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- Have You Been Lying on Your Résumé? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from JobsBridge PublisherWhen you read classified ad in newspaper about a job post, there could be three possible courses of action which you can take. Action #1: You know you don’t qualify for the job and choose not to apply to it. So, you move on to the next job posting. Action #2: Although you don’t qualify for ...
Views: 2510(3 votes) - Tips for Landing a Medical Sales Job - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe term "medical sales" covers a lot of area: medical device sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, biotechnology sales, imaging sales, pathology sales, pharmaceutical sales, and tons of other niche areas of health care sales. Even though there are strong differences in style ...
Views: 2505 - Are you willing to Work for Free? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Christopher ShawI am a small business owner and sometimes just to break the monotony in the hiring regiment I will ask a prospective interviewee if they would work for free. I do this because I understand that the standard resume and usual interview questions are predictable. So, when I pitch this curve ball ...
Views: 2499(6 votes) - Post-Interview Follow Up Tips: After The Thank You Note - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Peggy McKeeCandidates often ask me, “Post-interview, how long should I wait AFTER I send the thank you note to contact the hiring manager again? What should I say? Should I call or email again?“ The post-interview follow up period can feel like the trickiest of situations for candidates. Push too ...
Views: 2491 - ***How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHiring managers love behavioral interview questions, because these kinds of questions dig deeper into what kind of employee you really are. Answers to behavioral interview questions must be in the form of stories, or examples of things you've done in your career. They are projections from you ...
Views: 2478 - Top Five Tips for Success in Job Interviews - by Submitted on May 24, 2009 from TS MadaanIt is very important to succeed at a job interview because it is the only step between your employment and unemployment. Once you get an interview call, please make sure if that is a phone interview or face to face interview. Depending upon the type of interview, please take care of the top 5 ...
Views: 2475(1 vote) - Tips to match your business attire to fit the country you are working in and traveling to - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Diane CraigAccording to the recent Ipsos/Reuters survey conducted in 24 countries around the world, there is considerable disagreement about business dress codes. That's not to say workplace attire is an international hot potato with daily conference calls between Brussels and Singapore thrashing out the ...
Views: 2466 - Creating a Good Reference List - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2009 from Heather EagarOne of the greatest mysteries associated with applying for a job is how to create a good reference list. Because not every employer even requests this list as a part of the application process, it can often be difficult to know exactly who should be listed and when. One key to remember is even ...
Views: 2448(1 vote) - Sample Thank You Notes for Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Peggy McKeeIf the only thing your job interview thank you note says is "Thanks for the interview. I'm looking forward to working with you!", you have already stood out from the crowd, but you have still wasted a prime opportunity to boost your chance to get the job by nudging that hiring manager farther ...
Views: 2448 - Sole Trader Challenges: Recruitment - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Kate HornRecruiting staff when you are a sole trader can be a real challenge. I have written this article to give some back ground and some practical help for sole traders (small business). It may also help people looking for work in small companies. Before I get into the central theme of this article, ...
Views: 2439 - 10 Proven Tips for Your Medical Sales Job Search Success - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYour job search is one of the most significant tasks you’ll ever have. What job you end up with determines how you’ll spend the majority of hours in your day, how much money you’ll have, and how satisfied you are with your life. It’s worth making the effort to end up where you’ll be happy. ...
Views: 2437(1 vote) - Ride-Alongs and Ride-Withs (aka Job Shadowing) - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeWhat is a ride-along? Why is it important? A ride-along is just what it sounds like: You spend a day with a medical sales rep who’s in the field you’re thinking you’d like to sell into, and see how a typical day goes. A ride-along can be one of your greatest opportunities to differentiate ...
Views: 2437(2 votes) - Why Chewing Gum Boosts Your Brain Performance - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Hal Wechsler--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why Chewing Gum Improves your Brain Performance Would you be interested in a sure-fire, scientifically researched, simple strategy to Ace exams, interviews, and ...
Views: 2436 - 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) - How To Transition From Pharma To Medical Device Sales - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeThe job market for pharmaceutical sales reps has gotten more and more precarious during the last few years. We regularly see headlines about big pharmaceutical companies cutting jobs, and the general consensus seems to be that there are more to come. The result is that thousands of pharma ...
Views: 2417(1 vote) - Questions to Ask at an Interview That Will Improve Your Answers On the Spot - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2012 from Peggy McKeeTo get the job you want you need to do more than sit in the interview answering questions fired at you by the hiring manager. In order to be more effective in selling yourself for the job, don’t be afraid to ask questions yourself. Why? Because the job search is a sales process in which ...
