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Nail the Interview

Interviews are your big chance to make it happen. A lot can ride on the outcome; often there"s not a 2nd chance. But hey, no pressure right? A lot has been said and written about interviews in the past but I continue to receive questions about best practices and tips so it"s obviously a timeless subject. Here are a few pointers to keep in mind, regardless of your level of experience or the type of position you may be seeking. Hit the Library Well we know it"s all about Google now, but "hit google" doesn"t sound as fun. The point is you must do the research. Know the company, their competitors, recent press releases, and as much information on the person interviewing you as possible. Gathering information on management is a good idea even if you"re only meeting with HR so you can speak about the company"s leaders given the opportunity. Practice makes Perfect It sounds corny, but practicing your answers out-loud is very helpful. You need to have your elevator-pitch down, and smooth answers related to the following: Why are you looking? Why did you leave your last position? Why are you interested in this company and position? What qualifies you for this position? What do you like to do outside the office? Behavioral Questions Most interviewers will ask you to relate specific examples of how you have handled certain situations in your career. If you are in management, you can be it will be related to a direct-report, for example. If you"re asked a vague question like: "Tell me a project you worked on where you were proud of the results" you had better be able to nail this. Conversely, be ready to tell the details of a failure in your career, how you handled it, and what you learned. Interviewers eat this up. Nerves in Check No matter how experienced you are, you should be slightly nervous in a job interview. If not, conjur up the adrenalin that accompanies those feelings so you can stay sharp and focused. The point: use it to your advantage. You shouldn"t seem skittish, so if you tend to become overly nervous, just keep taking deep breaths. The physiology behind this does in fact work. But the last thing you want to do is appear too relaxed or laissez-faire. Eyes bright, sitting up straight, hands folded or being used to write notes on your notepad. These basics will never fail you. Panel Interviews Everyone hates them. So do I, in fact. But panel interviews will occur and you should be prepared for these as well. A good tip: on your notepad, write down the names and titles of everyone and their seating positions so you can quickly reference throughout the interview. Your brain should be working on answers to their questions and not remembering who is who. Without this distraction, simply proceed as in a one-to-one. Make frequent eye contact, equally with all.


Common Examples Of Resume Cover Letter Mistakes

All the essential necessities needed to survive have their prices soaring high, and how else can you answer this but to have a good-paying job. The fact is that there are many job hunters out in the market and the question whether to get employed or not depends entirely on how you market yourself to prospective employers.

The key to a successful resume application is with the use of a cover letter. This type of letter is the most effective tool to obtain a job interview.

Since this is just a simple letter that many job seekers make every time they apply for a job, they might not be aware that mistakes are often committed in writing one. Cover letters have a powerful impact, and if it has fundamental errors, it might cost you a number of job interviews.

Here are several common letter mistakes:

1. typos and spelling

2. information overload

3. specifics

4. company needs versus personal needs

5. design

6. addressing employers

7. other little things

Your letter may be excellent, with good content and copy. But the most common mistake is spelling. Spelling errors instantly give negative impressions among employers; it shows how careless you are being an applicant. They might even think that you"re not serious at all. It would be wise to use grammar check and word spelling. After you"ve finished writing, you need to re-check the letter, and afterwards, have a friend or family member double check your work. Take a small amount of your time to make sure that you don"t commit this mistake.

Conduct a little research about the employer"s company. A personalized letter is much more effective than specific and standardized letters that you"ve copied.

Your resume is distinct from your cover letter, so make your letter concise and short. Sell yourself through the letter, be direct, straightforward, and include other details such as the information about the company.

The company is not interested in your particular needs, what they focus more is on what applicants can do for their company. You should never outline your needs in the cover letter. One sentence that says why you want that certain job is enough.

Most applicants want to look creative, and they do so by experimenting in the design and fonts of the letter. To make a professional letter, you need to stick with the standard format.

Personalize your address to the employer. Don"t start with a "dear sir" or "dear madam". And check for the correct spelling and title of the addressee.

Little things like faded ink, misspelled names, disjointed content, smudges on the letter, omitted information and unneeded creativity will impede your chances of getting that job interview.

You can"t please each and every employer. As long as you"re a positive thinker and with a great amount of self-confidence, you can create the desired impression from your employer.

Just remember that common errors, though very little, can have a big impact on your application. If you are serious with your letter writing; and devote effort and time, you can effectively avoid these errors and make a good letter to impress your employer.






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