Interview Tips
Posted by Robert on Mar 10, 2010
Going for that first interview can be highly stressful, especially if this is going to be your first crack at it—however, even those who’ve been at this game for a long time can also feel the same. No one ever gets used to it. Therefore, for those greenhorns about to be interviewed here are couple of things you should do to be prepared for that life –changing experience.
Research for background information on the company. Better knowledge of what the company’s about and its products can definitely help you in forming your answers to questions. Letting the interviewer feel that you know something about their company during the interview can give you good points in the end.
Remember to prepare yourself and your resume. Dress well, be on time and relax as much as much as possible before going in for the interview. Update your resume for any changes, primary examples are contact numbers, addresses, and previous jobs. Ensure that it has no typographical errors in it.
Be open with your past working/educational history. The interviewer is well trained in asking for information regarding gaps in your resume; so you night as well tell the truth. Just ensure that you don’t sound bitter or hostile against your previous company or school.
Body Language affects Job Searching
Posted by Robert on Feb 10, 2010
When the recruiter interviews, he or she not only checks if the data in your resume is accurate nor if you look the part, but he or she also checks out your body language. Sorry folks, these people studied enough about how to interpret non-verbal communication to tell you how you really feel about something.
Here’s a gold nugget we found:
In fact, research also shows that body language makes up more than half of how our communication is perceived. That means that you may be describing your greatest business accomplishment, but if your posture isn’t good and you don’t make effective eye contact, you might as well tell the interviewer about the time you lost your portfolio on the way to a presentation.
Handling awkward moments in an interview
Posted by editor on Feb 21, 2009
There will be times, during a job interview, when your interviewer will ask you questions along the lines of “How did you deal with a stubborn client or co-worker?” or “What was the most challenging or difficult aspect / task in your previous job?”
These may be awkward questions, and while the interviewer is aware that they are, he or she asks you these kinds of questions to gauge your responses to less than ideal situations, including the one he or she just put you in. The key is to remain calm and focused, and only discuss the positive aspects of the issues raised – like saying how you dealt with a certain problem or situation. No need to detail the problem or where other people whet wrong. No matter how in the right you were, it doesn’t look good when you diss someone.
JOBSDB: is it really a database of JOB OPPORTUNITIES?
Posted by Administrator on Aug 8, 2008
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I know job hunting is hard especially when you don’t have enough resources. That’s why lets have a closer look to an online job search site “JOBSDB”. JobsDB or Jobs Database is a collection of job vacancies from different partner companies. This website was established in 1998 at Hong Kong. Its main objective is to help job hunters to find the right job that will be suitable for them by visiting jobsdb website. JobsDb is also international because if you will visit the main page there are countries to choose from like Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and etc. But I know Jobsdb also organized job fair in different places to accommodate job finders who don’t have the resources of internet or computer. Last September I attended one job fair organized by Jobsdb in world trade center of Philippines and there are about 100 plus companies who participated that event and I think about 10,000 have been employed by BPO, Call Center, and other Companies because of that jobfair.
Valuable Interview Tips (Continued)
Posted by Administrator on May 26, 2008
4. Be ready for the questions, be ready with your answers.
Ask people and reliable sources about the usual questions these companies usually want to know. Be prepared with your answers and be ready for more questions that they will definitely ask related to these.
5. Have questions of your own.
Be the right kind of assertive. Interviewers, who see that you can speak for yourself, and confidently at that, will develop either a liking to that attitude, or even a possible dislike.
6. Bring up points that you weren’t able to discuss.
This will give the interviewer the impression that you pay attention to the small details, and are not afraid to speak up for yourself when it is the right time. This will also inform him more about yourself and more of what you can offer the company.
7. Be polite. Thank the interviewer before you leave.
No matter how much the first impression lasts, the last impression also comes first. Whether or not you’re sure you got the job or you’re waiting for a callback, it is always good for your reputation as a professional to be respectful and polite.
