List of difficult interview questions

Below is a link to a Hotjobs article on tough interview questions.

From our experience in the resume and recruiting industry the toughest questions a hiring manager will make a hiring decision on are often the ones about your own career. People often think how you answer the “if you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be?”  question may end up getting you the job but the truth is not really.

What we always say is have a story for EVERYTHING. Why you changed jobs, why you changed them so often, not so often, why you decided on a particular field and whatever it may be, have a story for it. Not saying anything is about the worse thing you can do so always have a story ready that explains your career history.

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-15_toughest_interview_questions_and_answers-1482?fpusrsrc=today&WT.mc_n=hjEOI_Ytoday

Common and often strange interview mistakes

An article with some good stories to learn from and laugh at. Being in the resume writing and recruiting business you often think you have heard and seen it all but everyday brings a new surprise.

In many cases we say google is your friend, if you have a question about what to wear, how to answer a question about your career history or anything else, its better to look it up then to make a guess that could result in a company passing on your candidacy.

http://www.theworkbuzz.com/career-advice/job-seekers-most-common-and-unusual-interview-mistakes/?cobrand=msn&utm_source=MSN&utm_medium=MSNtod&utm_campaign=MSNCareers&GT1=23000

Good Read about “20 avoidable job search mistakes”

Here is a quick read with some good tips on 20 things NOT to do. Many of them are common sense but often people overlook the basics, the real attention to details that can separate them from the rest of the group.

As resume writers we can agree with #1, use an email address that is professional!

#16, spend a few minutes doing some research.

#18, YES! Always send a thank you email or letter.

 

http://msn.careerbuilder.com/Article/MSN-2474-Job-Search-20-avoidable-job-search-mistakes/?SiteId=cbmsnhp42474&sc_extcmp=JS_2474_home1&gt1=23000

Careerbuilder Article on Things not to say during an interview.

Here is a recent article from Careerbuilder and CNN about 7 things you should never say during an interview.

“You dry cleaned your suit. You’ve got a dozen copies of your résumé, just in case. You arrived early — but not too early. You silenced your cell phone. You made small talk with the receptionist, and you’re pretty sure the two of you will be best friends one day. Now, you’re about to confidently head into an interview for a job you’re dying to land.

Don’t ruin it all by saying any of the following to your interviewer:”

http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/12/20/cb.never.say.in.interview/index.html?hpt=C2