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Challenging Interviews

Simply put, there are typical job interviews and ones that will challenge everyone involved; the applicant and the hiring authority (interviewers). You'll find information here on interviewing by phone, teenage applicants, and applicants with criminal records. A great success for me would be to help people with special challenges feel confident, capable, compatible, and able to communicate.

The Phone Interview

During a phone interview, the applicant is at a distinct disadvantage. I've interviewed in this manner twice, which was two times too many. Unavoidable, I was forced into the interviews without preparation or without knowing what to expect and ultimately did poorly.

Teens Looking for Work

Teens that have graduated high school will have a certain advantage over the teen working during the summer or after school. Teens have to know what to expect from the employer and be realistic about the job search. The 4 C's; confidence, capability, compatibility, and communication will make this process so much easier.

Fired From Previous Job

Being fired carries a certain stigmatism that can affect a person negatively. WELL DON'T LET IT! Any past negative experience, such as jail time, lapses in employment, or being fired can be turned to a positive and rewarding event, but you've got to sell it.