The A-Plus Advisory Post

“It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.”

William James
1842-1910, Psychologist, Professor and Author

Whether you are unemployed or seeking career advancement, job searching can be very stressful. Although it’s natural to feel anxious when you’re “in the hot seat,” being prepared for that interview can go a long way towards making you feel more confident and presenting yourself in a polished way. Even though you don’t know in advance what the interviewer will ask you, if you consider how you’ll answer the most typical questions, you’ll be well on your way.

As a Certified Employment Interview Professional, I’ve found that clients who are ready to respond to the following questions tend to be most successful.

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“I believe people should study a little bit every day. It should become habitual, like brushing your teeth, combing your hair, having a shower or getting dressed. Study the mind, the laws of the universe and paradigms. There’s enough information on those subjects to keep a person studying forever.”

Bob Proctor
From Who Do You Think You Are? Discover The Purpose Of Your Life

Photo: Ryan Day

My name is Karen Silins, and as the President of A-Plus Career and Resume, LLC, I’ve personally helped more than a thousand clients find their dream job or career, or a new job in their chosen industry.

Since I can only help a limited number of clients individually, I’ve created this blog so I can personally answer your questions regarding job search, interviewing, networking, career transition, resume and cover letter development, and career planning/management.

Simply send your questions to karen@careerandresume.com with Blog Question in the subject line, and dependent upon the number of questions per week, I will post them here along with my answers as soon as possible. Please be assured that we take your privacy very seriously, and will never post or share your name or email address.