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How To Ace The "What Are Your Weaknesses" Trap

8/28/2012

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Ok, I said I'd have a post about the top 10 interview busters next, but I'll have a little intermission in between busters - it IS, however, about at least ONE interview buster. It's about how to answer one of the more difficult questions well: What are your weaknesses?

It's a tough one to answer because it almost just asks for a lie. Why would you ever give away your TRUE weaknesses, right? They'll get you disqualified! So professors and coaches tell you to come up with weaknesses you can either turn into a strength, or weaknesses that have nothing to do with job performance. That’s one way, I suppose. That’s been my strategy so far. Well, here's a bit of a different take I have after talking to the marketing manager at King's Hawaiian, responsible for hiring there.


A Look At Interviewers
First of all, let’s just look at hiring managers for a minute. Who are they? Well, at the most basic level, they are people. Not machines. They are people with a personality, with strengths and weaknesses themselves. People who are able to see you, look at you, evaluate your personality, your reactions, your tone of voice. At a little bit more advanced level, they are people who are trained to look at you and evaluate you professionally, as it related to the job you’re applying for and the company. And most importantly, they are people who once were on the other side of the table themselves. They are people who know very well that you do have real weaknesses, no matter what answer you give them.

When they choose to ask the question “What are your weaknesses,” they ask it for a reason – whatever reason that may be. They know the ways answers can go – they are trained to read answers between the lines. They once thought about how to answer it themselves. So how do you answer this question then to satisfy them?

Most Important Is Cultural Fit, Weaknesses or Not

Let me interject another thought here that will make the evaluation of how to answer “What are your weaknesses” a bit more clear. As I was talking to the King’s Hawaiian lady, I asked her what the most important thing was that she looks for in a candidate. She didn’t say their references, their job history, or even their degree or achievements. She said, without having to think twice, “Cultural fit.” So personality is the most important thing you can show during an interview. She said that you can be as qualified as you want, with the most stellar references, work history and track record – if your personality doesn’t fit into the company, you will not be hired.

Hm, let’s think about this for a minute. I am writing this blog mostly for people in or right out of college – but it really applies to everyone across the board that currently has no job they want to keep for the rest of their lives, or that just have no job at all. We are so focused on just getting a job that we often overlook the most important thing: Do I actually fit within this company? Am I actually going to be happy going to work with these people every day? Am I going to dread getting up every morning to be at a place I hate for 8+ hours every day? I understand the need to have a job, and any job will do if you otherwise have to live on the street. Unfortunately, companies don’t look at it that way. Especially right now, they get to choose the perfect candidate, so you might as well go with it and FIND that company that’s a great fit for you.

And then that’s it. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: They have seen your resume, they already think you’re qualified. The interview is mostly not to show them you’re qualified, but to show them that you would fit in. And that’s exactly what NAME was saying. So as long as you show your true personality, you will be happy at work if hired because you know they are going to be like-minded.

How I Got Fired Because My Strength Was Their Weakness
For example, I worked at a non-profit for 3 weeks before I was fired. Why was I fired? Because my personality was more bubbly than I admitted to in the interviews. My work style was much faster than they wanted. My get-it-done attitude was not appreciated. Are these good qualities? I think so! But they fired me! What did they tell me when they fired me? They said: “Your work is great, you have really good ideas… but you’re just not the right personality fit.” That was that, nothing I could do. So I moved on to an agency, where there’s a corporate, young and progressive-minded culture; it is a place where work is fast and projects get done yesterday. And I love it. Absolutely love it and fit in perfectly. My work experience was exactly the same for both jobs – but the culture was quite different. I liked going to work at the non-profit. I LOVE going to work at the agency. And another point you can take away from this: What you list as your strengths - might not be attractive to your interviewer. And what you view as your weakness might constitute the perfect fit! Just think about THAT!

This experience has shifted my thinking from “having to find ANY job” to “really wanting to find the RIGHT job.” Why? Because if you don’t find the RIGHT job, you’re not going to last. It’s that simple. (And if you somehow manage to last, you’ll hate it.) And then you’ll have to keep starting all over again and again. Until you learn that cultural fit truly is the most important thing in a hiring decision. These are the people you will spend more time with than you do with your family – it HAS to be a good fit.

So What's The Best Answer?

