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Interview Advice from the Scharff Tank
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2015
I am a Professor of Management at Limestone College in South Carolina.
The intent of this channel is to give advice on interviewing techniques as well as advice on how to answer the toughest interview questions. If you have questions you would like me to include in a future video, please comment below.
The intent of this channel is to give advice on interviewing techniques as well as advice on how to answer the toughest interview questions. If you have questions you would like me to include in a future video, please comment below.
Advice on video/online interviews
Tips on video/online interviews versus face to face interviews
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Advice for Dinner/Lunch interviews
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what to wear on an interview - Women
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In this video I cover what women should wear on an interview. Included are a number of pictures of interview outfits.
what to wear on an interview - for men
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In this video I will cover what men should wear on an interview for most business related jobs.
What questions should I ask in an interview?
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In this video we will cover what questions to ask at the end of an interview as well as some questions to avoid asking.
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In this video on interviewing tips and techniques, I review how to answer the interview question “what is your biggest strength.” While this is an easier interview question and is sometimes asked at the start of the interview to get you more comfortable, you should tailor your answer to the specific roles and responsibilities of the job you are applying for. Review the video for more specifics.
What are your salary expectations? (part 2)
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We covered that you should never bring up money in the last video (see video "it's all about the money"), but sometimes you are asked about it in the interview. In this video we discuss what you answer should be to the question "what are your salary expectations?"
What are your salary expectations part 1: It's all about the money, money, money
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In this video I discuss when you should bring up money in the interview process
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In this video I discuss the interview question "what accomplishment in your current position are you most proud of?" I usually ask this question in all interviews because it gives me an idea of what kind of worker you are. Are you the kind that does his/her job and goes home or are you the kind of person that is looking for ways to move the business forward?
What do you like least about your current position
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In this video, I discuss how to answer the question of what you like least about your current position.
What is your greatest weakness?
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In this video I give advice on answering one of the toughest interview questions: What is your greatest weakness? I review why the question is asked and the best ways to answer (along with how not to answer) this tough question.
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3 tips to prepare for your interview...
Hello Professor, your face is going around as someone who is working for Aide global with the name Lawyer Candice Berry.. May I ask if you are the one?
I answered this question in a job interview today in such a cringe way, honestly I learned from it and will answer better next time but I still hope I get the job.
GOOD LUCK
An area of development for me that I have been working on... Gives the interviewer how self-aware you are, are you open to constructive criticism or being coached ?
paperwork?
give examples to illustrate your strength tailored to the job
Excellent advice!! I'm taking notes and will put it in practice soon
Thank you for this 💪🏼❤️
BMW - bread, meal and water
My greatest weakness was the fact I was born in the wrong environment, and everyone was stifling any progress to be made. Their trial over the years have been a complete waste, and they should have listened to me from the start, as every person involved was incompetent and did not know what they were doing. I was the number one variable and learned from the beginning. There is no progress as they did everything wrong and would have progressed significantly since, under my instruction and leadership. They knew nothing about science, psychology, and profiling, essential skills in an operation like this. They had no basis, and the execution was so sloppy that the subject knew from the start and started his grand scheme to turn this dumbass attempt into the most significant embarrassment in CNMI, medical, and military history as they invested so much, resources, effort, time, funds and workforce in a subject that was guiding them and experimented on them gathering so much valuable data that he will never in his life disclose or publish. The subject has embarrassed the whole state and made such a mockery of the project that they should have given him the funding to do all his independent research. I am that subject. They were trial-testing medication and a program in the manipulation of an individual. The current medication fucken sucked and is poor quality. I mean, what the fuck were they ever thinking of even trying to produce it? They should have listened to the subject at every turn, as it turned out that he was the expert.
One of your weaknesses (at least it was) is your inability to trim your eyebrows. Good content... appreciate the advice. But I couldn't stop looking at those gray stragglers you got going on.
I was a part-time colleague teacher. My biggest achievement was that students gave me a birthday cake after class to celebrate my birthday. I see it as their recognition for my work. I never purposefully please the students. What I did was just to present good lessons and care for them. Since they showed affection towards me in this way, I guess that means they believe they have benefited from my teaching.
