How to Handle a Job Interview Archives - Ruth Sternberg, Confident Career Search

How do I answer Those Tricky Interview Questions?

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You probably wonder sometimes when you’re talking to employers, “Why are they asking me that?” Because sometimes the questions seem so, well…canned, or in some cases, disconnected from anything practical.It’s not done to throw you off. I … Read more about How do I answer Those Tricky Interview Questions?

Your Inner Game of Job Searching: Relax. Trust Yourself.

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In the 1970s, a tennis coach named W. Timothy Gallwey was helping players improve their games. Over time, his students started to improve—a lot. It was curious. Some of them had not played very long. One woman had not been physically active for … Read more about Your Inner Game of Job Searching: Relax. Trust Yourself.

How do I talk About My Mistakes?

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There’s a certain terror that strikes when you make a mistake at work and can’t fix it fast enough. Take this nursing student, whose story was part of an article on the Cosmopolitan UK website: "I worked on a care of the elderly ward. I tried … Read more about How do I talk About My Mistakes?

Moving Past Anxiety-Producing Career Memories

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The past. It haunts some of us. Things we did in our youth. Things people said to us. Stuff we shouldn’t have said but can’t take back. I’ll admit that some nights I can’t shut off the video loop in my head. Buddhists preach that living … Read more about Moving Past Anxiety-Producing Career Memories

What Are Good Questions for a Job Interview?

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When things are going well with a job search, it's easy to get caught up in the excitement. People are paying attention! You are getting interviews!You can feel that offer lingering on the sidelines. And yet, there's that nagging little … Read more about What Are Good Questions for a Job Interview?

I got fired. How do I explain it?

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I got fired from a job. How do I address this with a potential employer? Here are some steps to follow: 1. Use a phrase such as, “I was let go,” or “We parted ways.” Then explain. 2. Be honest, but not expansive. For instance: “I don’t … Read more about I got fired. How do I explain it?