[Infographic] Revealed – 5 surefire ways to lose your interviewer within the first 30 seconds!

by Karalyn on February 26, 2013

There’s a saying that you never get a second chance to make a first impressions.

That’s so true in interviews.

As former recruitment consultants, HR managers, business owners and government panelists, the team at InterviewIQ have interviewed thousands of people.

We’ve put together this infographic to give you an insight into what your interviewer is really thinking when you answer the question “tell me about yourself.”…..with just one tiny part of our tongues in our cheeks. [click to continue…]

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Life, Career and Social Media Do’s and Dont’s for 2013

by Richard on January 16, 2013

Well it’s 2013 and that time of year when many a resolution has been made.

And we all know what happens to most of those!

So I’m thinking it might be more appropriate for me to offer up some “New Years Suggestions” instead.  That way you won’t feel the pressure of obligation and can pick and chose from the handy hints of those that are far wiser than I.

David Di Salvo gets the ball rolling with Smart Things I’ve Learnt from People who Never Went to College.  And there really is some very smart stuff here.  My favourite smart tip has to be “if you can’t give back more than you got then you are relationship handicapped.” [click to continue…]

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Tell me about yourself – Great tips and examples to help you nail this question without embarrassing yourself!

by Karalyn on December 30, 2012

How to answer the tell me about yourself question in interview

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“Tell me about yourself” is one of those questions that interviewers use to put you at your ease.

Yet when people are asked “tell me about yourself” they tend to go “blah blah blah” –  or blurt out the first thing that comes to mind.

If  you dread being under the spotlight, help is at hand.

Your answer to “tell me about yourself” does not need to be embarrassing.

In fact when you answer this question you’ll need to make an impact within the first 30 seconds. You’ll see why below. [click to continue…]

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The Existential Career Crisis – a guide to success.

by Richard on December 8, 2012

It’s a pleasure to welcome our guest blogger Steven Solodky back with a follow-up to his blog When Life Hits You Hard – the Existential Career Crisis.

Steven is a Senior HR Consultant but he also works privately as a career
practitioner, helping individual clients to grow their professional working
life through career, resume and interview coaching services.

I must say from a personal perspective, Steven’s new blog has rung very true.

Over the past two years as I moved from corporate training into an area for which I had real passion (community education), a fundamental shift occurred in my life. And as I persevered and bid my time, a very healthy income followed.

So take it away Steven with another great blog. [click to continue…]

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Blueprint for a New Career

by Richard on December 1, 2012

The Australian Blueprint for Career Development is a framework developed to assist young people and adults to design, implement and evaluate their career development strategies.

The Australian Blueprint for Career Development: re-shape your career.

The Blueprint is based on a Canadian model and identifies skills, attitudes and knowledge that individuals need to manage their life, learning and work roles.

Primarily its uptake has been most prolific in the Australian school system with many parents finding it particularly useful with their high school children.  However it’s just as useful for adults wanting to re-shape their careers in the 21st century.

How can the Australian Blueprint for Career Development help?

Although it’s been designed to be used by career development professionals and employment service providers, the Blueprint toolkit includes useful information and tools for individuals. [click to continue…]

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(Video) Blog Spotter Ten

by Richard on November 24, 2012

Its still Kool, a bit Kwerky and Kwestioning . . . . . and it’s back!!!

Calm down, it's a new Blog Spotter not the Grand Final!

But in a slightly different format because it’s all vids this time!

We’re all very conscious that there’s some pretty serious global issues affecting the world’s job markets.  And now even here in Australia we’re feeling the pinch more than before.

Here at InterviewIQ HQ we’ll continue to endeavor to address those important issues with you.

But as you know we also like to mix things up a bit at InterviewIQ.

I think  becoming too earnest and serious can cause us to lose some perspective.

A good way to guard against this is to:

  • remember to laugh at the funny side of the job hunt,
  • to realise that there’s always people worse off than us and
  • that global trends can now change our career options in a mere blink of an eye.

To that end I’ve collected a series of videos for you to watch as a reminder.

So sit back, relax and enjoy!

 

Don’t you just hate all those “trick” questions you get asked by some interviewers?  They think they’re being so cleaver……..  well they’re not a patch on this guy!

 

In one of my roles, I visit a worksite where there are signs in the foyer to “hold the handrail” when ascending and descending the wide, sweeping double staircase to the upper floor.  The front receptionist even shouts out in a berating tone to, “hold the handrail!”. . . . . . really? . . . . . hold the handrail? . . . . . really? I think she needs to watch this vid of a Transmission Tower Worker.

Now that’s real, actual risk people!

 

As the economy flattens out the number of job applicants for every vacancy is increasing.  Here’s hoping we don’t ever get down and dirty like these guys.

 

In this challenging job market it pays to reflect on the fact that there are many jobs and even entire industries that didn’t even exist 10 years ago.  In fact I’m doing one of them right now!  Here’s 10 Jobs that Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago.

 

I know it’s tough out there in the job market, but spare a thought for people who work in jobs where their customers are rarely ever happy to see them.  Say, like airport security staff.

Hell I think they deserve to be allowed a fair bit of latitude to find amusing ways to get through their working day.  Especially when they’re confronted by customers copping an attitude, like this woman working at an American airport!

 

Ever been involved in a panel interview where you suspect you’ve really won them over, except for one person?  Well I think this vid of a “negative” interview panel might just take that circumstance to its logical conclusion.

 

So what do you think?   Do these vids change your mood or perspective at all? Let us know.

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