With this in mind, let’s get back to my original point. What does this little excursion here have to do with the question “What are your weaknesses?” Well, my point sort of is: It doesn’t really matter. My best guess is that they simply want to see if you’re honest. If your nature is genuine. How do you sound when confronted with an uncomfortable question or situation? Again: They KNOW you’re not perfect. They KNOW you have real weaknesses that put you at a disadvantage. Just like everyone else in the world does, too. The point is: Do you know what they actually are? Because if you know what they are, you can do something about them! THAT’s the positive spin! Don’t come up with a weakness that’s really a strength. “I work too hard. Haha, I guess that’s a good weakness to have!” Bullshit. You’re out! You apparently don’t even know what “weakness” means.

Here’s a weakness: “I know this isn’t good – but I tend to arrive late. It’s not that I don’t organize my time well, I do get everything done… I’ll just stay late. And I’m not hours late, but I somehow have a hard time getting out of the 15-minutes late thing. I AM working on it and I have gotten much better at being on time and I make it a point to pay attention to timing.”

THAT’s a real weakness. Did you just expose yourself? Absolutely. But if that really is your weakness, then you WILL be late for work. Here is what King’s Hawaiian marketing manager said: “If this truly is your weakness, I want you to tell me that. Because maybe the position has flex hours, and then it would be perfect for you. Now, it might disqualify you from a position where you just have to be on time precisely, but then they’d notice you being late soon enough, wouldn’t they?”

And that takes us back full circle to the fit. You want to get a job you will keep. So when they ask you about your weaknesses, they want to make sure they’re not in the way of you doing your job. Because they WILL fire you when it comes out and it’s a real barrier to you doing your job well. If your weakness doesn’t matter or can be worked in (such as you’ll be on flex hours anyway), it solidifies your fit. AND they know you’re honest and you know yourself.

So be truly honest with your weaknesses. If they can see you know yourself, it proves your sound character and your maturity. It also lets them evaluate if you’re a good fit. And if you are a good fit, you will get the job, despite of your weaknesses. Because everyone has weaknesses. EVERYONE does, you don’t have to hide them. You just need to be someone with the “right” weaknesses for the job.

If your weakness is that you can’t lift anything over 10 pounds but you will have to frequently move furniture – guess what. You’re not going to keep that job. So you might as well admit to it from the start. It can only make you stronger. And if it doesn’t make you stronger, you weren’t the right fit anyway.


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Top 10 Resume Busters

8/11/2012

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I've been reading a lot lately on what not to do when going through the resume-sending process. So I decided to assemble a TOP 10 List of what not to do when trying to stand out with your resume. You're trying hard and you're trying to be smart about it, but you might be making these common mistakes, because it's very easy to make them. This post will be followed by a TOP 10 List of what not to do when interviewing - and follow the same principle. 

So here is the most effective way to get yourself NO interview (So do NOT do these :) )

Seriously guys, it's truly easy to do this stuff and I even admit to being guilty of some of these myself. So read and follow!

Resume Buster #1
Applying to jobs@blackholeofdeath.com
The most common problem is having to send blind applications. You saw a posting that looks good, you're applying for it. And if you are currently desperate: You saw a posting that didn't even look so good, but was a posting anyway, and you're applying for it. Where do most blind resumes go? To jobs or resumes or recruiter@blackholeofdeath.com. When you do this, your application might be perfect, and it will still never be seen because hundreds of applications come to that one email address.

How to fix this
Find someone who works at this company. Search your network. Search your social media. Ask your professors. Find SOMEone, ANYone, who works at this company. Ask that person to forward your resume. Also, or secondly, find recruiters that target the industry you want to be in. Recruiters have relationships with HR people and if they want your resume to be on top, they can make that happen.


Resume Buster #2
Not following precise instructions

You think you have it all figured out. Your resume looks awesome, your cover letter fits its purpose, your supporting materials support your resume and match the objective and overall, your package is just perfect. And you still didn't get a call. Why? It might be as simple as not following a tiny part of their instructions. They wanted the resume in a .doc format and you sent a .docx. And you're out. There is an option for attachments, but the ad did not ask for any. Should you send supporting materials? Probably not. Yes, it'll make you look better in theory; but practically, you didn't follow instructions. WHAT? Yes! You are going up for an internship or an entry level position - you MUST be able to follow instructions precisely. This might be a way for them to weed out candidates from the very start.

