by Michael Creedon | Aug 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being the absolute best candidate they have met. Make them want to stretch out the range to hire the person that blew them away in an interview. Ensure, they don’t even consider anyone else. Better yet, do that with three potential Employers and invite...
by Michael Creedon | Aug 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ego tells you “I can do whatever I want in life”. Resistance (the inner critic) says “You can’t do s@#t” or sometimes it is neither, we are too lazy… Discipline will overcome all. Decide to do it, and don’t stop. ...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
“What I loved about your job description was how you made the company value proposition clear to the prospective employee, and it wasn’t just a one-way street, that is rare and refreshing” – SPECIFIC. The person you are interviewing probably...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you listen and hear the words? Or Do you listen and hear the meaning? The difference is passive and active. The difference is also a distracted state Vs a focused state. The aim is to understand what the person means Vs. what they say. If you are ready for...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
A lot of my content speaks to being agreeable, authentic, positive, or doing anything in your power to ‘get the job.’ While this is accurate and sound advice, you still need to maintain your individuality. Have an opinion, be able to back that up with...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
British Definition – to speak or write, especially at great length, without saying anything meaningful or valuable. I was a notorious waffler when I started this journey… Why? Not enough preparation. Substituting substance for words. Nerves stemming...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Have you ever wondered why many behavioral questions revolve around conflict? It is to see how the candidate handles difficult situations, communicates with people, and manages an inevitable array of relationships that occur within the workplace. While the above...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Apart from experienced recruiters or HR professionals, most people receive no training for conducting interviews. Hiring managers can often be as daunted by the interview process as an interviewee. In this context, it pays to remind yourself; they may be nervous...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
That depends… If you are fortunate or have positioned yourself to have both, great; but be strategic. If the hiring manager has an undergraduate degree with extra qualifications after that, freely speak to your education. If they don’t, it would be...
by Michael Creedon | Jul 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Do you practice in front of a mirror, make videos, do you appreciate the value of being ready? Or do you practice at all? If you don’t prepare or practice, how will you provide confident answers to an interview panel of three? Currently, the average person...
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