Views: 2417 - ***Speaking Clearly Is the Name of the Game in Business Today - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Nancy DanielsIn the past, you could afford to speak with a Brooklyn dialect because your business probably dealt with those who spoke the same way. Today, however, no matter where you live, business is global. What this means is that your clients and associates need to be able to understand your words. If ...
Views: 2401 - *** How to Fail Your Job Interview – Interview Horror Stories and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from David Couper1. Low-cut, Cut-offs, and Cutting Edge should be cut out of your interview dress. 50% of hiring managers say dressing inappropriately is the biggest mistake. Business dress works even if the company does business casual normally. It shows respect. Remember you can always take your jacket or ...
Views: 2400(1 vote) - ***How to Stand Out From the Crowd in Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2009 from Nancy DanielsToday, unemployment is higher than it has been for quite some long time and, in many cases, older workers are looking for a job after years of security in their former positions. For some, just the idea of being interviewed is a frightening experience. With the high number of applicants ...
Views: 2393 - Can a company choose not to hire someone because they smoke? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Ann Zaslow RethaberWhen we first starting seeing these types of screeners from hiring companies a few years ago, we asked Jay Zweig, employment law partner at Bryan Cave, if it was in fact legal to use smoking as a reason not to hire someone, and Zweig assured us that “according to the Arizona Smoke Free Act, ...
Views: 2380 - Overcoming Job Interview Objections - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Todd HicksAre you an active participant in the labor market looking for a job or career? Do you dread or endure negative experiences with job interviews? It is not fun to go through the process of looking for a job and being hit with objections from a potential employer in a job interview; yet, you just ...
Views: 2372(1 vote) - ***How Important Are Your Presentation Skills in Getting a Job? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Nancy DanielsYes, your education is important; yes, your experience is important; and, most definitely, your attitude is important in landing a job in today’s questionable job market. Have you ever taken into consideration, what your presentation skills are saying about you however? You may look ...
Views: 2366(2 votes) - Comments On Scott Adams: How to Get a Real Education at College - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2011 from Hal WechslerComments You Can Use By H. Bernard Wechsler July 11 2011 Comments on Scott Adams: How to Get a Real Education at College 1. Combine Skills: Be a fairly-well provider of multiple skills and talents. It is unusual to have one person who can successfully multi-task skills a) Moderate Art ...
Views: 2363 - ***Amazon Audiobook – 101 Job Interview Questions – Listen and Learn - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Peggy McKeeMy most popular ebook, How to Answer Interview Questions, is now available as an Amazon Audible Audiobook! (It’s also available as an audiobook on Google Play, iTunes , Barnes and Noble, and Audible.) You can learn the best answers to 101 job interview questions in the car, on the train, ...
Views: 2351 - ***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) - 3 Typical Interview Questions and How to Answer Them to Get the Job - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2012 from Peggy McKeeSome questions will get asked in every job interview. But just because they're standard questions doesn't mean you have to give a standard answer. You can give a standout response with just a little coaching. I'm going to tell you how to answer 3 typical job interview questions: Why do you ...
Views: 2333(1 vote) - Sample Job Interview Questions For Success - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2009 from Laura WhitelawSample Job Interview Question #1: What do you know about our company? This question is usually asked in the beginning stages of the interview process. To prepare for this question, you'll want to research as much as you can about the company beforehand. You can search for information in the ...
Views: 2333(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) - 6 Creative Ways to Stand Out in the Job Search! - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeIt's a tough job market out there right now, but what if you can’t even get an interview? What if you're resume or your network is good enough to get you to the interview, but you can’t get past that point? Are you demonstrating the levels of commitment, drive, tenacity, skills and ...
Views: 2329(2 votes) - STAR Interview Technique for Behavioral Job Interviews - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeEmployers want to know about more than just your skills and experience–they want to know how you’ll get along day-to-day. How will you react in stressful situations? What will you do when a customer gets cranky, or there’s some issue with the product? One way for hiring managers to get to ...
Views: 2329(1 vote) - The Fine Art of the Handshake - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Michael JohnsonYour handshake says a lot about you. It can convey confidence, warmth, and honesty, or it can signal weakness, uncertainty, and disinterest. Either way, it sends a subtle yet powerful message about who you are, that is not lost on prospective buyers. Use these pointers to make sure your ...
Views: 2323(7 votes) - Graduate Image: Interview Tips - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2007 from Sandy DumontGraduate Image: Interview Tips By Expert Image Consultant, Sandy Dumont Your image in college may not have been that important to you, but as a college graduate you will soon have to put on a suit and begin interviewing for jobs. If you want to get hired in a traditional business arena, ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Resume - What do Employers Look for? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Ana RoseWhile writing a resume, one might have came across this thought that what is it that the employers look for. Is it your educational background, your work experience, your achievements, the salary you earned in your previous organization, the responsibilities you handled, etc? The factors that ...
