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The Correct Job Hunting Process - Preparing For an Interview
Now that you are looking forward to build a career and are ready with the initial procedures of preparing your resume and finding the effective sources of potential employers. The next most important and essential factor is how you face the interview. Once you have submitted your resume to a certain company and the employers find you suitable they are most likely to call you for an interview round with them.Companies call candidates for interviews to find out if they are eligible for the post and to learn more about them in order to judge and find out if they can suit the company’s job requirements. Therefore, the interview procedure becomes the most essential stage of the entire process.A successful interview is where the candidate is confidently able to answer queries of the employer and at the same time takes the opportunity to ask questions to the employer too. But unfortunately we come across many such cases when eligible and worthy candidates fail to impress their employers in the interview and lose great opportunities. To make sure such a thing does not happen to you, it is better take good lessons on how to face an interview before attending one.Lets just check outs some prime factors that have been identified as the basic yet essential factors where candidates are most likely to trail from the track.Do your homework right:Once you are called for an interview and a likely date has been fixed when you shall be facing the panel, utilize the time in gathering information on the company. Go through its corporate profile. Browse magazines, learn about their latest venture and achievements, gather information on their annual turnover etc. the most important thing here is to not to be over confident about your knowledge, yet portraying an image of awareness and to display your urge to learn and gather knowledgeable. You should also be aware of the position you are called-in to occupy and what all is required to be done.Participate in the interview:To create an impression on your employers and to prove your activeness, it is essential that you participate equally in the interview. Do not just sit there quietly and answer their questions. Take interest in asking questions too. But be careful of not repeating yourself several times. If your interviewer is asking the same question differently he is probably trying to access your ability to handle such situations and expects you to be smart enough to answer it back differently every time. Make use of your verbal skills and answer back in a different style yet sticking to your reply.Always be affirmative:This is a very important factor and the most crucial one too. Most candidates fail to understand the importance of being positive in approach while facing an interview, as a result of which they lose good opportunities. This signifies your frailty and lack of confidence in yourself and no employ

ars? What are your strong points? Do you have any hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall knowledge and skills.

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

(1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job, say so in the letter. (2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be pushy, but that you are just interested. If you aren't hired, you can still send a thank you letter to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer for a specific reason as to why you weren't hired. This information will help you as you search for other jobs.

CONCLUSION

Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There are many qualified people after every top paying position that is available. But if you use the strategies described in this report, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Be persistent and don't sell yourself short. You could end up with a much better job in a very short period of time.

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Experienced in operating a wide variety of
                     analytical instruments including, Flame and
                     Furnace AA, Microwave digestion, Laser
                     flourimeter, and more.

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

1971 to 1977         Austin Powder Company, McAuthur, Ohio
                     Chemistry
                     Chemist:
                     Performed a wide range of chemical analysis
                     on raw materials, finished products and
                     competitor's samples. Used classical wet
                     chemistry methods.

1977 to 1982         Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, Ohio
                     Mead Research
                     Paper Technologist:
                     Worked to improve paper formulations, solve
                     problems, and improve quality using pilot
                     plant and mill studies. Performed a wide
                     range of paper tests, wrote reports, and
                     evaluated results.

1982 to Present      Martin Marietta, Piketon, Ohio
                     Senior Chemist:
                     Performed a full range of analytical methods
                     for metals on all types of samples (soil,
                     water, air, waste samples). Responsible for
                     quality control and in charge of department
                     supervising 14 technicians when supervisor
                     was absent.

