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How to answer the failure question in interviews
The context is the failure. The context is the failure. The context is the failure. Adopt this new mantra and you're starting on the right foot.
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Coach Erika Gemzer
What's the right level of detail for my interview responses?
When (and how) to use details to improve your outcomes at every stage of your job search: from resume to recruiter screen to hiring manager interview…
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Coach Erika Gemzer
4 more ways to get intel on a (potential) future manager
Plus, how to read between the lines, assess tone and body language, and use simple vectors to synthesize feedback on a potential future manager.
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Coach Erika Gemzer
A menu of questions to ask your future manager
Most people leave jobs due to their manager; why not take the time to assess whether they are a good fit for you upfront?
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Coach Erika Gemzer
3 things you're doing wrong in first-round interviews (and how to avoid them)
Saying too much. Being presumptive. Winging it.
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Coach Erika Gemzer
How to throw green flags, not red flags (in recruiter screens and job interviews)
Look qualified. Seem interested. Make yourself available. Exude fit. Easy, right?
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Coach Erika Gemzer
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Answers for three common job screener questions
Tell me about yourself. What's your experience with <role expertise area>? What are you looking for in your next role?
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Coach Erika Gemzer
Debugging a lackluster career story
Invite. Impress. Inspire. Woo. In that order. And do it in less than two minutes.
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Coach Erika Gemzer
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