Views: 2322(1 vote) - Best Interview Question To Ask Your Interviewer - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2013 from Marc DeBoer"If I had a million dollars put into my savings account and I didn't have to work anymore, what incentive would I have to work for your company?" Wow. What a bold interview question; I agree! I honestly believe that only someone who is practically guaranteed to get the job should ask a ...
Views: 2319 - Job Interview Workshop: References Are Not an Afterthought - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Peggy McKeeIf you’re asked about your references in the job interview, do you have a few names ready? Do you know what those people would say about you if they were called? You need to know how to choose the best references, how to make sure they say fantastic, glowing things about you, and why it’s ...
Views: 2318 - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q8 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeDo you prefer working in a team or alone? Even though asking if you prefer working independently or as part of a team is a standard job interview question, it’s also a bit of a tricky one. I can’t think of any job that doesn’t at some point require both work styles. So even though you ...
Views: 2315 - Increasing Traffic With Free Gifts For Referrals - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Phil JohncockDo you want to increase Web traffic to your landing pages for products and services? If so, read on … The best way to increase traffic is “word-of-mouth” advertising, the best form. One “word-of-mouth” methods with proven success is to reward clients with a “free gift” when they refer ...
Views: 2314(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q4 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeDescribe a time when your workload was heavy and how you handled it. Asking you to describe difficult situations (and your reactions to them) is a favorite tactic of interviewers. It’s called behavioral interviewing. Behavioral interview questions get way past your basic skills and ...
Views: 2308 - ***How to Increase Your Volume and Be Heard the 1st Time You Say It - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Nancy DanielsLack of volume in speaking is a big problem for many people. Unfortunately, this characteristic can label you incorrectly. While it is possible that your soft-spoken voice is due to a lack of confidence, it is also possible that you speak softly because you were raised to speak softly. If ...
Views: 2284(2 votes) - Reach Out and Connect – Impact of Connection - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2010 from Terrie AndersonThis is the second in a series of articles to help you improve your communication skills and establish stronger relationships at all levels. A lot of stress and angst can be removed from our lives if we can learn to effectively communicate. When we meet someone we are given a short time in ...
Views: 2281 - Internal vs. External Recruiters - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2010 from Peggy McKeeWhat is the difference between an internal recruiter and an external recruiter? An internal recruiter works directly for the company they are recruiting for. An internal recruiter for Frito-Lay, for example, works to fill a variety of positions within the Frito-Lay organization, and receives ...
Views: 2277(1 vote) - Answers to the Toughest Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeJob interviews are notoriously stressful, and in each one there are going to be a couple of difficult questions for you to handle. The key to being successful in your job interview is being prepared for the most difficult interview questions so that you can answer them smoothly and with ...
Views: 2270 - ***90 Day Interview Plan - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Peggy McKeeA 90 Day Interview Plan is also known as a 90-Day Plan, a Business Plan, or a 30-60-90-Day Plan. Whatever you call it, the point is that it’s a plan—a plan for how you will attack your new job in the first 90 days of employment. Having a plan, or a strategy, in place helps you show your true ...
Views: 2266(1 vote) - Job Interview Advice: Talking About Salary - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeMoney is a big item on a job seeker’s mind, for sure. You know you’re interested in the job, or you wouldn’t be there, and the top of the list for you is finding out the mystery of what you could get paid. But one of the cardinal rules of interviewing for job seekers is: Never bring up ...
Views: 2266(1 vote) - How to Answer Interview Questions - Q3 - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2014 from Peggy McKeeDescribe a time when your work was criticized and how you handled it. Have you ever been asked this question? I know…to you, it feels like oral surgery without the Novocain…but interviewers love behavioral interview questions because they tell them so much about you—in the story you choose ...
Views: 2253 - ***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: 2246(4 votes) - Informational Interviews Using LinkedIn - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Peggy McKeeOne of the many, many fantastic applications of LinkedIn is that you can use it to land informational interviews. Informational interviews are just what they sound like: they are interviews that you conduct to gather information, usually about a job or a career field you’re interested in. ...
Views: 2227(3 votes) - ***Curriculum Vitae Tips: Use Principles of Good Resume Writing to Get a Better CV - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Peggy McKeeCVs are the long, detailed cousin of the resume. It delivers much more information than a resume and takes many more pages to do it. But whatever differences they might have, CVs and resumes both have the same function: to get you interviews. If you have a curriculum vitae and aren’t ...
Views: 2213 - ***What To Do When Your Job Search Sucks - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Peggy McKeeIf your job search sucks, it's probably the result of one of 3 things: You can't find good jobs to apply for You can't get interviews for jobs you are interested in You go to interviews, but you don't get job offers If you want to find great ...
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