Interview

Spring is a good time for job seekers to refresh and update their resumes and practice their interviewing skills.

Listen up! It's important that job seekers possess basic interpersonal skills, but some are more valuable than others. The United States Department of Labor Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) has identified foundation skills that are crucial for job seekers and listening was on the top of the list. Having good listening skills is essential for passing the interview and it's something that any job seeker can master.

By Joanna Boydak, LiveCareer

We have all been through it: the dreaded interview that started off well and went downhill—fast. Interviews are packed with nerves, anxiety and a level of uncertainty that sometimes just takes over, leading to mistakes in what is said and done. Ask anyone and they will have a hilarious--or horrifying--interview experience to share. Read, laugh and be thankful you aren’t the subject of these interview gaffes.

With more companies using the internet to find qualified workers, a resume must contain keywords that will highlight a candidate's skills and attract a company's attention and land a first interview

You're walking out of your interview meeting and that's it—the ball is in the hiring managers court now, right? No! What many job seekers fail to realize is that their interview is not over until they send their follow up.

You finally secured that coveted interview and the mass of butterflies in your stomach won’t let you forget it. Pre-interview jitters are normal and expected, but don’t let your anxiety make you forget basic rules of etiquette. Avoid these interview faux pas if you want to get past the hot seat into your new office.

What determines a great first impression at an interview? Believe it or not, your appearance may matter as much as your qualifications. There is no “golden rule” for interview attire because dress standards vary across all industries, but these simple guidelines can help you avoid a fashion fail that can cost you the job.

Candidates used to be able to breeze through a phone interview in 15 minutes. These days, phone interviews can last up to an hour! Recruiters and hiring managers are raising the bar on the phone interview and catching many job seekers off guard.

You finally got offered the coveted interview and you’re ready to impress. You’re prepared to answer any questions they throw at you—but what about when it’s your turn to ask questions? Take control at your next interview with these imperative questions:

Informational interviewing is much more than what you do when you first graduate from college. It's a powerful tool that can lead to real jobs no matter what your stage of life or career.

What is informational interviewing?

Informational interviewing is defined simply as learning about a topic, such as a company or industry, by talking to someone who is knowledgeable about that topic.