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- Interview Thank You Letter - Why And How To Write One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesFew interviewees send an interview thank you letter for one or several reasons: • They think it looks like they’re sucking up (this is nonsense) • They think there’s no point as the decision has been made (it rarely has) • It doesn’t occur to them to send one (more fool them) Sending an ...
Views: 1931(2 votes) - Interview Tips on Job Interview Preparation from a Working Sales and Recruitment Manager - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Stephen CraineThese interview tips on how to prepare for sales job interviews can be the difference between success and failure. These job interview preparation tips come to you from an experienced sales manager with over two decades of sales recruitment experience. They will help you to prepare the evidence ...
Views: 1833(1 vote) - It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients when discussing interview tips, tricks and secrets; they all want to figure out how to tackle questions related to their skills. Now, without a doubt, you must be prepared to discuss your background and experience, that's a given. I want to put ...
Views: 1672(1 vote) - JOB INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE TIPS - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2019 from Doris HelgeQUESTION: Even though I have the right training and experience for a leadership position I want, I don’t have enough confidence to apply. Just the thought of interviewing makes my stomach squirm. I have good ideas about how I can make a positive difference as a leader but I’m stalling instead ...
Views: 3679(2 votes) - Job Interview Lessons And Advice - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Dan FitzmartickSagging economies all over the world have rendered many employees without jobs. Job hunting has become increasingly more difficult, challenging and often times impossible. If you knew where to look and if you put more effort into it, the greater chance there is for you of finding a job. Even ...
Views: 867(2 votes) - Job Interview Tip: Don’t Kill Your Chances With Your References - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat you say about your references can kill your job search. Many candidates are so focused on the resume and interview preparation that they forget about their references—but they are a critical piece of your job-getting effort. When you are asked who would be your references, and what ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Job Interview Tips: How to Ace the Job Interview and Get Hired - Even in a Recession - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2009 from Jay HofmeisterIn this challenging economy, where our unemployment rate is high and you have many job seekers going after the same few positions that are actually available, it is very important to be prepared for the job interview. Many candidates are so glad their phone rang or they received an e-mail from ...
Views: 873(2 votes) - Make Your Next Interview Gangnam Style - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerIf you have not heard this song yet, please click here. This song was released in July of 2012 and is already a world-wide sensation. It has hit the Guinness Book of World Records for most likes for a YouTube video and has over 350+ million views. So why should you make your next interview ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Make Yourself Recruitable By Working Smarter And Harder - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou want a new job or you are in transition, either way, how you can find a new job if no one can find you? It’s simple, you have to put yourself out there in order to be found. People believe that if you simply have a good LinkedIn profile and apply to a lot of jobs that it will click after a ...
Views: 1007(1 vote) - Master the Interview with these Job Interviews Tips - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryMarketing yourself to potential employers is not simple. You need to have enough convincing powers to persuade them that you are the best person for the vacant position in their company. Since some job applicants are not as skilled as the others in terms of verbal communication hence they need ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 11: Practice Your Phone Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Peggy McKeeHow do athletes win championships? Practice. How do violin students become virtuosos? Practice. How do you get better at interviews? Practice. Interviewing is not a talent. It is a skill. Most people don’t get a chance to spend much time honing that skill, because most of us don’t ...
Views: 1418(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 12: How to Hit Your Phone Interview Goals - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhat are your phone interview goals? The bottom-line goal of any phone interview is getting the invitation to come in for a face-to-face. That’s the whole point of a phone interview. Your goal in this interview is not the job. It’s the next interview. The phone interview is a screening ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - Phone Interview Tips - Number 14: Your Phone Interview Voice - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Peggy McKeeYou might not think about the quality of your voice before your phone interview—but you should. Interviewers concentrate very hard on your voice in that conversation: Do you sound alert? Confident? Enthusiastic? Are there any red flags they need to be worrying about? They just don’t have ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Supersede small talk... only if you want that dream job - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonIf you are not big on small talk, then why not learn the art of “big talk”, to land your dream job or career, or magnetize more ideal clients? Spend your conversational time and energy doing what is high on your list of things you love to do. Add big talk to deepen your rapport and relationships ...
Views: 2427(1 vote) - That's No Way to Talk in an Interview! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from David WitSome time ago a recruiter was interviewing me for a job; but he told me I didn’t sound very up beat on the phone. I didn’t have a clue about what he was telling me to do differently. How am I supposed to sound positive on the phone? It apparently wasn’t the words being used; it was to ...
Views: 1357(1 vote) - The Hardest and Easiest Interview Question - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerNo matter what kind of job you are interviewing for, there is a high probability that you will be asked the question, "Tell me about yourself". The common belief by most people is that this is hardest question to be asked in an interview. Why? Because there is no definitive answer to it. It is a ...
