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- Sample Smart Answers To Frequently Asked Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Daniel ChakrabortyInterview- the word is like a nightmare to a countless people all through out the globe irrespective of caste and creed. Well it might be a natural syndrome to be a little scared of this procedure. A little fear is your friend. It always makes you cautious. You do not make the mistake to take ...
Views: 3200(2 votes) - Specific Second Interview Questions You Should Know - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Ruth BerryInterviews are of different types.There are behavioral interviews, analytical interviews, general interviews and so on. Basically, the first interview is conducted by a human resource staff. If you overcome the first obstacle, you will then be interviewed by several more people. In some ...
Views: 2157(2 votes) - Using Social Networking to Land Your Next Gig - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Michael TrustOver the last several years, there has been a proliferation of social networking technologies and platforms. Some have morphed into more “social” than “networking”; however, you never know where your next lead will come from, so it pays to be open about all of the platforms. One (of many) key ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - Website Promotion: A Must For Every Website - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Aidan DoranYou have covered the first step of building an attractive and informative website, what now? A website no matter how good is of no use if people don’t ever reach it and see what it has to offer. This is where Website Promotion steps in. With the high level of competition in every field, ...
Views: 1146(2 votes) - What To Do With A Stalled Job Interview Process - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA Job Candidate’s Situation: A recuiter called a medical sales candidate about a job, gave him the name of the company and the manager, said that he had submitted his resume for consideration, and had the phone interview set up. Then, the recruiter called back to tell him that the phone ...
Views: 2580(2 votes) - ***Confidence Is the Name of the Game in Securing the Job - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe last thing some people think about when heading out the door for a job interview is confidence. Too often, there is such trepidation and fear, that their vision lacks this one thing the employer is looking for. Why should someone hire you if you do not look and sound confident? Trust ...
Views: 2545(9 votes) - 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) - ***How Confident Do You Sound in the Interview? - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2012 from Nancy DanielsMany years ago when I was fresh out of graduate school, I applied for my first 'real' job in New York City at G. Schirmer, the largest publisher of classical sheet music in the States. What I didn't know then was that my speaking voice was my greatest asset in attaining employment with that ...
Views: 2810(3 votes) - ***Is Your Soft-Spoken Voice Sending the Right Message? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Nancy DanielsFor many people who speak in a normal volume of sound, straining to hear someone who speaks too softly is very frustrating. If you are soft-spoken and refuse to increase your volume to be heard comfortably (notice I didn’t say to speak loudly), then your message is not being heard. What ...
Views: 2559(3 votes) - 5 Ways to Ruin an Interview or End a Date - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2009 from Adam YoungThe interview is over, and you wait patiently to hear back from the hiring manager. You were prepared, you have an impressive resume, and you answered all the questions with confidence. A week later you call back, and they have given the job to another candidate. You are having drinks, ...
Views: 2958(6 votes) - Being Prepared is the Best Way to Deal with Hard Interview Questions - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2009 from James MalervyIt appears that now than ever before college students are filling out online job applications following graduation with anticipation of getting a job interview. Before students graduate college they need to have an extraordinary resume. Most colleges offer some type of resume writing seminar and ...
Views: 1394(3 votes) - 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) - How Your Resume Limits Your Potential - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Matthew TooneResumes are essential documents that communicate our past experience, outline our previous accomplishments, and even reveal a portion of our current character. They are so essential that employers, educational institutions, and companies everywhere must require them in order to assess our ...
Views: 1324(3 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) - Record Interviews for your Wordpress Blog Easily with Wetoku (Free) - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Shawn BoydToday I had a chance to speak with David Lee of www.Wetoku.com (play on the words We Talk) about his great new service that allows bloggers to record interviews and post them to their blogs. Watch it Here: ...
Views: 1163(3 votes) - The Perfect Interview – (from “Out of the Actor’s Playbook”) - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2010 from Lori Kirstein, Speaker/"Emotional Linguist", Author, ActorHow do they do it? Those people who look so self-confident, so “put together” … are they really what they seem? They might even be having a bad day, but still they look fabulous, and they interview perfectly. So how do they do it? Here are a few tips – a few leaves from the Actor’s Playbook: ...
Views: 1419(3 votes) - How Can An Author Make the Most of a Radio Media Tour? Navigating in the New Broadcast & Internet Radio Landscape - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Jackie LapinWith the vast increase in internet radio, authors now have a much greater opportunity to market their books and services via radio shows. Whereas broadcast radio hosts frequently don’t read the book in advance, generally only give you five minutes to expound on the topic and provide only one ...
