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These days, getting though the applicant tracking software, and then past the interview phone screening is tough. But once you've got your foot in the door for that first face-to-face interview, it's critical to have significant knowledge about a company so you can make a good impression with the potential employer. Your company research shouldn't come from a quick Google search or fast glance at the latest news. Instead, it's important to gather important information and understand how to use what you’ve learned to your benefit in interviews and in your decision-making.

First-rate professionals, who advance in the ranks, quickly find that the career ladder narrows as they near the top. With an ever-increasing number of highly educated and experienced boomers clambering for the most sought after roles, each step of the rung becomes tighter. There is no doubt that the competition at the top level is tough. Here are five hot resume strategies that you can implement to infiltrate the higher bracket.

It is becoming more challenging for companies to conduct employment reference checks on potential new hires. Gone are the days when a former employer openly shared insights into a departed employee's performance and productivity. These days, you're lucky to confirm the basics such as job title and employment dates!

Your résumé is a beauty and your cover letter led to an interview. Your technique dazzled and you shone. And then, surprise! You get a call for a … second interview. The second interview is not uncommon. Often, they serve to offer employers a chance to better assess a candidate's skills. Also, they might help the employer to decide between the top candidates.

Many of us like talking about ourselves in an interview. Clients tell me all the time, “Just get me an interview and I can get the job.” But, when one is being grilled about one’s shortcomings or weaknesses most people tend to get a little nervous and often don’t know how to respond. Not being prepared can kill a job opportunity. There are several different ways you can handle the weakness question keeping in mind that all your answers need to be turned into positive responses.

Throughout the many years of my recruiting experience, I have collected feedback from employers and candidates alike. Fact: You will get hired because of the solid job you do during the interview. Remember: The interview is your opportunity to present yourself at your best. It is an opportunity to make a positive impression about you. How do you make your interview a successful one? From feedback as well as my own personal experience, please allow me to share with you a few of these elements of a successful interview

You probably thought you aced your last interview. Yes, you have done it all before, you knew all the questions and answers, yet you didn’t land the job.

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Your attitude during an interview will often be more important than your topic knowledge. Few companies want to hire personnel with a bad attitude. So, when you're finally sitting down with your interviewer in that all important first interview for your dream job, here are a number of things to consider and to practice before you begin.

Interviews can be one of the most intimidating aspects of searching for a job. Unfortunately, it's a fact that having top-notch credentials alone are not going to land you a job. Having great credentials and excellent interviewing skills, however, will ensure that you stand out amongst other applicants.

It can happen to anyone. For one reason or another – a late arrival, botching answers to key questions, failing to establish a rapport with the interviewer – you had a bad job interview. Although the proverb is true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, you do have an opportunity to make up some of what you lost in your bad job interview.