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Seven Steps To Prepare For An Interview

Noor — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:46:00 +0000

If you are looking for a job, or going to job interview, then chances are that most probably you have been fired from your previous job, or left it due to some vital unsettling problem.

In this case, the first thing you should do is to let go of your guilt or bitterness, knowing that you have not wasted your time. You have definitely learned something from your previous experience, and you are more experienced now than when you got your last job.

Try to use your energy through searching and applying for as many jobs as you can, that look appropriate to you. Don’t just sit back after one interview or opportunity, keep on searching until you sign that contract. This will also help to keep you from thinking about the last interview you had and driving yourself crazy from wondering whether or not you got the job.

To help you out, here are seven simple steps to guide you towards a better interview.

1. Practice by going on several interviews, even for jobs you have no intention of taking. This will build up your confidence and give you some practice as well.

2. Do some research about the company thoroughly before going for an interview. Take the help of Internet, libraries and periodicals to find current information.

3. Know about the company’s market, products and goals.

4. Remember some facts about the company and be prepared to quote them during the interview whenever appropriate.

5. Formulate a list of some intellectual questions to ask during your interview to give off a good impression.

6. Talk to other people who are currently working or have worked previously at the company.

Hang around the building in the morning, keeping a note of how the staff dresses, as well as their body language so you get to know about the company better

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Five Simple Steps To Find The Best Career

Noor — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:25:00 +0000

We often face problems while looking for a career that suits us best. Although it may be quite frustrating to constantly switch careers until you find the one you like, but the process can be a precious learning experience.

It is often hard to figure out which career is best for you until you experience different work environments and jobs. However, you can make this transition more productive and easy by beginning the process of selecting your career with the fields that interest you most and match you talents. Here are some steps to guide you through the process in order to help you find the best job.

1. Keep your interests in mind. Start by thinking about what you enjoy talking or reading about the most during your free time. Consider which subjects held your interest in school and look for a job that has similar work criteria.

2. Examine that what type of work environment makes you feel comfortable. Do you like working alone or with a group? Do you like to do a more stable office job, or prefer an adventurous on the move job? It is extremely important to choose a career that suites your personality and professional style in order to remain satisfied with your job.

3. Do some research before you go for any job. Once you get an idea about which fields interest you most, do some research what the job opportunities that are available in that area. You can take the help of the Internet, books, and trade magazines and go for a job that best matches your interests.

4. The best thing to do would be to get some on-the-job experience. This way you will know for sure, instantly, whether you like the job or not.

5. If nothing else works, then try to consult a career coach. These professionals can oversee aptitude tests and give you suggestions on careers that match your interests, background, and skills, to help you decide better about your future life.

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Points To Consider While Writing Salary Requirement Letter

fayyaz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:36:14 +0000

While seeking a new employment, generally the expected employees are asked to submit a salary requirement letter. This is a tricky matter and your selection for the job greatly depends on that. If you would ask for too much or too low salary, it might prove to be enough reason for the employer to let you go without giving you the job.

Important points in your salary requirement letter:

Besides your demands for the salary, it is also asked to mention the previous salaries that you have been withdrawing from your previous jobs. Though it is not a good idea to asses your skills and capabilities on the past experience, but since the employers think this way, you need to prepare a letter accordingly.

Though this is apparently a difficult task to do, however, you should use it as an opportunity to realize your employer your true value. You should highlight all the skills and the experience that would not only get you a good salary, but the employer would also seriously think about hiring you. You can explain in detail your experiences, your qualifications, any particular skills and the way you can be beneficial for the organization. If you still feel hesitant in quoting some specific amount, go about mentioning a range that you expect to have from the organization.

Some helpful considerations to grab the opportunity:

In order to land onto the job you must need to present with the best picture of yours. You would have to focus upon your convincing skills, both in writhing and verbal. The more convincing words you would use that would show a true picture of yours, the better chances you would have to be hired and to be paid greater.

