Great Occupations

This week I spoke to a gentleman on the west coast who told me that at the age of 51 and having struggling with health issues for the last year, he’s ready to just get a job – forget what he’s passionate about. Mmmm…. Well, if you’re familiar with my take on things, you know I didn’t let that pass. I told him about a... Read the rest of this entry »

In part one of Tough Interview Questions – Dealing with the Dark Side, we looked at the most challenging interview question that can trip up even the most seasoned professional: “What is your greatest weakness?” Today, I want to discuss how to answer this question, look at possible other dark-side questions you might get during the interview process and how to prepare yourself to give authentic answers that impress the prospective employer. First, let’s take on how to answer the weakness question... Read the rest of this entry »

Today, I want to address a particular question that seems to trip up even the most confident interviewee: “What is your greatest weakness?” Early in my career, back when I was a recruiter, I used to ask these questions separately: What is your greatest strength?; What is your greatest weakness?; What do you like most about your job?; and What do you dislike most about your job? After a while I began to notice similarities. The answers I received from job candidates kept proving over and over that... Read the rest of this entry »

What Is An Illegal Interview Question? Various state and federal laws require employers to refrain from asking questions in certain protected categories, such as national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, disabilities, arrest and conviction record, military discharge status, race, gender and pregnancy status. Read the rest of this entry »

The first agreement is to be impeccable with your speech. How many times have you said something like "I'm such a dummy", or something terribly harsh like "I hate myself" when things don't go your way? How many times have you said something like that to another person? Ruiz says that an agreement to be impeccable with your speech will transform your life. Read the rest of this entry »