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Impressive Questions to Ask an Interviewer:

No matter how prepared you are, interviewing for a job is a nerve-wracking experience. These days, it’s standard for an interviewer to conclude by asking if you have any questions. What you ask can make or break your chances. Here are some impressive questions that you can get some ideas from:

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Describe a typical day in this role.

How long have you been here and what makes you stay.

Describe the culture of the office.

What are some of the short term goals?

How is performance measured?

What are the initiatives for earning and development?

Network to build referrals.

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Best Ways to Stand Out When Interviewing

Just like first impressions, you have one shot to stand out when interviewing. With the right preparations, you can be the best candidate.  Do it right, and you’ll leave a lasting impression and have the company eagerly calling you back for the next round. 

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Make your purpose clear and direct.

Don’t hold back – sell yourself.

Sanitize your social media.

Make your professional info a click away.

Network to build referrals.

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Answers to Desired Salary Question

The dreaded question in any job interview: “What’s your desired salary?” Or, “what’s your hourly rate?” You can’t avoid it, especially when online applications make answering the salary expectations question a requirement. If the interviewer asks what your expected salary is, you need to have an answer ready. Here are a few good examples to keep in your back pocket:

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My salary range is pretty flexible.

My expectations are in line with my qualifications.

With my skills, I’d like to receive something in the range of…

What range do you expect to hire for this position.

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How to Rock a Phone Interview

You’ve got an interview lined up, and you’re trying to get ready so you can rock it. Be sure to give it the same level of importance as a regular face to face interview. Though it may not seem as meaningful as an on-site interview, employers use phone interviews as a way to weed out candidates before meeting face-to-face, so make sure you’re as ready as you can be.

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Here are some tips to get you ready for your phone interview:

– Add the interview date/time to your calendar.

– Avoid distractions – take the call in a private place.

– Remain calm and speak at a moderate pace.

– Anticipate the question you might be asked.

– Keep a glass or bottle of water close by.

– Prepare to talk about salary and work history.

– Compile a list of questions to ask.

– Thank the interviewer for their time.

Find some more tips here!

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5 Reasons Behind Interview Questions

You’re at an interview and feeling really good and very confident. Then, the interviewer throws you a curve ball. Ever wonder why interviewers ask the questions they do? There must be some reason behind interview questions. Interviewers ask such weird questions because they believe it’ll help them select the best candidate. To get ready for your next interview, have a look at these questions and go in confident! 

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Why should we hire you? To check your confidence level.

What are your weaknesses? To check your self awareness.

Tell me about yourself. To check your communication skills and how you present yourself.

Why do you want to work here? To know if you’ve researched the company.

What do you want to do 5 years? To check your career ambitions and goals.

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Before the Interview:

Are you preparing before an interview and wondering where to start? Interviewing is never easy, but preparing can help you feel more confident, relaxed and help you give more thoughtful responses. Give these tips a shot before your next interview and guaranteed, you’ll pass with flying colors!

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Go over your strengths and weaknesses

Explore your career goals

Review the job description

Prepare for common interview questions

Practice aloud

Review your resume

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Qualities of a Great Employee

Hiring is hard. Hiring a great employee is even harder! Great church and organizations require great employees. To find diamonds in the rough, you need to look beyond skills, education, and experience. Want to find out how to be a better church staff person? Click here!

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Love doing great work

Constant learners

Read regularly

Embrace change

Plan for success

Takes responsibility

Motivated by excellence

Doesn’t waste time

Team leader

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How to Improve Yourself

You’re never too busy to improve yourself. Sometimes busyness gets in the way but if you set time aside each day you’ll start to see results. Here is a list of some easy ways that you can improve and better yourself in the long haul!

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Expertise

Productivity

Efficiency

Influence

Reputation

Vision

Personality

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6 Principles of the Future Employee

The employee of the future is not the same employee of today. Here’s how you can gain the attention of employers. As an employer, here are 6 principles for what to look for in your new hire. For more specifics, have a look at the complete list here from Forbes

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Flexible

Can customize work

Shares information

Uses new ways to communicate

Can be a leader

Learns and teaches at will

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5 Workplace Weaknesses

It can be hard to answer the question, “What is your greatest weaknesses?”. Wording your workplace weaknesses positively can help  you stand apart from other job applicants. Here are a few examples of weaknesses to mention in an interview.

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Impatience

Lack of assertiveness

Over-sensitive

Procrastination

Over-committing

Looking for a new position? Stop by MinistryJobs.com and have a look at the jobs that are available! Ministry jobs are hard to come by and job hunting is no fun. We help ministry job seekers find their ideal role in their next ministry – for free! More than 6 million search for a job every day. Be found! Looking to list a job or an open position. We help churches and organizations get job openings in front of potential candidates. We have several plans and packages available. Today is the day!