Last but not the least; the salary requirement letter should be written in a way and should include all the necessary information that your expected employer might need in order to contact you. Go about mentioning your cell number, your address, home phone number and other details. Moreover, you can also drag a few lines about your hopes and wishes for the hiring authority just to show a good gesture. Do your bit of job and leave the rest upon your luck.

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The Most Difficult Question in a Job Interview

Halimasadia — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:31:24 +0000

If you are reading this, it means that you have an outstanding resume and a nicely written cover letter and this makes you eligible for an interview call. So it is the time of so many thoughts that will make you nervous. Don’t do that just read it, because it’ll help you to answer the most difficult question in ]the entire interview. If you’ll successfully justify this question and the interviewer is satisfied with your answer than there are more chances for you to get selected.

Answer the Challenging Question

The question is: Why should the employer hire you?

Apparently seems that it is a simple question but this is the question whose answer will greatly affect the selection process. So don’t get over confident, be composed there are many candidates who can’t answer this question. First thing to make it clear is that it is not meant to start bragging.

Answer

Give yourself some time to think about that and be prepared, and don’t give them the impression that you never thought of that before. This question is important because there are also many other candidates who are eligible for that position. So answer the question that let the employer to pick you. You have to show them your skill and also to prove your abilities that can help them to choose you among many others. Explain everything that you can do in regard to the work you’ll be assigned and prove that you already have some know-how to handle this job.

Before going for an interview just write down the points which can help you to become an asset to the company.

The thing worth to mention here is that you are not showing them how you can do but it is also about explaining all that in interview. As communication skills are also required for jobs. Just relax and then think about the details. It’ll give them the feeling that their work is important to you so let them know all about your skills and eligibility for the position clearly and in detail.

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Mistakes That Could Destroy Your Interview

afaf — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:00:13 +0000

If you are a capable person and lucky enough. You will get an interview call,An interview will provide you with an opportunity to prove yourself as right candidate for the particular job. But still, even after having a strong resume, going for an interview is mast difficult part of your job application process.

There are chance just because of some stupid mistakes, you will ruin your interview and thus the chance of getting a job. If you do make a mistake, then make sure that you , take a look at all those mistakes before going to next interview which you should not repeat next time.

Arrive on time

A mistake which diminishes your chances of getting a job is to arrive let for the interview place late. The interviews are always organized in specific time slots which can not be changed, so you must keep in mind the importance of hiring manager’s valuable time. But on the other hand if you reach at interview place too early, it may also leave a negative impact. this is because if you reach around 30 minutes before time, it will create an irritating situation for the hiring manager.

Do not trash previous employer

During an interview, do not talk against your previous employer as it will leave a negative impression on the hiring manager. If you really have decided to leave the previous employer, due to any reason, do not mention it in front of the hiring executive. You can express it in some other ways like, you are no longer in line with the company’s mission or direction

Do not get too familiar

it quite for the candidates to try to become friendly with the hiring executives during an interview. As interview is always a formal meeting between hiring staff and the candidate, it is always suggested that not to become friendly or over familiar with the staff.It can influence the proven.

Proper attire for an interview

Neat and proper get up always make your personality admirable. For an interview, it is always a good idea to wear appropriate dress. If you wear T-shirt and jeans for an interview, it will give you a very casual look. You need a professional look, so wear cloths accordingly. Otherwise, the employers may frown upon your attire.

Do not discuss pay and benefits

It depends upon the employer either he/she wants to put a point regarding pay scale in front of you or not. But, during interview, if employer does not throw any such question at you, try to avoid asking about the pay or benefits. However, if the employer ask about your opinion, you may negotiate with about the pay scale depending upon your qualifications and experiences.

If you work hard to make an attractive resume, but in the end, when there is time to get back the reward, you ruin the chance by doing such illogical mistakes, then there is no point to do such effort at all.

