Dear Aegistech,
Every time I interview, there’s a question that stumps me. I never know what to say when the interviewer asks, “What are your weaknesses?” How should I respond? — Vladimir, Brooklyn [Read more…]
11 Do’s and Don’ts for a Great Phone Interview
For 95% of IT candidates, phone screens are the first step in a longer interview process – an important opportunity to make a good first impression and get your foot in the door. The hiring manager already sees something special in your resume, so apply these phone interview tips for planning and professionalism, and you’ll be one step closer to a face-to-face. [Read more…]
3 Proven Interview Prep Tips
As soon as a company asks you to interview, you’ve got one foot in the door. With some common sense preparation, you’ll improve your chances of going from an outsider looking in, to the candidate they’ve got to have. Here’s what to do.
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Interviewing: The Fine Line Between Confidence and Arrogance
A recent study from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to be published in the Journal of Applied Social Psychology, delivers a surprising conclusion – that job seekers are better served by playing the narcissist in an interview.
Narcissism? Isn’t that like being vain or arrogant? Don’t people hate narcissists? [Read more…]
6 Signs You Nailed Your Interview
Until you develop some psychic powers, you’ll never know exactly what your interviewer was thinking. Unfortunately we can’t help you acquire supernatural abilities, but we can provide some clues that will help differentiate whether you “nailed” your interview, or it was the final nail in your candidacy’s coffin. [Read more…]
How to Answer Interview Brain Teasers
Dear Aegistech,
I’ve been in my job for 11 years and I’m about to start interviewing again. I’ve heard companies today ask a lot of tough brain teaser questions that aren’t related to the job. What’s the deal with the brain teasers? — Raymond, Somerset, NJ [Read more…]
The One: What IT Hiring Managers Are Looking For
Aegistech President Sam Tomarchio has interviewed hundreds of people in the IT sector over the course of his career. When asked for his top 10 list of qualities a hiring manager are looking for in applicants, this is what he told us. [Read more…]