Interviewers have a reason why they ask a particular question. It is crucial for the person being interviewed to understand this. If you know the motivation behind a question, you can have a better strategy for answering it.

Part of building a relationship is to take an interest in the other person. Making the effort to learn about your interviewer(s) can pay dividends in helping the interviewer have positive feelings about you, address any objections, and ask questions that the interviewer will find interesting.

1) I am currently out of work and have been offered a contract position with a possible hire to full-time. I really wanted a full-time job. Should I do this?

2) What is one thing that you think sabotages people in interviews?

3) On a resume, which accomplishments should I showcase?

Wouldn’t you like to know an effective way to follow up with decision-makers after an interview? Following up with a company after an interview does not need to be hard or stressful. Like other parts of your job search, if you have a strategy for interview follow up, you will be more effective and get better results.

Three questions for job searchers during this Coronavirus pandemic: 1) How will I know if a company will have a hiring freeze?, 2) I have never done a video interview. What do I need to know? and 3) I have a job but was looking for another one. Should I continue to do so?

Should I go with the new employer or stay at my current employer? There is no one right answer to this question. A lot of this will be in the “it depends” category. One thing you must do is go back and assess the reason(s) that you decided to look for a new job in the first place. Will your issues be addressed by the counter offer?