Author: Bonnie Lowe
Picture this -- You're at a Job interview. You're doing great, answering questions left and right. You're enthusiastic, upbeat, confident. Then they ask, "Why did you leave your last Job?"
An image of your former boss, red-faced and screaming, pops into your head. He was such a jerk! You desperately want to vent your frustrations and tell them why you HAD to quit, but you hesitate, thinking... is honesty the best policy in THIS situation?
There's no better way to present yourself as a whiner than to complain about a former boss or Job. Even if you left a Job because your boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard Work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview.
If you do, the interviewer may think you have a problem with authority or can’t get along with others. After all, they don't know you. And as an authority figure, they may more easily identify with your maligned former boss than with you.
It's best not to count on them believing YOUR side of the story, even if it IS the truth.
So instead of saying "My boss was an incompetent idiot," choose one of these sample responses, whichever fits your particular situation best:
"My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my Career goals." Be prepared for a possible follow-up question such as "What ARE your Career goals?"
"I wanted more challenging assignments." This is a nice way of saying you were bored out of your mind. Prepare to follow it up by saying something about being eager to tackle challenges associated with the position for which you are applying.
"I'm looking for an organization that supports its people." This could trigger the "Can you expand on that?" question, so be sure to have a response planned, such as "There weren't many training opportunities."
"My Career goals have changed." This is a great response if you are going into a new field. However, companies want people who can hit the ground running, so be prepared to explain how your past experiences make you a good candidate for this new Job.
One or all of these may be variations of the real story, so you won't really be lying about why you left your last Job. You just won't be giving them the whole truth!
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Wednesday, January 12, 2011
6 Factors That Can Cost You The Interview Job
Author: Bonnie Lowe
Here's The 6 Factors:
(1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough Job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.
(2) Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is important during the interview and on the Job. Being nervous can really mess up your communication skills, so being well prepared and practicing what you're going to say are always your best bet.
(3) Being aggressive, arrogant, or acting in a superior way. No one wants to hire or Work with people who think they're better than everyone else. Be careful with your attitude, even if you think you're surrounded by incompetent fools. Being confident is good. Being an arrogant jerk is bad.
(4) Making excuses for failings. Your teacher never bought "The dog ate my homework!" and your boss isn't going to buy "The finance department gave me the wrong figures!" In the grown-up world, you have to take responsibility for what you are responsible for! You'll never earn respect by blaming others when things go wrong.
(5) Saying unfavorable things about previous employers. Even if you left a Job because the boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard Work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview. When asked "Why did you leave your last Job?" say something like "My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my Career goals."
(6) Having a poor/limp handshake. Why do people think you'll be a lousy employee if you have a lousy handshake? That's not really logical, is it? Doesn't matter. It just turns people off and gives them a bad impression of you. So make your handshake firm and confident but not bone-crushing. (It's not a competition to see who winces first!)
Here's The 6 Factors:
(1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough Job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.
(2) Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is important during the interview and on the Job. Being nervous can really mess up your communication skills, so being well prepared and practicing what you're going to say are always your best bet.
(3) Being aggressive, arrogant, or acting in a superior way. No one wants to hire or Work with people who think they're better than everyone else. Be careful with your attitude, even if you think you're surrounded by incompetent fools. Being confident is good. Being an arrogant jerk is bad.
(4) Making excuses for failings. Your teacher never bought "The dog ate my homework!" and your boss isn't going to buy "The finance department gave me the wrong figures!" In the grown-up world, you have to take responsibility for what you are responsible for! You'll never earn respect by blaming others when things go wrong.
(5) Saying unfavorable things about previous employers. Even if you left a Job because the boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard Work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview. When asked "Why did you leave your last Job?" say something like "My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my Career goals."
(6) Having a poor/limp handshake. Why do people think you'll be a lousy employee if you have a lousy handshake? That's not really logical, is it? Doesn't matter. It just turns people off and gives them a bad impression of you. So make your handshake firm and confident but not bone-crushing. (It's not a competition to see who winces first!)
