The Insider's Interview Blog

May 15, Internship Interviews

Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:30 GMT

Preparing for internship interviews can be a challenge. Find out the steps to take before you go for your interview.

Know the type of questions to expect, get help preparing a list of questions to ask, know what to wear and how to conduct yourself.

May 11, Phone Interviews

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:57:12 GMT

Be prepared to handle phone interviews. Make sure you are ready for this first step in the hiring process.

Know the phone interview questions you can expect, make use of the telephone job interview tips and techniques and get ready to secure a face to face interview.

May 8, Pharmaceutical Sales Interview Questions

Tue, 08 May 2012 07:16:55 GMT

Prepare for these pharmaceutical sales interview questions and come across as a confident and impressive candidate for the sales job.

Competition for sales jobs in this industry is fierce so make sure that your interview performance reflects a strong candidate who any company would want on their pharmaceutical sales team.

May 2, Cover Letter Formats

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:43:09 GMT

These different cover letter formats address the majority of job search situations you may find yourself in.

Use the sample cover letters to help you create your own successful covering letter to send with your resume or job application. Make sure your resume gets read by highlighting your suitability.

Apr 26, Nursing Job Interview

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:04:13 GMT

How to prepare for your nursing job interview. Find out what you need to do before your nurse interview to come across as a confident and winning job candidate.

View common nursing interview questions with answer guidelines. Prepare your own list of good questions to ask in the interview using these examples.

Be ready to get the nursing job you want.

Apr 24, Sample Character Reference Letter

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 06:10:57 GMT

Sample character reference letter that can be used as a guide to writing character references. Job candidates with little or no formal working experience can submit a personal character reference with their job application. Find out what should be included in the character reference letter.

Apr 22, Human Resources Resumes

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:18:41 GMT

Well structured human resources resumes to adapt for your own use. Convince employers that you are the right job candidate for the human resources position with a well written resume that sets you apart.

Make sure you get to the next step in the hiring process with a persuasive and professional resume.

Apr 11, Situational Interview Questions

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 08:09:20 GMT

Be prepared for the situational interview questions you are likely to face in your job interview.

Most companies use situational interview or competency based interview questions to explore commonly required job competecies such as communication skills and interpersonal skills. Use these interview answer guidelines to help you prepare for these type of interview questions and stand out as an excellent job candidate.

Apr 10, Employment Background Screening

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:43:48 GMT

Know how to prepare for pre employment background screening.

Find out how to get a copy of your credit report at no cost. Know how to check your motor vehicle record. Find out what to expect from an employment background check. Be well prepared for employment checks.

Apr 9, Reference Check Questions

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:09:05 GMT

Sample reference check questions. There is a set of questions that are commonly asked when conducting a reference check. We list standard reference check questions and provide sample reference check forms for you to use.

Apr 6, Interview Follow Up Letter

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:15:39 GMT

Sample interview follow up letter to send after your job interview.

Demonstrate the right attitude by sending a follow up letter as soon as possible after your interview. Not only will this reinforce your enthusiasm for the job but it will set you apart from the competition. Research shows the majority of job interview candidates neglect to follow up properly after their job interview. Be the candidate that does!

Mar 26, List of Questions Not to Ask in your Interview

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:07:28 GMT

Here is a list of questions to avoid asking in your job interview.

Know which questions should not be asked and why. These are the type of questions that will instantly raise a red flag with the interviewer and should be avoided. You should prepare about 10 well-considered questions to ask in your interview - we give you a list of suitable interview questions to ask.

Find out more.

Mar 22, Call Center Resumes

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:12:45 GMT

Convincing call center resumes are key to getting the call center job you want.

A well written call center resume that clearly highlights your skills and strengths will motivate the potential employer to take your application further. Include your own work and career details in the sample resume format and customize it for your own use. Excellent profile statements for you to use.

Include a convincing cover letter with your resume and wait for the interview call!

Mar 14, Group Interview Tips

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:10:33 GMT

Use these group interview tips to get noticed as the right job candidate in your group interview. Help and advice to handle the group interview with ease. Find out more.

Mar 8, Interview Follow Up eMail

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:48:12 GMT

The interview follow up email serves a number of key purposes in your job search process. It thanks the interviewer for his or her time, it reinforces your interest in the position and it keeps you in the loop.
Find sample follow up emails to use for different situations - after a face to face interview, following an entry level interview and to send when the interviewer has not got back to you.