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorgan

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I. Unreturned Phone CallsSoftware development is an intellectual exercise, and you are half the team. If your developer isn't returning calls, then he's working blind at best.II. Frequent MiscommunicationIf he's taking calls, but doing the work wrong, then you need to rethink your relationship. Granted, everyone occasionally misunderstands - he can't read your mind or vice versa - but if it's a habit, then you need to either change how you communicate or change who you are communicating with.III. Bugs cost you more than the softwareYou should be able to budget your projects accurately - if it costs more to get the software working then it does to write it, then your budget becomes a guess. Find a developer than can make price estimates and stick with them.IV. Frequent system downtime.Is your system down as often as it is up? You shouldn't be riding a productivity rollercoaster - when things break, your developer should fix them ASAP. If not, find a new one.V. New features getting more expensive.Are new features getting more expensive and taking longer? You might be building on a shaky foundation. If your current developer didn't create your software, and just maintains it, talk to him about writing a new codebase before continuing. If not, think about finding someone that can write maintainable software.VI. It's not my fault!If your developer won't take responsibility, then you need a new one. Responsibility is different from blame - he might or might not be responsible for any given bug. (Software breaks for lots of reasons - one of my clients had an electrician short an ethernet cable across a wall socket, destroying a critical server in the process.) A responsible developer, though, fixes the problems when the happen, even when the client is at fault.

Many people would love to get a better job. And most of these same people have the proper training and skills to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, so many job hunters have very poor communication skills. They are unable to clearly tell potential employers about their job qualifications. In short, they do not have good job seeking skills. In many cases, this prevents them from getting a high paying job that they could easily do. Often, the job will go to someone who is less skilled but who has written a eye-catching resume.

Often, job seekers have a few mistaken opinions about potential employers. They believe that employers are able to easily separate the qualified job applicants from the less qualified applicants. But this is likely not true. Sometimes there are from 30 to 300 resumes for the same job. So the interviewer first does a fast screening of all the resumes to eliminate as many as possible. The "good" resumes usually make it through the screening process. Many times the best job candidate is screened out due to a poor resume.

In today's business world there is often many qualified applicants applying for the same job. What if, out of all of those who apply, one job seeker turns in a skillful resume? Who do you think stands the best chance of getting the job? It's the one with the "best" resume, of course. This is so often true even through some of the other applicants may be better qualified for the job.

In order to get a good job you must communicate to the employer that you are ready, willing, and able to do the job. So if you are capable of producing a top notch job resume, you definitely increase your chances of getting a better job.

Virtually every potential employer will want to see a resume from you. The resume will determine who gets a job interview. Your resume is a mini-statement about yourself. After reading your resume the employer should have a better "feel" for you as a person and as a potential employer. It serves to get acquainted with the employer so that they can decide if they want to know more about you.

The resume is the first step, your introduction to an employer. First impressions really do count. If you make a poor first impression, you'll never get to step two -- the job interview.

To the purpose of your resume is to make a good first impression. In effect, your resume should tell the employer that you have good abilities and are truly interested in working. This report will help you make that good first impression. And it could very well help you to get the better job you're looking for.

RESUME BASICS

All good resumes follow the same general basic guidelines. While there is some flexibility in these guidelines, you don't want to stray too far from them. You want a resume that is bold, exciting, and enticing. But not too much so. You also want a resume that is somewhat conservative. In other words, it must be bold. Not flashy. You must show that you have confidence in your abilities, but not sound like a braggart. You must sound eager to do the job, but not desperate. So there is a fine line that you must walk in order to produce the best possible resume.

You want to use intelligent language. However, you don't want to try and impress the employer with long, flowery, or uncommon words or phrases. Use everyday language whenever possible. Of course, if you are applying for a highly technical position, it's acceptable to use some of the special terms used in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it simple and straight to the point.

The word resume comes from the French word "resumer" which means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments. Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you mean in the least number of words possible.

The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be from 1 to 3 pages long. Don't be tempted to make your resume longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long simply will bore the reader. There will be so much material that nothing will stand out and be remembered.

RESUME APPEARANCE

The overall appearance of your resume is also important. A sloppy looking resume will greatly lessen your chance of getting a job interview. The first thing that an employer, or personnel manager, evaluating your resume will notice is it's appearance. There are several different things that can be easily done to increase the overall appearance of your resume.

