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Sarah Johnston

Preparing for an Interview: What it Takes to Ace It

Expert tips for preparing to ace an interview Preparing for an interview takes time and effort. A job candidate only gets one…
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Sarah Johnston

5 Types of Job Interviews and Strategies for Each

What are the most common types of job interviews and the best strategies for each one? In my coaching practice at Briefcase…
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5 Common Executive Interview Mistakes to Avoid

Climbing the corporate ladder and landing an executive position is no easy feat. It requires not just years of experience but also…
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Guide to Answering Common Interview Questions

Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation and strategies, you can impress your potential employer and increase your chances of…
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What to Wear to an Executive Interview

What to Wear to an Interview: Men’s and Women’s Attire With the trend towards in-person interviews increasing in the coming year, it is…
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Is Your Job Search Overwhelming? 3 key components to success

A job search can be overwhelming and exhausting. Even just the idea of searching for a job can leave you feeling paralyzed.…
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How to Follow Up with a Recruiter

Follow Up With a Recruiter Using Notes Job searching can often feel like dating. It is important to follow up with a recruiter…
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How To Ace Your Zoom Interview

“Video interviewing” is a whole different ball of wax than a traditional interview. This article covers easy ways to ace your Zoom…
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How to Prepare for an interview– 7 tips from LinkedIn

If you’re among the millions of Americans currently unemployed, you’ve probably had time for reflection to truly, deeply consider the positions you’ve…
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Best Interview Ice Breakers

Stand out in an interview with these conversation starters What is the best way to stand out in an interview? Foster a…
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The Importance of Preparing Stories During an Interview

You perfected your resume, reached out to employers and now you landed the interview! In the days leading up to your interview,…
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Acing an Interview with Positive Self-Talk

One of the things that people find most difficult to talk about in interviews is… themselves. Yes, it’s harder than you might…
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Home Office Video Interview Hacks

Zoom video hacks to look better on camera in video interviews and virtual hangouts Home office video interviews use over the last…
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The Best Way To Answer The Common Interview Question “Tell Me About Yourself”

How To Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”: 5 Expert Formulas Almost every single interview starts the same way. You walk into the…
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Accounting Practice Interview Questions

Best Practice Interview Questions for Your Accounting Interview Do you have a big interview coming up? One of the best things that…
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Practice Interview Questions for a Physician Phone Screen

Nail These Practice Interview Questions ARE YOU A PHYSICIAN LOOKING FOR YOUR FIRST POSITION OUT OF TRAINING? OR ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED…
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General Counsel Interview: How To Prepare

As more and more startups appear and large companies transition along with the evolving times, taking time to prepare for your General…
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Preparing for a behavioral interview

How do you prepare for a behavioral interview? “I recommend identifying 10-15 examples from your past experience in which you demonstrated top…
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Surprisingly common mistake executive job seekers make during the interview

ALMOST EVERY EXECUTIVE I’VE WORKED WITH MAKES THIS ONE BIG MISTAKE DURING THEIR INTERVIEWS Want to know a SURPRISINGLY common mistake executive…
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WARNING SIGNS during the interview

One of my clients recently had a job interview where the recruiter was surprisingly aggressive and rude throughout the interview. Not only…
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A radical way to approach the start of an interview

You are sitting quietly in the lobby waiting patiently for your interview when a friendly person approaches you with their arm extended.…
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