If you want to be considered for a job, you have to market yourself as though you already have the job... or at least have the skills to do the job well. The employer wants to hire someone who can easily slip into the position without a lot of training or adjustments needed to get a new employee up to speed. If you can show the employer that you can "hit the ground running", then you will fare better in the interview than other job candidates.
The thing is that you have to get to that interview first and that takes a stellar resume. This is the point where you have to show the employer that you are a perfect match for the job - and the company.
If you are looking at a small ad in a newspaper, or even a decent sized ad on Monster.com, you don't always know exactly what is going to be expected of you, right? So how do you know what to put on your resume?
First, one caveat - don't lie on your resume. Don't put anything on your resume that you have not done or accomplished. It will come back to haunt you at some point. The advice I have, however, involves researching what other people are putting on their resumes as well as what other companies are looking for in their new employees.
Do some research.
Search for jobs just like the one you are applying for. How do other companies word their ads? Is there anything you can glean from the ad that might be useful to put on your own resume? Maybe you forgot that you accomplished a certain goal and the ad brings it back to mind. Add it to your resume. That's the whole point of reading this other material. Make sure your resume points out your best skills and ablities.
Search for other resumes on the net and see how they word things. Don't copy, but again, you might find that there is something they have listed that you have also done, but failed to mention.
Making sure you include as much as possible on your resume - THAT FITS WITH WHAT THE EMPLOYER IS LOOKING FOR - is vital to your success.
Do your research and project that on your resume to employers. Your chances will be much better.
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Selasa, 31 Juli 2007
Selasa, 24 Juli 2007
An Interview Tidbit
When interviewing, it is important to reflect your responsibilities in ways that allow the employer to create a mental picture about what you are capable of doing.
This is done by telling stories, or anecdotes. Stories show the employer what you are capable of doing rather than just telling them.
Look at this situation:
The interviewer asks the same question of candidates #1, #2 and #3: "Have you ever been in a situation when you have had to soothe an employee who felt as though he’d been treated unjustly by a co-worker?"
Candidate #1 responds: "Well, I remember doing that once, but it was a nightmare."
Candidate #2 responds: "Yes, I listened considerately until he finished venting."
Candidate #3 responds: "Yes, I have been in that situation before. In fact, not long ago, a co-worker in an office next to mine was angry that her boss was asking her to stay late 3 days in a row. I asked her to come to my office for some coffee and we worked out a way for the two of us to share the work load so that we both could get home at a decent hour."
For more information, click on this link: Interview Anecdotes
This is done by telling stories, or anecdotes. Stories show the employer what you are capable of doing rather than just telling them.
Look at this situation:
The interviewer asks the same question of candidates #1, #2 and #3: "Have you ever been in a situation when you have had to soothe an employee who felt as though he’d been treated unjustly by a co-worker?"
Candidate #1 responds: "Well, I remember doing that once, but it was a nightmare."
Candidate #2 responds: "Yes, I listened considerately until he finished venting."
Candidate #3 responds: "Yes, I have been in that situation before. In fact, not long ago, a co-worker in an office next to mine was angry that her boss was asking her to stay late 3 days in a row. I asked her to come to my office for some coffee and we worked out a way for the two of us to share the work load so that we both could get home at a decent hour."
For more information, click on this link: Interview Anecdotes
Jumat, 20 Juli 2007
When Moms Return to the Workforce
If you have ever had an extended period of time away from working, then returning to the workforce can be a daunting prospect. Whether you took time off to have a baby, or looked after an ill relative, or even go traveled for a while, thinking about returning to the workforce can seem scary. You know that the business world moves fast and things can change quickly.
If, for instance, you left the workforce to have a baby, and you have perhaps taken a couple of years off until your toddler has reached kindergarten age, then you may be worried that you have a lot of time to try make up. Most women agree that the biggest concerns they have when trying to return to the workforce include:
• The work experience they had built up is no longer current
• Confidence may be lower due to extended time away from people
• Business software and systems have changed rapidly since the last time they worked
Although these can certainly offer some obstructions, that doesn't mean to say that they will prevent you from returning to the workforce. All you need is some ideas to help get you back into the flow of things.
Work Experience:
Although you may feel that you are lacking relevant work experience due to the fact you’ve been away from the workplace for a while, you might be surprised to find out you couldn't be further from the truth – you just need to know what to focus on.
For instance, you may wish to go back to work as an administrative assistant or office manager but are afraid that your skills aren't up to scratch with the current climate. However, just think about what you've done while staying at home to raise your child – budgeting the everyday household costs; birthday party planning; using your computer to help with bills, etc. All this is classed as time management, and is exactly what office managers and administrative assistants are hired for!
If you include this information on your resume under the heading "Summary of Qualifications", you'll be pleasantly surprised how many employers take notice of this. And if you do charity work, include this too, as it shows someone who is a self-starter.
Lacking Confidence and/or Self-Esteem
One of the biggest problems to overcome when trying to return to the workforce is overcoming a lack of confidence. If you feel that you no longer have the skills to do the job you once did, or a new one altogether, it will dent your confidence, and in turn affect your self-esteem as you ignore job adverts that you'd otherwise go for.
However, if you agree with how your home experience translates to the workplace, then overcoming that low confidence will no longer be an issue.
To help you even more, when putting together your new resume, take the time to list all your strengths and positives; the more successful you realize you have been, and still are, the more confident you'll feel about yourself.
