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Career Q&A with Eric Snyder [10/13 #1]

by Eric Snyder, Founder, College-2-Career

Eric Snyder
Question:
How much is too much information to share on an interview?
Answer:
The rule of thumb in answering a question is to answer just what’s being asked. It lets that interviewer know that you’re focused. Nonetheless there are times when a longer response may be needed to properly answer a question and that’s fine.

Be aware of how you’re doing in the interview. If you know you’re nervous, there may be a tendency to ramble a bit and answer with more than what’s expected. The interviewer may not stop you and there’s a risk of going off on a tangent that does not promote your experience in a way you might want.

So, if you think you're saying too much, you probably are. Wrap up your response as soon as you can so you can get to the next question.
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Eric is an accomplished leader specializing in human resources, organizational development, leadership and management development, training as well as internal communications. He brings with him many years of experience in these areas. In his most recent corporate role, Eric served as Vice President, People for Pinkberry, and led the human resources function for this start-up, worldwide retail frozen yogurt concept with company-owned and franchise stores.

Prior to that, he was Vice President, Corporate Human Resources and Organizational Development for DFS Group Limited, a retailer with international operations in both Asia and Asia Pacific.

He is a regarded executive coach and known for his balanced perspective in delivering feedback. His intuitive approach complements his upfront manner in guiding leaders to realize their fullest potential. Using a down-to-earth, practical style, Eric engages his clients to listen and tap into their goals to reach even higher performance. He is an expert in 360 feedback tools. As Founder of College-2-Career, a website designed to help recent graduates in the areas of career development and how to find a job post college.

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