I think that is a good one... could also add if any students reached out years afterwards to thank you for what you taught them. I think anything that shows that you went beyond the basic responsibilities of your job are things that you highlight - creating new classes, adding content, developing new ways to teach, etc.
@@scharfftank "went beyond the basic responsibilities" OK. I noted it down. Thank you.
@@John_C. Yes, because if your biggest accomplishment is "doing your job" what is it telling the interviewer?
Since I teach interpreting, I update students' exercise materials every year with content from my real interpreting jobs. I think this sounds like "the extra mile".@@scharfftank
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I wish I could be so charming at your age
thank you for sharing all these life experiences.
What if the company avoids offering me a salary and instead says 'how much do you want'?
I would attempt to put it back on them... something like "I'm sure that your offer will be within the market in the area. I'm really most interested in (then identify what you really like about the job - ability to learn a new topic, opportunity for growth, etc)".
@@limestoneuniversityethics5022 Thank you so much! I thought I wouldn't get a reply. This is cool!
@@limestoneuniversityethics5022 Actually, I watched the Part 2 of this topic and had my question answered there.
Thanks for tip on ordering something that can be cut into SMALL pieces as I've been caught with food in my mouth. That B and D trick. I will remember it. I will be meeting with my potential future direct reports within the week.
This is the best video I've seen on how to answer questions on your greatest weakness. Thank You very much🤗
Thanks so much for your comment.
Very helpful! Thank you
My speech teacher would say, “watch the ums”😬
Please make more videos/content. God Bless, Thank you.
This video didn't age well did it?
There are so many job postings that still do not offer a salary range...depending on the position, that could mean that going through 7 rounds of interviews before finding out that the job pays much less than what you are currently making. This ends up being a huge waste of time and effort for all involved. So, I disagree with your assertion that one should not ask about salary. I think there is a way to be diplomatic about it and to ask is there is a range. If an interviewer can ask me what my current salary is....then, I see no reason why I shouldn't be able to find out what they are expecting to pay the candidate they are going to hire.
No worries. I've never been on an interview/job that had 7 rounds... I think the most I've had has been 3. However, you are correct, there is the risk that you go through the process and the salary is one that you would not consider (it's only happened once to me). To me, that is the risk - that you sit through a couple interviews. So you are correct, there is a risk... but so is giving an amount that is either too high or (worse) low than what the business was thinking. However, you can reduce this risk by knowing the general salary range for the position. Yes, there are some companies that are very low and outside the range, but you can find out the range for positions in your area online.
Can i mention that i am short tempered...?
I probably wouldn't as I would think that I'm going to have an HR issue with you if I hire you.
I don’t know how you can apply this on a interview where one of the owners sit in front of you and asks you to put out a number……if start with a story about budget…etc…..you’re out of the pool in an instant…..you have to give a number…..otherwise taking the long way of budget or any other bs……you’re out! This days people do not have time to reason with long stories or arguments in an interview. Just research market for the right salary expectations and just put out a number….like I am looking for around 60k….
I hope I will never work for an employer like you.
I believe in the opposite. There is no point to lose both of our time on 1, 2, or more interview stages and then to find out that I am not happy with the salary. That is why I think the salary should be the first thing.
No problem... as noted in the videos, there are some issues with that - in that you then are going to be asked (by any seasoned interviewer) what salary you are looking for... you then may answer too high - in which case you save a few hours of your life... or too low in which case you live with a lower salary. So there is a risk of "wasting" a few hours... but I've only been on an interview at one company that when it came down to it, they were trying to get someone with a lot of experience for well under market. So, in that case I wasted a few hours of my life... but I think holding off the on this question is worth the risk of a few hours of wasted time that may occur very few times.
Thank you !! On my way to a dinner meeting right now. Just what I needed
Good luck! Thanks for the feedback, glad you found it helpful.
So basically only one answer for inexperience or 1 answer for everyone else is THAT it ??!!
