Interviewing Resources
First Things First:
Congratulations on Landing an Interview!
Here at The Career Counter, we know how hard it is to get noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
So take a moment and congratulate yourself on your accomplishment.
When was the last time you went to an interview?
Do you know the star method?
Do you know what to do before, during, and after the interview?
Do you have concise, compelling responses to tough questions?
Are you ready for behavioral questions?
Our Advice: Practice, Practice, Practice
Successful interviewing is a practiced skill. If you’re planning on winging it, we suggest doing some more planning!
Interview success takes practice and preparation. If you are prepared, you will be more confident and your chances of acing your interview will greatly increase!
Featured Interviewing Resources
The Number One Secret to Interview Success
Discover the most powerful tool that guarantees a successful interview outcome. This article reveals the number one key to impressing your potential employers and standing out in today's competitive job market.
If you combine our recommendations with genuine self-belief, and you'll create a lasting impression that resonates with interviewers.
Top 3 Virtual Interview Tips
Navigate the digital landscape of interviews flawlessly with our expert insights. This article provides you with the essential strategies to shine in virtual interview settings and leave a lasting impression on potential employers.
With a strong technical foundation, a professional environment, and an engaging virtual presence, you'll position yourself as the ideal candidate and secure your path to success.
Biggest Interview Mistakes for Moms Returning to Work
Embark on your interview journey with confidence and poise by sidestepping these pitfalls tailored specifically for mothers returning to work. This article unveils the most critical blunders to avoid, ensuring you make a lasting impression on potential employers.
Learn how to showcase your skills, experience, and enthusiasm, proving that you're the ideal candidate to rejoin the workforce and contribute significantly to the company's success.
Use Our Articles to Learn How to Ace Your Interview
Tips for Interviewing for Jobs While Pregnant
Interviewing for jobs while pregnant requires you to not only rehearse your professional spiel — charting your accomplishments, skills, and perfectly polished answers to those tricky questions like "Where do you see yourself in five years?" But you also need to strategically plan when to drop the "by the way, I'm also manufacturing a human."…
The Number One Secret to Interview Success
The number one secret to interview success is pretty simple. In fact, it's only one word: preparation. You might be thinking well, duh. Of course I need to prepare! However, I've been doing interview coaching for over 20 years and I've heard from hiring managers that many candidates go into interview situations completely unprepared. And…
Top 3 Virtual Interview Tips
Given the current state of the world, it's not surprising that more and more employers are scheduling virtual interviews. In addition to social distancing reasons, companies might use online interviews to screen large numbers of candidates. Digital interviews also allow employers to make sure they're not being biased in their hiring process. You can start…
Seven Signs You Need to Improve Your Interview Skills
It's seriously hard not to take a job rejection personally. Sometimes the reason you didn't get a job is personal. But there are circumstances beyond our control as well.That said, there is always something to learn from an interview. Similarly, your job search and interview skills can always be improved.Check out these seven signs that…
Six Reasons You Didn’t Land an Interview
You think you're doing everything right in your job search to land an interview. Networking is your middle name. Your resume is polished and your cover letter tailored.You send out hundreds of applications. But then you hear nothing.Crickets.There are many reasons why you might not be getting that phone call. I will cover the most…
Five Signs That You Shouldn’t Accept a Job Offer
You're really stoked about the job offer. Although your enthusiasm no doubt shined through in the interview, your nerves and excitement may unfortunately blind you to some major red flags.Before you accept a job offer, it's important to take time to figure out if it's really where you want to be. After all, this is…
Should You Be Honest in an Interview?
My heart was racing and my palms were sweaty. It was the part of the interview where I was asked a curve ball question. Why do you want to work part-time?Suddenly I was faced with two choices. I could give an honest answer, or I could tell my interviewer what they wanted to hear.Deciding to go…
The #1 Interview Question You Should Be Asking
I was interviewing for my dream job, or so I thought. It checked all of my "ideal career" boxes, like flexibility, including three months off per year (woot woot!!!), decent salary (this is a significant perk given I work in education), and job stability.Making it into the final round of interviews was something that I…