How to fix this
See, this fix is very easy. Just follow the instructions! To the dot on the i and the cross of the t. Even if your version is better/looks better/represents you better... that doesn't matter if your resume is not even looked at, does it?

Resume Buster #3
Bad spelling

I know I've said this plenty of times, and I will say it again: You can absolutely not afford to have typos on your resume and cover letter. Spelling mistakes are inexcusable. Period. Apparently, bad grammar gets a bit more leeway because they know they're dealing with entry-level or before-entry-level candidates and you're not quite expected to be perfect. But bad spelling is an absolute no-no. (And if I was you, I'd rather be perfect on the grammar as well. Being on the safe side and going the extra mile usually pays off, especially if you happen to look for a job in the communications field.)

How to fix this
Have a friend read over it (make sure that friend is VERY good at writing and proof-reading). Better yet: Have a professor read over it. Even better: Have your career center look over it. Even better than better: Have a career coach or HR professional (that your know) read over it. Do not send it off, no matter how time-sensitive, unless you are absolutely sure that there are no more mistakes on your documents.

Resume Buster #4
Impersonal applications
Don't you think it's a lot of work to write a personalized application? (If your answer is no - then, trust me, you're not doing it right.) Here is how my story goes: I find a posting that sounds interesting and I start researching the company. I make sure it is what I thought it was, it is within my field and expertise, it does what I want it to do, it has a reputation. I do basic research for at least two to three hours before even getting started on the cover letter. I research until I have a good hook for that cover letter and I can give them a real reason for why I want to work there.

And then I start from scratch and it probably takes me another good two hours to write the letter. Yes, I have a general outline. My first paragraph, my second paragraph, my third, forth and fifth paragraph always follow the same mantra; but they are always personalized to that company in that industry and written in their tone. And it is extremely important you learn how to do this.

Then I start editing it and revising it and cutting it - because surely enough, I had so much to say (come on, I pitch for a living) that it goes beyond that one page. So I spend another two hours editing. Then I have my boyfriend read over it. If it is especially critical and I REALLY want the job, I send it off to my mentors and have them read over it as well. Only when I am absolutely sure it's perfect, will I submit it.

Lather, rinse, repeat with the resume. Did I use all the right terms? Is it customized enough? Do my titles and my experience reflect what they're actually looking for? And another two to three hours go over to adjust my resume. And yes, you should adjust your resume with every single application you send. So now I just spend an entire day on ONE application. And this is why you need to choose wisely where you apply to and make those applications really count by doing it right.

How to fix this
HR people know when you're genuinely excited about a job and a company - or if you sent an application where you merely filled in a few blanks. Please do not think you can fool them or get by because your history seems so perfect for what they're looking for. They are doing this for a living, and they get hundreds of applications with perfect histories. It's an important sales strategy to learn that will benefit you for the rest of your life: Think like your audience. Put yourself in their shoes: If you were to read this application from a complete stranger - would you be interested in finding out more about this person? So you fix this blunder by thinking like your audience - by making this application as personal and targeted and appealing as you can possibly make it. You simply have to invest the time.

Resume Buster #5
Wrong Price Tag

Not every job ad will ask for salary requirements, but some do. I've been in interviews where the first question was what my salary requirements were. There are several trains of thought about this one.

The first: Ballpark them high. It shows that you know you're worth it.
The second: Ballpark them low so you're more likely to be hired because you will cost them less.
The third: Keep it "open" so the ball is in their courts.
The fourth: Give them a range, so the ball is kind of in their court, but you have your hand in it.

Ok, everyone, quick! Get out your scantron and your number 2 pencil - this is a multiple choice test! Seriously, here are my thoughts on this one: They ask for a salary requirement because yes, they want to know if you know what you're worth. BUT they want to know if you know this within the industry standard. If you ask for too much (the first train of thought), they'll think you're crazy and maybe just a bit too full of yourself (you're applying for entry level here, not a senior vice president position). If you ask for too little (the second train of thought), they'll think you don't know what you're doing and are hoping to get hired by keeping their costs low. Keeping it open works for college jobs where their salary is the same for all employees, no matter what (your typical minimum-wage jobs) - not for a professional position. They want to know - and I think this is key - that you have done your research and you know what the current pay rate for this job in this economy in this industry in this city is. It is really an easy way to show diligence. A source I like to use for this  is www.glassdoor.com/salaries.

