Five Common Eye Contact Mistakes to Avoid During a Job Interview! – Podcast CL121
These five common eye contact mistakes can totally trash your job interview! Are you aware of them? Do you make any of these? As you know, if you want an awesome job interview, proper eye contact is critical. In this podcast, I'll discuss the five eye-related goofs you need to avoid!
19 Jul 2022
Why You Need an Individual Development Plan (IDP) – Podcast CL120
Do you have an individual development plan, also known as an IDP? This podcast explains what an IDP is and why you need a personal one for your career. Does your employer require you to complete an IDP at work? If so, they may be using it improperly!
1 Apr 2022
Send a Thank You After a Job Interview? Still Cool or Old School? – Podcast CL119
Should you send a thank you after a job interview? Some say yes, it’s expected and the polite and professional thing to do. Others say no, it’s an outdated, old-school custom that will make you look like a dinosaur. In today’s Career Lantern podcast, I’ll explore this debate using a logical and pragmatic approach. CareerLantern.com
12 Dec 2021
Professional References – Podcast CL118
At some point in the hiring process, job applicants will usually be asked to provide a list of professional references. What is the best way to create and submit such a list? Who should be listed as a professional reference? What can you do to make the job of checking references easy for a potential employer? This podcast explores these topics and more, and offers practical suggestions.
15 Sept 2021
How to Handle a Panel Job Interview – Podcast CL117
Whether online or in-person, your next job interview might very well be with a panel. Many candidates are intimidated and almost panic at the thought of being grilled by a panel, but you can stay cool and calm! In this podcast we’ll discuss ideas on how to best handle this type of interview format.
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12 Aug 2021
Change Your Resume Each Time or One Size Fits All? – Podcast CL116
Some career coaches suggest revising your resume each time you apply for a job. Others insist that if a resume is well-written, it need not be modified and it’s the cover letter that should be tailored for each position. So, who’s right? In this podcast, we’ll explore this debate.
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3 Jun 2021
Questions to Ask and Not Ask During a Job Interview – Podcast CL115
At the end of a job interview, when the interviewers turn to you and ask, “Do you have any questions for us?” what will you say? What should you ask? What should you not ask? This is the point where a lot of candidates totally blow the interview! Here are some suggestions to help you handle that situation with ease!
3 Mar 2020
5 Social Media Mistakes Made by Job Applicants – Podcast CL114
Interviewers frequently look at the social media of their job applicants. Here are 5 common social media mistakes which might prevent you from being hired.
22 Jan 2020
Is College Really Necessary? – Podcast CL113
A recent study indicates that many high school graduates feel their diploma alone is enough for success. Data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that about 1/3 of the high school class of 2018 did not go on to college. Is a diploma alone enough? Are they right? Is college really necessary?
17 Dec 2019
Professional Career Networking – Podcast CL112
You’ve probably heard about the importance of having a professional career network. But, do you really know what that involves? How does one develop a network? This podcast discusses career networking and offers practical suggestions on how you can develop your own.
14 Nov 2019
Using the STAR Method in Behavioral Job Interviews – Podcast CL111
During a job interview, have you ever been asked a question that begins with the phrase “Tell us about a time…” or something similar? If so, you need to know about STAR! The STAR method is an effective approach to handling behavioral questions and ensuring you hit all the key points.
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16 Oct 2019
Skill Tests and Assessments – Podcast CL110
Applying for a job? Have a job interview coming up? If so, should you expect a skill test? More and more employers are now using skill tests and assessments to determine whether applicants actually have the required skills.
19 Sept 2019
Unhappy With Your Career? Change Things Starting Today! – Podcast CL109
Unhappy with how your career is going? Change things starting today! But how? This podcast offers suggestions on how to approach what may seem like an impossible task.
19 Aug 2019
10 Tips for a Successful Telephone Interview – Podcast CL108
Have you been offered a telephone interview? How do you prepare? Here are 10 tips to help ensure that important call is a success!
19 Jul 2019
Responding to Illegal or Inappropriate Job Interview Questions – Podcast CL107
Suppose you’re in a job interview for a position you really want. Things are going well when suddenly the interviewer asks an illegal or inappropriate job interview question. What options do you have?
19 Jun 2019
Nail Those Easy Job Interview Questions – Podcast CL106
Regardless of the field in which you work, every job interview typically includes a few of the same basic questions. Since you probably expect these generic questions, they should be easy to answer! Still, many job applicants come into their interviews totally unprepared to respond. Don’t let this happen to you! Nail those easy questions!
15 Apr 2019
Don’t Go Into a Job Interview Empty-Handed! – Podcast CL103
Next time you go into a job interview, think about this: Suppose you are shopping for a wedding or portrait photographer. When you ask to see some samples, the photographer says,“I don’t have anything to show. Trust me, I’m good.” Would you hire this person? Yet, this is exactly what happens during many job interviews! This podcast discusses ideas for work samples to bring to a job interview, regardless of your field, which might help make you the candidate of choice.
15 Apr 2019
Stand Out from the Other Job Applicants – Podcast CL102
When an interviewer looks at all the job applicants, what does he or she see? Most likely, clones! After all, to get invited to an interview each candidate had to have basically the same degree or education, work experience, skills, certification/license, and so forth. This podcast examines how the marketing concept of differentiation can be used to help you favorably stand out from all the other job applicants.
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