Blogs
A Strong Resume is Not Enough
We strongly recommend leveraging online profiles and making sure that you provide all the information requested in the profile even if it means duplicating what is in your resume. Your digital footprint is important.
How to Do Well in a One-Way Video Interview
A one-way video interview is a process used to screen candidates and determine who should move on to the next round of interviews. Overall, company leaders believe it leads to better and more efficient decision-making. It will be increasingly important for interview candidates to be able to manage their way through this type of interview.
When You Can’t ‘Read’ the Interviewer
It’s always great to be able to gauge how the interview is going based on a smile, the firmness of a handshake, or the level of enthusiasm. But these signals are not always going to be available to you.
How to Answer “Extracurricular” Questions
At some point during the interview process, you may be asked questions that you might think are irrelevant – questions that don’t seem related to the job. We discuss how to approach this in this month’s blog.
Five Good Reasons Recent Graduates Should Not Work Remotely
One of the most dramatic impacts that the pandemic had on many companies is the move to remote work. Now that the height of the pandemic has passed, many companies are struggling with the transition back to traditional office-based work. A good number have...
Three Tips to Stand Out in an Interview
How does an experienced interviewer identify the right candidate when they all look great on paper? It all comes down to how well that candidate communicates their value during the interview.
Is “Job Hopping” Bad?
What is “job hopping”? We define it as changing jobs frequently. Yes, this is a broad definition, and the definition of the word “frequently” may vary depending on whether you are an employer or a prospective employee. For employers, the definition of...
For Generation Z Interview Skills Are Useful Beyond the Interview Room
We’ve all heard about the impact of pandemic-related remote learning and limited in-person interaction on Generation Z – particularly those in high school and college. Simultaneously, many of us, including young people, spent more time on social media and less time...
How Job Seekers Can “Check Out” Companies
Ultimately, you’ll be looking for alignment between what you’ve learned in your research and your personal goals. The stronger the alignment, the greater the likelihood you’ll be successful if you win the position.
Yes, Apply for That Summer Internship
Around this time of year, many college and graduate students think about applying for summer internships. Some are doing this because they have a burning desire to work in a particular field. Others are doing this because they know they should, but they may not...
Welcome!
Welcome to my blog! I am Kerrie Muhammad founder of Command the Interview. I have a passion for preparing our young people to achieve their best. I do this in a tangible way by preparing prospective and recent graduates for the job interview process as they prepare...