The first of these appearance factors is the paper that your resume is printed on. There are many different kinds of paper other than regular typing paper. You could make an improvement by using a colored paper. I suggest a subdued color like brown, off- white, or gray.

Next, you could use a better grade of paper. Go to a local office supply store and examine the different types of writing paper. You'll notice some big differences. Pick out a nice looking, more expensive grade of paper for your resume.

The next thing to consider is the quality of the material that is typed onto the resume. Never use a low quality typewriter to type your resume. If necessary, rent a good quality typewriter. Then make certain that it has a fresh ribbon in it. It's very important that you make sure the writing on your resume looks good. This means clean, crisp, and sharp looking letters.

Another good way to produce a top looking resume is by having it typeset. If your resume was produced using a computer and saved on a disk, you can hire a commercial typesetter who can use this file. Or, you can locate another computer user who owns a laser printer. Laser printers can produce a good grade of typeset documents. The other alternative is to find a local word processing service that can typeset your resume for you.

You can use the typeset master copy of your resume to make more copies. But be certain that you use a top notch copying machine. Otherwise, you'll still end up with poor looking resumes. Another alternative is to have the typesetter produce as many original copies as you need to ensure that they all look good.

A third aspect of your resume's appearance is more subjective. It takes into account such things as the letter spacing, how each section is arranged, and it's overall appearance. Some resumes simply look better because of the way they have been designed. At the end of this report, you'll see an example of a properly prepared resume.

Never overcrowd the resume. Leave some "white space" so that important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume with handwritten corrections. You can highlight sections of a resume by using a different typeface or size or by using "bullets." If possible, use larger letters for the headings used in the separate sections of the resume.

Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute graphics, and so forth. Don't be overly creative. A simple, straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand out, but stay conservative.

Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image.

Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are correct. Don't say you attended 3 years of college, but only show two years worth of grades. Potential employers will note all inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume.

OPTIONAL DATA

There is a variety of personal data that may be somewhat controversial if included in your resume. In the past it was acceptable to include all kinds of personal data, but times and laws have changed. Affirmative Action laws have made it illegal to discriminate based on such things as age, sex, marital status, race, religion, and so forth. Therefore, most experts recommend against placing this kind of personal data into your resume.

Your salary requirements should not be listed in the resume, if you can avoid it. The reason is that if you put too low of a salary, you might be paid less than the real value of the job. If you put down a figure that's too high, you may not get considered for the job. If an employer likes you, it may be possible to negotiate a higher salary during the interview stage. Another thing that your resume doesn't need is your photograph. Potential employers can decide if they are interested in you after reading your resume. They can see what you look like during the interview.

RESUME STYLES

There are several styles of resumes along with numerous variations. Your experience and the kind of job you are applying for will help to determine the style of resume you use. The two basic styles are: Chronological Resumes and Functional Skills Resumes. Some of the variations include the main themes of business, academic, general, student, standard, professional, or engineering.

A Chronological Resume lists work experience in reverse chronological order (the most recent experience first). It includes some descriptive text about each position, usually described in about one paragraph.

This type of resume offers several advantages: it is widely accepted, they are easy to read, and they show a clear pattern of your development. The disadvantages include: it does not highlight your major accomplishment(s), nor do they effectively show your other skills.

Functional Skills Resumes highlight your skills and accomplishments rather than providing a chronological record of your job history. Your accomplishments and skills are listed at the beginning. Your job history is listed at the end of the resume.

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design.

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(2) Summary of Qualifications -- is a short paragraph that summarizes your experience and skills. Example: I have 8 years experience working on all p samples for metals C. Used CLIP and SW846 methods hases of analytical chemistry. Including work with a wide variety of instruments and computers. Was second-in-command of a lab with 8 technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(4) Work Experience -- in this section you give a one paragraph summary for each of your previous jobs. This should include starting and ending date, reason for leaving, job title and duties, and any special accomplishments for each of the jobs.

