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Become The 'Chosen ONE' in a galaxy of competition

Selling yourself in a job interview is never easy. Sometimes it might feel like you're fighting a never-ending battle against a galaxy of referrals, internal, and external candidates. 

But, fear not. We've identified several key lessons you can learn from the movie, 'Star Wars' © to help you along your job interview voyage.  

"There is good in him. I've felt it." - Luke Skywalker

Whether you like or it not, hiring managers will often use intuition or a gut feeling to make a hiring decision. In fact, one-third of all managers determine within the first 90 seconds whether they will hire that person.

"Fear is the path to the dark side." - Yoda

And it's your job to diffuse it.

The first step in becoming a 'master' of the job interview is to believe you’re going to win the job offer. The best way to build this confidence is through understanding the hiring manager's personality and most importantly, his or her fears. Then spend the rest of the interview diffusing these fears and insecurities, not just by fielding questions but by asking thought-provoking questions as well. 

How you follow up after a job interview can make all the difference

Even the most talented professionals have trouble with the job interview process. Job interviews require special skills that most professionals think they know, but take for granted. That’s why it’s vital to have good job interview follow up strategies.

Steps to negotiating your true value

Whether you are negotiating for a new position or looking to move up within the organization, the most difficult conversation for most employees is asking for the right salary. Salary negotiations are always challenging, especially when negotiating for a new job. If you prepare and do your homework, you can negotiate what you are truly worth.

Rise in Candidate Competition Clutters Job Market

Looking for a job can feel like a job in of itself, and you can use all the help you can get. Job seekers spend an average of four months to find a job, even longer for many in specialized industries. Professional staffing firms can help you shorten your job search, if you understand how to use a staffing firm’s services to your advantage.