When searching for a job during this economic downturn, you need to be more alert and smart. Here are a few points to keep in mind.
Recession Proof Jobs – Conduct your job search laying more emphasis on ones that are not going to get as badly affected by recession. There are fields such as education, health care & food where growth is far less likely to be dampened. Try sticking to these industries for higher job security.
Research the Company - Research comprehensively into the company you plan to apply for. Go through their finances, read up all information you can find on them. There is no guarantee that your job would be 100% safe, but take measures to minimize your risk.
Look at alternatives - It is not necessary to follow the same routine you have in the past. Figure out alternatives, maybe a hobby you can pursue which could also add to your income. It may give you the opportunity to explore yourself better while adding volume to your resume and bank balance.
Social networking – Try attending seminars, social events, find ways to get in touch with people with similar interests and similar line of work. Try joining online networks, the larger your network the more powerful tool it becomes.
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Tuesday 16 June 2009
Friday 12 June 2009
A job winning attitude
You will be amazed at how your attitude can evident in your resume and interviews. If you are negative, you will likely be careless & rush while drafting your resume. Your negative attitude may be evident through typos, plain statements and poor formatting. It can also show when you are being interviewed or speaking to recruiters over the phone. This will likely give the impression that something is wrong and the assumption made that you are either uninterested or wrong for the job and he or she will likely want to move on to the next candidate.
A small thing like smiling affects your tone and will make you come across positive over the phone regardless of how you truly feel.
In a recent article, Fred Coon, chairman and CEO of Stewart, Cooper, and Cone, an executive search firm, said "One of the worst killers of a good job search is attitude. People can sense "attitude" and nobody who interviews you will tell you what they sense from you." It is up to you to be positive and leave that impression." (Garone, 2009, The Wall Street Journal).
I appreciate it is difficult to stay motivated when bills are piling up and you can't get a break. However your situation will not change unless you do something about it. You will not find a job, unless you convince an employer that you are the right person; and your chances will be slim if you have a sloppy resume, you show up late for interviews, and you have a poor attitude when speaking to hiring manager! Job searching is a full-time job; it requires your best efforts in marketing yourself to prospective employers.
Employers like consumer are looking for quality products, goods, and services for their companies. In a hiring situation you are the goods. You need to demonstrate how good you are and make the best impression. You can do this by having well written self-marketing materials - cover letter, resume or biography. Whenever communicating with prospective employers always do your best to sound enthusiastic.
Hiring managers want to feel good about the person they select. You will increase your chances of making a good impression if you have the right attitude!
Learn the secrest to land your ideal role: www.land-that-job.com
A small thing like smiling affects your tone and will make you come across positive over the phone regardless of how you truly feel.
In a recent article, Fred Coon, chairman and CEO of Stewart, Cooper, and Cone, an executive search firm, said "One of the worst killers of a good job search is attitude. People can sense "attitude" and nobody who interviews you will tell you what they sense from you." It is up to you to be positive and leave that impression." (Garone, 2009, The Wall Street Journal).
I appreciate it is difficult to stay motivated when bills are piling up and you can't get a break. However your situation will not change unless you do something about it. You will not find a job, unless you convince an employer that you are the right person; and your chances will be slim if you have a sloppy resume, you show up late for interviews, and you have a poor attitude when speaking to hiring manager! Job searching is a full-time job; it requires your best efforts in marketing yourself to prospective employers.
Employers like consumer are looking for quality products, goods, and services for their companies. In a hiring situation you are the goods. You need to demonstrate how good you are and make the best impression. You can do this by having well written self-marketing materials - cover letter, resume or biography. Whenever communicating with prospective employers always do your best to sound enthusiastic.
Hiring managers want to feel good about the person they select. You will increase your chances of making a good impression if you have the right attitude!
Learn the secrest to land your ideal role: www.land-that-job.com
Monday 8 June 2009
Job Interview feedback
This is an important question especially in today's market. What's next when your CV doesn't lead to an interview; your first round doesn't lead to a second or your final round ends in polite rejection?
In this post I'll highlight the key steps to follow when this occurs.