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

It's important to include all of the basic information on your resume. But, what is also important, is the way you say it. Don't use dull, lifeless statements. Instead use action words. Here are some typical action words:

Accelerated, achieved, advised, approved, assisted, built, calculated, completed, conceived, controlled, coordinated, created, decreased, defined, designed, developed, directed, earned, edited, engineered, evaluated, found, generated, implemented, improved, invented, managed, operated, organized, planned, proved, revised, scheduled, tested, trained, verified, wrote.

These words give the correct impression that you have been responsible for do different kinds of jobs tasks. In other words, you weren't just a follower. Of course, you should always be truthful. Don't try to oversell yourself by claiming you did things that you didn't do.

As you can see, a resume is really a very simple document. It is not that difficult to produce a good resume, if you follow the simple steps outlined in this report. By dividing it into sections it becomes a much easier job. These different sections also help you to stay organized. If you have worked on a special project or had a lofty responsibility on a previous job, you may want to include that in a section all by itself. Example: "I organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons."

Another good way to get familiar with proper resume writing techniques is to review a good resume. There's an example included in this report. You can use it as a model. Then produce several different resumes for yourself until you find the best possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

(2) Call before you send the resume in. If possible, talk to the person who will be doing the interview or who you'll be working for. If this isn't possible, talk to the personnel director about the job and let them know that your resume is coming. This will help them to remember your name and may help you get through the resume screening process.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Your best chance is to go with an agency that specializes in your field. Beware of agencies that continually run the same ad because, often, they are just trying to build a list of candidates. I recommend that you only use agencies that don't require you to pay a fee.

TRADE JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS -- Are often the best places to look. This is one of the primary means of job advertisement for some types of professions. Example: The magazine Environmental Science continually carries ads for environmental professionals.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

Another method is to simply go through the yellow pages and look for companies which may need a person with your skills. Then contact these companies by phone and follow-up by sending in your resume. Job seeking is a skill that requires persistence. You must not become discouraged. Keep making plenty of contacts. Sooner or later, you'll find the job that's right for you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview. However, by preparing beforehand you won't have anything to worry about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the interview is nervous, too!

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

The first (and perhaps the most obvious) thing to consider is your appearance. No matter what type of job you apply for, you should dress appropriately. A nice suit is your best bet. Dark blue or a gray pinstripe are the best colors. Don't wear a loud tie. Make sure all of your clothes are wrinkle free and that your shoes are polished.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable.

(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.

(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead.

(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye.

(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record.

(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.

(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.

Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall knowledge and skills.

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

CONCLUSION

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorgani

Make Your Mark: 3 Steps to Turn the Ordinary Into Extraordinary
I get asked this question all the time, "how can I stand out when there are so many other people doing what I do?”Consider the entertainment industry. It’s safe to say the competition in the field of entertainment is incredibly stiff. Standing out, amongst other things, is essential to an entertainer’s success. When you think about some of the most powerful celebrity names like Oprah, Martha Stewart, and Madonna you realize that their attraction power is directly linked to their unique flair for doing what they do.Yet, each of the powerful women I’ve just mentioned have their own distinct place in the world of celebrity thanks to their personal brand. The same distinction can happen for YOU in your industry.Your personal brand is already living inside of you just waiting to be uncovered. It’s the one unique marketing message you can communicate right away that your competitors can’t copy.Just as we each have our own distinct footprint we also have our own unique brand – unlike any other.No matter how saturated your market, how limited your budget, you can always find a way to make your unique brand mark daily.Here are three simple ways you can stand out TODAY:Voicemail:Did you know that you could make a distinct brand imprint in a short voicemail message? In his book “Purple Cow” Seth Godin talks about making even the ordinary, like a voicemail greeting, extraordinary. Use your voicemail greeting to genuinely express your brand. When recording my “brand headquarters” greeting I started to chuckle and because its so fitting for my brand, I did not edit out the chuckle.Email Signature:We get many opportunities each day to express our brand. How many emails do you send in a week? If you’re like most business pros, LOTS! Instead of the standard: name, phone, email, web address signature line, why not create a short ad at the end of your email touting what makes you unique? My love of shoes, which is in my email signature, led a local journalist to interview me and voila I was featured in a newspaper column.How do you say “thank you”:I don’t know about you, but in my book you can never thank people too often. Who doesn’t want to feel appreciated? The way you thank your colleagues, alliances, and clients say’s loads about your brand and is a part of your overall brand experience.In this day of electronic communication, it’s easy to send off a quick thank you email (that’s better than no thanks at all) but what about making that thank you more meaningful by being creative as it relates to your brand. One client I know loves calligraphy and its one of her favorite hobbies. She takes those few extra moments to personally hand-write her thanks and does so using her calligraphy tools. It makes an ordinary note card that much more special and speaks to one of her personal passions. How are you say

