Handling Awkward Interview Questions

June 10th, 2011


Ever been faced with an awkward or inappropriate interview question? Learn how to handle them effectively. Continue reading

Bin Laden and President Obama. Fair Game for Interview Questions?

May 2nd, 2011


Effectively handling potentially polarizing and awkward interview questions can be the difference between landing the job – or not… Continue reading

Interviewing is Like a Sales Call

April 25th, 2011


We’ve all been told to ‘sell ourselves’ during an interview. What does that really mean? Continue reading

Interview Blunders

March 28th, 2011


A humorous look at what not to say during an interview. Continue reading

New Time for Thursday Webinar (7pm, eastern)

March 25th, 2011


Based on your feedback I’m moving my weekly Thursday live webinar to 7pm. Continue reading

Home Depot Adding Jobs

February 23rd, 2011


Home Depot is adding jobs. Learn more about that and how you can improve your interviewing skills. Continue reading

The Value of Listening Closely

February 2nd, 2011


I don’t know whether it’s genetic, but as a male I’m many times accused of not listening closely. Guys, you know what I mean. Some of that’s deserved, I’m sure. And while it’s one thing to aggravate my wife (she’ll hopefully get over it) it’s an entirely different matter when a perceived lack of listening causes me to lose out on a good job.

So why don’t we listen intently… and what can be done to improve? Continue reading

The Toughest Interview Question

January 21st, 2011


Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience for most of us. I’m frequently asked about the topic, especially how to handle difficult questions. Continue reading

Recontacting Networking Connections…

June 15th, 2010


By: Randy Wooden As I take on new clients, one of their most common concerns deals with networking.  Sure, there’s…
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Responding to an Inappropriate Interview Question

May 11th, 2010


By now most people know they’re not supposed to ask questions about age, race, religion and whether a woman is…
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Dressing Appropriately…

May 5th, 2010


By: Randy Wooden From time to time I’m asked about how someone should dress for an interview.  In this era…
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Where’s your name tag?

March 18th, 2010


By: Randy Wooden I see so many people wearing their name tag over their left side, probably because they’re right…
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