The post that I wrote a couple of weeks ago, Hiring Process – Likes and Dislikes, received some great attention so I thought that I would write a little more about interviewing, particularly maintaining transparency throughout the process. This post has been built from my experience, descriptions/complaints from friends, theory from human resources classes at business school and some logical thinking. This article focuses on the two main parties present during the interview process, the candidate and the employer, and how it is mutually beneficial for each to present themselves honestly and openly.

Lets get this party started!

Since my graduation in October I have had both the pleasure and the frustration of interviewing at a variety of firms and in a variety of industries. In these difficult economic times the number of jobs available has decreased and the number of applicants has increased – making it far more difficult for individuals like myself.

Before I get into what experiences I have enjoyed and those that have made the hunt difficult, let me first describe a little about where I am looking for work. I have a handful of cities (Toronto, Vancouver and San Francisco) where I focus my search for positions relating to analysis, Internet marketing, general marketing, and business development. At this time I have applied to over 200 jobs, managed 6 interviews and a single job offer.