When you’re completing an executive-level job search for six-figure jobs, it can be difficult to find suitable positions to apply for. After all, 85% of six-figure jobs are in the unpublished job market -- meaning that companies aren’t broadcasting these open positions, making them harder to discover and apply for.

As I’ve said before, an HR manager does much more than simply vetting applicants -- they have a direct input on the hiring process, working closely with departmental hiring managers and CEOs or presidents. Thus, it’s important to follow these interview tips even in a preliminary meeting with an HR manager -- your performance there can directly affect your ability to get the job. Here are my interview tips to help you ace your interview with an HR manager.

As an executive career coach and a former HR manager, I have extensive experience working with HR representatives and hiring managers alike. From my experiences working with clients, I know that job applicants, executive or not, often don’t really understand the role of a HR manager in the hiring process.

Last week, I shared the five interview questions that you need to answer well in order to land a high-paying job--see the first two key interview questions here, and the last three here. Now I’m sharing some tips for finding those high-paying job openings in the first place.

Last week I shared the first two interview questions that you will undoubtedly encounter in some form during the hiring process. As a former hiring manager with 18+ years of experience in the business world and an executive career search consultant, I am familiar with the hiring process and have noticed that interview questions can be summed up by five key questions that you must be prepared to answer.

When it comes to the hiring process, applicants like to feel that they are prepared to answer any and all interview questions sent their way. Before I started Career Resume Consulting in 2008, not only did I work as a marketing director at the largest executive career firm in the United States, but I also spent 18 years in the corporate world as a hiring manager for both large companies and smaller start-up ventures. As a result, I understand how you should market yourself during the interview process, and what types of interview questions HR officials and hiring managers ask potential employees.

In my last post, I explained why you should be doing informational interviewing if you are interested in expanding your existing network and seeing what positions are available outside of your current company.

One of the easiest ways to branch out and find a new position is informational interviewing, but surprisingly not many job seekers engage in this process. When my clients approach me for interview preparation, they are usually referring to hiring interviews and not informational interviewing. This is a network-building process that can help you organically increase your job prospects and make real connections in your industry.

Discussing money can be awkward, especially when it comes to compensation negotiation with a potential employer. I am frequently asked questions about when and how to approach compensation discussions during interviews. Some job seekers even wonder how much control they have when it comes to compensation negotiation.

Since I’ve had such a great response to my recent training videos, I wanted to take the opportunity to provide live training and answer any questions about anyone’s current job search situation.