Archive for May, 2012

Continue with a Job Interview Even if You Might not Accept the Job?

Are you looking for a job? I’m pretty sure you have already exhausted a lot of time and effort looking for job openings, submitting applications and doing job interviews. If there is one thing I can generalize about job hunting, it’s that no prospective job is a sure job unless you are already formally hired. A lot may change in a few days or weeks; initially you may be a top contender for a job, but after a few days somebody else may get the job instead. There are so many variables involved in getting a job that it’s very difficult to predict the outcome, which is why having other options that you can fall back on is ideal.

So if you have an interview for a job that’s not really what you want, should you go for it?

Take as Many Job Interviews as You Can

I say jump on it—and employment experts tend to agree. Any potential job is an opportunity, so don’t waste it! You’ll never know if you’ll land that dream job—and if you don’t, you’ll want some back-up opportunities, especially if you’re having financial difficulties and landing a new position is a must. Interviewing for a job you may not want and may not even get offered may sound like a waste of time, but it can save you from a lot of agonizing ‘what ifs’ in the future in case you can’t get that job you were aiming for.

Job Interviews Might Save You In the Future

Not only will interviewing for a job give you extra options for employment, there are other benefits in doing so as well. Going on a wide variety of job interviews gives you experience with the flow of the process, and in how to behave and act while being interviewed. This will help you gain confidence in interviews and will be very helpful for future job prospects.

In addition to confidence and experience, you’ll also get noticed by the companies you meet with.  Then, should you get an offer you decide not to take, decline it in the most professional way possible.  How you choose to decline a job offer will leave behind a lasting impression.  Do it well, and the company may even contact you regarding future openings.

In looking for jobs, having a number of job options to choose from will mean that you have a very good chance of landing a much-needed job.  So don’t waste any chances; go ahead and interview for that position you think you don’t want.  Who knows? It might be a job you end up loving.

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Interview Videos with Successful Candidates Teach You How to Handle Yourself

There’s an old joke about how medical students learn complicated procedures: “See one, do one, teach one.” We’re not sure how well it works for appendectomies, but when it comes to interviewing for jobs, it’s actually not a bad strategy. Whether you’re applying to an MBA program or seeking your first job, watching interview videos with successful applicants can give you a good idea of what employers or members of admissions committees are looking for. Seeing one or more videos can make you that much more self-confident when you’re actually across the desk from an interviewer.

Oops! Avoid Common Mistakes by Watching Zoom Retakes Interview Videos

Zoom Interviews has identified 15 questions that job candidates often answer incorrectly. We have put together interview videos that show the errors and then discuss better ways to answer the question. Arming yourself with this information can make the difference between getting the job and getting a “better luck next time” letter. If you want to learn how to make the best possible impression during an interview, trust Zoom to teach you.

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ZoomInterviews Helps You Come Up with Good Answers to Tough Interview Questions

We’ve all been there—sailing along in an interview and doing so well you can practically picture how you’ll decorate that corner office. Then it happens. Your interviewer hits you with one of the toughest interview questions you’ve ever heard in your life. Goodbye, corner office, you think, as you stammer out a nonsensical answer.

Watch How the Pros Handle Interview Questions

 Here at ZoomInterviews, we know it can be easy to get thrown for a loop when you’re faced with difficult interview questions. That’s why we offer a three-month subscription which will give you access to 51 videos to prepare you for anything an interviewer can throw your way. Learn about strong answers to challenging questions, and find out why some answers will get you the job while other answers are a one-way ticket to the front door. We’ve spent years learning all the ins and outs of interviews, and for just a small price, you can benefit from our insights and get the job you want.

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Your First Job Interview Question and Answers

Even if you have nerves made of steel, you’re likely to find yourself wavering a little bit at your first job interview as questions and answers start flying. If you’ve never been through an interview before, you may have trouble guessing which questions the interviewer will ask and which answers she wants to hear. You can ease your fears and gain a valuable advantage over your competitors by arranging a mock interview through ZoomInterviews.

Schedule a Mock Interview to Help with Tough Interview Question and Answers

 A mock interview is an hour-long interview conducted over phone or Skype. The interviewer reviews your resume and takes you through a series of typical interview question and answers. At the end of the mock interview, the interviewer offers detailed and insightful feedback to help you give stronger replies that are more likely to help you get the job that you want. You shouldn’t ever have to guess at an interviewer’s motives…we’ll help you figure it out and tell the interviewer exactly what he or she wants to know.

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Which Job Interview Question Do You Dread the Most?