"Being straight" Might get negative comment's but 🤷🏻♂️
Unclear why that would be a strength or a weakness. But more importantly, why would a business care
I saw you say that in another video. If you randomly bring up your sexuality as an accomplishment, you can assume you won’t be getting a call back.
To through lack of experience is disgenuine. We all have weaknesses. I dont understand why ask questions that is i likely not to have honest response or is advised to not answer honestly.
I mostly advise college students and this is their biggest weakness
Thank you sir .but i was looking for complete statements in your video related to this question but i did not find any thing
The issue is that it should be different for everyone... but the key is to have something "ready to go" in case you are asked this question.
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They wait for you to order because on expense reports and most company policies we have to stay within a budget. Usually keep customers below say.. 40 bucks. But if you start order 60-80 worth, they won't say anything. 100+ gotta speak up or come outta personal pocket and stay hushed lol
You probably shouldn't be taking a candidate to a restaurant with $60-80 meals if your company policy is $40. My advice is always select something in the middle range that you like... the company knows (or should know) the cost of food at the restaurant they are taking you to.
This takes a lot of practice to get comfortable giving these responses.
I love you Scharff Tank,you are simply talented
Thanks so much for the kind words!
believing life going get better but the truth it ony gets worse
Hope things get better for you.
Interviews questions are such a waist of time. Anyone can fake it. Your videos and sooo many others are a good exemples of it lol! We have to act like it's the greatest company since slice bread and the only one we want. There is NO way of knowing if it's a fit or not until you work there for a while. We just want a job to pay our bills.
The lawfulness greater weekness and Stranth both depands on the management. If they want to pay by pay check or making excuses and lessly aware of current minimum wage for different jobs at different department - qualification requirement ( people messes up my devices still my devices, and makes exceptable weares at work unavailable). put their trash in my room to move forward with a job placement. DP.
They’re just playing the game like everyone else.
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What about watches, chains and bracelets can they be worn to an interview?
No problem with a watch. I would probably not wear any other jewelry other than a watch, wedding ring, and school/college ring.
Great advice and I love your professionalism!
That´s a great anwers, thank you
Watch this HILARIOUS spoof on How NOT TO ANSWER 'What did you not like about your last job.' th-cam.com/video/_qYekxaJFjM/w-d-xo.html
I don't have such weaknesses!
Hello Mr. Scharff, I have an interview coming up soon and I would like to ask you a few questions about the process on zoom. If you are willing to talk, I can send you my email ID for further communication. Your help will be appreciated. Best, Karan
no problem
@@scharfftank my email ID is khinduja@umass.edu. I go to UMass Amherst. Looking forward to your email. And thank you!
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Thank you so much!! Your videos are really useful and helped me a lots
No problem. Let me know if you have any recommendations for future videos.
Glad to see you posting new content. Your advice is really helpful and as always on point. Greetings from Greece!
Thanks so much... I've got 2 or 3 more planned... let me know if you have any ideas for new videos. Assuming COVID is over, I'm planning to take students to Greece on a short term study abroad trip in May of 2022.
The best answer ever: "I hold grudges when I don't get what I really really want and take vengeance on whoever stands in my way. So far the authorities haven't found any bodies."
did you get the job? :-)
@@scharfftank More seriously, I've been quite lucky and I've probably been on 10 interviews to land 5 jobs over 40 years. I don't even recall how I answered the question when I was starting out; I'm semi-retired so it's no longer an issue for me. At more "mature" ages (my latest job I got was after I retired at age 60 and was just looking for a "retirement job" for a few years) I believe I confessed that as I aged I was having trouble multitasking and really wanted to concentrate on one thing. In my industry that can be a killer, but as they were hiring me for my "mature mentoring skills" (as they politely put it) it didn't seem to make a difference. The last "real" interview I had before that was in 1993, and the world has changed considerably since then so my experiences in answering these questions is a poor guide for younger people today. (I had an interview in 1998, but that was to return to an employer I left 11 years earlier; it was more of a formality: "welcome back, when can you start?") Bottom line: Listen to this man, people!
@@justrusty Thanks for the feedback!