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Do Your Detective Work—BEFORE the Interview!
Posted by: | CommentsYou know what kind of job you want. A sales associate. An office manager. A legal secretary.
Whichever position suits your personality and skills, you’ll have a better chance of landing it if you do a little detective work––before the interview. Learn as much as you can about the company, its goals, as well as products and services. Then during the interview, you’ll be ready to ask good questions, and to show how and why you’re ideal for the job.
How To Research
What’s an Employer Really Looking For in Your Resume?
Posted by: | CommentsMost job-seekers write their resumes with one thing in mind—themselves! They toot their own horn so loud the interviewer is blown away by the sound. The "I did this" and "I achieved that" approach is important, of course. The hiring manager wants to know what you’ve accomplished in your previous line of work and how you can benefit his or her company in the new position.
Reading Between the Lines
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Read More→The ‘Cat’s Out of the Bag’… Top Three Interview Secrets
Posted by: | CommentsBe prepared.
Be yourself.
Be attentive.
What’s so ’secret’ about these precepts that surely everyone knows? The secret is that few people live by them when it comes to landing a job interview. Many job hunters follow these instead:
Protect your emotions.
Protect your privacy.
Protect your rights.
How to Write a Positive Cover Letter Quick and Easy
Posted by: | CommentsMany job-seekers miss the opportunity to get past first base when it comes to landing the job of their dreams. What holds them back? A negative attitude reflected in their cover letter to potential employers.
Negative Thoughts Lead to Negative Actions!