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Types of Job Interviews

Halimasadia — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:27:46 +0000

There are various types of interviews, there are telephone interviews and also group interviews, and in the today’s internet via webcam or microphone.

There are few examples of the interview you’ll have to face, the first thing you need to do is to prepare yourself for the interview, and prepare every question you think you can be asked in the interview.

Screening Interview

In the type of interview called One-on-One the interviewer ask the pre written questions and so as this method is used not to waste the time of manager or the hiring person’s time. In this type you know the pattern of the interview and also know that what type of questions and their answers can lead you to the next level.

So for that you must be well prepared, because the hiring person is going to assess that you fit the companies requirements or not. You can also ask some question like growth potential, vacation, benefits etc. and we expect that you already inquired about the position of the person who is taking your interview.

One On One/Two On One Interviews

This type of interview is more common because in this type there are several hiring persons like CEO’s, managers, which are there to assess you, and will try to conclude that you are according to their criteria or not, so let them easily assess you.

This is the time for you sparkle..!!

There is the thing I should make it clear, that don’t hesitate to repeat information about yourself, because it is more likely that the person first got the information from you will not forward that to the person who is now taking your interview. So make everything clear to your interviewer.

Surely you made all these things successfully, than there are much higher chances for you to get the desired job. Now its time for some practical, you’ll be asked that if you’ll face certain problem than what will be your procedure to handle it, so here you must have to stay in confidence and composed, just answers the question by using your cognition.

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Road to Success

Maya — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:28:42 +0000

There are several factors that have strong impact on road to success, depending merely on the situations. However,a few are applicable on everybody which mostly relates to ones personality. These dynamic aspects definitely help you to be on the way to success – yes success.

Attitude

First and foremost is your attitude which is most vital to envisage things in your life and make them happen. Your attitude should be positive which definitely enables you to travel on the road to success. If you are positive, motivated, persistent and well organized nobody can impede you in the path of success. It may take a while but if you possess these tools and you are an excellent listener, it will make every resource utilized and fulfill your desires.

Sincerity

Be sincere with your actions. Avoid deceiving others, as it will ultimately effect your personality. Be yourself, and do what you feel like doing that is rightly based on your values and beliefs. You will be surprised how people will accept you when you stop trying to be someone you aren’t.

Hard Work

Whatever you do, do with your extreme interest and perseverance. Perseverance always wins and you can’t fail if you don’t quit. Consistency towards your tasks is really important; always craft your mind in a sense that always keep you constant with your task. Be focused on what you want to achieve in life.

Humbleness

Never think that you are superior to others; lead a simple and modest life. Modesty will always leave a far better impact on others than trying to show off. Graciousness and respect go a long way in life. Be kind to others and extend courtesy towards them. Don’t interrupt people when they speak and don’t dominate the conversation.

Sympathy

Always be kind, gentle, and have sympathy for others – especially those who may be undeserving. Learn to extend a hand to help others, even though they themselves may not have helped you. Share your feelings with others and understand the emotional situations that people go through. Put yourself in their shoes.

Generosity

Be generous in life. Give of your time, money and wisdom. When you do something for someone, or they do something for you, let your thankful emotions be openly and outwardly expressed towards them.

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A Tricky Question–“Tell Me About Yourself?”

afaf — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:29:13 +0000

During an interview, just to warm you up and make you feel comfortable, the interviewer may ask a question “Tell about yourself?” This question seems like very harmless but at the same time, this is the question which can be the deciding point either you should be selected or not.

Mostly people, when they are asked this question during an interview, start sharing the personal information. And here they goes. The employer does not mean to ask about your social security number or place of birth. He might be referring to you, your family and other such related things. Now if you really select to answer the question in this pattern, you are going to lose the chance of getting that particular job, because your answer is absolutely incorrect.

Usually the sneaky kind of employers use this information against you. The best answer of this question is, that you tell the employer about your education and institute, then about your previous experiences and then about your future plans.

