying to figure out what they want in a career. The Wrong Answers There may … Continued

Why Are You Leaving?

  September 5, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

“Why do you want to leave your current employer?” I got a call from a candidate this week.  He’s interviewing for a new job, and was looking for advice on how to handle this common … Continued

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Secrets to a Successful Video Interview

  May 19, 2020    Tom Pauls    Interview Advice, Resources for Jobseekers

It’s the new normal. Since the COVID pandemic began, video interviews are now standard for job seekers, so if you’re looking for a new role, it’s almost guaranteed that you will be subjected to a … Continued

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