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Internal or open: why it matters
Two postings can share a job title and still be very different processes. Here’s how internal and open recruitments differ.
You’re interviewing every day.
Internal candidates often assume they have the advantage. Three blind spots to avoid, and why you’re interviewing every day.
Should you send a thank you after the interview?
A thank you is fine, but there’s a stronger way to follow up after an interview, one that adds value for the panel.
Capture it now, or lose it by tomorrow
The most useful thing you can do after an interview takes about five minutes, and almost nobody does it.
Don’t wing your interview opener and closer
The opening and closing questions in a panel interview leave a lasting impression. Here’s how to prepare for both.
The other interview question you need to prepare for
How to answer “what would you do if...” questions when there’s no real story to pull from.
The STAR method, but live for behavioral interview questions
How to use STAR live in a panel interview, with a real example of what a strong answer sounds like.
Interview prep isn’t optional
The step most candidates skip before an interview, and why it separates a forgettable candidate from one the panel remembers.
You tailored your résumé. Don’t forget this.
Reviewers often read your profile before your résumé. Here’s how to keep it accurate and tailored to each posting.
Let me show you what a tailored résumé actually looks like
A before-and-after look at what a tailored government résumé actually looks like.