eral different things that can be easily done to increase the overall appearance of your resume.

Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image.

OPTIONAL DATA

RESUME STYLES

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design.

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable.

(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.

(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead.

(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye.

(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record.

(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.

(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

CONCLUSION

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorgan

The Friendly Way - Job Interview Advice for Businesses
Recruitment is a delicate and complicated procedure. You have to find the ideal candidate for the vacancy within your company, and the candidate will have to find out if your company is the right one for them. Perhaps the most stressful part of recruitment is the interview – many candidates will be stressed and anxious, which does not make your job any easier. Though it is near impossible to eliminate all the stress, there are ways to make the interview stage a more fruitful and enjoyable experience for both sides.Offer RefreshmentOffer the candidate a drink. Either the choice between coffee and tea, a glass of water, or, if possible, add the option of cold drinks. This may seem obvious, but I was surprised to find that many companies do not think of offering the candidates a refreshment.A drink helps against a dry mouth caused by stress and gives very nervous candidates something to do with their hands and to shift their focus on when needing to calm themselves down for a moment. It also gives a good impression of your company – it is a sign that you care about your employees and create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.Clothes Don't Make the CandidateIt is common knowledge that one has to dress well to make a good impression on the interview panel. Though this makes sense in many ways, it can add to the overall stress of the situation. Some of your applicants might have been out of employment for a little while, and won't have the means to buy a suitable outfit for a job interview. This doesn't necessarily mean that they will be unsuitable for the position they are applying for.It is more important that their outfit, and their overall appearance, is clean and tidy, than whether or not they wear a business suit. Especially if the position they are applying for does not require them to dress as such. If your company's dress-code does require this, it can be brought up during the interview and you can enquire if they will be able to comply. If they are unable to, and your company offers a training programme, this would be an excellent time period for your candidate to raise the funds needed to add to their wardrobe.Either way, it will help to not give the impression, when meeting a candidate, that they are judged on their outfit.A Bit of Time and UnderstandingOver the years, I have found that the questions raised by interview panels have changed. A common question nowadays is “describe a difficult situation and what you did to solve it”. However well-prepared a candidate is, if they are very anxious it might be that they find it very difficult to outline such a situation and their role in the positive outcome.It could be worthwhile to add such questions to the application form – this gives the candidate time to think on their answers. Alternatively, it helps to reassure the candidate at the start of the intervie

ssional, or engineering.

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design.

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable.

(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.

(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead.

(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye.

(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record.

(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.

