Comments on: What Does it Take to Close the Deal? http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal Mon, 21 May 2012 19:01:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Kamberley http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-1009 Kamberley Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:40:26 +0000 http://powerfulpurposeblog.com/?p=372#comment-1009 Life is short, and this article saved valaulbe time on this Earth. Life is short, and this article saved valaulbe time on this Earth.

]]> By: Rohit http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-277 Rohit Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:31:01 +0000 http://powerfulpurposeblog.com/?p=372#comment-277 Very clearly and concisely written Anthony!! As freshers,if we read more of this then I guess there's very little stopping us!!! Rohit [meracareerguide.com] Very clearly and concisely written Anthony!! As freshers,if we read more of this then I guess there’s very little stopping us!!!

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]]> By: Anthony Fasano http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Anthony Fasano Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:33:58 +0000 http://powerfulpurposeblog.com/?p=372#comment-276 Thanks Richard, I love your point about asking questions to ensure that the position is truly in line with what you want. In your case creativity, innovation and leadership. This is so important b/c if we accept a job that doesn't line up with our values and desires it will be more of a chore than anything. I always say that when we do what we love, things are effortless. Great feedback Richard! Thank You. Thanks Richard, I love your point about asking questions to ensure that the position is truly in line with what you want. In your case creativity, innovation and leadership. This is so important b/c if we accept a job that doesn’t line up with our values and desires it will be more of a chore than anything. I always say that when we do what we love, things are effortless. Great feedback Richard! Thank You.

]]> By: Richard Grow, P.E. http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Richard Grow, P.E. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:25:34 +0000 http://powerfulpurposeblog.com/?p=372#comment-275 Often times I've had interviews in person, closing the deal has a lot to do with chemistry. That is, if the interviewer feels comfortable talking with me and answering questions that helps me make an informed career decision. In particular, the in-person interview is a function of: the types of questions being asked, how they are answered, the surrounding environment (is the office open and airy or is it cramped and tight), and a realistic comparison between what the job title says on paper versus what the hiring manager (and other personnel involved) is thinking. I often ask about upward mobility and balance betwen office and field activities because I certainly would not want to work for a company that confines, restricts, and let alone, censors what engineers like myself stand for in our career lives: creativity, innovation, leadership. Often times I’ve had interviews in person, closing the deal has a lot to do with chemistry. That is, if the interviewer feels comfortable talking with me and answering questions that helps me make an informed career decision. In particular, the in-person interview is a function of: the types of questions being asked, how they are answered, the surrounding environment (is the office open and airy or is it cramped and tight), and a realistic comparison between what the job title says on paper versus what the hiring manager (and other personnel involved) is thinking. I often ask about upward mobility and balance betwen office and field activities because I certainly would not want to work for a company that confines, restricts, and let alone, censors what engineers like myself stand for in our career lives: creativity, innovation, leadership.

]]> By: Anthony Fasano http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-274 Anthony Fasano Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:32:47 +0000 http://powerfulpurposeblog.com/?p=372#comment-274 Thanks William that is a great persepective and a great question to ask! I am sure that catches many companies off guard. You make a great point, that it is not just about you being interviewed, you need to interview the company as well to make sure they are a good fit for you. In some instances, maybe not now because of the economy, you may have to choose between multiple firms and the way they answer your questions may help you make the decision! Thanks William that is a great persepective and a great question to ask! I am sure that catches many companies off guard. You make a great point, that it is not just about you being interviewed, you need to interview the company as well to make sure they are a good fit for you. In some instances, maybe not now because of the economy, you may have to choose between multiple firms and the way they answer your questions may help you make the decision!

]]> By: youngmotivatedengineer http://powerfulpurpose.com/what-does-it-take-to-close-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-273 youngmotivatedengineer Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:47:52 +0000 http://powerfulpurposeblog.com/?p=372#comment-273 One question that I usually ask(on rare occasions interviewer covers it), is where do they see the person going once they get in this position. This helps me see if they are looking for somebody to be an office monkey and not advance, or if they are looking for somebody they are willing to teach and develop into a more powerful asset to their company. Career development is a big issue for me, so this helps me separate those companies that have no plan for the future and those that are looking for long-term investment. One question that I usually ask(on rare occasions interviewer covers it), is where do they see the person going once they get in this position. This helps me see if they are looking for somebody to be an office monkey and not advance, or if they are looking for somebody they are willing to teach and develop into a more powerful asset to their company. Career development is a big issue for me, so this helps me separate those companies that have no plan for the future and those that are looking for long-term investment.

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