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Fight limiting beliefs to move forward in your job search. Restrictive thoughts sew doubt and create obstacles. Welcome to the Jungle reports that you can counter them by valuing your success, writing what you feel and grappling with the little voice in your head. Boost self-confidence by visualizing success. Beware of negative self-talk like "I'm not cut out for this job," or "I'm too old to change careers." If you're unsure if a role is for you, recall the skills you've developed and compare them to the job description. If you're a seasoned worker, view your experience as an asset. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZe3jVTd Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

The time it takes to hire new talent is growing. Job seekers report enduring several interview rounds only not to be hired. Why? Experts told Fast Company a surplus of candidates is bombarding most openings. That causes a longer wait to wade through applications. A recent study also shows a widening time gap between "easy to fill" and "hard to fill" jobs. So, what to do? Experts say job seekers should view multi-round interviews as a chance to show varied skills and commitment. It may be an endurance test while companies hunt for the best fit. However, the experts also note some organizations create a burdensome hiring process; research to find them before you apply. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eErWst2t Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Situational interview questions are hypotheticals, but you can prepare for them. Leadership coach Mark Murphy writes in Forbes that the SHER (Situation, Hurdle, Endgame, Reflection) method helps you formulate answers. Use it if asked how you handled a decision by your supervisor that you disagreed with. Murphy says to create a balanced answer. Show respect for your manager's authority, but also champion your view. Tell the interviewer that you would try to understand your boss' reasons for the decision. Then, add that you would use data to show your counterpoint. And try to avoid negativity overall, Murphy says. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eVTCpCac Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Where do you start when preparing for a job interview? Sam Owens has spent a lot of time interviewing and being interviewed during his career in marketing. Now, he's put everything he learned into his new book, "I Hate Job Interviews: Stop Stressing. Start Performing. Get the Job You Want." (https://lnkd.in/exZJErcW) Sam joined LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of LinkedIn's #GetHired podcast to share some of this top tips for #jobinterviews, including: 🕰️ Dedicate a sizable amount of time to preparation to increase your confidence. 🗺️ Learn common methods for answering questions to help formulate answers. ↩️ Don't forget to ask insightful follow-up questions. 📃 Read a transcript of the conversation at the link below. 🎧 Tune in on Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen to improve your interview skills: https://lnkd.in/dnPw4dnw ⭐ Please take a moment to rate and review Get Hired with Andrew Seaman on Apple Podcasts. Your feedback helps others find the show: https://lnkd.in/ghpod

The use of self-recorded video during interviews is growing. CNBC Make It reports that companies are using platforms that record job seekers responding to a series of prompts. It's an early step in the interview process. Career advisor Gorick Ng tells Alex Koller of CNBC that interviewees should dress and focus like they would if talking to a human. Look at the webcam, not the screen, when you answer. Ng says to be concise. The videos often provide just a minute to answer each question. Follow the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method to guide your answers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNydH83H Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Job interviews are rarely easy conversations. Yet, there are several steps experts recommend to ease the anxiety surrounding these discussions.  For example, feedback is a tool to enhance your interview skills. Experts on LinkedIn agree that job seekers should try their best to collect feedback after interviews, reflect honestly on it and use mock interviews to practice. 💡 Business and recruitment advisor Alexander Beck recommends building your self-worth. Doing so makes it easier to accept and handle commentary about your interview performance. If you didn't nail an interview, believe another opportunity will come. Request feedback and use it to improve. 💡 Recruiter and vice president Jessica Wheeler touts the power of practice. She says to conduct mock interviews with friends or mentors. Reflect on what went well after each run-through. Then, repeat. The practice creates a more refined approach. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-qYSUyE Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Hiring managers warn that AI-generated application materials often look the same, which doesn't allow you to stand out. One hiring manager told Business Insider she doesn't eliminate applications with what she believes to be AI-created cover letters or content. But, she would choose a candidate who wrote their materials over the obviously automated ones. The main point? A human touch is needed. Career coach Adam Broda recommends using AI to rewrite bullet points to tailor your resume to the job description. Also, ask the chatbot to create a list of skills based on the job posting and then rank them by importance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDnFk_-c https://lnkd.in/ewCC-aEh Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

After 12 interviews, Octavius Newman learned he wasn't getting the job. Newman told Business Insider that he went through individual and group interviews — often with the same people. He thought they went well, but the company decided to choose another candidate. It stung. Breaking the news to his family was difficult. The process inspired Newman to become more entrepreneurial. Newman says he's interested in "creating my own things." But first, he's managing the rejection by talking with his wife, friends and therapist. Newman thinks that will prevent his frustrations from surfacing elsewhere. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eAng67tV Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Demand for critical thinking skills is rising with the influx of artificial intelligence into the workplace. Employers want workers who can decipher and decode while AI does production work. So, expect to be asked about your critical thinking in an interview. Leadership coach Mark Murphy says to prepare answers via the SHER (Situation, Hurdle, Endgame and Reflection) method. Murphy writes in Forbes that job seekers should use specific examples. Show a "systematic approach" to problem-solving. Also, show how you consider multiple perspectives while moving toward a solution. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-gnAChU Summary ✍: Todd Dybas

Part of the job search grind is balancing the hunt with your personal life. Experts agree that mechanisms like time blocking, prioritization and boundary setting help job seekers fend off burnout while looking for a new role. 💡 Career development coach Sim Ling KU suggests looking at night. She says the quiet helps concentration. Focus on projects to help your search, like creating a master resume template. Then, assign evenings to different tasks that help finish the project. 💡 Recruiter Shannon Blankschen recommends a form of reward program. She says to use time blocking for sessions focused on your job search. Afterward, do something that brings you joy and reboots you. 💡 Recruiter Bryan Blair uses the "Eisenhower Matrix" to sort tasks by "urgency and importance." One task may qualify as both. Another, just one. He says grappling with urgent and important duties in the morning (while he has peak energy) helps meet deadlines and ensure he's working on the top priorities. 👉 How do you balance the job hunt and your personal life? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5Xtb4NR Summary ✍: Todd Dybas