November 2007
Monthly Archive
Fri 16 Nov 2007
Who would want to undermine his or her interview performance? Job candidates do it all the time. If you’re inclined to sabotage your job interviews, follow these guidelines to make sure you fail. They’ll guarantee you won’t get the job you deserve. If your wish to sidestep these landmines, heed the advice that follows.
1. Focus on negative thoughts.
You may be the best candidate for the job. But if negativity dominates your mind, no one will discover what you have to offer. You may look professional on the outside, but if on the inside you’re bombarding your mind with cheap shots, you’re set up to fail.
Fri 16 Nov 2007
Job interviews in many organizations are getting sophisticated these days. Psychological tests, role plays, and challenges to one’s “quick intelligence” and street smarts are often part of the package. While it’s impossible to anticipate everything you may encounter, here are ten tips that will help you negotiate the interview process successfully.
1. Prepare and over-prepare.
Thu 15 Nov 2007
Are you looking for a new job? If you are and if you also have internet access, there is a good chance that you may end up turning to career hunting or job hunting websites. Two examples of these types of websites are CareerBuilder.com, Hotjobsng.com and Monster.com. Although these websites are great ways to gain access to hundreds, if not thousands, of up-to-date job listings, if you want to be successful it is advised that you know how to get the most out of these websites. A few helpful tips that you may want to familiarize yourself with are outlined below.
Thu 15 Nov 2007
Are you currently on a search for a new job? If you are, you may be using the internet, as well as your local newspapers to find job openings. While these are both great way to find job openings that you are qualified for, as well as apply for those jobs, you need to remember to be on the lookout for scams.
Thu 15 Nov 2007
Are you in desperate need of a job? If you are currently unemployed or if you truly think that your current job is making you “crazy,” you may be. When it comes to finding a new job, especially in a hurry, there are many individuals who think that the more job applications they fill out or the more resumes they submit, the better their chances of finding a new job are. But, what about the employers who are currently not hiring? If you are wondering whether or not you should fill out a job application or submit your resume to a place that isn’t hiring, you are not alone.
Wed 14 Nov 2007
Research done by the executive search industry has shown that the first person interviewed gets the job only 17.6 percent of the time. But the last person interviewed is hired almost 56 percent of the time, or more than three times more frequently.
The reason: As in most human endeavors, people are wary of accepting the first choice offered. Therefore, do what you can to position yourself among the last candidates interviewed, and definitely not among the first. Other reasons include corporate inertia. It’s often customary to move at a glacial pace. The sense of urgency may not exist at the beginning of a search.
Wed 14 Nov 2007
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This is for everyone who is sticking with a job that no longer fits. Maybe it was right for a while, for a certain time and place in your life. But not anymore. When was the last time you jumped out of bed with excitement about what the day would bring?
“But I love the people I work with.”
“It’s so convenient.”
“The money’s pretty decent, considering…”
Wed 14 Nov 2007
Imagine that you arrive 30 minutes late for an interview… your clothing is inappropriate, you forgot your resume, and you have not done the preparation to answer the interviewer’s questions effectively. Relax… that would never happen, right? But you may be continually making less obvious mistakes in your interviews and job search — without even knowing it.
Career pros across America say job-seekers make the same mistakes all the time. Here are some of the most common job-hunting mistakes that can prevent you from landing your next job and progressing up the career ladder.
Wed 14 Nov 2007
It’s gratifying to be called for a second or subsequent interview because you are another step closer to the job. Don’t blow it now! Read our second-interview do’s and don’ts.
- Do take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview — or be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it takes to get there.
- Do pat yourself on the back for being called for a second interview. While some career experts say your chances are 1 in 4 to get the job at this point, others say you have as much as a 50 percent chance. Even with the field narrowing, it’s important to distinguish yourself and ensure that you stand out above your competition.
Wed 14 Nov 2007
Here are the keys to successfully changing careers. Follow these career-change rules and you should achieve success in contemplating changing careers — and in your career change.
* Do have a well-developed plan for making your career change. And don’t rush into a career change until you have thought it out and developed a strategy.
* Don’t worry if you feel a bit insecure or unsure about making a career change; these feelings are normal.
* Do expect to put in a great deal of time and effort in making the switch from one career to another, but don’t allow yourself to get discouraged at the pace or your progress…changing careers takes time.
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