Views: 1738(4 votes) - ***Horrified By What Comes Out of Your Mouth When You're Nervous? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Nancy DanielsHave you ever stood at the lectern or were sitting for an interview and when you opened your mouth to speak, the sound emanating from your lips was much higher in pitch than you expected, wanted, or appreciated? While the raising of the pitch of the voice is common when nervous, it is also ...
Views: 2956(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) - ***How Much Value Do You Place on Your Visual Presentation in Getting a Job? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Nancy DanielsMost people in business today are eager to learn and improve their business skills. They read articles; they listen to webinars; and, they attend bootcamps in the hopes of securing a better future for themselves. Your competition is fierce. Other candidates are just as hungry for the job ...
Views: 2608(3 votes) - ***If You're Not Being Understood, Is It Because of Your Diction? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIf your diction is difficult to understand, it could be due to an accent. Please understand that accents are not a problem. They are part of your culture; part of what makes you, you. If you have an accent, I do not recommend trying to eliminate it. Instead, I suggest you work on speaking ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - ***In Public Speaking, What Does Your Visual Image Say about Your? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2009 from Nancy DanielsOne of the best pieces of advice I give to my clients when teaching presentation skills is to always be prepared for the unexpected and that goes for your clothing as well as your visual image. Without a doubt, what you are saying and how you are saying are the most important aspects of your ...
Views: 3262(5 votes) - ***Your Speaking Voice and the Image It Projects - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2011 from Nancy DanielsThe other day a woman phoned me and her volume was so loud that I had to move the phone away from my ear. My immediate opinion of the caller was that she was overbearing. Her loud volume was making a statement about her that may or may not have been true. Another recent voice was by a ‘man’ ...
Views: 2554(2 votes) - 10 Important Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alana JohnsonWith the current state of economic affairs in the United States and other countries being what they are, jobs are hard to come by. If you are fortunate enough to be granted a job interview, don’t arrive unprepared. There are many aspects to interview preparation, but an area often overlooked ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - 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) - 15 Ways to Win at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Cecile PeterkinWhen you walk into a job interview, the product you are selling is YOU. The interview process begins when you accept the interview, and ends when the employer decides to either hire you or look for someone more suitable. The more you are able to communicate professionalism with personality, ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - 17 important things to remember as you prepare for an interview - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Sandy KiaizadehCongratulations, you’ve been asked in for an interview! While this is a feat in itself, given this troubling economy, your work isn’t done yet. It's important to make a great impression when you go for a job interview, and this includes remaining calm and composed. If you look flustered and ...
Views: 3562(3 votes) - 3 Easy Ways to Strengthen Your Online Brand Identity - by Submitted on May 22, 2010 from Peggy McKeeYour personal brand is nothing more (or less) than the image you project to others. It’s the whole (although abbreviated) picture of who you are and what you do–professionally. Online, it’s the sum of the parts. A large (maybe the whole) purpose of creating and maintaining an online brand is ...
Views: 1960(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Tell if You're Interviewing with a Good Company - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Ken SundheimIt’s simple – if you work for a good company, you’re going to be worth more on the market than those who gain employment with “so-so” firms. This is not to mention that you will learn a tremendous more working under intelligent, engaging and dedicated individuals. Though, if you’re a ...
Views: 1581(4 votes) - 5 Tips To Interview With Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Heather MarkelSummer is almost at and end, and many of us may be gearing up to change jobs or careers, which means preparing for an interview with a potential new employer! Depending on your approach, it could be daunting, or, with a few helpful tools, you can turn it around into a positive experience. ...
Views: 1475(1 vote) - 5 Ways On How To Prepare For A Construction Job Interview - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from maritn scottPreparing for a job interview is just like when you’re going to your own ball: you have to look ready, well dresseds and groomed, and more than eager to begin the challenge. However, the feeling of going through a very rigorous process of the construction recruitment department can ...
Views: 2817(2 votes) - 6 Tips for a Successful Telephone Interview - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2009 from Winifred WinstonThere are several types of interviews that are conducted to recruit and hire top talent. To start off this series on types of interviews, let’s take a look at what may be considered the most over looked interview: the telephone interview. This is the process of screening out candidates ...
Views: 1231(1 vote) - A basic primer for starting a career in the facilities maintenance field - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Daniel StaudenmaierOk so you’re new to the facilities maintenance field, or hope to be, and you have stumbled across this article and hope that it can help you land that position in the maintenance field. It can if you are brutality honest about your abilities and willingness to learn. You will need to address ...
Views: 1427(1 vote) - Ace the Screening Call to Get the Interview - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Shirley RayJob postings on major internet job boards tend to generate a large volume of resumes. If your resume stands out well enough to make it through the preliminary sorting you'll receive a phone call. The purpose of this screening interview is to determine whether you meet the minimum position ...