Valuable Interview Tips
Posted by Administrator on May 25, 2008
Look hired. Enter the interview room looking all things but confident. Here are a few tried and tested tips on how to pass the interview with flying colors:
1. Know what you’re good at and what you can improve on.
Being confident about the skills and abilities you possess gives the interviewer a quick good look at what kind of person you will most likely be in a workplace. Being honest about the things you can improve on also gives the interviewer a basic good look on what an honest, trustworthy and open-minded worker you are, open to any change and improvement that your current abilities and skills may have.
2. Know what the job asks of you so that you’ll know if you qualify.
Be prepared for anything. Your job description could be as specific or general and you could be asked to do anything. Better know what these things are, believe that you can do it and know that you can.
3. Know who you’re working for.
Know how these people work, what they’re looking for and what pleases them. This way, you get to set a good first impression, and be an asset to the company as well.
The Aftershock of Interviews
Posted by Administrator on May 22, 2008
“Different strokes for different folks.” This cliché also holds true with interviews. Yes, those dreaded job interviews. Different companies, different questions, hence, different answers and different outcomes. Desperate times like these call for desperate measures.
Once you finish that interview and get out of that room full of pins and needles and you’re not sure whether you’re gonna be called back for a second interrogation, it’s time to let loose. Unleash all that anticipation and long-felt anxiety. Celebrate! (At least celebrate for having made it out alive.)
Here are just some random things that could lessen the stress of having to wait for the next callback.
1. REJUVENATE. All that thinking and thinking for days on end would have annihilated all your healthy brain and body cells. Get yourself a full-body massage and experience an out of body experience (makes you feel like heaven, where there are no interviews.)
2. RELAX. Forget about everything. Forget about the interview, forget about what you have to do, forget about your future… for at least a good night’s sleep.
3. REFRESH. Take the best sponge bath you’ve had in a long time. I promise you, the waters will wash away all that anxiety and stress.
Mind Over Matter
Posted by Administrator on May 8, 2008
It will never be normal if you never did feel a bit anxious about your first (or even your second) interview at a company. There will always be that nervous feeling you will get just thinking of how the interview might turn out to be. You will always get those sweaty palms, those butterflies in your stomach and you’ll always get crazy, scary ideas in your head that’ll make you want to do everything but go through with that life-changing interview. It always helps to keep your mind over things… your mind over matter.
So before you enter that room, and face the faces of those hungry lions, ready to eat you up and eat you alive, prepare yourself for battle. Psyche yourself and muster up all the courage that you’ve been saving all your life, because not only is this an interview, it’ll be the beginning of the rest of your life.
Frequently asked questions in interviews
Posted by Administrator on May 3, 2008
These FAQs or Frequently Asked Questions will serve as your cue card inside the “Judgment Room.” Your answers to these questions will either make you or break you.
1. What can you offer?
2. Why are you interested in our company?
3. What are your strengths?
4. What are your weaknesses?
5. How can you become an asset to this company?
6. Where do you expect to be in 5 years? In 10 years?
7. How do you plan on getting there?
8. How much salary would you like to get from this job, if you get to have it your way?
9. How would you expect your supervisor or your boss to be?
10. What would your career goals be for this job? How would you achieve this?
Turn Weaknesses Into Strenghts
Posted by Robert on Apr 25, 2008
Ask Men, asked the question: “If you were asked by the interviewer what your weakness is, what would you answer?” The problem with this question is that if you say you have no weakness, your credibility dies, if you chose the the wrong “weakness” then you may not be able to land the job. The article mentioned five possible weaknesses that will work to your advantage:
“I tend to talk too much”
Make sure you emphasize that you’re a good communicator.
“I project self-expectations”
It means that you expect a lot from yourself and your team mates. Be careful not to ham it up too much as it may backfire on you.
“I get attached to projects”
It shows that you’re willing to stay on a task until it is absolutely finished.
“I assume the leadership role when it’s not designated to me”
This weakness shows that you are willing to take up responsibilities beyond your job description to finish the job with your teammates.
“I’m a workaholic”
This one shows that you are willing to go the extra mile. Just don’t over do it as it may turn out to be a daily thing for you.