Are you a career changer?
If you are an experienced worker looking for a Federal job, you are in good company. More than 40 percent of the people hired by the Federal Government last year were experienced workers over the age of 35. These tips will help you to get credit for your expertise.
• Estimate your GS level. As mentioned in this article, the Federal Government classifies positions according to the complexity of their job duties and their level of responsibility. People qualify for a given level based on education, experience, or a combination of both. The most common classification system is the General Schedule (GS). To find your GS level, use the table on page 6 to estimate the level you qualify for based on education alone. If you also have relevant experience, your GS level will be higher than that. If you have had relevant managerial responsibilities or do complex work independently, you might qualify for a GS-12 or above. To be certain, read the job descriptions in vacancy announcements.
• Understand job requirements. Vacancy announcements often say that a worker needs experience equivalent to a particular GS level. A vacancy announcement at the GS-12 level, for example, might say that you need 1 year of experience at the GS-11 level. Some announcements give examples of what that experience could be. Others don't. The simplest way to know if you qualify for a job is to read the job duties. If the work described there is only slightly more complex or responsible than work you have done in the past, you might be eligible for the position.
If some of the required experience for a job seems unique to the Federal Government, explore further by calling the agency or the contact person for the position. You might learn that your private-sector experience meets the requirement.
• Be flexible about titles. If you want to be a manager or supervisor, do not limit yourself to openings with those words in the job title. Jobs with widely varying levels of responsibility are often listed under the same title.
• Be specific about past experience. Human resources managers will study the details of your application to decide if you qualify for a job. They will compare your past work to the kinds of tasks performed at different GS levels. Managers will pay close attention to the amount of time you spent in each job. They usually will estimate exactly how many months or years you have done each major job task.
When creating a resume or writing statements about your skills, show your level of expertise by explaining who you reported to or worked with and how your work was used.
• Explain past job titles. Use job titles that clearly describe what you did. You may want to put the equivalent Federal title in parentheses next to your actual job titles.
• Consider Senior Executive Service. Finally, if you have substantial experience in high-level leadership positions, you might qualify for the Senior Executive Service (SES). SES positions require you to answer a set of standard questions about your leadership ability. A review board established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management will certify your qualifications based on your answers and your experience. For more information, see www.opm.gov/ses or call (202) 606-1800
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/employ/govtjob/fedjob.htm#tips
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Kamis, 23 September 2010
Jumat, 10 September 2010
A Successful Job Interview
A successful job interview
Career counselors say a successful job interview starts well before the jobseeker and interviewer meet. Preparation can be as important as the interview itself. Researching, practicing, and dressing appropriately are the first steps to making the most of a job interview.
This post focuses on research.
One of the best, but most frequently overlooked, ways to demonstrate enthusiasm for a job is to research both the company and the position for which you are being interviewed. Employers say they are impressed by well-informed jobseekers.
Before arriving for an interview, you should know what the company does, how large it is, any recent changes it has undergone, and what role you could play in its organization. Try to learn about the company's goals and values. With these facts, you can show how your qualifications match the company's needs.
The company itself is often the easiest place to start your search. Many businesses fill their websites with information tailored to jobseekers. These sites often include a history of the company and a description of its products and customers. And many companies' human resources departments will send recruiting information if you request it.
Public libraries and career centers also have valuable information about employers, including companies' annual reports to shareholders, reports kept by local chambers of commerce, trade journals, and business indexes, such as Hoover's Business Index and Dun and Bradstreet.
To read more about Company Research, go here: Research the Company
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Career counselors say a successful job interview starts well before the jobseeker and interviewer meet. Preparation can be as important as the interview itself. Researching, practicing, and dressing appropriately are the first steps to making the most of a job interview.
This post focuses on research.
One of the best, but most frequently overlooked, ways to demonstrate enthusiasm for a job is to research both the company and the position for which you are being interviewed. Employers say they are impressed by well-informed jobseekers.
Before arriving for an interview, you should know what the company does, how large it is, any recent changes it has undergone, and what role you could play in its organization. Try to learn about the company's goals and values. With these facts, you can show how your qualifications match the company's needs.
The company itself is often the easiest place to start your search. Many businesses fill their websites with information tailored to jobseekers. These sites often include a history of the company and a description of its products and customers. And many companies' human resources departments will send recruiting information if you request it.
Public libraries and career centers also have valuable information about employers, including companies' annual reports to shareholders, reports kept by local chambers of commerce, trade journals, and business indexes, such as Hoover's Business Index and Dun and Bradstreet.
To read more about Company Research, go here: Research the Company
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Kamis, 09 September 2010
Why is it Important to Prepare for an Interview?
The Job Interview: Wing it? Prepare for it?
A lot of us tend to think that interviews are just a formality. A substantial number of interviewees also feel that the recruiters ask the same questions in every interview and hence, they do not need to prepare for interview. However, the reality is that a most of the interviewers are not looking for your answers, they are looking for your confidence level and consistency through your answers. Therefore, you need to be very confident and consistent in your interview.
