Vicky Oliver is a career consultant an award-winning author of five books on career development. Her career advice has been featured in over 801 media outlets, including the front page of the New York Times Job Market section, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, Associated Press, LA Times, Chicago Tribune, and Bloomberg TV. She has been interviewed on well over 401 local and national radio programs.
Top Takeaways: Getting Hired with Vicky Oliver
- “I feel like I should write a book on organization”
- 7 warning signs to look for during the hiring process
- Huge red flag- does the candidate come in late? 1 minute late- is huge red flag
- You can tell a lot about a person but their handshake
- The point of the handshake is to say “I’m happy to be here”
- Hire for character, train for skill- not the other way around
- Hiring decisions are made in the first 60 seconds
- Candidates should always dress 25% more professional than they would if they had the job
- A job interview is like going on a date
- Never make assumptions during a job interview, try to stay neutral
- Should you bring your significant other to an office party?
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Learning From Leaders:
Current Book: Women’s Work by Anne Tolstoi Wallach
Leadership Superpower: I trust my gut, my instinct
Motivational Mantra:
[shareable cite=”Dale Carnegie”]People really hate criticism[/shareable]
Book Most Often Gifted: How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Additional Items Mentioned
Vicky’s Website: vickyoliver.com
301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions by Vicky Oliver
Live Like a Millionaire (Without Having to Be One) by Vicky Oliver
Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers & Other Office Idiots: 201 Smart Ways to Handle the Toughest People Issues by Vicky Oliver