

Imagine this: you show up for an in-person interview. Prior, you made sure your technology worked, joined the virtual meetings early, and made sure the space around you was clean, organized and quiet. You were dressed professionally and ready with notes and questions. You made eye contact,...
Imagine this: you show up for an in-person interview. Prior, you made sure your technology worked, joined the virtual meetings early, and made sure the space around you was clean, organized and quiet. You were dressed professionally and ready with notes and questions. You made eye contact, addressed each question as best as you could, and tried to include unique examples from your past experiences any chance you could get.
Sounds about right? If only.
This is likely what’s running through your mind: My interview starts in 10 minutes and I am starting to feel anxious. I think I am prepared, but I really wish I knew what they were going to ask me.
If the second scenario is ringing a bell, this is the conversation for you. I, Steve, will be bringing my insights and tips as a hiring manager and I, Kelly, will be bringing my insights as a recent hire to Waters during a global pandemic.
We want you to walk away from this Chat & Learn with:
Steve LeClair is the Director of Infrastructure Engineering at Waters Corporation in Milford Massachusetts. Steve has been working at Waters for more than 25 years and has more that 12 years of experience hiring and coaching team members at all levels. Some would say, he has a somewhat ‘non-traditional’ approach for interviewing candidates.
Is it appropriate to ask for feedback after you are not selected after rounds of interviews?
How does one stand out, while infusing your personality and staying true to your values?
How to justify you want to change careers from like healthcare industry to luxury goods.
What is the best way to justify a career change in an interview? I want to change from my previous role of DBA to Data analyst and I have been unable to convince the interviewers. The real reason...
How do you suggest we deal with ageism, I am 2016 MIT MBA but over 50...tough to get interviews
How should one dress for their virtual interview? Is it recommended to change your background?
What's the best way to handle the salary question when it seems too early in the interview process?
Pattern of toxic work environments that led to gaps in my resume. How do I address that in cover letter?
How are recruiters using LinkedIn differently than a year ago?
Any tips on surviving panel interviews?
Do you have specific tips for technical interviews?
With a loud kiddo and a horde of animals, I am always worried about background noise interrupting an interview. Is it better to act like it's not happening, or pause to quiet things down?
Is it necessary to use a background when your space isn't a dedicated office? My work space isn't embarrassing, but it's clearly not a home office.
What is the best way to handle a panel interview without getting too nervous?
What's the worst question an interviewer could ask? And how do you recommend we approach replying to this question? Do you think that we should give interviewers the answer that we think they...
I interviewed recently and all interviewers had a standard background on. I find they can be distracting sometimes, is it ok to show your home office?
In the last 3-5 years, I've seen senior People/Program leaders who are working for a company that has become more "technical" and thus wants its leaders to be more technical. How might we advise...
What is the best way to answer the questions “tell me about yourself” and “why do you want to work here?/what makes you a great fit for our company?”? Thanks!
How important are cover letters for job applications?
The topic I am interested in discussing, among others, is that of body language in a virtual interview. It’s hard to read the interviewer on a computer screen. It takes practice to get comfortable...
During a virtual interview, what should the flow be? Do you advise sticking to the script of the role or being more personable and relatable than usual?
How do you recommend handling potential interruptions: internet or power suddenly go out, loud noises from outside, an animal or kid tries to come in, etc.?
What’s your best advice for lightening to avoid shadows? Microphone recommendations..?
What suggestions do you have for converting informational interviews into job leads? How should one broach the topic during the informational interview?
How best to prepare for a series of 30 minute 1:1 interviews with no break...?
In your interview, should you try to engage in small chat to find connections or similarities with your interviewer? Or just stick to the script? If they ask you, "tell me about yourself," how do...
Answering behavioral interview question
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