Views: 800(1 vote) - The Interview of your Life - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Justin HansenA few years ago I began to have that little itch that kept telling me it was time for a career change. I had been managing a company for a couple of years and I was bored, tired and had no motivation whatsoever. I had no idea what to search for so I did what I usually do, surf the web until I ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - The Not-To-Do List: 5 Habits To Stop During An Interview - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerAre you getting interviews, but no offers? You have to stop, think and ask, "Is it me?" It may be and you do not even know it. Knowing your interviewing habits may seem tough, but with some practice you will be able to spot them. You simply need to make yourself aware of them, improve on them, ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - These Job Seeking Mistakes Are Not Getting You Hired - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerToday's job market is really tight out there. Job seekers are trying every tactic possible to give just the slightest edge against other job seekers. What you may not realize though is that those very tactics could be hindering your job search efforts. Job seekers need to learn the recruiters ...
Views: 987(1 vote) - Tips for Interviewee - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from john nairIn today's time job is requirement of every person. Everyone wants to accomplish their basic desires and their dream. That’s why there is a BIG computation to get the job. A job interview is a procedure in which a potential employee is judged by an employer for future employment in their ...
Views: 805(1 vote) - Top Ten Tips for Negotiating a Job Offer - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Alvah ParkerOne aspect of meaningful work is being compensated adequately for the work that you do. It is important then to negotiate a good job offer. Several people have told me recently that they had job offers. I hope that means that the economy is improving. Some tell me they were willing to take ...
Views: 1605(1 vote) - Um, Excuse me, Where is your Suit? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerMy high school teacher once said to our economics class that "We only have one first impression when meeting someone so why not make the most of it?" I conduct, on average, 100-200 in person interviews a year and am seeing an alarming trend when it comes to interview etiquette - sloppy ...
Views: 995(1 vote) - Use A Brag Book for a Successful Job Interview - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeDo you know one of the best ways to make a great impression in your job interview and set yourself apart from other job candidates? Build a brag book. Brag books can be very persuasive in an interview process (if you use them right). The fact that you've taken the time to put one together is ...
Views: 4560(1 vote) - Weather Can Ruin Your Chances Of Landing The Job - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerYou applied to the job and were offered a chance to interview in person. You couldn't be happier! Then you find out Hurricane Sandy is coming your way with bad weather. All throughout the world, weather hinders peoples ability to get to an interview. Nothing makes Human Resources ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - What Do Interviewers Want? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWhen you get an interview call after applying to hundreds of jobs out there, your elation is natural. You research about the company, its work culture, and prepare yourself for the interview. You also talk to people to find out how to crack the interview. You also read blog posts on the same. ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - What Top 5 Skills Do Job Seekers Need To Get Hired In 2013? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2013 from Lisa ChapmanSeasoned job seekers know that highlighting skills on a resume is critical. Once the resume gets your foot in the door, the candidate can shine in the interview by showing how skills were used and contributed to the success of former employers. The following top four skills are listed in 9 ...
Views: 1547(1 vote) - Why Are You Being Ignored By The Recruiter? - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerHave you ever wondered why you do not hear back from recruiters? Well to answer that question, there are many aspects of the recruiting/interviewing process that we must understand. As with anything in life, there are needs and wants. For example, I need to eat food; I want a new car. With ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - Why You Should Be Drinking At Work - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWHAT!? Yes! We are serious; you should be drinking at work. Water that is. :-) There are a few reasons why you should be over at the water cooler drinking. It is believed that water will improve your concentration, provide better mental and physical efficiency and a greater level of ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - You Didn’t Get The Job Because Of Your Online Profile - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerWe have discussed on our website the importance of social media in your job searching efforts through avenues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. What we haven’t discussed yet are the important implications that they all can have on your career, both good and bad. Whether we like it or not…or ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - You Should Ping Your Resume - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Marc DeBoerThat's right… You should be pinging your resume every single day, but do you even know what pinging even means? According to Wikipedia, it is, "… an XML-RPC-based push mechanism by which a weblog notifies a server that its content has been updated." Does that make any sense? In layman's terms, ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Telephone Interview Tips: How to Get Your Foot in the Door - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2010 from Cecile PeterkinAs job seekers broaden their horizons to include positions far from their home town, and human resources departments try to deal with the deluge of job applications brought on by the recession, telephone interviews have become much more popular. Here are some telephone interview tips that will ...
Views: 2332(7 votes) - Preparing For Your Next Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2009 from Leon EdwardWhen you're in search of a new job, the first thing to do is to check out the job listings available in your area. You can look for job listings in your local daily and weekly newspapers, employment centers and of course, increasingly the web is a good resource for finding a job. However, ...
Views: 3062(4 votes) - 10 Reasons to say when you look for a new job - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Maarten Van HerckWe all know the feeling: you want to apply for a new profession. In order to do this, you have to write a job resume, make sure that the resume you write is appropriate; it is necessary to know if you need a professional resume, a manager resume,… And if you are not sure how to write it in a ...
Views: 24036(3 votes) - Circle of Excellence - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2010 from Connie BrannanCircle of Excellence "Anchoring" is the bread and butter of NLP. It's a technique for capturing and triggering feelings within ourselves. In business, would it be useful to feel flowing confidence on demand? Motivation? To feel persuasive and articulate? Learn an easy process, right here, ...