(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

CONCLUSION

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorgan

Brochure Printing Still Works - Follow This Easy Advice For Successful Advertising
It is amazing that every day business fail due to their lack of advertising. If you are in business or planning on starting a business one of the first priorities to consider is your advertising strategy. Just look around and you can quickly find many doomed business that have not properly advertised. With out an eye catchy ad and advertising materials to bring potential clients into your business you are going to fail. However you have to follow up a good advertising campaign with to notch customer service. However, customer service will do very little for a business if there are no customers.For example think about a start up website design business. Many people might think that due to the proliferation of the internet and the masses of people on the internet today a web design company would not need traditional advertising materials like brochures, business cards and other such real world materials. After all can’t a website design company just advertise online? Well, it is possible the chances are very slim and typically a business that tries to make it through this method is going to fail. They might get one or two clients a month but for sure not enough to really make a difference. So there is just no getting around it spending some extra time and money on good brochures, business cards, and letterheads is essential. It seems that as much as people love the internet the feel of good old paper printed materials still make the sale.Why Do You Need A Brochure?Essentially brochures are the most effective from of traditional advertising. Sure a company can go with a large poster for much the same effect. However, the size of a poster makes the advertising more intrusive into people’s daily life. Where as a brochure is small, easy to carry, cheaper to print, and therefore can be passed out to friends, casual acquaintances or just about anyone you can get them to.How To Design The Right Brochure For You!Designing a brochure does not have to be that complicated. In fact you can pay to have it done but if you are even a little bit artistically inclined then save the money and work on designing your own.Typically brochures are printed on 8.5 by 11 inch paper and then folded into three sections to form what is known as a tri0fold brochure. You can of course experiment and play with two the paper is folded, the size of the brochure and other aspects of the layout. You can even choose to two just a bi fold if you want.In terms of expense typically a full-color brochure is the most expensive to produce. These can look beautiful when printed and if you can afford the extra expense it can really help. However, if you are just getting started with your business and need to save on cost then getting a two color printed brochure might be a good option. Even with two colors if the design is good the overall look can be just as stunning.Keep I

ction all by itself. Example: "I organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons."

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable.

(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.

(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead.

(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye.

(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record.

(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.

(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

CONCLUSION

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorgan

Passive Residual Income vs Leverage Income
There are basically two different types of passive residual income. There is a third that is not really passive income that is also great strategy for earning more money while having to do less work. It is a great way to keep your cash flow up and not having to lose your mind due to work stresses. Residual income is money you earn revenue that occurs over time and some of the types of passive residual income include:• An insurance agent who gets repeated commission every year when a customer renews his policy• A network marketing or direct sales rep will earn income from her direct customers when they reorder a specific product every month• An instructor who produces a video as such and sells it where they teach• A marketing consultant who creates a workbook and sells it as an e-book• A photographer/author who makes his photos available through a stock photography clearinghouse and gets paid a royalty whenever someone buys something they’ve done• A restaurant or retail owner who hires a managerAs you can see, there are many different ways that you can generate passive residual income across a wide variety of businesses. You can get repeat income from the same customers, or the sales of a product to new customers. The best part is that you that may never have to repeat the initial work involved in getting stated and still earn money. Most of time the repeat work that you have to do can be done by an assistant or secretary. You can also take advantage of personal development affiliate programs like SkyQuestCom or Success UniversityYou should know that passive residual income is not just repeat money earned. Recurring income may still require your involvement in order to get the income such as if you are a coach or consultant on a monthly retainer, or a caterer who delivers. While this can take some time out of your time it is necessary. Leveraged income basically takes the work of other people to create income for you. Some examples of leveraged income include:• An e-book author who sells the e-book through affiliates who promote the product for them• A network marketer who builds a down line and receives commissions on the sales made by those that are in it• A general contractor who makes a profit margin on the work that sub-contractors do• Franchising your business to other entrepreneurs which is where the real money is atYou should note that leveraged income may or may not also be residual income.Take an online tour of today’s affiliate market to see if this is the right opportunity for you.http://www.greatwebucation.com

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

CONCLUSION

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorganic chemistry

PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES

1975 to Present American Chemical Society

PERSONAL DATA        I am very active with a number of hobbies
                     including: golf, gardening, baseball,
                     computers, and writing. I have authored a
                     number of books about computers and various
                     chemical related subjects.

REFERENCES Available upon request.

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You will automatically create a brand for your business whether you mean to or not. The trick is to mindfully create your brand, and let your unique self shine through!

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