The Career Center has all any job seeker and career changer needs. Browse articles covering resume writing, cover letters, interview tips and success coaching. www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/tips.html http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sun, 21 May 2006 11:46:19 -0400 Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 FeedForAll v1.0 (1.0.2.0) unlicensed version As a young business owner it is my preference to work a part-time job when starting a new business venture. I like to have money coming in through different sources at all times. My inability to obtain a job is the main reason my first business venture failed. After getting advice from an individual in human resources, I realized what mistakes I was making. I will share this information so that others do not have to deal with rejection form employers like I have had to in the past. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/avoid.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 Enter into a state of relaxed concentration. This is the state from which great basketball players or Olympic skaters operate. You'll need to quiet the negative self chatter in your head through meditation or visualization prior to sitting down in the meeting. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/tips.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 In a recent research study, undertaken by Extra Sensory Perception and commissioned by on-line recruitment company Ifoundwork, over 50 recruiter's from key industry sectors in the UK were questioned about the traits that they most like and dislike in an applicant. When asked about the things that made a positive impression on them during the interview process certain trends emerged. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/sixtips.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 When you go in for a job interview, you're not just a candidate seeking a job. You're a potential problem solver and contributor. To play that role effectively, you must be armed with the right kind of information. That's what pre-interview research is all about. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/research.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 This article provides some information about preparation for the college interview, the waiting room, mental preparation, questions and things to ask and dressing for the college interview. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/preparation.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 Here’s a phone interview tip worth considering: smile. A smile is a magic thing, and in addition to being seen in person it can be felt from a distance. When doing a phone interview, don’t think that because the person on the other end of the phone can’t see you that smiling and other positive body gestures are not important. The best interview tip that anyone was ever given was to smile and make positive gestures. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/phone.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 Have you ever gone through the interview process, felt confident that you'd performed extremely well, and then heard these dreadful words: "I'm sorry, but we feel you're overqualified for this position." http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/over.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 Can music help you with your next job interview? It just might! Here's how. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/music.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 If you left your last job under less-than-ideal circumstances, you probably dread the "Why did you leave?" question that almost always comes up at job interviews. Here's how to handle it. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/leave.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 You finally found the job of your dreams; you already sent the resume and, to your great satisfaction, they called you for the interview. You are conscious about the fact that you'll have to compete with people at least as good as you are, so you want to take precautions and train or prepare for the interview. Here is list the most frequently asked questions during the hiring interviews: http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/impress.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 Finding and applying for the right job is only half the battle. You may have spent weeks perfecting the cover letter and finding just the right resume style for your needs and wants. Once the resume and cover letter have been sent, it is time to play the waiting game. You may sit home for hours, days or even weeks before hearing word. Or you may never hear back. So what is the next step in getting a job interview? http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/followup.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 So you have made it to the interview stage. You should feel proud that the employer was impressed enough to want to conduct a personal interview. I bet you didn’t realize that interview is actually latin for “intervede,” which means “to see about each other.” This is your opportunity to sell yourself and to find out if this is the job/position that you want. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/finesse.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 No, you can’t control how the interview will be conducted, nor can you control the outcome. But you can influence it greatly by the way you present your personality and your skills. Part of acing an interview, is preparation. Do your homework on the company you’re applying to. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/control.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree: one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/answers.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 A job interview is a stressful situation because the stakes are high. If you really want the job, or need the job, it’s important to put your best foot forward. Here are 10 ways to apply emotional intelligence to the situation for positive results http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/ace.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 If you are like most people, you probably don't particularly enjoy job interviews. Unless you are ready a job interview will certainly be among the most stressful things you'll have to do in your life. Are there any tips that'll help? Of course there are! The five tips below, if taken to heart and acted upon, will give you an advantage over about 80% of all job applicants who do little or no preparation for the same job interview. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/5tips.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400 What are the worst mistakes job hunters make? It turns out there are four big ones. These four mistakes turn up repeatedly when executives responsible for hiring talk about the reasons why someone didn't get a job offer. If you make even one of them, you'll drastically reduce your chances of getting selected. http://www.writepowerfulresumes.com/center/IT/4mistakes.html Sun, 21 May 2006 11:45:55 -0400