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Cover Letter Tips: Making Yourself Irresistible Part II
By interviewmastermind .com
Here are cover letter tips to keep your resume from ending up in the trash can:
>> Don’t just parrot your resume.
Your cover letter, though short and simple, is an asset that will pave the way for your future income, and a lot of prospective employees make the mistake of writing exactly what is on the resume. Don’t do this—it shows a lack of creativity. Your cover letter should expand and serve as a bridge to your resume. Since it’s the first thing they see, make it count. This goes back to the previous point- it’s one of the crucial cover letter tips. Brag and talk about how great you are but don’t just summarize your resume.
>> Don’t come across as a Harvard prude, even if you are one.
Professionalism is nice, but no one wants to work with a pompous ass. If that’s not how you talk on a daily basis, tone it down. If that is how you talk, you’ve got bigger problems than I can solve. Write like a kindergartner. Okay, I don’t mean write sentences like “Jane likes jobs. Jane wants money.” I mean be clear and simple, and sound out your words while you write to make sure they aren’t too sophisticated. And definitely don’t talk about how this is one of the awesome cover letter tips you found here. You don’t have to spill the beans like a kindergartener would either, just be clear, concise and readable.
>> Email letters should be short and sweet, like a one-night stand.
Long emails waste time that could be better spent on Facebook. Once they open your resume they’ve decided to invest some time in you, so they are psychologically prepared for more information. Einstein once said, “Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.” Anything more will make you seem like a possible future headache.
>> Attack them from all angles.
If you don’t have submission guidelines, send the resume as an attachment and an email. Then point it out. “I’m such a great fella I sent this as an email AND an attachment.” The message is you are the type of person who will make their life easier.
Your cover letter, though short and simple, is an asset that will pave the way for your future income, and a lot of prospective employees make the mistake of writing exactly what is on the resume. Don’t do this—it shows a lack of creativity. Your cover letter should expand and serve as a bridge to your resume. Since it’s the first thing they see, make it count. This goes back to the previous point- it’s one of the crucial cover letter tips. Brag and talk about how great you are but don’t just summarize your resume.
>> Don’t come across as a Harvard prude, even if you are one.
Professionalism is nice, but no one wants to work with a pompous ass. If that’s not how you talk on a daily basis, tone it down. If that is how you talk, you’ve got bigger problems than I can solve. Write like a kindergartner. Okay, I don’t mean write sentences like “Jane likes jobs. Jane wants money.” I mean be clear and simple, and sound out your words while you write to make sure they aren’t too sophisticated. And definitely don’t talk about how this is one of the awesome cover letter tips you found here. You don’t have to spill the beans like a kindergartener would either, just be clear, concise and readable.
>> Email letters should be short and sweet, like a one-night stand.
Long emails waste time that could be better spent on Facebook. Once they open your resume they’ve decided to invest some time in you, so they are psychologically prepared for more information. Einstein once said, “Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.” Anything more will make you seem like a possible future headache.
>> Attack them from all angles.
If you don’t have submission guidelines, send the resume as an attachment and an email. Then point it out. “I’m such a great fella I sent this as an email AND an attachment.” The message is you are the type of person who will make their life easier.
>> The most crucial of the cover letter tips- Don’t be weak.
“My professional resume is included if you would like to look at it.” Subconsciously, you just told them you aren’t even sure if your resume is worth their time. Grow a pair. Say something direct and casual like, “As you can see in my resume, I’ve worked in the midget porn industry for forty-three years.” EXPECT them to read it, and they are much more likely to do so. Ok, so that actual line is not one of the cover letter tips you should utilize, but you get what I mean.
“My professional resume is included if you would like to look at it.” Subconsciously, you just told them you aren’t even sure if your resume is worth their time. Grow a pair. Say something direct and casual like, “As you can see in my resume, I’ve worked in the midget porn industry for forty-three years.” EXPECT them to read it, and they are much more likely to do so. Ok, so that actual line is not one of the cover letter tips you should utilize, but you get what I mean.
