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This week, I'd like emphasize a crucial part of the job
interview process -- the follow through.
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This week, I'd like emphasize a crucial part of the job
interview process -- the follow through.
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This week, I'd like emphasize a crucial part of the
job interview process. It's this: for the best possible results when
you go on job interviews, you must change your mindset to focus on
the value you can add for the employer, rather the job you want for
yourself.
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Your job search could be in deep trouble ... and you
may not even know it. All because you're sending a negative meta
message.
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You already know enough to practice your answers to
such commonly asked interview questions as Can you tell me about
yourself? and Why do you want this job?
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A job interview by telephone can be an exercise in
frustration, full of awkward silences. Or, it can be a chance to set
yourself apart from the competition. In either case, it's all in how
you prepare.
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The best way to ace your next job interview is to
prepare for it. This may sound obvious, but it's not. Too many
applicants walk into an interview without knowing as much as they
should about the industry, the company and its problems. Remember:
You are there to solve a problem. Otherwise, the company wouldn't be
hiring. Follow these steps:
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You've just graduated with little or no work experience. Without experience it can feel like your interviewing naked.
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This week's tip is an answer to a question I hear from almost every client: what's the best way to email my résumé to employers? Should I send the résumé as an attachment, or send it in the email message itself?
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After "What does a Scotsman wear under his kilt?" the second-most asked question in the English-speaking world could be "How long should my resume be -- one page or two?"
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As a professional résumé writer with 11 years of
writing, hiring and managing experience, I've seen the same mistakes
time and again in résumés.
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In a nutshell, your cover letter should say, "I'm the right
person for the job. I have unique skills and experience that will help your
company right away. I hope you're as excited about this as I am." The
accompanying resume should then prove your case.
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About 150 years ago, Henry David Thoreau had two things to say
that can help you write a better resume today. They are: "Simplify! Simplify!"
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Attention spans are shorter today than ever before.
You have just a few short moments to make an impact with your
cover letter and résumé.
Since the cover letter is what most hiring managers and HR
people read first, yours should make the most impact in the shortest time.
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To succeed in today's job market, your resume and cover letter
must be concise and easy to read. Sounds obvious, right?
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Here's a question I hear frequently. "I want to work for a
company that is not advertising any openings on the Internet or in the
newspapers, but I can't figure out how to write my cover letter. Any
suggestions?"
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Since your cover letter is written by you and for the job that
you want, it may seem natural spend a lot of time talking about you and your
skills/qualifications.
Unfortunately, this often produces myopic (or "I-opic") cover letters...and poor
results.
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Are you struggling to write a cover letter? If so, you've got
company. I get dozens of questions about writing cover letters every week from
people like you.
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If your resume is like most, it's heavy on duties and
responsibilities -- the things you do every day. It's probably light on
achievements and results.
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Well begun is half-done. But far too many resumes being with
objective statements that can only be described as ... half-baked.
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It's the little things that can add up to create a resume that
opens doors for you ... or slams them in your face.
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I'd like to tell you about a fast, easy way to make a dramatic
improvement in your resume.
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All around you, there are jobs waiting to be filled. According
to figures in the book,
Who's Hiring Who? by Richard Lathrop, there are anywhere from one to
three million new job openings in the U.S. every month. Every MONTH. So, where
in the world do you find those jobs?
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How safe is your job? Could you be the next layoff victim on
your block?
These days, "there's almost a layoff panic," says Mark Oldham,
co-founder of Vault.com, a
job-research site.
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Rather than spending hours and days combing the classified ads
or online job postings for your ideal job, you just might find it with your
current employer.
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What do you do when you've created and sent out the "perfect"
resume ... and nothing happens? No calls for an interview. No form letters in
the mail. No feedback of any kind.
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The Web is a great place to find and apply for jobs. You can
send your résumé to a dozen companies in just minutes. But what comes next? Is
it just a waiting game, or are there follow-up methods you can use to increase
your response rate?
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Despite the tight labor market, you CAN stand out from the
crowd and get the job you really want.
Consider Eugene, a software developer from Savage, MN.
After getting serious about his job search, he found his ideal
job -- at a higher salary than he expected -- in just over six weeks.
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When you finish your interview sit down and
write down the questions you were asked. Firstly it will help prepare for your
next interview and secondly it may highlight areas that you may want to
mention in your thank you letter to the interviewer.
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Although the dress code in the office has
become more casual in recent years don't go overboard. Weather we like it or
not, people do make judgments on appearances. Remember - Perception is
reality!
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You've been in your new jobs 6 months and are READY to
quit, because your current assignment is driving you
nuts.
Unless your ready to change jobs every 6 months
and burden your resume with instability, talk to your boss and tell him how
you feel. Your ambition may serve you well!
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Often we tend to look
back at previous jobs or companies we worked for. Just
like with relationships when you look back, chances are
you romanticizing.