If any employer gives you a strange expression after getting this reply and asks you to give some personal information, you may select to answer the employer that actually they need a person in their human resource department who can guide them according to law that asking such questions may create big problems.

It is always advisable to answer such questions tactfully, so that in the end you do not feel or fear to lose the job.

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List of ‘six-figured’ Job

Nazia — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:46:54 +0000

We all imagine the rich and famous life once we enter college, the purpose for us to choose our field of specialization is to earn the endless pour of money. We have great plans and great wants that are accompanied by our great day dreaming. For a number of people, the life of the rich and filthy may not be the purpose of earning a six figured salary. People, may want to be able to cover their years of education costs, in order to be debt free. There may be people who want it for their hunger of job satisfaction.

Some may treat it as their reward for submitting themselves religiously to their work. It could be any possible reason in the world. The big question is, are you ready to sacrifice certain things as you set on the path to huge piles of six figured bills shinning bright in front of your eyes, gleaming miles and miles away. Are you ready to commit your years required either for education or experience, or will the fast track card suit your interests. There are endless opportunities for those who want to earn a six figure salary. Following this is a guided list of the various jobs that can avail you a six figure salary with the specific requirement of education and experience.

Jobs which require experience not education

There are some jobs which are based solely on the years of experience one has spent on the job over the decades of his life. Usually these jobs are for the work oriented and goal driven individuals. They seem to devote their lives to that particular company in hope of making a change or being recognized for it. And they are eventually recognized but only when they have reached their last years of their lives and are at the brink of collapsing. Just joking… These people not necessarily will require a lot of education, since they start off at a humble start and climb their way up to the ladder of the six figure salary.

Chief executive
General and operations managers
Sales managers
Marketing managers
Finance managers
Computer and Information systems managers
Human resource managers
Natural sciences managers

Stuck in the middle and you can’t get out!!!

Well there are other jobs which require a combination of education and experience; however their awareness hasn’t touched the ears of professional individuals. These jobs do require some degree of prior education and experience; we are referring to air transportation industry. They however, require minimal education and experience and not as much as other jobs require.

Airline pilots
Copilots
Air traffic controllers

Fresh out with six figured salaries

These are individuals who have spent relentlessly their years on education in hope that once they are done they will be rewarded for their many nights of studying and straining their eyes. These jobs relatively require years of education, and once graduated these fresh graduates have a 100% win-win situation of getting a six figure salary without any experience. Their years of education pays them back immediately once they start and get all geared up. These fields usually include legal, medical and engineering. These individuals don’t have the money easily deposited in their pockets they truly have to work for it and often requires them to enter tough schooling environments.

General dentists
Orthodontists
Optometrists
Pharmacists
Anesthesiologists
Gynecologists
Psychiatrists
Physicians
Surgeons

Law graduates from the following list are guaranteed earners of a six figure salary. These schools of medical, law and engineering however, don’t come cheap they are hell lot of expensive and can burden you to death with debts.

Lawyers
Judges
Magistrates

Engineering individuals include as follows:

Computer hardware engineers
Petroleum engineers
Mechanical engineers
Bio-medical engineers
Airplane engineers
Engineers managers

The above list are some well known and all time profession which over the years have regularly seen the experience of earning six figure salaries. And so these jobs are known as the ever blossoming professions of an individual. These individuals are rarely hit by any financial crisis, there will always be a demand for these individuals and because their demand is so high the price to obtain it obviously has to be high thus, expensive schooling is a need. For those fast track individuals, remember that some professions though requiring little education and experience may not last for long time.

As age deteriorates physical abilities die out too, if you suddenly start losing eyesight do you really think you will remain a pilot? Professions should be picked carefully, analyzed and projected the amount being spent will it be recovered? Not all six figure jobs will be pleasant and in the likings of individuals, therefore be wise and pick jobs which will define you and your preferences, you wouldn’t want to be stuck forever in a job which wasn’t your dream and everyday is a living nightmare.