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Job Fair Tips -> Anyone Can Use
by job- search- adviser. net
> Job Fair Tips
Local job fairs are a great place to meet nearly every large business in the area.
Many businesses will travel from up to one hundred miles away to showcase their company to you.
They want to show you what benefits they have so you will apply to their company.
Now you need to show them why your benefits will help their company and why they should interview you. Let’s look at some job fair tips that will get you started.
Many businesses will travel from up to one hundred miles away to showcase their company to you.
They want to show you what benefits they have so you will apply to their company.
Now you need to show them why your benefits will help their company and why they should interview you. Let’s look at some job fair tips that will get you started.
> Before the Job Fair
First you want to make sure that you have a lot of fresh resumes. This may be the only time that I say that a ‘generic’ resume is OK. You will want to take anywhere between 20-50 depending on the size of the job fair. You should carry them in a professional looking portfolio so they cannot become dented, folded or bent. It would also be smart to have a few references sheets available for employers who ask for them.
Make sure that you are dressed appropriately in a professional manner in navy blue or black. This outfit should be pressed, and have no pattern. You will want to avoid any perfumes since there are many who have allergies and asthma. Dressing professionally comes in handy since you never know when an employer may be interested in having an interview on the spot at a job fair. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes; you will be on your feet for quite a while.
Have a few pens or pencils with you so you can fill out applications. Some employers will want you to fill them out immediately at their booths, and some will allow you to take them home with you to fill out and return at your leisure. But always be prepared for the possibility.
Make sure that you are dressed appropriately in a professional manner in navy blue or black. This outfit should be pressed, and have no pattern. You will want to avoid any perfumes since there are many who have allergies and asthma. Dressing professionally comes in handy since you never know when an employer may be interested in having an interview on the spot at a job fair. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes; you will be on your feet for quite a while.
Have a few pens or pencils with you so you can fill out applications. Some employers will want you to fill them out immediately at their booths, and some will allow you to take them home with you to fill out and return at your leisure. But always be prepared for the possibility.
Be prepared to answer questions from the recruiter. They may have simple interview type questions for you. This is to see if you are going to be someone that they would like to see more of. If you want to come in for a more detailed interview, have these answers prepared in advance and you can’t go wrong.
> The Time Has Come
Arrive early! You will want to make sure that you register, get your nametag and map your most desired stops out first. If you are able to stop by the booths you want first you won’t have to worry about fighting them later with 10 other people around and not being seen for the talented individual that you are. Arrive early and you can have their attention and you can showcase your resume to them firsthand.
Ask questions of the recruiters. Make sure that they know you are interested in what they have to offer. You want to make sure that you have a few questions, like you would have in an interview, ready for them. This will open the doors of communication and let them know you are the right person for the job.
Never interrupt someone else speaking. This shows a lack of concern and may prove to be a down fall for you. You will want to be firm and get your thoughts in, but you don’t want to be pushy.
Ask questions of the recruiters. Make sure that they know you are interested in what they have to offer. You want to make sure that you have a few questions, like you would have in an interview, ready for them. This will open the doors of communication and let them know you are the right person for the job.
Never interrupt someone else speaking. This shows a lack of concern and may prove to be a down fall for you. You will want to be firm and get your thoughts in, but you don’t want to be pushy.
> After the Fair
Take business cards from each booth that you visit. This will enable you to send thank you cards to each of the people that you visited. Most of the other participants will not think to do so, and you will have a heads up. Etiquette only calls that you do this after an interview, so this will be the icing on the cupcake for you. Thank them for the time, let them know that you were interested in their company and you hope to hear from them soon.
> Points to keep In Mind:
- Take business cards
- Send thank you notes
- Don’t interrupt
- Ask questions
- Be prepared to answer interview questions
- Arrive early
- Have pens and/or pencils
- Have extra resumes
- Dress professionally
- Wear comfortable shoes
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