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Bryan Thorby Publisher webmaster@career-related.com http://career-related.com

Date: March 1, 2006

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In This Issue:

Thoughts of the Day

Article : Steps to Getting an Interview By Bryan Thorby

Article : How to Conduct and Information Interview By Ryan Stewart

Article : Finding Employment On The Internet By Stephen Mcbride

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How Should you Act at the job interview?

There are many things that you can do that can take some of the pressure off during an interview. The way that you behave is one of the most important. It's not all in the words that come out of your mouth, but often has a lot to do with the mannerisms that you use.

Interviewers are not just wondering if you are skilled enough for the job, they are often wondering if you would fit in nicely with your co-workers. Your personality is a big part of your interview and can make all the difference. Here are some of the little things that you should pay particularly close attention to during an interview.

You do not want to be chewing gum or breath mints during your interview. You also don't want to speak in slang during your interview either. It is unprofessional and rude.

All the best,

Bryan

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Thoughts of the Day

For the most part, fear is nothing but an illusion. When you share it with someone else, it tends to disappear. -- Marilyn C. Barrick

The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. -- Mark Twain

The path to our destination is not always a straight one. We go down the wrong road, we get lost, we turn back. Maybe it doesn't matter which road we embark on. Maybe what matters is that we embark. -- Barbara Hall

Article

Steps to Getting an Interview

By Bryan Thorby

Scoring the interview for the job that you want doesn't have to be rocket science. Sometimes you can score that interview by simply making a phone call. There are many ways that people go about trying to get an interview. The methods of achieving one vary from company to company. It is best to know what the company's application process is before taking your first step.

Generally, when a company is hiring they post an ad in the newspaper or an online job bank. How to contact them is usually included in the ad as well. You don't want to email a resume to a company that is requesting that you walk in with your resume.

You don't want to call a company that requires a faxed resume or emailed resume. Ignoring their initial contacting information will guarantee that you will not get that interview because you have already proven that you can't follow simple directions.

Sometimes, you can get a job lead from a friend before the job has been posted. If this is the case, you can either ask the friend to give the employer your resume and cover letter. If your friend doesn't actually work where the lead came from, you can try calling about the position and ask what the application procedure is.

There are four general methods of applying for a job, and they include these basic methods.

Sending a Resume Most companies prefer that you mail in your resume. For this type of approach, you must include a cover letter with your resume. The cover letter is an introduction and describes the position that you have an interest in and a few details about your qualifications and skills. It is basically the lead into your resume. Before writing your cover letter, you should know to whom the letter is to be addressed. You never want to begin a cover letter with "Dear Sir or Madame" or "To whom it may Concern". It shows that you have not prepared, and that you are not looking for a specific position with their company, but any job that you can get your hands on. Basically, it is disrespectful to your prospective employer.

Emailing Your Resume Emailing resumes is becoming a commonplace way for recruiters to get resumes. Most companies offer this method as an alternative to the traditional means. However, there are a few tips on how you should go about it.

You should attach your resume as a word document or PDF file. These are the most common formats and what most companies will accept. The subject line needs to read something like:

Clerical Position Application from John Smith

This makes it easy for the recruiter to know who the email is from, and what it pertains to. It also ensures that your email will be read.

Sometimes there are specific methods for addressing an emailed resume. If the company requests a certain subject line then use it.

If the company wants you to paste your resume into an email, don't send attachments because your email may be deleted right away.

Faxing Your Resume For presentation reasons alone avoid faxing your resume unless you have been asked to do so.

Follow up your faxed copy with a presentable hard copy. You will need to include a cover letter when you fax in your resume. If you are not using your own fax machine, be sure to include your proper contact information. The rules for your cover letter are the same as for mailing your resume.

Walk-In Your Resume For this type of application procedure, you must dress appropriately. You need to dress as you would for an interview. Companies usually ask you to do this if you are going to be working directly with customers. They ask for a walk in because they want to get a look at your grooming habits right away. Sometimes, a walk in will have the employer giving you a brief interview on the spot, to see if they will require a formal interview later. So be on your best and most appropriate behavior.

Also, walk-ins do not require you to bring in a cover letter with your resume. Your appearance is sort of the cover letter. Sometimes, you will be requested to fill out an application form as well. Smile and be polite, no matter who you are talking to. That could be the difference between getting an interview and just taking an extra trip for nothing.

