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Great list Heather! #7 and other questions like it can often be mitigated with a bit of humor. I answer "What is your greatest weakness?" with one word. "Chocolate." Pause for a moment. Smile. (They are also smiling at this point, usually) then proceed with my actual answer. That small pause gives your brain all the time it needs to adapt your prepared answer to that specific person or persons in that specific interview.
just out of college i was at an interview and jet lagged. He asked me a question with a HUGE word i had no clue the definition?? it was a vague question and i pretended to know the answer...DUH, now that I am older i would simply ask for clarification but then i did not and did not get the job! Lesson learned
Top notch ! Super insightful 🎯 Heather what would be the best way to tackle my situation - i am a Hvac design engineer in Aec construction industry after completing my internship in 2019 i was out of work due to family reasons helping mom at home. So how to get a job now after a big career gap of 4 yrs ? Does being too honest work or any others ways of directly cold call or cold email work instead of posting resumes on various job sites.. how should i develop self belief & conquer the challenges in these testing times.. Your book recommendations are awesome could you recommend here some about this situation...
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏 Your situation is challenging, but not insurmountable. Being transparent about your career gap, especially if it was for family reasons, can work in your favor; many employers appreciate honesty. However, you'll also want to emphasize the skills and knowledge you retained or developed during this period. Cold calls or emails can be effective if targeted properly; research companies you're interested in and tailor your approach to them. It's all about framing your story in a way that highlights your dedication, adaptability, and resilience. For boosting self-belief, I'd recommend "Mindset" by Carol Dweck and "Grit" by Angela Duckworth. Both dive deep into the power of perseverance and the belief in oneself. Best of luck, and stay persistent! 💪📚
How can I best answer this job interview question: "Tell me a time you made a mistake? How did you communicate that mistake?" How can I answer this question without worrying about prior mistakes I made in the workplace? This is a challenging question to answer.
Everyone makes mistakes. I'd think of something impactful, that helped you grow. What they really want to know is how you solved it, and what you learned from it. "I [state your mistake in one sentence]. I emailed my manager, then when to talk with them about it. To resolve it quickly, I [ state what you did to resolve in one sentence ]. This really helped me to understand the importance of [ what you learned from the experience in one sentence ]." Be brief and insightful.
Hi! Sorry about that. Just posted in the description. Also, here it is: professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/interview-guide/. Let me know if you have any questions!
Hello Marco. Thank you for your interest! I'd be happy to assist you further. I highly recommend starting with the Career Advancement Toolkit which provides a wealth of resources and guidance tailored for various career challenges. You can find it here: professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/toolkit. If you're looking for more personalized assistance, please reach out via email at heather@professoraustin.com, and we can discuss the best approach tailored to your needs. Looking forward to helping you on your career journey!" 🌟🛠️
Have you ever revealed any of these 8 things in a job interview? Share in the comments below. Remember to also grab your FREE Interview Guide Cheat Sheet right here: heatheraustin.online/interview-guide/. Tap the like button if you enjoy this video and SUBSCRIBE for more career content like this!
Great list Heather!
#7 and other questions like it can often be mitigated with a bit of humor.
I answer "What is your greatest weakness?" with one word. "Chocolate." Pause for a moment. Smile. (They are also smiling at this point, usually) then proceed with my actual answer. That small pause gives your brain all the time it needs to adapt your prepared answer to that specific person or persons in that specific interview.
just out of college i was at an interview and jet lagged. He asked me a question with a HUGE word i had no clue the definition?? it was a vague question and i pretended to know the answer...DUH, now that I am older i would simply ask for clarification but then i did not and did not get the job! Lesson learned
As an Executive Recruiter, unfortunately I see huge mistakes from candidates. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice!
Thanks! What was your biggest aha moment from the video?
Top notch ! Super insightful 🎯
Heather what would be the best way to tackle my situation - i am a Hvac design engineer in Aec construction industry after completing my internship in 2019 i was out of work due to family reasons helping mom at home. So how to get a job now after a big career gap of 4 yrs ? Does being too honest work or any others ways of directly cold call or cold email work instead of posting resumes on various job sites.. how should i develop self belief & conquer the challenges in these testing times.. Your book recommendations are awesome could you recommend here some about this situation...
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏 Your situation is challenging, but not insurmountable. Being transparent about your career gap, especially if it was for family reasons, can work in your favor; many employers appreciate honesty. However, you'll also want to emphasize the skills and knowledge you retained or developed during this period. Cold calls or emails can be effective if targeted properly; research companies you're interested in and tailor your approach to them. It's all about framing your story in a way that highlights your dedication, adaptability, and resilience. For boosting self-belief, I'd recommend "Mindset" by Carol Dweck and "Grit" by Angela Duckworth. Both dive deep into the power of perseverance and the belief in oneself. Best of luck, and stay persistent! 💪📚
How can I best answer this job interview question: "Tell me a time you made a mistake? How did you communicate that mistake?" How can I answer this question without worrying about prior mistakes I made in the workplace? This is a challenging question to answer.
Everyone makes mistakes. I'd think of something impactful, that helped you grow. What they really want to know is how you solved it, and what you learned from it. "I [state your mistake in one sentence]. I emailed my manager, then when to talk with them about it. To resolve it quickly, I [ state what you did to resolve in one sentence ]. This really helped me to understand the importance of [ what you learned from the experience in one sentence ]." Be brief and insightful.
I don’t see the interview guide link in the description.
Hi! Sorry about that. Just posted in the description. Also, here it is: professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/interview-guide/. Let me know if you have any questions!
How I can become your client?
Hello Marco. Thank you for your interest! I'd be happy to assist you further. I highly recommend starting with the Career Advancement Toolkit which provides a wealth of resources and guidance tailored for various career challenges. You can find it here: professorheatheraustin.lpages.co/toolkit. If you're looking for more personalized assistance, please reach out via email at heather@professoraustin.com, and we can discuss the best approach tailored to your needs. Looking forward to helping you on your career journey!" 🌟🛠️