Mar 2, Sales Resume Sample

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:00:25 GMT

Use this sales resume sample to create your own professional and persuasive sales resume. The easy-to-use structure ensures your skills and strengths are clearly highlighted.
Insert your own job details, make sure the resume information is relevant to the job opportunity and get ready for your sales job interview.

Feb 24, Dressing for a Job Interview

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:39:56 GMT

The key to dressing for a job interview is to make a professional and capable impression regardless of the job you are interviewing for. You can send the right message with your interview clothes by selecting the best style, color and fit.
Get help with finding the right interview clothes for the type of company and job you are interviewing for and to meet the expectations prospective employers have of today's job candidate.

Feb 13, Behavioral Interview Answers

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:58:22 GMT

Behavioral interview answers can be challenging. It is so much easier if you prepare some sample answers to behavioral interview questions before your job interview. Most job candidates struggle to come up with a coherent and valid answer to common behavioral job interview questions.

Make sure your interview is successful by using these good sample behavioral answers to prepare your own winning answers to frequently asked behavioral interview questions.

Feb 8, Sales Job Descriptions

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:09:36 GMT

Sample sales job descriptions for all sales positions. Find easy-to-use and comprehensive job descriptions for employers and job seekers.
Includes sales job tasks and responsibilities, training and competencies. Know the job requirements for each sales job.

Feb 3, Management Job Interview Questions

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:06:06 GMT

Prepare for management job interview questions frequently asked in manager interviews. Get help with interview questions that explore the competencies required in a managment job, questions that investigate the role of management in today's business environment and questions that assess your personal management style.
Come across as a professional and confident candidate in your management interview.

Jan 29, Customer Service Job Description

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:16:54 GMT

Understand the customer service job description. This easy-to-use job description clearly outlines the tasks, responsibilities, competencies and training required for a customer service job.
Customer service jobs are integral to creating positive customer relations and growing company sales and profit. Find out more about this key organizational role.

Jan 24, Interview Thank You

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:21:23 GMT

Send an interview thank you letter as soon as possible after your job interview. Although it is a well known fact that sending a thank you note is an essential part of the job interview follow up many candidates neglect to do this.

It will take you ten minutes to personalize these sample interview thank you letters and emails. Send a well written thank you letter and stand out as the right job candidate.

Jan 16, Panel Interview Tips

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:25:38 GMT

Panel interviews can be very intimidating! These panel interview tips help you to handle the panel interview with confidence and success.

Find out how to make a good impression from the word go, how to answer panel interview questions and how to close the panel interview. Be well prepared for your panel job interview.

Jan 9, Employer Interview Questions

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:13:16 GMT

Another top interview question for 2011 was "What has been your greatest success to date?"

Find out how to successfully answer this interview question about previous achievements. It is important that the success you describe is related in some way to the skills and behaviors required for the job you are interviewing for. View good sample interview answers to help you develop your own winning response.

Jan 3, Answering Interview Questions

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:13:58 GMT

According to Glassdoor the third most common interview questions asked in job interviews in 2011 was "Why do you want to work for this company?" This question demands careful preparation and research to come up with a well considered interview answer. Find out how to answer this question successfully in your job interview.

Dec 28, Good Interview Questions

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:55:45 GMT

Here is a list of good interview questions to ask in your job interview. It is essential to your job interview success to prepare a number of insightful questions to ask when the interviewer asks the standard question "Do you have any questions?" Use these sample questions to draw up a list of appropriate and relevant questions to ask in your interview. Impress as the best prepared job candidate.

Dec 18, How to Resign from Your Job

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 09:33:46 GMT

Know how to resign properly from your job. December traditionally is a busy month for resignations! Make sure you know how to resign in a professional manner.

Find sample resignation letters to adapt for your own use, get good advice on getting the right job references and find out what to expect from your exit interview.

Use the comprehensive resignation checklist to make sure you have followed all the right procedures before you leave.

Dec 9, How to Answer Interview Questions About Being Fired

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:20:33 GMT

Expert advice on how to answer interview questions about being fired from a previous job. Helpful job interview strategies and techniques.

Dec 1, Bookkeeper Resume

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:12:01 GMT

Sample bookkeeper resume. Know how to present your skills, experience and strengths in the most convincing manner for the bookkeeping job. An easy-to-adapt functional resume format for job seekers.

Nov 26, Job Offer Letter

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 16:36:44 GMT

Job offer letter advice and help. How to draw up a complete and accurate offer of employment letter that covers all the required information and sends the right message to the candidate.

