Most people are nervous before a job interview, after all, there is a great deal riding on it. Your future, your finances and your whole way of life are determined to a large extent by your career. So it’s crucial that you overcome your nerves when being interviewed for a job, especially one which is an important step on the career ladder you want to climb.

The problem is, that if you don’t get the right job at the right time you could end up on a totally different path from the one you really want. Added to which competition for good jobs is stiff and you don’t know who your opponents are, which makes it all the more difficult. So, faced with such a potentially stressful situation, it’s fine to be nervous, but what happens if you are so nervous that you become tongue-tied and ruin your chances?

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Telephone interviews save money and resources that can be better spent elsewhere; but most of all, they save time – which is always in short supply.

Telephone interviews give the employer an idea of your phone techniques and are especially useful for companies looking to fill customer service positions.

Why Are Phone Interviews Done?

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Job Skills You Need To Be Hired

By: Mort Ferguson

In the competitive market of job searching, there are specific skills that employers seek. The fact is that some people either have them or they don’t. Those who don’t have a higher risk of failure in the real world of employment. Overall, employers are more inclined to select people who fit specific criteria of what they believe to be a good employee.

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Cover Letter Mistake #3: Call Me Because I Won’t Call You

By: Heather Eagar

The last paragraph of your cover letter can be very powerful. How you end it could leave a lasting impression with the employer – good or bad. So before you sign off using your typical, “Please call me at your earliest convenience to set up an interview” kind of mumbo-jumbo, take care to let the employer off the hook and put the responsibility to follow-up squarely on your shoulders.

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Job Interviews – Beware the Interview Attack!

There’s an interview tactic you need to be aware of and defend yourself against, especially if you’re involved in sales: The Attack.