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The Number One Interview Question

If you have ever participated in an interview, it"s highly likely you"ve been asked this question just before the end of the interview, "So do you have any questions for us?" More than likely, in response to this question you"ve probably done what most people do and responded, "No, not that I can think of." Wrong answer! While there are many possible questions you could ask, I recently came across a great suggestion. In Dan O" Connor"s Professional Communication podcast, he suggests you ask the following million dollar question at the end of every interview, "What reservations do you have, or reasons why you might not give me this job?" This question just blew my mind when I heard it because it"s so powerful and relevant. By asking this question, you"ve forced the hiring manager to open up to you. Psychologically, they will feel compelled to describe to you any shortcomings they may have noted in the interview. This is gold for you because not only does it tell you what you need to address, but it also gives you an opportunity to address it right there, while you"re still at the interview. What this does it it prevents those afterthought moments we all have where we second guess ourselves with thoughts of, "I should have said that", and the like. ÷ 


Three Sure-fire Methods of Scaring Off Potential Employers

You put together the perfect resume and emailed copies to five or ten of your target companies. That was several weeks ago and you havenò€™t heard a thing. Why havenò€™t any of your potential employers called?


High School Student Resumes

High school student resumes should reflect part-time or summer employment, written succinctly, compellingly, and honestly.  No employer will believe inflated achievements, so if you are preparing a high school student resume, speak of accomplishments in terms of team efforts and contributions.  Include hard data, if possible (i.e., Contributed to a 6% increase in sales volume during the summer of 2008).

Designate education, of course, including the name and location of the school, the general curriculum (Academic/College Track or Business Track), and your grade average.  List academic achievements as well, including scholarships, if applicable.  If you will be progressing on to college and have been accepted into a specific institution, indicate so on your resume, including your projected date of graduation, your anticipated degree (Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts) and your major, if you have chosen one.

When an applicant is of high school age, employers often want to know, via high school student resumes, what the student has done beyond the classroom.  Extracurricular activities, including positions played on specific sports teams and/or memberships in various clubs should be listed, along with the relevant dates of participation.  Community service activities are also advantageous to include, as they denote a team spirit and a willingness to extend yourself for others: a trait that will translate as "going the extra yard" to the potential employer.

Finally, be sure to include keywords throughout the resume. High school student resumes lend themselves particularly well to the inclusion of keywords, which can appear in bulleted, summary form.

Take these extra steps in preparing your resume, and you will assuredly improve your chances of meeting hiring managers face to face and increasing your opportunities to secure gainful employment.






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