So what does it mean to have the fire in your belly to do the job? It means, 'Do you have the energy, the drive, and the commitment to dig in and get this done?' All employers want to know this about all candidates, but this can be a particular sticking point if you're an Over 40 job seeker.
Of course, YOU know you're going to do a great job in this role you're interviewing for, but how can you communicate that to them?
In the video below, I will give you specific ways you can convince the interviewer that you would be a great hire, with more than enough 'fire' to be successful. Click on the video to watch.
Get more suggestions for how to answer interview questions about the 'fire in your belly', aka your desire, drive, and commitment to getting the job done in my blog article on this subject, How To Answer Interview Questions Q15.
Your job is not just a job. It's one part of the whole money-making venture that is the company. That's true whether you're the janitor or the CEO.
To be super-successful in an interview, you need to have thought about how you can generate revenue for that company. Why do they need you? What benefits do you bring?
In the video below, I show you how to think about that, and how you can apply it to yourself so that you can answer that interview question, 'How can you apply your abilities to generate revenue?'
This is part of my blog series, How to Answer Interview Questions. It's a series of 101 tough job interview questions and answers that will give you the best answers to job interview questions.
What does it mean, to 'qualify' you for the face-to-face interview? It simply means to decide that you are going to be worth the time to talk to some more, in person. That's the goal of the phone interview, for the company. It's to help them make the decision about who deserves a seat in an in-person interview.
There are two things you need to know:
First, not all interviewers are necessarily good at interviewing, which means that they won't always come to the conclusion they need to talk to you again, even if you'd be great at the job.
Second, you have much more control over this outcome than you think.
In the short video below, I will tell you how to comfortably, positively help that interviewer to qualify you for the face-to-face.
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If you want more tips for how to control the outcome of your phone interview, read my blog article with more details: Phone Interview Tips #17.
And don't forget to check out our entire Phone Interview Tips series. It's 37 of the best tips for your phone interviews.
Have you ever had to have a difficult discussion with someone to correct their actions or performance? Your interviewer is going to want to know how you handled that.
In the video below, I will tell you why they're asking this question and the 3 things they're especially looking for in a good answer to this question.
OK, 'fess up. Did you have a clue that body language matters when you're on the phone? It's true...how you hold your body, and the gestures you make absolutely affect how your voice sounds. It affects quality, tone, and their perception of your confidence and competence.
In the quick video below, I will give you some of my best tips for good body language in your phone interview that will help you make a better impression on your interviewer and give you a better shot at getting invited in to the face-to-face interview.
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For more body language tips for your phone interview, read my blog article on this subject: Phone Interview Tips #18.
And don't forget to check out our entire Phone Interview Tips series. It's 37 of the best tips for your phone interviews.
Have you ever felt like your age was holding you back in your job search?
If you are over 40 (not to mention 50 or 60), age discrimination could be keeping you from getting hired. It's almost impossible to prove, but it still happens. And it's not just frustrating--it's threatening to your career and the quality of your life.
No matter how old you are, you deserve to get the job you want and are qualified for. To make sure that happens, I am putting together a free webinar with Bobby Edelman, founder of Interns Over 40. (If you haven't seen his website, you need to.) Bobby is a true expert on the issues older job seekers face, as well as the solutions that work.
In this webinar, we are going to teach you simple, easy tips that anyone can use to overcome the 5 biggest biases against ‘Over 40’ job seekers.
These strategies and tips go way beyond ‘dye your hair’ and ‘leave the dates off your resume’.You will learn smart, powerful, and PROVEN strategies to:
Overcome the 5 biggest biases that get in your way
Write your strongest resume ever (and eliminate age-related problems)
Get more interviews than ever before (with great companies)
Impress them so much in the interview they’ll BEG to hire you
You can’t afford to job search without this information!
After you register, you will receive a free podcast:Guide to Getting a Job After 50. You get more gifts at the webinar! Not to mention strategies and tools that will change your life.
All hiring managers want their potential employees to be excited about the job. In person, it's easy to convey that...in addition to your actual words, you smile, nod, lean forward, all those body language things that communicate enthusiasm.
But if you're on the phone, your ability to communicate that enthusiasm is hampered. It's still important, so what do you do?
In the video below, I will tell you how to communicate your enthusiasm for the job over the phone. You'll hear my very best tip that you can try in your next interview.
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If you'd like more tips for how to project your enthusiasm for the job, read my blog article on this subject: Phone Interview Tips #6.
And don't forget to check out our entire Phone Interview Tips series. It's 37 of the best tips for your phone interviews.
What's one great way to stand out from your competitors in a phone interview? Ask questions.
Most people don't ask questions in a phone interview, but it's one of the best ways to improve your conversation, elevate yourself as a candidate, stand out, and get closer to the face-to-face.
In the video below, I talk more about this. Click the video to watch.
I have many more phone interview question tips for you in my blog article on this subject: Phone Interview Tips #20.
And don't forget to check out our entire Phone Interview Tips series. It's 37 of the best tips for your phone interviews.
If an interviewer says, "Tell me a little of your personal history," what do you do? Just like with 'Tell me about yourself,' you may be tempted to talk about your family, your social life, your politics, or your last vacation. But don't.
In the video below, I will tell you how to best answer any questions about your personal history in a job interview.
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If you'd like more information about exactly how to answer questions about your personal history or 'life story', please see my blog article that goes into this in much greater detail: How to Answer Interview Questions Q42.
If you would like more great answers to interview questions, check out my 101-article blog series, How to Answer Interview Questions.
Even though the whole point of an interview is for you to answer questions, there is such a thing as talking too much, or too long.
In the video below, I will tell you how long you should talk, how to make sure you aren't talking too long, and how to help the interviewer keep the conversation going in your favor.
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I have many more phone interview tips for you in my blog article on this subject: Phone Interview Tips #22.
And don't forget to check out our entire Phone Interview Tips series. It's 37 of the best tips for your phone interviews.
Want a way to find a job that most people will overlook? Try newspapers or Craigslist.
In the short video below, I will tell you why these can still be good opportunities for you.
Click on the video to watch.
Now, read my blog article to learn different creative ways you can use newspapers or Craigslist as a resource to give you an edge in your job search: Fastest Way To Find a Job Tip 17.
Then go and check out my entire blog series, Fastest Way to Find a Job - 25 Tips for a Super-Fast Job Search.
If you have been freelancing or consulting, but now you're applying to work for a company, they are going to have a few questions for you. The perception is that people who have been their own boss can't go back to working for someone else.
In the video below, I will tell you what to say if they ask you about your freelance or consulting work. You can answer these questions in a positive way that affirms how good you are at your job and explains why you want to work for them.
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If you'd like more details about exactly how to answer questions about your freelance work, please see my blog article that goes into this in much greater detail: How to Answer Interview Questions Q88.
If you would like more great answers to interview questions, check out my 101-article blog series, How to Answer Interview Questions.
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