100 Ways to Ace an Interview and Interview Questions BusinessMarch 7th, 2011 There is a lot of advice on the internet about preparing for interviews and how to answer specific questions and while much of that is useful, there is not that much content out there that helps with the small behaviors that make a big difference in an interview. I’ve been hiring and interviewing people now for over 5 years and I have paid close attention to the signs that people exhibit in their interviews to reveal what they are really like. Behaviors of a person speak a lot louder than words as it is very hard to change your behaviors on the spot, unlike prepared answers, which are easy to remember and be prepared for. Behaviors will take time to practice, make a much bigger impact and its important to know what behaviors work well in an interview so you can practice them in advance and learn the techniques as habits. Please consider sharing this article if you enjoy it and feel free to sign up for my RSS feed here. Take a shower, you want to smell neutral
Survival Tips from 100 Years Ago (Before It's News) When we’ll have no running water, no hyperactive emergency services, no electricity… we are going to turn back to what people did 100 years ago. Here you’ll find some “little” survival tricks popular in the early 1900’s and (some of them) useful even today. 100 years ago Gallaher Ltd printed a short “How-To” series, with clever hints for emergency situations. 1. Take a wide mouthed bottle and fill it with hot water nearly to the brim. This will then cause a suction and pull the flesh down. 2. A handy and efficient water filter can be made out of an ordinary bucket. First make a hole at the bottom of the bucket. Instructions: “The water percolates through the layers of fine and coarse sand, and clean picked gravel and stones, with which the pail is filled, filtering through to the bottom in a clear state.” One of the best layers you should add to this bucket is one made of charcoal. 3. 4. 5. Easy! Related: Eight Deadly Survival Myths About Water 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
Cover Letter Workshop The cover letter is one of the most challenging documents you may ever write: you must write about yourself without sounding selfish and self-centered. The solution to this is to explain how your values and goals align with the prospective organization's and to discuss how your experience will fulfill the job requirements. Before we get to content, however, you need to know how to format your cover letter in a professional manner. Formatting your cover letter Your cover letter should convey a professional message. For this example, we are using a traditional approach to cover letters: Single-space your cover letter Leave a space between each paragraph Leave three spaces between your closing (such as "Sincerely" or "Sincerely Yours") and typed nameLeave a space between your heading (contact information) and greeting (such as, "Dear Mr. Organizing your cover letter A cover letter has four essential parts: heading, introduction, argument, and closing. The heading Addressing your cover letter
4 Essential Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview “I am always surprised how some interviewees tend to trail off towards the end of an interview instead of finishing strong and leaving a lasting impression,” says Zachary Rose, CEO and founder of Green Education Services, a green jobs training firm in New York City. Whether you’re a senior preparing for campus recruiting or a recent graduate still hunting for a job, here are the top questions experts recommend asking at the end of a job interview to leave a great final impression on hiring managers and establish yourself as a top candidate. “Is There Any Reason Why You Wouldn’t Hire Me?” Kelsey Meyer, senior vice president of Digital Talent Agents in Columbia, Mo., says, “A recent candidate asked, ‘If you were to not offer the job to me, what would be the reason?’ This was extremely straightforward and a little blunt, but it allowed me to communicate any hesitations I had about the candidate before he left the interview, and he could address them right there.” Michael B. The Bottom Line
Granma's Attic ...Old Time Beauty and Health Tips Two tablespoons of sesame oil, one tablespoon olive oil, two tablespoons avocado oil, two tablespoons almond oil, 2000 IU vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopherol), 100Thousand USP units vitamin A, a drop or two of your favorite perfume.(optional) Pour the oils into a small jar or empty bottle. Take 10 gelcaps of vitamin E (200 IU ea) and 4 caps vitamin A (25,000 units ea). This formula is especially useful for those who have badly deteriorated complexion and prematurely aged or dry lifeless skin.
Anatomy of a Killer Resume This article is part of a series called How to Write a Resume. To start this series from the beginning, read the introduction. Your resume is a body of work. It’s got a head, a body, and perhaps a footer. To help you piece the body of this important document together, let’s dissect the anatomy of a killer resume. To help you land a job interview, here is the anatomy of a killer resume: 1. The head of your resume should list your contact information. Listing your name should be a no-brainer. BAD Email Addressespervy@P0rnilicious.combeer_drinker@hops.comdog_crazy@pets.com GOOD Email Addressesjane_smith@email.comj.smith@email.comjane_j_smith@email.com Is your answering machine message deadly? 2. A resume Objective or Summary can help describe the value you bring to a prospective employer and entice a hiring manager to read your resume. They are poorly written.They are not tailored to the position.They focus on the job seeker.They fail to match job seeker skills to employer requirements. 3. 3.
How to Answer the Top 35 Interview Questions This infographic (from Sample Questionaire) lists the top 35 most asked interview questions, and how to answer them! How many of these have you been asked? Let us know in the comments below! Highlights: Are you a team player? This needs a firm YES! RELATED: How to Prepare for a Job Interview Introducing The TruFocus Cover Letter Template I don’t like cover letters. Never have. Because I think they are often poorly written and over-played. A bad combination. They are, however, a great place to stub your toe on the way in the door. Assuming cover letters get read, that is. Why? Because I think that potential readers see it solely as a selling document. Busy HR managers want to get right to the meat. And as far as the “poorly written” ones go, I have a post you need to read that will help you avoid an obvious issue. But since I wrote about TruFocus™ – A Professional Resume And CV Template, I’ve had a lot of questions about a companion cover letter template. So that’s what I am offering today. Finally a cover letter template I can use with confidence! There will be others, however, who won’t share that enthusiasm. I write from my own experience. I’ve been there. So, naturally, I call this my TruFocus™ Cover Letter Template. But before I share the template, let me remind you that I don’t like cover letters. 1. 2. 3. Dear X
5 Things You Must Bring on Your Next Interview Interviewing is both daunting and nerve-wracking. Similar to a first date where you must make a good first impression or suffer the consequences of not getting asked out a second time, a job interview is a high-stakes courtship. The more prepared you are, the more likely you'll tame that bundle of nerves and exude confidence. Preparation, however, is more than a new suit and shiny shoes. In fact, despite the hours you've already invested in researching companies, preparing your resume and applying for jobs, your work is not done. The interview requires additional energy beyond showing up and answering questions. Here are five job interview documents you should consider bringing with you: 1. 2. 3. As well, ensure you include the necessary reference information to make it easy for the reader: name, company, title, direct phone line (their preferred telephone number), and email address. 4. 5.