Three Steps to Success – Information Interviewing
Posted on 19. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
Most job seekers have heard the terms “information interview” or “networking interview” but few people really understand their meaning or how to use them effectively to shorten a job search or make a successful career change. In fact, most job seekers don’t realize that there are multiple kinds of information interviews.
While all information or networking [...]
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Did They Really Say That? : Funny Interview Stories
Posted on 18. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
Once, when I was studying in Russia as an undergraduate, I overheard an interview being conducted in a small café. The interviewer, an American woman presumably working for a multinational company, was interviewing a Russian man. The interview was for a bilingual position, so half the questions were asked in Russian and half were in [...]
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If you want to avoid being passed over for an interview, stay away from the dozens of “boilerplate” phrases littering thousands of resumes. Recruiters and H.R. reps are likely to move on to the next candidate’s resume after spotting a couple of terms like “results-oriented” and “go-to person.” Replace these tired cliches with more original, [...]
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Identifying Illegal Questions
It is important to be able to first identify what is legal and what is not, then you can determine what the best way to handle it is. Any question which pertains to the following characteristics is considered illegal because it can be used for discriminatory purposes.
o Age
o Gender
o Marital Status
o Birthplace
o Nationality
o Religion
o Race
o Disability
Employers do not typically ask blatantly [...]
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Learn About Yourself First to Discover Your Passion
Posted on 16. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
By first getting to know yourself and then feeling confident in yourself and who you are, will help you discover your passion at work. This process begins by understanding who you are, by learning your key strengths and values. By learning these things about yourself, you will become more comfortable and confident with who you [...]
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LinkedIn’s primary purpose is to allow its users to interact with other professionals to help enhance career opportunities. Although it functions on the same principle as other networking sites in that a set of connections is created, it creates a specific set of business-related benefits for its users:
Joining LinkedIn is a definite advantage for professionals [...]
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The One Thing That Makes Exceptional Job Candidates Stand Out
Posted on 14. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
In fact, you’ve already had your first interview on Friday and completely hit it out of the ballpark. For every question that was thrown your way, you were able to answer with knowledge and enthusiasm, providing great examples of why you are the best candidate.
Afterward, as you are walking out the door, you are congratulating [...]
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Friend Or Foe – The Importance of First Impressions in Interviews
Posted on 13. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
Not to get too bogged down in technical mumbo-jumbo – it’s commonly understood that the brain has two hemispheres, the left dealing with logic, and the right with creativity. This is what we know as the cortex, or new brain. But there’s also a third dimension, the hypo-thalamus or pre-historic brain (in fact, the brain [...]
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Not Sure How to Answer “Who, What and Why” in Your Job Interview? Simple Ways to Master the Answers
Posted on 12. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
Experienced interviewees know how to prepare, but still find the experience a bit daunting. The in-experienced interviewee may be terrified at the thought of the process. Being prepared is the best medicine to alleviate the anxiety and boost your confidence. Start with the most basic of questions that the interviewer most likely will ask – [...]
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Coming Up With Your Resume to Snatch an Employer’s Attention in an Easy Way
Posted on 11. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
While you anticipate the new chapter in your work life, finding a method to stick out from other applicants, who are at least similarly qualified for the position you need, is a hard task.
Your resume is the primary contact your possible employer has with you. A well formatted and a nicely-crafted resume can make a [...]
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4 Surefire Tactics to Keep Your $100K+ Executive Job Search Alive and Kicking
Posted on 10. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
“What do I need to do to be more effective and keep my job search alive?” In this article, I give you four sure-fire tactics to implement so that you can keep your job search campaign kicking!
Step #1 – Reach Out
Networking is more than just going to professional association meetings, eating lunch or dinner with [...]
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How to Search For a Job While Maintaining Your Current One
Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 posted by Bill.
And while most of us who are collecting unemployment benefits probably don’t feel bad for those who actually have a job, we all have been in a place where we just want to get out of where we are at and move on already. Below are some steps to take that can help you create [...]
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When you are sitting in an interview, particularly if you are dealing with a Behavior Based Interview, you will find that you are in a place where you are going to need to make sure that you are able to answer questions on your strengths and your weaknesses. For instance, you will likely be asked [...]
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