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Happy Job Hunting

I want to suggest one positive use of this extra time. While you must continue looking for employment everyday, I recommend that you implement a self improvement project. Pick the one area that if you mastered would bring the most value to your future employer. This could be becoming a good public speaker, or mastering Microsoft PowerPoint.

Pick your topic and then find a training resource. You could use anything from a book to a local class. It doesn’t matter what you use, what matters is that you dedicate an hour each day to your project. You will be amazed at how quickly a weekness becomes a strength.

Kenneth Lowrey
www.myjobsearchtips.com

Someone from Good Morning America was interviewing a job seeker and asked “What kind of job are you looking for?” The job seeker replied “at this point I’ll take any job I could get”. This comment made my skin crawl.

I understand getting into job search hell, and getting desperate. However, one of the biggest mistakes that I see people make, during the job search process, is to become unfocused. They tell me they have no idea what kind of job they want or that they will take any kind of job that comes along.

This is a mistake. This is like getting onto a plane and saying “I don’t know where I want to go, just take me anywhere”. People live there life this. They sit behind the wheel of life and they don’t bother to grab the steering wheel.

To be successful in your job search you must have a target job/career. Generally the more specific you can be the better your job search prospects will be. This is true regardless of the level of employment you are seeking.

So if you are looking for a job and are having difficulties you need to assess the job market and your skills, and pick an appropriate job target. Then focus all of your job search energies toward this direction. You will have just greatly increased your changes of finding success in the job search game.

As someone who does workshops on “How to Have a Successful Interview”, I tell the job seekers some things they can look for to know if the interview went well, just like this article states.

Additionally…here are some interview tips”

1.Be Prepared, Know the Company!

2.Don’t be on time, Be Early!

3.Write down and practice possible questions!

4.You never get a second chance to make a first impression! Dress for

Success!

5.Do not talk too much!

6.Be enthusiastic and positive!

7.Check in when arriving to the Interview

8.Answer Briefly

9.Look Them in the Eyes, watch body language!

11.Talk about specific achievements!

12.Think of an Interview as a First Date

13.Explain Why You Left your previous job

14.Your References- make sure they are solid

15.Know What You Offer

16.Prove What You Could Do

17.Sell Yourself

18.Do not forget to listen

19.It is OK to be nervous

20.Follow the interviewer

21.Emotional preparation

22.Ask Questions

23.Be honest!

24.Be you!

25.Thank the Interviewer

So you’ve had your job interview, and, as you wait to hear from the company, you keep replaying the interview in your mind and wondering how you did. But is there any way to know until you get an offer or rejection? No signs are 100 percent foolproof, but here are some indicators that the
interview went well:
1. The interviewer gives you a clear timeline for when a decision is expected, rather than being vague or noncommittal.
2. The interviewer asks about your timeline.
3. The interviewer tries to sell the position or company to you.
4. The interviewer spends a lot of time answering your questions.
5. The interview runs over the allotted time
6. After you’re done, the interviewer introduces you to others or shows you around the office.
7. You hear from your references that the employer has called them.
Again, none of these are foolproof. An interviewer might do one or two of these without meaning anything. And of course, the interviewer can be very interested in you and still ultimately go with a different candidate. But when you start to see a pattern of the things above, you at least know that you’re not out of the running.

Good luck!

Violet Nikolici Lowrey

1. Know your objective.  Not an objective statement, but what position are you looking for?  This is key to knowing how to structure your resume.  If you are not focused and have a general resume, chances are your phone will not be ringing off the hook.  Imagine the person reviewing those resumes…they do not have the time to figure out what you are qualified to do, you must tell them.

2. Add a summary. You must figure out, what you are all about.  What are you known for?  Do you specialize in a specific area or field?  Are you licensed or certified?  Do you speak a foreign language?  There are many things you can incorporate in this summary. Be specific, even unique. 

3. Focus on accomplishments.  Every time I review resumes, I run into this problem.  Clients write down their responsibilities or duties, instead of their accomplishments.  What did you do for your last employer that had a significant impact? What were the results?  Did you implement, create, or establish something?  If yes, what? Be specific, but do not blabber on.  Short, crisp, clear, and concise bullets.

4. Length and format. I agree with Forbes, .com that it can be longer than one page, especially if you have ten years of experience.  I would not go more than two pages, unless you are in specific industries that warrant it like government or medical.  Formatting is also key.  Again, I like saying…have your resume look crisp, clear, and concise!  Of course error free!

Don’t forget the keywords!

Remember, your resume is the first impression the potential employer receives of you.  This is your marketing tool, so be professional. 

If your phone is not ringing, your resume may be the problem.  Have a certified professional resume writer review your resume.  The job market is very competitive.  If you would like an advantage, you should invest in professional resume services.

Q: What are the main benefits to hiring a “pro?”

A: By hiring a professional, you’ll gain access to:

§         Expert resume writing/editing/design skills.

§         Needed objectivity and expertise to play up your strengths, downplay your weaknesses, and position you for interview success.

§         The precise know-how to target your career and industry correctly.

§         Winning resume, job search, and interviewing strategies.

§         Their commitment to the profession by obtaining ongoing training.

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Happy job hunting!

Violet Nikolici Lowrey

A Plus Professional Resumes, Inc.