Interviewing is an Art

 Interviewing Is an Art

In a recent article on Fox Business titled, Common Interview Mistakes Students Make , the author sites several blunders that more than just college students engage in.  Here are a few—with a few of my own to boot:

Free Career Help

 I was pondering today how much some career coaching can be; not that I really want to send customers away, but when you do the research, there are places out there that charge, for one hour of coaching, upwards of $300. I read of one company that charged $1200 just for teaching interview skills; my time is valueable, as I am sure that yours is too; however, we are in a tough economy, and sometimes the individuals who need the most help, really don't have the money it costs to sharpen their resume, networking, negotiation, interviewing skills, etc. 

Finding your strengths

I recently read an article in O Magazine entitled Find out what you were born to do.  While I haven't always believed in an absolute calling in one's profession, there is research that exists that people live longer, work happier, and over all experience a more satisfying life when they identify their strengths and run with them.  How does one identify his/her strengths?  Take a self quiz or go to a career center; there are many that are available.

References

References: What to consider!?!
1.  Make sure that who you have permission from the individuals that you use as references, and make sure they are willing to give you a GREAT reference (It is amazing how many people will accept the invitation to give a reference while still feeling luke warm about the individual's performance--this will come across to the person checking references).

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