September 11, 2014 at 11:08 am
Eric M Russell (9/11/2014)
I'd also recommend a blog over a 3" ring binder. A link to the blog can be included in the resume, so the organization can review it prior to the interview. Bringing a binder in person to the interview seems a bit awkward, many interviewers don't even give a three page resume the full attention it needs. I can image the IT staff participating in the interview process having a chuckle afterward regarding the guy with the binder. However, I could be wrong about that. It may depend on the industry and type of interview process. In some situations it may be expected for the candidate to bring a portfolio of some type.
I used that in my latest job interview. I was being interviewed by two Oracle guys in the technical portion. So they had barely touched SQL Server. They seemed to like the portfolio and it gave them something to look at and it made the interview simpler for me because I could point to something for the questions they were asking.
I'm also a member of Experts Exchange and have a bunch of levels from EE. That shows that I have a clue and can instruct others. That is in my education/certification section.
They seemed to be like what I had in the portfolio.
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September 11, 2014 at 2:10 pm
Steve Jones - SSC Editor (9/10/2014)
Good luck, Rod, and hope something shakes loose.The soft skills are important, but they won't be direct asks in many interviews. However the way you answer, interact with interviewers, even greet the receptionist can all matter. You can make a bad impression, a good impression, or no impression on the people. I'd say two of those three are bad.
Companies that leave openings on the books often just cant' find the person they want. Or they don't like people for some reason. However hiring also isn't the first job of many people and things can move slow. I know I was rarely in a hurry to take time to interview new people.
I think you're doing the right things, but keep networking with people you know and asking about opportunities. You might also see if a friend will mock interview you, especially if they interview for their company. They might help you get a feeling for how you're doing. I do know companies can be reluctant to disclose non-hiring choices for legal reasons.
Good luck again.
Ah, you've answered a question I've wondered about for a while now. So companies do not divulge their reasons for not hiring you, due to some legal reasons! OK, then. That's something I'll live with; of course I've no chose but to live with it. However, I'll continue to ask to find out why I wasn't chosen. I figure that whenever they give me an answer, then I can improve myself! Thank you, Steve!!
Rod
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