Nov 21, Behavioral Interview Tips

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 06:25:37 GMT

Behavioral interview tips and advice to help you prepare for success in the behavioral job interview. Behavioral interview questions with sample answers that set you apart from the competition.

Nov 15, Manager Interview Questions & Answers Essential Guide

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:36:21 GMT

Prepare for those tough manager interview questions. Use the interview answer guidelines to plan winning answers. Expert job interview tips and techniques ensure you stay one step ahead.

Nov 9, Example Answers for Interviews

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 06:50:26 GMT

Use these example answers for interviews to stand out as the right job candidate. Know the questions to expect in your interview and be well prepared using the sample interview answers.

Nov 5, Medical Office Manager Job Description

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:14:12 GMT

The medical office manager job description. Latest statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that healthcare employment continued to grow in October 2011. Offices of physicians added 8,000 jobs in October. Your resources for the medical office manager job.

Oct 29, Follow Up Letter After Interview

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:48:13 GMT

How to write a follow up letter after interview. Sending a follow up letter is key to a successful job search. Use the follow up secrets and sample to write a convincing follow up letter.

Oct 24, Best Job Interview Question to Ask in the Interview

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:41:21 GMT

Prepare to ask the job interview question that will set you apart as the right candidate for the job. View examples of the best questions to ask during your job interview. Useful interview guidelines.

Oct 19, Customer Service Resume Template

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:24:28 GMT

Customer service resume template. Insert your own information into this expertly compiled sample customer service resume. Excellent sample objectives and profile statements provided.

Oct 14, Preparing for Interviews

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 06:49:09 GMT

Preparing for interviews starts with finding out about the company. Know what information you need and how to put it to excellent use in your job interview. Free job interview resources.

Oct 10, Handle Illegal Interview Questions Professionally

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 07:37:05 GMT

Handle illegal interview questions professionally and stay one step ahead in the job interview. Use proven interview strategies and interview question and answer guidelines to prepare for success.

Oct 5, About the Informational Interview

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 08:44:28 GMT

The informational interview is a great opportunity to get inside information on an industry or career. Know what is expected of you and ask the right questions during your informational interview.

Oct 2, Accounts Payable Resume

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:32:29 GMT

Sample accounts payable resume. Easy to use resume example. Insert your own information and send off a professional resume. Excellent resources for job seekers.

Sep 29, The Job Offer Acceptance Letter

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:54:01 GMT

Writing a job offer acceptance letter is the professional way to respond to your new employer. It's also an opportunity to confirm the details of employment. Sample acceptance letter provided.

Sep 22, Sample Reference Letter

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:48:20 GMT

Use this sample reference letter as a guide for job and employment references. A well constructed employment reference letter is a valuable tool in the candidate's job search.

Sep 19, Data Entry Resume Sample

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:26:04 GMT

Data entry resume sample. Insert your own details into this easy-to-use sample resume and present your skills and strengths in the best way. Highlight your suitability for the data entry job.

Sep 14, Bank Interview Questions

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:47:48 GMT

Sample bank interview questions. Be well prepared for your banking interview and impress as the right candidate for the job. Interview questions and answers.

Sep 12, Sample Accounting Job Description

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:52:45 GMT

Accounting job description that clearly communicates the common tasks, responsibilities and skills for an accounting position. Practical job descriptions for both job seekers and employers to use.

Sep 7, Prepare with a Pre- Interview Checklist

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:49:19 GMT

Job figures coming out of the USA at the end of August are not encouraging. The unemployment rate held fast at 9.1% and the number of long term unemployed (jobless for over 27 weeks) was also unchanged at 6 million. Competition for job opportunities is fiercer than ever. Stand out from the competition by being the best prepared candidate for the job interview. Use this comprehensive interview checklist to help you.

Sep 2, Sales Interview Success

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:20:06 GMT

The sales interview can be tough. In this job market you have to set yourself apart from the other job candidates. Use this practical sales interview guide to prepare for success in your interview.

Aug 31, Entry Level Accounting Resume

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:14:28 GMT

Entry level accounting resume. Insert your own information into this sample and send off a professional and persuasive resume to get that first accounting job. First-rate resources for job seekers.

Aug 29, Successfully Negotiating Salary

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:03:22 GMT

Negotiating salary can be intimidating. Know the basic rules and strategies of negotiation and use these great negotiation resources to successfully negotiate a better job offer.