How to fix this
Do your research. Know what you're applying for and have a general idea what this position should pay you. As a general rule of thumb, I would use the range approach, but use a reasonable range. For an internship in the communications field, for example, I expect an $8-12 per hour rate - and if I get $10, I'm happy. For an entry level position, I expect $16-20 per hour, and if I get $18, I'm happy. Now, if you apply for a programmer position at Google, you should ask for $6000 a month as an intern. I do not know what professional programmers do earn or should earn and honestly, I don't want to look it up because I'll just be jealous. But the point is: Know these things! It's an easy way to show you're diligent and passionate to know everything you can about your industry of choice.

Resume Buster #6
Too long, didn't read

Some industries do want you to have a loooong resume. If you're applying to be an educator, please have a 6-page resume. If you are 10 years into your job within your industry, please feel free to have a two-pager. If you're applying to be an intern or an entry- level pretty much anywhere, please keep it to a page. Give them supporting materials if they ask, but keep your resume to one page. Keep especially your cover letter to a page. Once again: Think like your audience. Is it really necessary to put on this last job where you had the same position you already had for those last three jobs mentioned? Your audience will get bored looking at it. Is your cover letter really worth two pages? Are you THAT special? You think the one to two people that work in HR really want to read a 2-page cover letter from 300 applicants? They will probably barely read yours if it's one page. They might read the first two paragraphs. So please do use the pyramid format and make those first paragraphs count!

How to fix this
Know proper application etiquette and follow it. Your resume and your cover letter are one page long. The general theme always is: Cut, condense, leave out. If it is not absolutely vital to mention it - cut it or leave it out. If you're saying the same thing twice, or you're saying two similar things twice: Cut or condense. Be very precise. You do want to say applicable and smart things - but you want to say them quickly. You can elaborate when you get your interview.

Resume Buster #7
Too general

I am not talking about using templates here. I am talking about a resume that focuses on general tasks while it is filled with empty words. You had a position where you answered phones, you directed email, you organized files and you arranged travel plans. Yes, please do put that on. Especially when applying for entry level jobs and internships, those are important things to know and I do believe you should share that you know how to do these things. Be as specific as you can be, though, with these skills. What gives you a further edge is when you can connect them to an accomplishment. This one is tricky. You really have to search your brain for this one. But it'll be worth it. Now, some specialists say you should ONLY put your accomplishments on - no duties at all. I do not agree with that. Especially when applying for an entry-level job, you really need to show that you can do the job. You have to show them that you're detail-oriented and organized and you show that by telling them that you've done it all. Now: If you can connect those job duties to an accomplishment - THAT would be ideal and then I agree with it.

How to fix this
First of all: You personalize your resume, you always always do. Use the words they use. Leave off what they're not asking. If it's not related, then no one cares. It might be a great wonderful job you had and you learned so much - but it's not applicable... and now you just lost them. "Then she should go work there" is what they will probably think.
Second: You make your resume very specific. Don't say that you performed general office duties. Actually say what they were (unless your job was not really an office job and the "general office duties" were merely a tag-on to your actual job duties). Connect your duties to your title. Do the duties match the title and do they make sense for the position?
Third: Talking about the position: Be specific with your title. You were an intern somewhere. That's great. Specify what intern you were, so they'll get a better idea of who you are and what you're capable of just by giving the resume a glance (remember the 3-second rule).

Resume Buster #8
Too specific

Yes, after I am telling you that you can be too general, I am now telling you that you can also be too specific. And this really is a fine line to walk and you might want to get help with this. You know you're supposed to use the words they use in the job description of the ad. That's great! You're supposed to do that. Especially when sending an application online, an automatic resume robot will weed out applications that don't use those words. But if your resume is too full with them, you might just look unbelievable. If there is nothing on your resume but their words, you might just look too good to be true.

