by Michael Creedon | Aug 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Behavioral questions, and lots of them. ย HR may not be present; the company may rely on the discretion of the hiring manager. ย You may be a Contractor who can be terminated on any given day; in this case, HR may not be present in the hiring process. ย It may be an...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is no secret that the average companies hiring practices are outdated and ill-conceived.ย ย Candidates are often treated poorly during and after the interview process.ย ย How should you handle that? ย Be respectful at every turn, but have your boundaries. ย Show...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many influencersย writeย about how people learn more from failures than successes. ย Popular advice becomes cliched for a reason. ย The more you mess up in an interview, the better equipped you are for a future one (if you are motivated by the failure and vow never to...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
It is no secret that 80% of jobs are secured by ‘who you know.’ย ย Applying cold can yield a result, but the probability is low. So why rely on this method? ย As an interview coach and senior contracts professional, I always coach people to network...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
A good friend of mine came to me in a predicament over a year ago. He was interviewing for a job that was (in theory) beyond his capabilities. To this day, im unsure if he just wanted interview coaching or a pep talk to go for it. He came to the right place. I gave...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Interviews used to scare the hell out of me. ย In some ways, I still approach interviews with a degree of nerves. ย That is a good thing. It keeps me sharp and ensures I don’t take the process for granted. ย I work my ass off to impress; there is more to be...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Attributes serve their purpose. ย I coach people to have lists of personal and professional attributes. ย These should only be reminders of stories to tell. ย Don’t tell the interview panel you are ‘motivated’ or ‘driven.’ You can use the...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
You are grateful for the call,ย the opportunity; the chance to tell your stories, present your value. ย Approach each conversation and interaction with enthusiasm and energy. ย Be nice, tactful, and respectful. ย Even if the process has been a nightmare, let it go...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Humans shy away from the uncomfortable… ย Well, most do.ย ย Interviews are one of those dreaded, wretched processes that people hate. ย Why do something more than the number of times you ‘must’ do it? ย However, facing the uncomfortable makes you...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being the absolute best candidate they have met. ย Make them want to stretch out the range to hire the person that blew them away in an interview. ย Ensure, they don’t even consider anyone else. ย Better yet, do that with three potential Employers and invite...
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