Archive for September, 2008
It’s important to follow up after an interview.
Fewer than half the people who go on a job interview will bother to send the interviewer a thank you note thanking him/her for their time and consideration. So what’s the big deal? Since most people won’t bother to send one it could give you an edge, especially if there’s real competition between you and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What about friends or relatives working at the place where I’m interviewing?
I’m often asked at interviews if I have any friends or relatives who work for the company. What is my best approach? Choose your friends carefully. If your friend is a hard worker, mention his or her name. The hiring manager will assume you, like your friend, are a hard worker too. If your friend [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Can I ask for the job if I want it?
Absolutely! Most people who go on a job interview never tell the interviewer whether they want the job or not. This leaves the interviewer guessing if you want the job. Look at the interviewer in the eye and tell him or her that you want the job.
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What should I not ask on an interview?
Don’t ask questions about salary vacations, holidays with pay or paid sick days. You’re looking for a job not a vacation. Wait for the manager to bring up the issue of wages. When he/she asks what kind of wage you expect, ask what the standard wage is for your qualifications. Your goad should be for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Here’s a review of the states with the highest and lowest unemployment rates.
According to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Labor, here’s a quick review of the unemployment rates for states with the lowest and highest unemployment rates, as of June 2008.
States with the Lowest Unemployment Rates:
* South Dakota (2.8 percent)
* North Dakota (3.2 percent)
* Utah (3.2 percent)
* Wyoming (3.2 percent)
* Nebraska (3.3 percent)
* Hawaii [...]
How can Career Evaluations help me with Job Placement?
Employers and job seekers look for the same thing: a good match. A Career Evaluation helps with a direction for you. Career Evaluations can be the first step to successful job placement assistance. Professional employee referrals are made after matching the Career Evaluation results to an employer’s job description. Employers benefit from this pre-employment screening [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Keep Your Résumé Current
reprinted in part from Chicago Tribune
There’s not much you can do about stemming the tide of layoffs in today’s economy. But there is something positive you can do in case you lose your job: Update your résumé.And that means everyone, including new hires, long-term employees and those who are absolutely certain their jobs are secure.It’s [...]
I want to know more about self-improvement both in the work place and my personal life. What would you recommend?
The Behavioral Profile is an instrument evaluating your communication style. This information will step you through the process of understanding behavioral styles, and how your style is perceived by others. Learning more about yourself will identify strengths, enhance self-confidence, increase your understanding of others and pinpoint areas for improvement. The profile will help you understand [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )What’s the best way to uncover job leads? Is it Networking?
Job-seekers must use every avenue available to them and consider job-hunting a full-time job. They must attend local events, such as Chamber of Commerce mixers and events, industry-specific meetings, children’s PTA meetings, Rotary Club meetings, or even a local Toastmasters group. Job-seekers must provide every friend, relative, former co-worker, and acquaintance the opportunity to see [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Should I pay for a professional service when a friend has a computer he could use it to create my resume ?
It’s true that many people have personal computers and even resume templates, but this does not mean they understand effective résumé composition. Your résumé should be unique, like yourself, reflecting your personal and professional ideals. A professional service understands strategies of how to express your strengths while leaving out the “red flags” that so often [...]
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