Say Thank You Twice

by Andrea

Even if you might get to the bottom of your employer’s problems by conveying the skills to your place of work, the employer is granting you a probability to receive a paycheck so be convinced to let the employer know you are grateful for his or her time. At the time you first step in the door, you can utter, “Thank you for your time to meet with me. I’m very engrossed and fascinated in learning about this occupation”.  And when it’s about time to leave, you can say another bit of thanks such as “Thank you for this privilege chance to discover more about the job. I hope I could receive news from you soon”.

Total Package

In any field that you are applying, you have to come for an interview properly dressed. What more if your target work position is in the marketing field. Employers are not expecting to see interviewees donning a branded black suit with a pair of expensive shoes and a designer bag. It is not a runway show. They are more particular on how you carry yourself even without spending too much on your interview clothes. As they say, first impression really marks. Of course, it is great too that your interviewer has something nice to hear aside from your overall look.Basically, it is the overall package that t

Act As If

Do you have lows in your job when you feel you are not competent enough? Well, you are. You just don�t know it yet. Try acting as if you already are, keep your posture up, relax, be open to new ideas. Your positive attitude will lead you to solutions you might have overlooked before. Think of someone you look up to in your industry, and imagine what that person would do or how he/she would react to the situation you are in. Look at successful people � how they dress, shake someone�s hand, smile, walk and talk � these are the simple gestures and habits you would like to imitate. Act as if you were in their shoes. Who knows, you just might be in the future.

How to Ace that Interview by giving winning answers:

Firstly, there are a lot of ways to sell yourself during job interviews. It’s a good idea to arm yourself with these powerful tips:

Be prompt. If the interviewer told you to be there by 8am sharp,
You need to be there half an hour before 8am or at least 15 minutes before the said time. Remember, you want to make a good and lasting impression.

Be yourself. The real you and the image you are showing may not
always be the same. You may have memorized everything

you researched for regarding the job, company, etc.., but if you

forgot to pocket some confidence, the interviewer can easily spot it.

Words to use

by Andrea

When writing your curriculum vitae, it is important that you use powerful words in order to attractyour future employers. These words are as follows:

For Experience

• Demonstrated ability in…
• Broad academic/practical background in…
• Qualified in all aspects of…
• Knowledgeable of/practiced as/adept in…
• Offered technical assistance to…

For Ability

• Qualified in…
• Skillful in/proficient at…
• Primarily employed to…
• Specialist at…

For Success

• Promoted to…
• Achieved something in…
• Established track record in…
• Experience involved/included…
• Successful in/at…

For Responsibilities

• In control of…
• Administered/delegated…
• Involved in/coordinate…
• Project directed…

Be Prepared

When it comes to job interviews, being 101% prepared is more important than the skills and knowledge you have! It’s your secret weapon to acing that interview and being on top of the candidates list. Other traits you should show to the interviewer is your enthusiasm within the first few seconds of the interview, that you are the right person for the job and will be an asset to their organization. Moreover, be likeable. It sounds very simple but most of the time candidates tend to overlook this trait as not that important. But, remember people want to work and hire people who they LIKE on their first meeting.

Thank You Notes

by Andrea

Trust me, a thank you letter might send signals and give the job you desire. Let’s face it, there are a lot of applicants who are better than you. They have skills that you probably don’t have or experience as well. So, in order for employers to remember you, sending a thank you card can do the trick. So, what will you write down in a post-interview thank you note? 

Here are some ideas:

*Thank you for giving me the chance to be interviewed.

*Truly, I am interested to work in your organization.

*I hope I did well and I am looking forward to hear from you.

Focusing on the positive

One of the ways an interviewer gauges your capability for the position you are applying for is to ask you questions that might catch you off guard, like how you handled a difficult patient or a stubborn co-worker. Questions like this are multi-faceted – they help the interviewer assess what you’re like when suddenly faced with an awkward situation where you are unsure of yourself. Your reaction and answer also further shows the interviewer your immediate actual response to situations like these.

What’s important, first of all, is to maintain a calm mind. Answer the questions as objectively as you can, and discuss only how you helped solved the problem and used the situation to your advantage, things like that. Don’t gripe about how you had to pick up the pieces left behind by a co-worker. Market yourself and be professional about it.

Real-Life – The Clincher

Questions that are based on situational scenarios test your ability to step back, analyze and come up with solutions to certain problems which is vital for a successful career. Most new graduates may not have the experience but they should have ample analytic skills for them to answer such questions properly. People who rush in without thought are a bit dangerous in real life for though they take immediate action, they may be taking too much risks even endangering themselves and their career. Experts say the best approach is to stand back, analyze the best solution and then take action, but don’t end up standing out of the fray for too long or risk losing effectivity. Questions like, If a big client asks for concessions what would you do, or what about a difficult client or one with a complaint? If you simply cannot find it in yourself to imagine the situation you may have been asked, politely say so. That way, the interviewer can either ask another or rephrase the situational question so you can provide your opinion.

Introductions – Good Impressions

Most interviews begin with the interviewer asking for a brief introduction about yourself. It has to be short and intelligent enough to give them an overall look at you as a person for your aptitude and skills have already been tested with the pre-employment/screening exams. Though a few short sentences, the overall content should be informative and smart allowing you to establish good rapport with the people interviewing you.
The overall structure of the short introduction should contain enough information about you your work experience and end with a statement why you should be hired as part of the team. Experience is on your resume so elaborate little for follow-up questions would be asked of if necessary. The rapport will allow you to overcome the fear/jitters early on so you tame those butterflies in your stomach early. Don’t worry too much, if it ain’t for you then move on to the next one.