General Interview Questions Employers Ask

by Alex Putman | May 11, 2010 | Human Resources, Interview Tips, Lecture, Recruiting, The University of Georgia

Once you are in the interview process, you can expect a series of open-ended questions.  Below are a few general, sample questions.  I have taken the liberty to provide a framework for the answers hiring managers are seeking. Tell me about yourself? Focus on personal...

Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 5: Long Term Outlook

by Alex Putman | Apr 29, 2010 | Interview Tips, Job Search, Lecture, Recruiting, Search Tips, The University of Georgia, Uncategorized

What a great month April has been!  It’s time to wrap up Part 5 of the 5 part series “Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview” .  This post will focus on what companies expect from an employee that will stay with their company for an investment period.  Most companies...

Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 4: Communication

by Alex Putman | Apr 22, 2010 | Human Resources, Interview Tips, Job Search, Lecture, Recruiting, Search Tips, The University of Georgia

Part 4 of 5 in the “Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview” series will focus on communication.    As a refresher the 5 primary categories I am discussing include: Personality Experience Relationship Communication Long Term Outlook Interviewers will judge your communication...

Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 3: Relationships

by Alex Putman | Apr 14, 2010 | Interview Tips, Recruiting, Search Tips, The University of Georgia

Part 3 of 5 in the “Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview” series will focus on relationships.    As a refresher the 5 primary categories I am discussing include: Personality Experience Relationship Communication Long Term Outlook The term “relationship” can be...

Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 2: Experience

by Alex Putman | Apr 8, 2010 | Interview Tips, Lecture, Recruiting, The University of Georgia

Part 2 of 5 in the “Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview” series will focus on experience.  As a refresher the 5 primary categories I am discussing include: Personality Experience Relationship Communication Long Term Outlook Whenever candidates...

Do’s and Don’ts of an Interview | Part 1: Personality

by Alex Putman | Apr 4, 2010 | Career Advice, Interview Tips, Lecture, Recruiting, The University of Georgia

Recently I led a discussion at the University of Georgia about the “Do’s and Don’ts of Job Interviews”.  The student questions were spot on and the conversation went well.  I decided to break down the key  points into 5 categories; Personality...