Nobody loves going through the interview process to get work, but most people can pick out one job interview question that they dislike above all others. Maybe it’s the question about describing a time when you failed or succeeded, or maybe it’s the one about where you want to be in five years. Other people get hung up on selecting a “best boss” or a “worst boss.” Whatever your issue, ZoomInterviews can help you work through your anxieties and give a stronger answer.

We Can Help You Take On Your Most Feared Job Interview Question

 Here at Zoom Interviews, we offer a large selection of video interviews to show you how to nail each job interview question. If you want advice on the entire interview, you can rent access to all of the videos for up to three months. On the other hand, if there really are just one or two questions that get you in trouble, you can rent just the video responses to those questions. There’s no reason for anything an interviewer might ask to scare you. We’ve got your back.

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What Type of MBA Interview Questions Can You Expect?

One of the reasons people get anxious about interviews is that they fear the unknown. Walking into an admissions interview cold, with no idea what the selection committee is looking for, is enough to make anyone shudder. ZoomInterviews can give you lists of the most common MBA interview questions and tips about how successful candidates have dealt with them. A few things you might expect to be asked, for instance, include

  • “Why should we admit you?”
  • “Why would you like to attend our school?”
  • “Tell me about a successful leadership experience you’ve had.”
  • “Tell me about a time when you’ve failed.”

Get Access to Full-Length Interviews to prepare for MBA Interview Questions

Knowing what types of questions you may be asked is helpful in your preparation process, but we recommend that you also subscribe to our comprehensive list of full-length interview videos as well as to our list of the 50 most frequently asked MBA interview questions and answers. The more time you spend preparing, the better your odds of getting into the program you want. Let ZoomInterviews help you with that preparation.

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What Are the Most Commonly Asked Questions for Interview?

There are several employment questions for interview that most people are pretty used to answering: What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses? Why did you leave your last job? Where do you hope to be in five years? Just knowing the questions, however, does not necessarily mean knowing the best answers, and giving the wrong answers to these easy-sounding questions could throw you out of the running for the job.

Buy a Package of Tough Questions for Interview

 When you work with ZoomInterviews, you can buy video interview samples of the most common—and difficult—questions for interview that you’re likely to hear. Our instructors will show you the best ways to respond to difficult queries. We’ll also warn you away from unrealistic or even offensive answers. A good resume can help you get your foot in the door, but if you want a job, you have to be able to give a star-quality interview. We can show you how.

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The Best Preparation for Case Interviews Is to Do One

Case Interviews are usually found in the business world. Instead of asking about your grades, previous employment experience, areas of strength and weakness and five-year plans, the interviewer simply drops a tough business problem in your lap. As you suggest solutions and explain why you think your ideas will be successful, the interviewer becomes familiar with your problem-solving abilities and management style. Doing well on a case interview can make you one of the top contenders.

 For $250.00 one of our case interviews experts will lead you through an hour interview. At the end of that time, he or she will give you feedback about your performance. You’ll also learn how to use the correct format and etiquette for case interviews and how to summarize your findings using poise but not arrogance. One mock session with our experts can pay for itself many, many times over your work history.

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Let ZoomInterviews Coach You for Your Medical School Interview

Everyone knows that medical schools are incredibly selective about the students they accept. Simply having good grades and good social skills won’t help you work your way through the selection process, because every candidate brings these assets to the table. You have to learn how to brand yourself and make yourself unique. To help you brand yourself and ace that medical school interview, ZoomInterviews, in partnership with AdmissionsConsultants, will provide a strategy coaching session and two mock interviews as well a three-month access to all of Zoom Interviews’ video sessions.

Even if you decide that you don’t want or can’t afford coaching services, it is still worth your while to watch ZoomInterviews’ videos including a selection of school-specific interviews and several videos featuring frequently asked questions about the medical school interview process. Getting admitted to a good medical school can be hard. Give yourself a leg-up with coaching, mock interviews, and informative videos.

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SBC Challenge

We are excited to announce our participation in the 2012 Stacy Blackman Consulting Challenge!

http://www.stacyblackman.com/the-sbc-challenge/

The SBC Challenge was created in order to give four deserving MBA applicants a terrific set of tools that will maximize their chances of being admitted to a top business school. SBC will be distributing four scholarship packages valued at over $6500! Winners will receive a test prep course, SBC consulting services, and other fantastic tools.
People who apply for the SBC Challenge must meet the following requirements:
- Finished college, or in final year of college
- Plans to apply to business school in order to enroll in 2013
- This competition is open to international candidates.
Please submit your application by May 21st, 2012.
If you are interested in submitting an application, visit the information page. Stacy Blackman will be excited to review the applications and to work with the winners!

http://www.stacyblackman.com/the-sbc-challenge/

Good Luck!

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