The Telephone Interview... Easy?

I think one has to have a certain skill set to successfully sell themselves in a phone interview setting. Because you're unable to pick up on body language or visual aids, you must rely on the confidence and clarity in your voice. Being prepared should be obvious because you would hopefully do the same in a face-to-face interview. It's just the absence of visuals that sometimes make phone interviews uncomfortable for some people.

My Advice: Market your education, skills, and knowledge with the position in which your applying for and Be YOURSELF..

Ask SCS Webisode:A person with a wide variety of professional experience - Administrator of a non-profit organization, author, substitute teacher and successful small business owner - would like all of the experience on a resume.

I would say to focus more on your professional goals. If your career goals are to stay in the teachers field then all that relevant information should be placed on your resume. All the other information should be left off as you can discuss in detail with the hiring manager and/or recruiter. As an HR professional, we typically match the qualifications of the positions with that of an applicant. Within 15 seconds, I know whether or not, I will bring a candidate in for an interview or moving them to the second step.

U.S. Green Card Holder (U.S. citizenship anticipated 11/13). Would you use this on a resume or not?

As a Human Resources professional, it is my opinion that neither is required. It is highly recommended not to place this information on your resume. While completing an in-person and/or online application, the application will ask such questions. If you need to further clarify your disposition, you can do so during your job interview. Additionally, after an offer has been extended, with your permission, the I-9 verification process included in your background investigation check will verify this information.

What would you do if a company ask your password in a job interview?

But I don't wanna use a picture on LinkedIn

For LinkedIn to be at 100% compete you need a picture, and if you are not at 100%, LinkedIn will not be optimized.A photo is essential especially if you are job searching or open to new opportunities.Your picture allows people to connect with you--even if only subliminally. Not having a photo is like saying, "How I dress shouldn't matter." Linked In is about personal branding--and so is job seeking.

While applying for positions, do you feel that you commit hours to the screening process?

What I'm seeing now seems to be a twist on that process. Employers are now asking applicants to screen themselves via email or in some cases during a telephone interview. Additionally, some employers will no longer spend time interviewing candidates unless they've successfully passed the screening assessment, whatever that might be.

The question for careers professionals becomes one of how do we prepare you as a job seeker for this new way of hiring? It seems that every company has their unique process and the only way to discover it is to apply or to connect with a recently hired new employee.

What are you seeing in the screening process today when applying for positions?

Why candidates don't join usually even after accepting the job offer ?

1.Current employer may counteroffer in an effort not to loose you

2.Candidate receives two additional offers with additional benefits to include medical, dental, etc.

3.Candidate wants to see their current market value as it relates to their current position and/or salary

4.Any personal reasons(Travel,environments,work hours,etc..) 

Rule of thumb- Always keeping your options open with 2-3 offers on the table. Weigh all your options and take the best offer possible including salary, benefits, and additional perks. Never burn bridges with your current employer regardless of your situation being bad, good, and/or in different. 

What is your take on including "memberships" in a CV/resume?

This section can be removed and/or you can discuss this information during the interview only if its applicable to the position in which you are applying for. Additionally, If there are no highlights of accomplishments, there is no reason to bring it up while interviewing.

How many are too many interviews with one company?

No one can decide that but you, but realistically, how serious are they about hiring anyone if their process takes that long. Perhaps they are interviewing multiple other people or are looking for additional candidates, hence the need to delay. Hopefully not for your sake, but it would make sense. Whether you pull out of not, good luck! 

I've seen entry level positions have as many as five interviews and senior level positions have as few as one. So I would say the number of interviews varies for what seems to be no good reason. And in terms of the length of time between interviews, that seems a little odd, but I have heard of companies having a year long interview process. And I have worked with clients who months after sending a resume will ask to do an interview. On the other hand, it seems very unprofessional if an employer does not follow up with you. In the end though, only you can decide if the position is worth it.  

It's an interview and a connect. While I would not plan on an offer, your are making connections and who knows where that will lead. Do the interviews but keep looking.....  

Tweeting your resume

What is appropriate tweet etiquette after applying for a position and getting an interview?
I have to ask - why do you want to tweet it ? My suggestion - don't tweet it. Tweets and online social media can spin out of control quickly and you can't reverse it. Worse case scenario - you tweet your interview with ______ company. Someone replies with a negative comment about ______ company, and from there, who knows what might be exchanged. It is an accomplishment to land an interview. Maybe call your immediate friends and family and keep it in your inner circle for now.

I also recommend following a company and not specific individuals until you are colleagues. Even then, I question having colleagues in my network. In many environments, colleagues are your competition.