Tag Archives: Interview

Common Interview Questions and Answers: Part 1

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

There are a lot of questions that recruiters ask during an interview, but there are a few that are common and asked by almost all of them. My plan for this series is to give you the most common questions … Continue reading →

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“Like, Outgoing, Friendly, and Fun.” Four Words To Remove From Your Interview Vocabulary

Posted on October 31, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I love to interview candidates.  So when a friend asked me to help her with some open positions, I was happy to pitch in my time. Granted, the positions we were trying to fill weren’t rocket scientist positions, but I … Continue reading →

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Running the Hiring Guantlet

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

“Why is your company’s hiring process so long?” Great question right?  I’m sure at some point you’ve either asked this question and/or had it asked of you.  My answer usually depends on the position. The higher the level, the more … Continue reading →

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The Power of a Thank You Note

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

So you just finished an interview, now what? Follow up with a thank you note!  It sounds so simple but you’d be surprised how difficult it is. So difficult that according to CareerBuilder, only one-third of candidates actually follow-up after … Continue reading →

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Please Refer To My Resume

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

Ok, I have to rant about this one.  I can honestly tell you that two of the most irritating words I see on an application are “See Resume.” Think about this for a second.  You’ve made it through the initial phone screen and … Continue reading →

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Ten Things Not To Say During An Interview

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

Recruiters love getting together.  Why you ask?  I could be professional and say that it’s for the sole purpose of swapping tips and tricks or talking about trends.  That is certainly part of it.  But I’d be hiding the fact … Continue reading →

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Are you a bad hiring manager?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

Sometimes, finding a job can be difficult.  If you’ve never had to experience what a job hunter goes through then goody for you.  You’re one of the fortunate ones so relish it.  But if you have experienced it, you know … Continue reading →

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Got a phone interview? How to put your best voice forward.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Patti Kenyon

I spend a lot of time doing phone interviews with candidates.  It’s my job and I love doing it. One thing I’ve noticed is that not everyone is cut out to do one. If you’re a visual person, the idea of … Continue reading →

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