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Job Search Support: Day of the Interview By Alan Bernstein, HR Office Savers

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Day of the Interview Preferred positions are highly sought after, with multiple job seekers for one position. Here are some things you can do on the day of the interview to set yourself apart from others. Be on time Arrive 5–15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Less than 5 minutes is cutting it too close, and more than 15 minutes is uncomfortable for the interviewer. If you are running late, call your contact and Read More …

Don’t Do This in an Interview by, Alan Bernstein, President HR Office Savers

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During a recent job search training, one of my students asked: “What is the one thing I should never say or do in an interview?” My initial response was “There really isn’t just one thing!”. After some group discussion, I offered my top three things to avoid when searching for a job. Read More …

Tips for a successful job search – The Phone Screen

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by Alan Bernstein, SHRM-SCP In previous articles I shared how to write a compelling resume and how to get that resume in front of employers. Now I want to give you tools for the next phase of the job search process – the initial phone screen.   Many interview processes include an initial phone screen. Employers do this primarily to validate a job seeker’s qualifications and also to confirm interest in the position. There are a Read More …