January 1, 2010
In today’s troubled economy many of us may be going on a job interview for the first time in a long while. So many people are losing their jobs due to companies closing and the down sizing of businesses the necessity for going on job interviews is inevitable. In this articles I will give you some tips on how to answer some of the most asked questions by interviewers.
First, if you are asked by the interviewer to tell them something about you, make sure you don’t ramble. Prepare in your head before hand to to tell them about yourself.Why you are the best person for the position and what skills you have to qualify you for the job.
Second, highlight your best skills that relate to the job you are interviewing for. Things such as leadership skills, organizational skills, and and a positive attitude are a good place to start.
Third, tell the interviewer why they should higher you. Make it clear why you are the best person foer the job, but not by comparing yourself to anyone else. Negativity towards another is never very good.
Fourth, tell the interviewer how this is a job you want to keep and grow with, it is not just a stop in the road to get a better job. Tell them how you can offer a lot to the company over the long haul.
Fifth, let the interviewer know that you have done your homework and that you are familiar with the company and are well aware of the state of the company at the present time.
Sixth, It is a good thing to let the interviewer know that you work well under pressure and that you are there to do whatever it takes to get the job done. You are not a 9 to 5 employee. Successfully completing the assignment is the most important thing.
Seventh, if they ask you what your weaknesses are, never say you have none. Be honest tell the truth but at the same time tell them about the plan you have to overcome these weaknesses and this will make you a better employee in the long run.
Lastly, when the interviewer asks a question listen to the whole question, don’t try to answer before they have completely asked the question, Be a good listener.
By: Bryan Burbank
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How to: Answer Interview Questions
Advice about: Landing the Perfect Job
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People only understand the need for a great Resume’ when they are fed up and decide on a job or career change. Until this point they will have never realised that Resume’ writing for career change is a vital skill to learn.
Most enter the work place as employed and set out to work their best and see where that takes them.
Although it’s probably true that after a while many start dreaming they could work from home or start a business, few actually do something about it.
So they commit themselves to progressing as an employee and possibly climbing the corporate ladder. Each new rung will be a career change bringing opportunity as new skills and experiences come along. You will progress from there.
How you progress or climb can depend on factors such as ambition, skills, abilities and opportunities in your trade or profession plus LUCK.
None of us should expect or rely on luck, we need to set out to make things happen and create our own luck. To make the progress that you think your talents deserve you will need to reduce the luck factor and create your own opportunities.
Success in any occupation requires skills and experience. So, if you’re going to change job or career you will need to develop and acquire the skills that go with Resume’ writing for your career change.
Here are few ways to make a start;
1. Make an inventory of what you have to offer. List your all your relevant academic achievements, qualifications plus your skills and experience and don’t limit yourself to past jobs, you’ve got many talents that you use socially as well, and don’t underestimate your achievements.
2. Include anything that you’ve learned or can do that is related to a Trade, Craft, Profession, Hobby, Interest, Pastime or Volunteer experience. All are relevant to who you are and what you can offer in your new career.
3. The key to finding new work or making a career change is to search where people post jobs. Employers are looking for qualified people to fill genuine vacancies. It is the position they advertise, and they advertise all over.
4. Use the ‘grapevine’ get the word out among contacts you can trust, they will want to help.
5. Your success in moving forward with a career change or progression will depend almost totally on the skill you develop in Resume’ writing for career change and a great cover letter. The cover letter links your Resume’ to the specifics of the position you are applying for.
6. Securing any new position requires research, awareness, effort, persistence, diligence and a great Resume’. Your Resume’ is your sales brochure selling the most important person in your life – you. Your Resume’ is vital to your whole future.
7. Don’t ever give up! You need to realise that you most likely will not find your perfect position on your first attempt. People seem to expect that they will find perfection straight away. It doesn’t work like that unless you are extremely lucky.
Career change is a major step, you will need to think, plan, research and vitally learn all about Resume’ writing for career change so that you win interviews. It is worth the investment in time and effort and even cash – after all it’s your future!