Views: 3763(1 vote) - Analyzing the Job Interview - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from John AOVAt the beginning of our career, most of us probably dreamed about a good job interview in which we would make such a positive impression on the interviewer that they wouldn’t want to wait another day before hiring us. As we grew up, however, it became more and more obvious that not every ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - Appearance Matters at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Gordon WalterPicture this: You are tasked with interviewing candidates for work in a food manufacturing facility. The job requires maintaining high sanitation standards, meaning that hairnets and beard restraints, coupled with long sleeve shirts and long pants must be worn in a wet, hot, work environment. ...
Views: 1980(1 vote) - Applying the Tenets of Public Speaking to the Job Interview - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Laura LabovichDelivering a great speech and going on a job interview are more similar experiences than you may think. Both incite feelings of fear, anticipation and anxiety. Prior to a presentation or interview, you may stay up all night hoping to persuade, engage, impress and delight your audience. Will they ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Avoid the MOST Costly Mistake Job Seekers Make - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Stephen FreyBloomberg News reports "the unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 9.9 percent in April as thousands of job seekers entered the labor force looking for work." It's true that the old adage 'you only get one chance to make a good first impression' holds true in a normal job market. In today's ...
Views: 1363(1 vote) - Benefits of Behavioral Interviewing - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Susan CullenHave you ever wished you had a crystal ball that would tell you BEFORE you hired a candidate if they were actually going to be a good fit? Have you ever scratched your head AFTER you made a bad hiring decision, and wished you never even hired an employee in the first place? Making sure you ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Best Job Interview Tip: You're The STAR - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Pamela WatsonRecently, I consulted with a young professional who had completed a job interview, and was informed by the company that they were interested in meeting with her, once again, for a second interview. The good news: the company was now considering the interviewee for a management position rather ...
Views: 1897(1 vote) - Bringing Baggage to the Job Interview - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Carole MartinNobody’s perfect. But nobody wants to hear about your problems and baggage either. Especially in the job interview. Some people’s lives begin to sound like a Soap Opera because there have been so many extenuating circumstances. The following is some advice to handle those tricky situations ...
Views: 1307(1 vote) - British Bespoke Shirt Maker Attempts to Boost Success at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2009 from Brian NicolettiGreen and Jack's a London bespoke shirt maker makes a bold claim that their bespoke shirts can get job hunters success at job interviews failing which Green and Jack's will refund half of the money to them on all full price purchases during the month of February 2009. Green and Jack's an ...
Views: 1415(1 vote) - Check Your Own Job References - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Peggy McKeeRecently, I had a candidate who was going to get an offer-it was all over but the references. And that's where it all went wrong. We began calling to check (yes, we really do that) and two days later, only one was done. It wasn't even a matter of them trashing my candidate...they just wouldn't ...
Views: 2202(1 vote) - Communications and Personality Type – Extravert & Introvert - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2012 from Pam HollisterCommunication is central to our life—we communicate with others every day, throughout the day. Understanding, appreciating, and accommodating personality differences in communication style can bring major success to our effectiveness as a friend, spouse, employee, supervisor, trainer, leader, ...
Views: 2812(1 vote) - Conducting Online Job Searches without Spilling Too Many Beans - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Heather EagarIf you’ve conducted online job searches, you know that as you apply to companies, you may have to enter a ton of personal information to complete the application. For some, this process is no big deal. However, others feel it’s too invasive and potentially puts them at risk of identity theft. ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Create a 30/60/90-Day Plan Now To Boost Your Job Search in the Future - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Peggy McKeeA 30/60/90-day sales plan is a written outline for exactly what you’ll do in the first 3 months on a new job. It’s the goals you’ve set for yourself as a new employee for the first 30 days, the first 60 days, and the first 90 days. A30/60/90-day sales plan is tremendously impressive to a ...
Views: 2968(1 vote) - 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) - Effective Interviews Are The Key To Recruiting The Right Candidates - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2011 from Denise DemaMany business owners and hiring managers spend a lot of time interviewing, hiring and training new employees. It appears to be easy to pick the right person for the job when candidates give you all the right answers to your questions and score well on tests given in the process. Often times ...
Views: 1687(6 votes) - Follow Up Letter After Interview - Write One To Seal The Deal - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from CK TanDuring every interview, you need to give the employer something to remember you by. After all, you are only one of many vying for the job. Always showcase your best qualities and skills. Be sure to leave the employer with the impression that they cannot afford to NOT hire you. They need you on ...
Views: 1978(1 vote) - Getting The Interview Right - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Kathy Kingsbury"Getting the Interview Right" is about knowing your subject. Being prepared. Listening and more listening. Good note taking. Professional follow-up and appreciation. Regardless whether we call it an interview or an appointment they are both the same. You are taking someone's time and ...
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