Obviously learn from
the past, but every move should be a move forward.
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Are you restless and
not sure if you are in the right job? Do you feel you
should have a different job in the company?
These are common
questions and you are not alone. However, be sure that
you don't put yourself under pressure (95% of stress is
self induced), and examine what is right for you. What
is the right place in the industry for you?
Examine these points
and be honest with yourself and then go after the right
job for you.
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Although companies
can't legally discriminate against a person because of
age, reality often is that you might be a less preferred
candidate.
What to do? Don't stick
your head in the sand, but look at the value that your
experience can add to an organization. This could be as
an employee or an independent contractor. One of the key
things is to focus on adding value and approach this
with a positive attitude, not a defensive one.
If you look back at
your career you learned from younger and older
colleagues. Well, you can teach, but also still learn.
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All of us sooner or
later ask this question and have a tendency to over
react. First of all get the facts. Consult one of the
many salary guides on the Internet for a brad range of
salaries.
Second, make sure you
compare apples and not oranges. Factor in benefits and
non tangibles such as your working environment, career
growth etc.
If you still feel that
you don't "Stack Up" see the appropriate
ombudsman in your company. It may be the HR Director or
your department al manager. Regardless, approach the
topic in a positive straight forward fashion.
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Not only a great song
by The Clash, but often a real world dilemma. You have
received a job offer, but your company presents a
counter offer.
If you were looking for
a job to begin with, chances are the reason you wanted
to leave won't be affected by the counter offer.
Counteroffers often put
a strain on relationships and put your loyalty to the
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This seems
to be one of the toughest interview questions. Do your research
about the company, the market and the job you are
interviewing for. Evaluate non-salary benefits and
do not undersell yourself. It is extremely difficult to
raise the bar once you have started. Rehearse your
answer before hand so that you come across in a
professional manner. An extremely effective is to answer
with your own question, but beware that a well trained
interviewer will deflect this approach very easily. |
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It's true
that Employers have the power to hire and fire, but you
have the power of choice. Many job hunters postpone
effective job screening until after they're hired, find
out their jobs aren't what they hoped, and end up
quitting. With hiring costs escalating across all
industries it's important to remember that employers need
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Make peace with former
adversaries - Take them aside or send a note and talk
about the things you enjoyed or respected about working
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Companies are impressed by
applicants that research their potential employer.
It creates a good perception of you and might give that
extra little edge. Check
out company web sites, business directories and speak to others
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Never make any negative
remarks about another company, whether a previous employer
or competitor.
In your interview you might even be lead in a direction to
do so, but don't! First of all, never burn any bridges and
second, your prospective employer might think you would do
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You can't argue with making
a great first impression, but it is equally important to
make a good second impression and then a third and fourth
and so on.
For example, a good way to make a great second impression
is to follow up immediately with a thank you card. In
other cases it may be a phone call or letter and you
should adapt to the situation. Not too many job seekers send a follow up note in
response to a rejection letter. Another chance to create a
great second impression and maybe even more important, to differentiate
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You are being recruited,
but don't really want to leave the company you are with.
Don't walk into your boss's office and tell him or her
you've been offered a job and you're considering taking
it. First, schedule a meeting to discuss salary. Mention
that you like what you're doing, but it has come to your
attention that your skills warrant more in this hot
marketplace. The idea isn't to threaten, but to present a
reasonable case. Take this opportunity to raise any other
issues that have been bothering you. |
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If you are looking for
work tell everyone you know and potentially those you
meet during the day.
Simply give a brief overview of the kind of work you are
looking for. This is part of your marketing strategy.
But, don't make a nuisance
of yourself, remember you are selling yourself. Also,
if you currently in another position use this approach
carefully and selectively. |
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A Job Interview is like a
Sales Call, because you are selling yourself as the best
possible candidate for a job.
As the interview draws to a close and if you feel you
are qualified, say so clearly. In
Sales terminology that is called: "Asking for the
order!" |
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When writing your resume,
don't define yourself too closely and put yourself in a
box that limits your opportunities.
Emphasize your skills, that they are portable and work
in any kind of situation. Examples:
Customer Service, management or Administrative Skills. |
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Before you use that resume field test it first! Ask
friends and associates in the industry or former bosses
to review it and give you their input. You
don't need to take their advice, but it may give you invaluable
input AND networked your desire to change positions. |
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As the world around us changes, we need to keep up with
the skills these changes require.
The hospitality industry
is no exception and it will behoove you to continuously
upgrade your skills. The Internet and technology in
general, has had a major impact and you should be
familiar with these changes.
Subscribe to industry journals to keep abreast of
trends. |
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Once you accept a position you can no longer negotiate
better terms.
When you are offered a position,
even if you are sure it's the right one ask for some
time to think it over.
Look at the position objectively. Think about the enumeration
and benefits and if they are fair. |