Good luck!
By: Michael Harrison
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January 2, 2010
When you transition out of the military and start looking for a job in civilian life, you will soon realize that you cannot use military terminology when writing your resume. Writing a military resume is a bit different than writing an ordinary resume. This is because of the specific terminology used in military life and the particular skill set, which may or may not have relevance in civilian life.
The format of the military resume is the same as an ordinary resume. You do have to include a cover letter, a 1 – 2 page resume and a list of references. Some employers like to receive the letters of reference with the resume and job application, but the ad for the job will usually state if this is the case. When starting to write your military resume, look back over your military career. If it has been a lengthy one, or if you preformed a variety of jobs, you may want to look at the following documents:
• Copies of NCOERs, FirReps, OERs and performance Evaluations
• Copies of Training Certificates or Training Records
• Copies of any awards or citations you received
The hardest part of military resume writing is trying to translate descriptions of work you did in the military into terminology that the ordinary civilian employer will understand. Avoid musing military acronyms, for example, in your resume. You have to look at the particular position you held and then think of ways that the duties you preformed prepared you for the job for which you are applying. Working with artillery, for example, can still be part of civilian life as there are positions at firing ranges, training civilians to handle firearms properly or even repairing firearms. The resume you would write for one of these positions would be different if you were applying for a civilian position with a company and a civilian position on a military base.
Subheadings on a resume make the various positions stand out. For each position or job you did, use clear and concise terms for the job title and use this as a bolded subheading. Under the subheading, you can provide a bulleted list of the duties you performed and the skills you attained. However, this skill set needs to be relevant to the job you are applying for, so you shouldn’t include any unnecessary information. If you received any awards or citations include these in a separate list.
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Resume writing can be a daunting task to those unfamiliar with the process, and even to those who are familiar with it. It is important to do your research and make sure your resume writing skills are up to par, but never fear, for there are several ways to accomplish this.
You can do a search on “resume writing” on the Internet and come up with several different websites touting everything from resume writing tips, to resume writing basics, and even common blunders and mistakes to avoid while you are engaging in writing.
You will find resume writing services, templates, examples, makers, etc. All will be in the quest to help you perfect your writing. You can choose to utilize a template, which will show you step-by-step how to format your resume, or you can choose a service to actually do your resume writing for you.
If you are not of the mind to engage in those services, though, you can simply research the basics of resume writing and choose to perfect your writing ability yourself. For even the most fundamental resume, you should know that your name and contact information should be at the top of the page, formatted as a heading, in a larger and darker font than the rest of the resume.
You will then want to list an objective, and here, be sure not to be too general. Use specifics to describe what you can offer the company, and the skills you believe you can bring to the table if you get the position. Also state what you hope to gain from the company, whether it just be some new opportunities to prove yourself, or a hope that you can improve their bottom line. This will be bound to impress the hiring manager. Describe where and how you see yourself fitting in.
A strong employment history will make your resume writing easier, because simply listing your experiences and accomplishments will make a strong impact and won’t require a lot of creativity on your part, though you will want to list your endeavors using verbs and adjectives that show you in the most positive light possible.
Of course, don’t forget about your education. This can be listed after your job history, unless you are a recent graduate, in which case you have the option of listing it first.
It goes without saying that your resume should be free from all spelling and grammatical errors, so make sure you proofread it at least a couple of times, and try and have someone else proofread it for you, as well.
Honesty is also essential, even if you do not have all of the experience or education you wish you did; lying and getting caught is a sure-fire way to lose any job you get.
As far as the length of your resume, it has long been the standard to try and condense everything on one page; however, it is certainly acceptable to have a two-page resume if you have the education and employment history to warrant it.
Resume writing really isn’t that difficult, once you have an idea of what your prospective employer expects to find out when he or she reads it, so do your best and good luck!
By: Mario J. Churchill
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January 3, 2010
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