Start Looking For A Job Online TODAY
Posted by Administrator on May 11, 2008
Who ever said that looking for a job is hard must have been born in the 80’s because really, now, it’s only just an internet connection and a click away. Try using good ol’ reliable search engines such as Yahoo! and Google and you’re ready to start your online job hunting experience.
But how do you really start? There are a lot of jobs out there, yet there is only one right for you. I could tell you to try each and every field that interests you, but that isn’t really advisable. Or so I say.
Ask yourself these questions, then I’ll help you (I’ll try my very best) to get you the right job – the one that provides security, happiness and growth.
1. As a child, what have I dreamed of becoming someday?
2. What interests me?
3. What is the thing that I love doing, and want to continuously be doing?
4. What are the activities that make me happy? Which ones don’t make me happy?
5. What do I see myself doing for the rest of my life?
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.
Surprising Job Hunting tips
Posted by Robert on Apr 24, 2008
If there are somethings you thought you knew when you do job hunting, throw it out of the window and read some of these mind blowing secrets from the Brazen Careerist blog:
- There’s one trick to all trick questions.“All trick questions, even the really scary psychological questions, are crafted so that you will give a negative answer.”
The truth is that positive people are hired more often. And in an interview, people can show that they are that type of person by intentionally presenting their information in the most positive way.
- A thank-you note is too late to express enthusiasm for the job. “A hiring manager’s mind is made up in the first twenty minutes of an interview, and often nothing can be done to change that.”
During this twenty minutes, most hiring managers are subconsciously screening for enthusiasm. Because people want coworkers who are excited about their job.
How to Fail the Interview
Posted by Robert on Apr 19, 2008
The best resume in the world can’t save you if you fail in the interview. Carole Martin is a worldwide expert on the subject of Job Interviews. Here are some of the worst ways you can totally screw up your chances in an interview:
Poor Non-verbal communication
“Interviewing effectively is about demonstrating confidence. Things like standing straight, making eye contact, and connecting with a good, firm handshake are all vitally important,” says Martin.Failure to listen actively
“From the moment you start talking, your interviewer is giving you information, either directly or indirectly. If you are not listening actively, you’re missing out on a major opportunity,” says Martin.Talking too much
“Telling the interviewer more than they need to know can be a fatal mistake. Candidates who don’t prepare ahead of time tend to ramble, sometimes talking themselves right out of the job,” says Martin.Appearing desperate
“As a rule, if you interview with a ‘Please, please, hire me,’ mind-set, you will appear less confident. Maintain the three Cs during your next interview: Cool, Calm, and Confident! You know you can do the job. Make sure the interviewer knows you can, too,” says Martin.
Good luck with the interview!
Want a Job? Actively Listen
Posted by Robert on Apr 2, 2008
Networking is a hidden job market. Maybe it’s because the main reason for hosting the event is not to find a job. In these kinds of situations, the goal is to socialize and develop mutual relationships. In some case, it leads to job offers.
Everything depends on what you say and do. You have to realize that few people go to networking events just for fun. Everyone is there for his or her own reason.
How do use this info to your advantage? Listen to them. Ask them some questions and let them talk about themselves. It’s a great way for you to know if this person is someone you’d like to work with. It also means that they’ve taken interest in you. Once they do and they have an opening or they see you as a benefit to their line of work, they might just give you a job on site or they may refer you to someone they know who can use use your skills.
On Cover Letters
Posted by Robert on Mar 4, 2008
A cover letter to your resume (whether on or offline) can make a difference as not much people even bother doing one. And if they did, they make more of a mess that the recruiter don’t even read the resume at all.
Here are some tips on how to format your cover letter:
- Always use the same heading for your cover letter that you have used in your resume.
- Whenever possible, use the hiring manager’s name. This personalizes the document and shows attention to detail.
- Include in your opening paragraph what job you’re interested in and a specific reason as to why you feel qualified for this position.
- Include in the body of the letter the specific experience, skills or accomplishments from your past that dovetail with the requirements of the new job.
さあ、次はあなたの番だ
Posted by sayuri on Feb 21, 2008
いつもでないが時々、就職の面接官は突然応募者の立場を逆にする。「何か質問はありますか?」という質問で慌ててはいけない。本当に質問が全くないなら、そう言ってもいいのだ。しかしこれはまた、決して逃すべきでない機会でもある。 ここに尋ねてもいいいくつかの質問がある：
1. 昇級の可能性はどのくらいですか?
2. 御社にセミナーや研修プログラムはありますか?
3. 御社の従業員入れ替わり率はどのくらいですか?
これらの質問は、あなたが真剣にその面接官の仕事を受け止める、真剣な人であることを示すだろう。
プロの電子メールアドレス
Posted by sayuri on Feb 20, 2008
非常に洗練された紙に素晴らしい経歴を書き込み、またかっこいいスーツで会社重役の面接に挑んだかもしれない。だが、そんなすてきなレジュメに打ち込まれた電子メールのアドレスがallure2130@のようにアバンギャルドだとしたら、そんな洗練されたイメージは役に立たないだろう！
信じてほしい。就職を志望する人の多くがそんな単純な細部は関係がないと考え、この間違いを犯すのである。これは間違いだ！常に常にプロフェッショナルを貫くことだ。別の電子メールのアカウントを作った方がいい。アカウント自体がフォーマルでありさえすれば、世に出回っている無料サイトで構わない。一番確実なのは自分の名前のバリエーションを次のように増やすことだ：
johndoe
john.doe
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