Preparing for an interview is more important when you are sitting for a HR interview in contrast to a technical interview. If you have studied your subject well you will most certainly get through a technical interview. However, HR interviews are more focused upon testing your attitude rather than you knowledge and unless you have done some rehearsal for your answers, you might get deviated and lose the interviewers.
The best way to prepare for an interview is to make a list of commonly asked questions in an interview and prepare your answers for it. Try to be as honest as possible. Do not try to furnish false information to impress the interviewers as it can backfire. Always remember the people sitting in the interviewer chair have seen as lot of interviewees and they are looking for an additional spark in you.
Just be confident and consistent in your answer. Stick to your position, even when they try to confuse you as it is just a strategy they might be using to judge your consistency. A little preparation and a little caution is your key to success in any interview.
For additional information on job interviews, follow this link: Top 10 Interview Questions
A lot of us tend to think that interviews are just a formality. A substantial number of interviewees also feel that the recruiters ask the same questions in every interview and hence, they do not need to prepare for interview. However, the reality is that a most of the interviewers are not looking for your answers, they are looking for your confidence level and consistency through your answers. Therefore, you need to be very confident and consistent in your interview.
Preparing for an interview is more important when you are sitting for a HR interview in contrast to a technical interview. If you have studied your subject well you will most certainly get through a technical interview. However, HR interviews are more focused upon testing your attitude rather than you knowledge and unless you have done some rehearsal for your answers, you might get deviated and lose the interviewers.
The best way to prepare for an interview is to make a list of commonly asked questions in an interview and prepare your answers for it. Try to be as honest as possible. Do not try to furnish false information to impress the interviewers as it can backfire. Always remember the people sitting in the interviewer chair have seen as lot of interviewees and they are looking for an additional spark in you.
Just be confident and consistent in your answer. Stick to your position, even when they try to confuse you as it is just a strategy they might be using to judge your consistency. A little preparation and a little caution is your key to success in any interview.
For additional information on job interviews, follow this link: Top 10 Interview Questions
Rabu, 08 September 2010
Interview Questions
What You Need to Know About Interview Questions
The interview is a sales meeting and you are both the salesperson and the product. The basic question in every interview, whether it is asked or not, is "Why should I hire you?" All other questions center on this one issue. Basic interview questions can take a variety of forms. Generally, questions will ask about you, your qualifications, experience, skills and motivation. If you have prepared for the interview and are confident about your qualifications, none of these questions should be difficult.
Listen carefully to each question asked in the interview. Take your time in responding and make sure your answers are positive. Express a good attitude and show that you are willing to work, eager to learn, and are flex¬ible. If you are unsure of a question, do not be afraid to ask for clarification. Sometimes a good strategy is to close a response with a question for the interviewer. If you have researched the company beforehand, you will be better informed and able to ask more in-depth questions.
Focus on your qualifications but also look for opportunities to personalize the interview. There is nothing wrong with injecting some personal insight into your life. However, do not get too personal or dwell too long on non-job related topics. Show your potential to the company. Support your answers with examples from your experience. Avoid "yes" or "no" responses to questions.
Use caution if you are questioned about your salary requirements. Try to avoid the question until you have been offered a job. If that isn't possible, turn the question back to the interviewer and ask what salary range the position falls in, or what others in similar positions are being paid.
The interview is not over when you are asked if you have any questions. Come prepared to ask a couple of specific questions that again show your knowledge and interest in the job.
Source:
http://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/guides/07_34.pdf
Click here for more information about Answering Interview Questions.
The interview is a sales meeting and you are both the salesperson and the product. The basic question in every interview, whether it is asked or not, is "Why should I hire you?" All other questions center on this one issue. Basic interview questions can take a variety of forms. Generally, questions will ask about you, your qualifications, experience, skills and motivation. If you have prepared for the interview and are confident about your qualifications, none of these questions should be difficult.
Listen carefully to each question asked in the interview. Take your time in responding and make sure your answers are positive. Express a good attitude and show that you are willing to work, eager to learn, and are flex¬ible. If you are unsure of a question, do not be afraid to ask for clarification. Sometimes a good strategy is to close a response with a question for the interviewer. If you have researched the company beforehand, you will be better informed and able to ask more in-depth questions.
Focus on your qualifications but also look for opportunities to personalize the interview. There is nothing wrong with injecting some personal insight into your life. However, do not get too personal or dwell too long on non-job related topics. Show your potential to the company. Support your answers with examples from your experience. Avoid "yes" or "no" responses to questions.
Use caution if you are questioned about your salary requirements. Try to avoid the question until you have been offered a job. If that isn't possible, turn the question back to the interviewer and ask what salary range the position falls in, or what others in similar positions are being paid.
The interview is not over when you are asked if you have any questions. Come prepared to ask a couple of specific questions that again show your knowledge and interest in the job.
Source:
http://jobs.utah.gov/jobseeker/guides/07_34.pdf
Click here for more information about Answering Interview Questions.
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