Follow-up and ask for feedback
This is your top priority. There is a good chance you will get a call after your initial interview. If the caller is one of your interviewers, make sure you politely ask them for feedback on your performance. Avoid coming across as bitter, upset, or anyway emotional just explain that you’re simply interested in receiving feedback for future improvement.
If the caller is not one of your interviewers you send an email to schedule a quick chat for post-interview feedback. The majority of the time they'll agree. If not they'll most likely respond directly to the email with some feedback.
Once you've received you feedback, take it on board! Practice will only help for future interviews!
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In this post I'll highlight the key steps to follow when this occurs.
Follow-up and ask for feedback
This is your top priority. There is a good chance you will get a call after your initial interview. If the caller is one of your interviewers, make sure you politely ask them for feedback on your performance. Avoid coming across as bitter, upset, or anyway emotional just explain that you’re simply interested in receiving feedback for future improvement.
If the caller is not one of your interviewers you send an email to schedule a quick chat for post-interview feedback. The majority of the time they'll agree. If not they'll most likely respond directly to the email with some feedback.
Once you've received you feedback, take it on board! Practice will only help for future interviews!
Learn the secrest to land your ideal role: www.land-that-job.com
Friday 5 June 2009
Cover letter tips
Your cover letter is an extremely important sales tool and can be the difference between your CV getting the attention it deserves and just getting the once over.
In order to make sure your CV is as effective as possible follow these tips.
Address your CV to the relevant hiring manager.
Explain why you are contacting them.
Highlight your necessary skills and how this can fill the employers’ needs.
Tell the employer exactly how and when they can contact you for an interview.
Always proof read your cover letters before sending.
Having an effective cover letter will ensure your CV gets the time spent on it that is deserved which in turn will increase your number of interview and last of all the job offers you get :)
Learn the secrest to land your ideal role: www.land-that-job.com
In order to make sure your CV is as effective as possible follow these tips.
Address your CV to the relevant hiring manager.
Explain why you are contacting them.
Highlight your necessary skills and how this can fill the employers’ needs.
Tell the employer exactly how and when they can contact you for an interview.
Always proof read your cover letters before sending.
Having an effective cover letter will ensure your CV gets the time spent on it that is deserved which in turn will increase your number of interview and last of all the job offers you get :)
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Thursday 4 June 2009
Job Interview: Questions to ask the Interviewer
No matter where you are interviewing and who it is with, you should always be given the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Having several questions that you can ask is very important as it demonstrates a clear interest in the position.
If you have very few questions or none what so ever to ask the interviewer will probably assume you're not interested.
Here are a few good questions you should be asking at interviews.
What scope for promotion and upward progress is there within this company?
I am keen to further develop my skills and experience. What sort of scope is there to do this within your company?
Come up with at least one question that is related to what they have been telling you at the interview.
Based on what you have heard today do you have any reservations about my ability to do this job?
For further advice on effective questions to ask yor interviewer check out www.land-that-job.com
If you are looking for an extremely effective tool for advising on the best questions to ask interviewers, check out Job race or Job Interview.net under our links.
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If you have very few questions or none what so ever to ask the interviewer will probably assume you're not interested.
Here are a few good questions you should be asking at interviews.
What scope for promotion and upward progress is there within this company?
I am keen to further develop my skills and experience. What sort of scope is there to do this within your company?
Come up with at least one question that is related to what they have been telling you at the interview.
Based on what you have heard today do you have any reservations about my ability to do this job?
For further advice on effective questions to ask yor interviewer check out www.land-that-job.com
If you are looking for an extremely effective tool for advising on the best questions to ask interviewers, check out Job race or Job Interview.net under our links.
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Wednesday 3 June 2009
Interview Tips: Interview Attire
Your interview attire is vital as how you are dressed is the first thing any interviewer will notice, if you look unprofessional or fail to impress at this stage there is a good chance the interiewer will already have discounted you as being inappropriate before the interview even begins and won' give you a fair job interview.
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To ensure you create the right impressions follow these guidelines:
Wear solid, conservative colours.
Wear a neat, tailored suit or dress.
Go easy on jewellery.
Women - go light on makeup, men..... No makeup please.
Go light on cologne, after-shave or perfume.
Be neatly groomed
Wear a smile!!
If you ahve any questions feel free to respond and I will get back to you ASAP!
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