How to fix this
Do keep your personality to the resume. Try to determine what the most important skills are they are looking for. If you know your industry, you generally know what's expected. Put those skills on your resume and use their words for those.
Here is an example: Do they ask for media or press relations? It's the same thing, but use the word they're using for it. Do keep related skills on there that they didn't ask for but that are applicable to the job in general, just to make your resume look "normal." To stay with the example: If they ask for press relations with this and this and this and that and the other outlet or department, you might just want to say "press relations with various mainstream media outlets" instead of copying and pasting verbatim. Be smart about it. This is a skill that can be trained and that can be learned. And it does involve some trial and error. Keep your resume looking normal, like you actually wrote it. Do use their buzz words, but use the right ones, and don't ONLY use them.

Resume Buster #9
Not current language

Many recruiters say that resumes are often full of stilted, old-fashioned phrases that have lost their meaning. For example, one recruiter says that she hates the phrase "proven ability to..." What proves this ability? And what makes it better than the unproven ones? Another one she hates is "utilized my skills doing..." Of course you utilized your skills. Who else's would you use? How else would you do it? Just say what you did. "Results-oriented" and "hard worker" are a few more phrases that are out. It is assumed that you work toward results and that you will invest your all into it.

How to fix this
If you want to mention these phrases, do it in the cover letter, not your resume, and connect them with a specific example of how you did go beyond expectations to make a point. Everyone can say they're a hard worker. Prove it. Everyone can say they have a proven ability. Rather, tell them about how you applied your abilities and use the Situation-Action-Results model. You won't have to say you're results-oriented. Showing how and that you reached your goal says it so much better. Think critically about the words you use and try to see if you can make it more precise. Just say it as it is. We're in the 21st century, people have no time. Make every word count.

Resume Buster #10
Bad Objective

From the start, I am not a fan of objectives. I think they're a waste of space. You apply for a job - your objective is to get the job. Or A job, any job. They know that. Now, apart from being a waste of space, an objective can actually be your downfall. Especially when you're not perfectly familiar with your industry yet because you haven't worked in it for 10 years, you might think a job is about something specific. But when you start working, you'll discover that it's really quite different than you thought it would be. Now imagine you put what you THINK it will be in your objective when that's really not at all what the job is about... you just disqualified yourself because you told them you're really looking for a different job.

How to fix this
Leave off your objective. I know that some professor or some book told you at some point to have an objective on your resume and then you just rolled with it, not thinking about why this objective is actually on there. Use some common sense! Jump into the 21st century! An objective might be necessary when you're applying to a company without an open position (and I advise against that for a reason to be discussed at another time). But even then they know: You're sending a resume because you want a job. They see what you're experienced with, so they'll know where to place you. Seriously: Why do you need an objective? Do you think they're too stupid to determine where you should be?


The time you spend on your job search is valuable, so be sure to use it wisely. Invest additional time and effort on applications for jobs that you feel are a great fit, and go above and beyond to be sure your submission gets attention. Getting a job today is not easy and you should use every resource at your disposal. And if you need help, you can always ask me.


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Learn Your Lesson - How To Know You're Doing It Right (Or Wrong)

8/4/2012

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I have to start this entry by saying how sad it is that so many people (in particular students) think they know what they're doing when it comes to interviewing and the job-finding process in general, but they really don't. And you might be reading this right now thinking: "Well, thank God that's not me!" - but the truth is that it might JUST be YOU... because... well, because you are one of those who think they know what they're doing... when you really don't.

And the critical question now is: How do I know which side I am on? Well, doing your research right, learning as much as you can before you send in that resume, before you go into that interview, before accepting that job, is critical. And that's why you're reading this - because you want to learn. Good!

A Real-Life Example to Make My Point
Let's look at some questions and right and wrong answers.

As so often, I want to drive my point home with a practical story I experienced last week. In my current position, I work closely with the person that interviewed me and was mainly responsible for hiring me. From the start, I got along with him very well, which, of course, never hurts. So every so often, we have our two-minute water cooler talks. About a week ago, he told me he needed to shift our meeting because he had to go do an interview. So after he got back from it, I initiated one of those water cooler minutes and asked him how it went. His response didn't need any words - his facial expression said it all. (It was not very positive). So I thought this would be a good moment to reveal that I blog about this sort of stuff and, in turn, interview him about mistakes this person obviously made and how to avoid them.

Well, it turns out that the girl he interviewed for an internship already had had a telephone interview with him before coming in. During that interview, she seemed quite smart and she was told what the main account was she would be working on (this is for a large PR agency). So now that she came in, he asked her some follow-up questions, and she was dumb-founded. I will now list some of the questions and her answers and hope that this will teach you the very valuable lesson of DOING YOUR RESEARCH!

