by Rick Christensen | May 1, 2023 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Search Resources, Rick Christensen
“Tell about yourself.” Most interviewers start interviews with the question “Tell me about yourself?” The answer to this question is often included in a hiring authorities’ first impression and can often lead to you being either...
by Rick Christensen | Oct 6, 2022 | Interviewing, Job Search
Interviewing… The Bad, Ugly and Good Congratulations on securing an interview! That means your resume, networking and online job search efforts are paying off! An interview is a two-way street. They are checking you out, but you are checking them out too....
by Rick Christensen | Aug 26, 2021 | Career Transition, Rick Christensen
There are a number of situations that come up during job interviews that require a bit of finesse to navigate. Especially given the power dynamics of job interviews. You may feel awkward trying to address these situations with the interviewer, however, not addressing...
by Rick Christensen | Aug 13, 2020 | Interviewing, Rick Christensen
A majority (58% to be exact) of the message we convey is through our body language, this is known as non-verbal communication. Only 7% of our message is made of the words we use. In preparing for job interviews most of us concentrate on making sure we have the “right”...
by Rick Christensen | Jun 25, 2020 | Interviewing, Job Search, Rick Christensen
You might wonder whether it’s appropriate to ask why a position is open during an interview. Not only is it appropriate—it’s critical to ensuring the position is a good fit. Remember: the interview is a two-sided conversation If you’re hesitant to...