Knowing About Current Software
Even if you use a computer at home every day while you are away from the workplace, it still won't really prepare you for the newer software that businesses are using these days, but don’t let that put you off. There are thousands of online courses, as well as training opportunities at your local college, that can bring you back up-to-date with what's current. And the great thing is, you'll be more qualified to go back into an even better job you had before.
Whatever qualms you might have about returning to work, accepting that you're more knowledgeable than you think will help you get into a job you really enjoy.
If, for instance, you left the workforce to have a baby, and you have perhaps taken a couple of years off until your toddler has reached kindergarten age, then you may be worried that you have a lot of time to try make up. Most women agree that the biggest concerns they have when trying to return to the workforce include:
• The work experience they had built up is no longer current
• Confidence may be lower due to extended time away from people
• Business software and systems have changed rapidly since the last time they worked
Although these can certainly offer some obstructions, that doesn't mean to say that they will prevent you from returning to the workforce. All you need is some ideas to help get you back into the flow of things.
Work Experience:
Although you may feel that you are lacking relevant work experience due to the fact you’ve been away from the workplace for a while, you might be surprised to find out you couldn't be further from the truth – you just need to know what to focus on.
For instance, you may wish to go back to work as an administrative assistant or office manager but are afraid that your skills aren't up to scratch with the current climate. However, just think about what you've done while staying at home to raise your child – budgeting the everyday household costs; birthday party planning; using your computer to help with bills, etc. All this is classed as time management, and is exactly what office managers and administrative assistants are hired for!
If you include this information on your resume under the heading "Summary of Qualifications", you'll be pleasantly surprised how many employers take notice of this. And if you do charity work, include this too, as it shows someone who is a self-starter.
Lacking Confidence and/or Self-Esteem
One of the biggest problems to overcome when trying to return to the workforce is overcoming a lack of confidence. If you feel that you no longer have the skills to do the job you once did, or a new one altogether, it will dent your confidence, and in turn affect your self-esteem as you ignore job adverts that you'd otherwise go for.
However, if you agree with how your home experience translates to the workplace, then overcoming that low confidence will no longer be an issue.
To help you even more, when putting together your new resume, take the time to list all your strengths and positives; the more successful you realize you have been, and still are, the more confident you'll feel about yourself.
Knowing About Current Software
Even if you use a computer at home every day while you are away from the workplace, it still won't really prepare you for the newer software that businesses are using these days, but don’t let that put you off. There are thousands of online courses, as well as training opportunities at your local college, that can bring you back up-to-date with what's current. And the great thing is, you'll be more qualified to go back into an even better job you had before.
Whatever qualms you might have about returning to work, accepting that you're more knowledgeable than you think will help you get into a job you really enjoy.
Rabu, 18 Juli 2007
Minggu, 08 Juli 2007
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Jumat, 06 Juli 2007
Good Economic News
Economic news was good overall as Americans celebrated the nation's birthday. June's unemployment rate was unchanged as service industries continued to add workers to payrolls. Indexes of both the manufacturing and service sectors rose in June to their highest levels since early 2006.
Manufacturing, service sectors steam ahead
U.S. manufacturers and service companies continued to show sustained strength as both indexes measured by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) climbed to their highest levels since April 2006.
The ISM Index of manufacturing rose 1 point to 56.0 in June. Upticks in new orders and productivity helped fuel the gain as the index moved higher for the third straight month.
per Vanguard: Vanguard Economic News
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Manufacturing, service sectors steam ahead
U.S. manufacturers and service companies continued to show sustained strength as both indexes measured by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) climbed to their highest levels since April 2006.
The ISM Index of manufacturing rose 1 point to 56.0 in June. Upticks in new orders and productivity helped fuel the gain as the index moved higher for the third straight month.
per Vanguard: Vanguard Economic News
Brought to you by: How to Write a Professional Resume
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Rabu, 04 Juli 2007
5 Quick Resume Steps
Step 1
– Write down the last three jobs you have held and the following information for each one:
Name of Employer, City and State
Dates Employed
Position(s) held
Responsibilities
Accomplishments (what did you do that made you so great)
Step 2
– Where did you go to school? (List college(s) or high school if you have no college experience)
Name of Institution
Dates Attended
Degree conferred or area of study GPA (if over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Step 3
– List any awards, honors, publications, foreign languages, or anything else that might make a difference to your next employer
Step 4
– Write down what you want to do at your next job (job target or objective)
Step 5
– Time to put it all together. At the top of the resume, you will list your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number. Proofread it about 100 times to make sure it is right. If the prospective employer can't reach you, you have no hope of getting a job.
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– Write down the last three jobs you have held and the following information for each one:
Name of Employer, City and State
Dates Employed
Position(s) held
Responsibilities
Accomplishments (what did you do that made you so great)
Step 2
– Where did you go to school? (List college(s) or high school if you have no college experience)
Name of Institution
Dates Attended
Degree conferred or area of study GPA (if over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale)
Step 3
– List any awards, honors, publications, foreign languages, or anything else that might make a difference to your next employer
Step 4
– Write down what you want to do at your next job (job target or objective)
Step 5
– Time to put it all together. At the top of the resume, you will list your name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number. Proofread it about 100 times to make sure it is right. If the prospective employer can't reach you, you have no hope of getting a job.
Click here for more information
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