Tag Archives: Job interview

Common Interview Questions and Answers: Part 2

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Patti Kenyon

Behavioral based interview questions are designed to give the interviewer a glimpse of how you would respond to certain situations.  In part 2 of this series, we’ll focus on some of the most common. Question 1:  Tell me about a … Continue reading →

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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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Three Sure Fire Ways to Tick Off Your Recruiter

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Patti Kenyon

I love recruiting!  It’s an incredibly rewarding profession as I get to help a lot of people find their next career.  Over the years, I’ve had great candidates and some not so great.  I decided to dedicate this blog to … 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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Your Attitude Limits Your Altitude

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Patti Kenyon

I dislike motivational posters.  Do you really need that picture of a golf course hanging in your office with that catchy phrase at the bottom to change your attitude?  If so, you’re in the wrong position. Attitude is a big … 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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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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