Tag Archives: interview process

Why Aren’t You Getting Offers On Jobs You Are Qualified For?

Posted 256 days ago by David Lammert

It’s a typical story I hear from security industry job seekers all the time. They are applying for a number of jobs and even getting interviews, but often not getting any further than a first interview. Oftentimes they come to …

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How to determine culture fit before you start your next job.

Posted 458 days ago by David Lammert

If had a dollar for every time a candidate has told me that they left a job because “it just wasn’t a good fit”, I probably wouldn’t be writing this blog today. How you may or may not fit at …

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Four key follow up steps to the interview

Posted 649 days ago by David Lammert

Okay, you have had your interview (and give yourself a high-five just for that in this economy). The interview seemed to go positively and you leave feeling hopeful. Now comes what is the single most agonizing part of the job …

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Tips for a successful phone interview

Posted 671 days ago by David Lammert

Phone interviews are a commonly used tool for employers to narrow down a pool of candidates before they invite them for in-person interviews. The phone interview has many built-in potential challenges that you need to be aware of and plan …

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10 Keys to Acing Your Interview with Human Resources

Posted 703 days ago by David Lammert

Most companies will expect you to meet with their Human Resources department at an early stage in the interview process. The traits HR professionals are looking for can be far different from the hiring manager; however, don’t underestimate the power …

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Common Hiring Errors and How to Fix Them

Posted 726 days ago by David Lammert

Let’s begin by defining a hiring error: if your standards are on the lower end of the scale, a hiring error is selecting someone who then gets terminated or quits during the first 6 months on the job. If you …

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Give Them What They Want (Part 2)

Posted 761 days ago by David Lammert

A few weeks back I shared some familiar themes which I hear from candidates. There are candidates that are both happily employed and otherwise, and all have strong opinions about what they seek from leadership in the workplace environment. As …

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Does your Company Value Candidates?

Posted 824 days ago by David Lammert

As a kid I always looked forward to buying fireworks around the Fourth of July. Back in those days, sometimes the fuse would light right away and provide an instant boom. Other times, the fuse would sputter before really igniting …

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