Views: 5065(3 votes) - How To Get a Job In a Bad Economy - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kate RaidtHow To Get a Job In a Bad Economy 4 Key Steps To Getting An Interview and 7 Steps To Nailing Your Dream Job In my twenty years of sales, I have hired and trained hundreds of salespeople. One woman who joined my team was Cathy. She was in her mid-50’s and had decades of experience in ...
Views: 2871(3 votes) - Use a 30/60/90-Day Business Plan for Job Interview Success - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeCandidates are always looking for an edge in job interviews, and they try to gain that edge in different ways: crafting a killer resume, dressing for success, practicing interview questions and answers, researching the company, building a brag book, or even practicing positive body language. ...
Views: 20616(3 votes) - ***Being Overlooked in Business Because of Your Childlike Voice? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Nancy DanielsA big complaint I hear from many women is that when they answer the phone, the caller asks to speak to their mother. Does that ever happen to you? There is no doubt that this is a problem for the woman who is looking to succeed in her career. Women have enough difficulty competing with ...
Views: 3369(2 votes) - ***Capitalize on the Voice You Don't Know You Have - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMost people are unaware that voice training is something they can do for their personal and professional development. No, it is not just actors and politicians who study with a voice coach. More and more people are discovering that they are not stuck with the voice they hear on their answering ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - ***Do You Know Which Sounds Are True Nasals? - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWhile we tend to equate nasality with New Yorkers, this issue is not just their problem. It is found in many parts of the United States and Canada as well. In the English language, there are 3 sounds known as nasals which should vibrate in your nose. They are the n, the m, and the ng sounds. ...
Views: 2999(2 votes) - ***How To Get Rid of a Nasal Voice - by Submitted on May 10, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThere is nothing more frustrating than listening to someone who speaks with an excess of nasal sound. In a study done some years ago on how people react to a nasal voice, it was reported that it is frequently associated with less-than-average intelligence and a sign of immaturity. Ridding ...
Views: 14173(2 votes) - ***Improve Your Voice; Improve Your Life - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from Nancy DanielsImagine the CEO of a company sounding like Fran Drescher in her role as “The Nanny” or the bimbo voice Melanie Griffith. Hard to imagine, isn’t it? In fact, when Melanie Griffith played in the movie “Working Girl” in which she takes over for her boss, she enrolls in voice training in order to ...
Views: 2999(2 votes) - ***Is Your Handshake Sending the Right Message? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2011 from Nancy DanielsAh, the handshake. The handshake that is the 2nd or 3rd thing in which others will judge you. First in line is your visual image. What follows is often a handshake, your name, or both, as you introduce yourself. Have you ever considered the importance of your handshake and the image it ...
Views: 2853(2 votes) - ***Research the Company Before Your Next Interview - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Nancy DanielsWith today’s high unemployment, finding a job and then landing the position is a difficult process. While you may think you are perfect for the job, there are many other candidates who feel the same way about themselves. There is no question that your competition is fierce. Being able to ...
Views: 2247(4 votes) - ***Why Nervousness Is Your Best Friend in Public Speaking and Even the Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsI love all the articles and advice on the internet today which deal with quelling nervousness, combating nervousness, eliminating nervousness and ending those nervous jitters. Unfortunately, most of them do not discuss the benefits of nervousness in public speaking or in the job interview and ...
Views: 3275(6 votes) - ***Your Soft-Spoken Voice Is Impressing No One! - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsOne of the most frustrating things for a listener is not hearing what the other person is saying. They are listening but they’re not hearing. After repeated attempts asking the speaker to increase his/her volume, they stop listening. If you want others to hear your message, then you must ...
Views: 4417(2 votes) - How Do You Find Meaningful Work? - 10 Questions to Ask Yourself To Get A Good Fit - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvah ParkerWhen looking for a job, most people focus on the responsibilities of the job to find a good fit. While getting hired to do a job that is interesting and well suited to your background is important, there are three other pieces of the equation that should not be overlooked - your fellow workers, ...
Views: 1459(4 votes) - How to Plan Your Career and be Successful - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from James TomersonSo, you have graduated from school or would soon graduate, right? Do you have any action plan for your career ready to fulfill your future professional commitments? With the education requirement going up for most of the job positions, students face tough competition while landing a job they are ...
Views: 1377(4 votes) - How To Survive A Heart-Pounding Job Interview - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryA job interview is the most difficult part of the job application process. Many of us do not have the ability to persuade and communicate well so we find ourselves dealing with nerves before and during the interview. Job interview guides teach job hunters how to survive an interview and possibly ...
Views: 1891(2 votes) - I Can Do This Job and I Will Do This Job - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Candace Davies“I can do this job and I will do this job” basically means that you have the skills and expertise to carry out job responsibilities 100% and that you are actually willing and eager to perform those duties. This phrase is something that you must remember when crafting your job-seeking documents ...
Views: 1033(4 votes) - Impress Your Interviewer: Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKee30/60/90-day plans are typically used for sales jobs, but did you know that you can use a 30-60-90-day plan for non-sales jobs? You can--it works for marketing, project management, technical support, and many others. For instance, I got a call from a candidate going for a job in Marketing ...
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