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7 Jobs That Require No College Degree

Nazia — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:07:17 +0000

Well its quite an ideal situation for those who don’t want to walk the ‘painful’ and ‘unbarring’ 4 year path for a formal bachelor’s degree and as if it wasn’t enough it had to be followed by 2-3 years work experience and last but not least a master’s degree. Because markets are becoming more competitive year by year than in the past. A formal bachelor’s degree is off no importance until it isn’t followed by a master’s degree. With vast volatility and changing environments one has become obliged to be an all rounder. Apart from knowing your side of the story you are regarded to know other fields of expertise too, one that is an all rounder will be preferred over the rest. However, there is still a niche market which has remained niche over the years; these markets don’t require any formal education, no degrees, maybe a certification. C’mon now you can’t have it all easy for yourself.

Managerial jobs

Managers usually work they way up, starting off at a humble and a minimal start. They have been flashed with numerous exposures to different phases of their job. And eventually end up with precious years of experience which one may not even achieve during the practical study and course work of college. These individuals are patient and work oriented. They know that the only way to climb the ladder is to stick to one company which will in the long run reward their efforts.

Operation manager
Sales manager
Storage & distribution manager
Industrial production manager
Transportation manager

Public service jobs

There are public service jobs which can earn you some reasonable jobs. The only difficult faced here is that job awareness is low and once you do succeed in hearing about one, to get a hold on it is difficult. However, this maybe jobs which are highly unpredictable when it comes to ones’ safety and security but it dwells upon protecting the serving the public. Individuals who are moral oriented may tend to bend towards this line, and one can earn a decent amount. Usually training for specific combat is taught once you join. This too is a ‘climbing the ladder’ job similar to the above.

Police & detective works
Fire fighters & prevention worker
Criminal investigators

Computer – related jobs

Think off computers and you think of the drowning certifications and diplomas one has to do. But don’t worry there are jobs for our computer savvy where they might not be as qualified as an individual who has done his degrees, certification, equipped with experience. Now this is intimidating for our fellows who have nothing on the other hand. However, companies require computers and along with computers come personal management and care. Ordinary people working on these systems don’t have the time or patience to take care and manage their systems. This is where the following people step in:

Computer specialist
Computer technical support specialist

Medical jobs

Now since every walk of life is appearing on this page. How could we forget the medical dreamers who for the name or the likeness of reputation it beholds? They too can obtain jobs which don’t require the so called rumored ‘10 year degree’ which saves time and money. However, they will be required to take some formal training and certification which can authorize them to practice.

Dental Hygienist
Nuclear medicine technologist
Radiation therapist

Sales jobs

Now we have hit the jackpot. This is one job which requires no whatsoever degree, experience, skills or any sort of hi-five qualification. People in this job earn based on their commission. The higher the commission the higher the pay, apart from this they are paid a minimum basic pay. But the whole game revolves around that commission; you are competing against your fellow salespeople for it. However, it’s not everyone’s piece of cake and not all can handle the stress and the qualities one must possess in order to sell.

Sales representative
Real estate broker

Skilled labor & specialized jobs

These people have shined bright as ever from yesterday and today and probably will for the rest of the living years on earth. No matter what happens these individuals will always be required. Because some of us are too darn proud to do the dirty jobs we shift it on towards individuals with low or no education. Usually the people of race and color are the victims of such jobs, but eventually tend to be much stable than the post of a C.E.O. Ironic huh!!!

Plumber
Elevator installer
Electricians
Drivers
Repairers
Sanitary workers

Utilities & energy jobs

Surprise to see this on the list, well don’t be there are jobs fitted in every industry which requires minimum education and not necessary a summarized 6 year’s degree. Following are the individuals who do require some on and off training to keep themselves updated and competitive to remain stable in the industry.

Power plat distributor
Nuclear power reactor operator

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