Personal Finance Daily: Avoid these job interview mistakes

	Personal Finance Daily NOVEMBER 26, 2012 Monday's Personal Finance Stories By MarketWatch Don't miss these top stories: 5 job interview mistakes to avoid 7 must-know tips for holiday shopping Schapiro to step down from SEC Europe's growing divide One of the biggest mistakes job seekers are making these days is failing to effectively communicate their skills during interviews. People tend to talk about their experience, but often don't tailor their responses to the job for which they're interviewing. For more mistakes to avoid, read Andrea Coombes's Working Retirement column. Also in our latest Personal Finance pages, read a Jennifer Waters column on tips for holiday shopping — including reasons to avoid making last-minute purchases the weekend before Christmas. Plus, get tips on how to find a Christmas tree for less. —Amy Hoak , assistant editor 5 job interview mistakes to avoid A failure to communicate may be one of the biggest mistakes job seekers are making these days, and mature workers may be struggling more than most. Here are five essential interview mistakes and how to avoid them. 5 job interview mistakes to avoid. 7 must-know tips for holiday shopping If you want to know how to snag the best deals of the holiday-shopping period, keep tabs on what retailers are saying about sales and traffic to the stores. 7 must-know tips for holiday shopping. Finding a great Christmas tree — for less Consumers on the hunt for a Christmas tree face extra challenges this year in finding one that will stay fresh until Christmas, and also won't cost a fortune. Finding a great Christmas tree — for less. ECONOMY AND POLITICS Schapiro to step down from SEC Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Mary Schapiro is stepping down after almost four years as head of the nation's regulator, a period marked by some large disappointments and a few major accomplishments. Schapiro to step down from SEC. Picking Carney is one of Osborne's better choices The Bank of England job is a tough one, but Mark Carney is better suited than many to lead the central bank. Picking Carney is one of Osborne's better choices. Schapiro's legacy at SEC: Controversy Aside from insider-trading efforts, almost nothing of Schapiro's SEC resume suggests she was the transformative leader the agency needed. Schapiro's legacy at SEC: Controversy. Europe's growing divide A number of people have speculated in recent years whether the euro area might eventually break up into two under the weight of its own contradictions, writes David Marsh. Europe's growing divide. Get the latest news on our mobile site: http://www.marketwatch.com/m MarketWatch has sent you this newsletter because you signed up to receive it. To ensure you receive this newsletter in the future, please add marketwatchmail.com to your list of approved senders. Sent to: kumaresan.selva.blogger@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Subscribe Copyright 2012 MarketWatch, Inc. All rights reserved. MarketWatch, the MarketWatch logo, and BigCharts are registered trademarks of MarketWatch, Inc. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy (updated 6/26/07). MarketWatch - Attn: Customer Service, 201 California St., San Francisco, CA 94111