Archive for July, 2007
Acing the employment interview
Posted on 23. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
Acing the employment interview by Connie Glaser
When we think about interview situations, we typically think of ourselves as the applicant. But what happens when you’re the one conducting the interview? Are there strategies you can use — as a manager — to ensure you get the most out of the interview process and select the [...]
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How To Be Successful At Interviews
Posted on 23. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
How To Be Successful At Interviews
The key to success is to treat the interview as a project, for which you must gather information, make decisions on feasibility, set objectives, identify the resources needed, draw up a plan of action, and manage the project carefully through to closure. In simple terms, you must be professionally prepared [...]
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Companies that Seek Older Employees
Posted on 22. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
Companies that Seek Older Employees
Employers are said to have a preference for younger employees, which speaks of a bias against offering employment to older people. This is a common phenomenon that has prevailed since a long time but is now undergoing a subtle change to favor ‘above 50′ people seeking employment.
Employers have come to realize [...]
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How to Start Looking for a Better Job
Posted on 22. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
How to Start Looking for a Better Job by Alex
Lately you’re thinking about where your career is heading. Because you have been sitting on that same office chair for a time now and you think it’s about time you take more control of your career life. If you think you need some progress in your [...]
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To find a job, focus on networking skills
Posted on 22. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
To find a job, focus on networking skills
When Jason Alba was laid off from his management position in information technology, he wasn’t too worried. After all, he had skills that were in demand, had an MBA and people seemed to like him.
So, he did all the stuff he thought he was supposed to do: he [...]
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Phone Interviewing Tips
Posted on 20. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
Phone Interviewing Tips
Last night, I received an email from a reader of Non Sterile asking if I might help with their upcoming phone interview. Since the main objective of Non Sterile is to help, I was more than happy to lend a hand. We had a good discussion on how to prepare and what to [...]
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A Smile, a Handshake, and a New Job – How They’re All Connected
Posted on 20. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
A Smile, a Handshake, and a New Job – How They’re All Connected – By Josh
When you think of a business person the image that comes to your head is probably of someone wearing a suit, or at least donning business casual apparel, with a confident demeanor and a strong handshake. Though this idealistic image [...]
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Job Interview Tips – Confidently Beg Your Way to Your Dream Job
Posted on 19. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
Job Interview Tips – Confidently Beg Your Way to Your Dream Job by Patrick
If you’ve ever been on an interview and find yourself explaining how elevators work when asked “do you have experience in sales?†you should read this…
I was supposed to be a cartoonist. When I was 11, I took a proficiency test to [...]
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Handing Out Resumes: Customizing it for the Job
Posted on 18. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
Handing Out Resumes: Customizing it for the Job by Josh
Let me ask you a question: if you were the hiring manager for a large software company, would you call someone whose main job experience was in the hospitality industry? Of course not, so why would you expect them to hire you if your resume is [...]
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How To Interview With Confidence
Posted on 17. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
How To Interview With Confidence by Adam Waxler
Since just getting an interview can often seem like a job in itself, you can go ahead and give yourself a big pat on the back if you’ve landed one…
However, now the hard work really starts…
Now it’s time to actually land the job!
The interview itself is the most [...]
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Lying on your Resume
Posted on 16. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
Lying on your Resume
It’s happened again. Another smart, talented, obviously successful person has fudged her resume and lost a job.
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Fudged is a generous word. It’s actually lying.
Why do people lie on a résumé in the age of the Internet? How [...]
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20 Top Career Fair Success Strategies
Posted on 16. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
20 Top Career Fair Success Strategies
Most job fairs now have web sites that showcase participating employers. Use the web sites to identify which companies that you want to approach.
You should also gather information about these employers from the site so you will be prepared to converse knowledgeably about the company with its representatives.
First impressions are [...]
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The One-page Résumé Rule
Posted on 16. Jul, 2007 by Bill.
The One-page Résumé Rule
One-page résumé sufficient to present essential information concisely and captivatingly Your résumé is your personal advertisement. The purpose of a résumé, therefore, is to sell you, not to describe you. In order to grab a recruiter’s interest and create a positive impression within a few seconds, your résumé should be comprehensive and [...]
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