Question 1: You will be working on one account mainly, but you'll also have your time split over nine other major accounts. Do you think you'll be comfortable doing that?
(Editor's Note: When you work at a big PR agency, it is normal that you work on several accounts simultaneously. PR agencies are very busy.)

Her answer: "Oh... I don't know. I've worked in-house before, so I've only worked on just that one product."

Right answer: "Well, I've worked in-house before. So even though that would be equal to only one client, they did have several project going on and I helped with many of them. So I'm excited to switch to agency now and learn about this new aspect of working on several clients. But I do think I am well equipped to handle it and I am a fast learner and highly organized.

Lesson learned: If you don't have the exact skills needed, you think of a transferable skill. You also never say no! Never. Just don't.

Question 2: You know that this is a full-time internship, so you'll work 40 hours a week, from about 9-5:30, including lunch, Monday through Friday. Does that sound like a schedule you can handle?

Her answer: Yes, that's fine. But I do want to say that I come from North Orange County, so I may not be on time every day.
(Editor's note: Anything in North Orange county is about 30 miles removed from this office and you do have to take a horribly backed-up freeway during rush hour.)

Right answer: Yes, that's fine.

Lesson learned: Never - again, I repeat NEVER, volunteer negative information. Especially not if that information makes you sound like a slacker, uncoordinated, unorganized, or simply careless. In most entry-level jobs, these qualities are absolutely essential. If you already know you'll have a tough commute, you just get up a half hour earlier. Worst case scenario: You get to work half an hour early. You are not late for an interview; just the same, you are not late for work. Every so often that will happen for reasons outside your control (like an accident that closes the whole freeway and you're literally stuck) - but you never suggest that this might be an ongoing thing for no reason other than you not getting up on time.

Lesson learned: Less is more. Do not ramble. Do not answer questions that weren't asked, unless you have something really good to say. Remember: No one asked "Were you ever late for work?" Or "Do you think you might be late for work?" The question was: Does this sound like a schedule you can handle? It's a yes or no answer. And this is something you know in advance. If your answer to it is no, you shouldn't be wasting anyone's time by coming to the interview in the first place. Find something closer to home. And by the way: If they did ask if you thought you might be late for work, your answer is: "No, of course not. I know I'll have a tough commute on the 5 and I already tested out how long it takes me to get here, so I know when I have to leave my house to make it." Period. -See now, you've volunteered a wholly positive detail that made you look prepared and showed you're thinking ahead.

Question 3: As we have discussed on the phone, the main account you'll work on is the XYZ Project. What do you know about this project? How do you feel about it?

Her answer: Oh, I don't know, I haven't worked on it yet, so I'm not familiar with the project.

Right answer: Well, this answer should be as long as your answer makes business-sense and you can speak intelligently about this project and what you've learned during your research. And this is a good time to also throw in intelligent questions about this project, as far as your work on it is concerned, for example.

Lesson learned: When they give you a freebee and already tell you in advance exactly what it is that you'll be working on - you research it! To death! Until you can't find any more information on it. And during the interview, you might even find a way to volunteer that information to show initiative, before you're even asked about it. This is where the research part comes in. They won't hire you because you're pretty. They'll hire you because they think you're intelligent and you can handle  the job and are prepared.


Needless to say that the girl did not get the internship. And I was a bit embarrassed, because she graduated from the same school and the same program I graduated from. And I was just really wondering why you would give answers like that... and I came to the conclusion that it is because people just talk too much (We're nervous in interviews) ... or are too honest (Yes, you will be late for work. They know that. Everyone is every so often. But you just don't say that!) ... or just don't think their answers through, and don't consider all possible consequences. It's not because they're stupid, it's because they weren't prepped.

Help Me To Help You!
So the key is to do your research and learn as much as you can. Not just about the company you're interviewing for, but about interviewing and this whole process of getting a job in general. At this point, I would like to ask you for your opinion: What is it that YOU would like to learn more about? What do you think might be your biggest deficiency and you just don't know where to turn for it? What have you researched and just haven't found satisfying answers, or what you found simply didn't work? Please let me know! Email me directly at anne.pelczar AT yahoo DOT com or leave a comment. I want to help!
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