Telephoning for an Interview It is not particularly common anymore for companies to ask you to call them for an interview. That is usually saved for jobs that include sales and/or jobs that are not so easily applied for by the other methods. Telephoning for an interview is more common when a company requires that you be on the phone a lot. It gives them a feel for the quality and the personality of the person on the phone. When making this type of interview request, always speak in an articulate manner. Be polite and prepared to answer any questions that may be asked of you. You might approach the telephone interview like this:

"Hello Mr. Brown, I am Mike Sandal. I am calling with regards to your ad in the Post about the clerical position".

If you are asked your experience and/or previous work experience, be prepared to answer quickly and explain how long you have been doing that type of work and give a brief description of your duties.

With persistence and the right attitude you will get interview opportunities.

About the Author: Bryan Thorby is the webmaster at http://career-related.com providing career related information and resources, and publisher of: "Your Guide to Job Interview Success" and "Impressive Resumes And Cover Letters".

Article

How to Conduct and Information Interview

Author: Ryan Stewart

An informational interview is simply a means of gathering information you need in order for you to choose which career path is right for you. It is not the same as a job interview because the job hunter is the one who conducts the informational interview.

An informational interview is a great idea to undertake if you are just starting out and are not really sure what job suits you. Another reason to conduct an informational interview is when you are thinking of changing your career path and as such do not know much yet about the industry you want to break into. It is also a means to expand your network and talk to all kinds of people in a specific business area.

By conducting an informational interview, you are in effect preparing yourself (1) for a better job, (2) for better chances in a new field, or (3) simply improving your current 'market worth' by networking and learning new things.

Following are some simple steps on how to conduct a successful informational interview.

* Ask yourself what particular job or industry you are interested in. On a separate list, identify your abilities, skills, values, and expertise and see if you think you are suited for the job you have in mind.

* Prepare for the informational interview and list all the details you want to obtain about your preferred industry.

* List the people you already know that are in the field you are interested in -- friends, family, relatives, former professors, and others. Afterwards, work your way up to public relations officers, organizational directors, and others.

* Arrange the interview by phone, email, letter, or though someone you know who works in the same office as the one you want to interview.

* Prior the informational interviews, take the time to read up on the job or industry you are keen on so that you do not go into the interview with absolutely no knowledge of the topic. Make a list of questions you would like to ask. * D-day is finally here. Conduct the interview with ease and grace. Dress nicely; be punctual, polite, and professional. Follow the questions you have made but also allow some spontaneous discussion between you and the person you're interviewing.

* After the interview, record everything you have learned in a journal or blog. Don't forget to send a thank you note within one week of the interview.

Informational Interview Do's and Don'ts

Consider these tips when you're planning to conduct an informational interview.

* DO ask for a face-to-face informational interview instead of phone interviews or email interviews because this is by far the best kind and most helpful. * DO ask your interviewee to allot at least 30 minutes of his or her time for the interview. * DO take the time to conduct some research about the company if you are absolutely clueless about the job or field you are interested in... even small bits of information will help. * DO prepare to bring your resume just in case the interviewee asks you for a copy. * DO be yourself because this is the only way to know which career path is right for you. Remember, you don't need to impress the interviewee here. You're there to ask for good career advice. * DON'T get the false impression that an informational interview is a job interview. You're merely preparing to enter or change a career path, or improve your prospects in your current field. * DON'T forget to ask for referrals. * DON'T ask for a job! It will turn off the person you are interviewing and will feel that you have deliberately misled him/her as to the real purpose of the interview.

About the author: Ryan Stewart has coached hundreds to pharma sales success (and he's done it all for free). To jump-start your pharmaceutical sales career go to http://www.pharmaceutical-sales-representative.com

Article

Finding Employment On The Internet

Author: Stephen Mcbride

The Internet is a great tool with a multitude of purposes, but how successful is it for helping you to find work? If you enter the words "employment opportunities" into a search engine you can be guaranteed a huge number of results. Amongst those results will be links to online recruitment agencies, companies advertising their own personal vacancies and an awful lot of working from home online opportunities.

The results gained from a search such as this can be overwhelming and off-putting but don't be disheartened. The Internet is a fantastic resource to use in the search for your next job; you just have to know how to use it wisely.

If you decide to start your search with a search engine, you have to refine the keywords a little. The way to do this is to consider the kind of work you are looking for. For example, the first step is to decide if you are looking for a traditional job, working for a company, or if you want to work from home online. If you choose the former you would be best to search for recruitment agencies, which will have a large number of traditional vacancies for you to browse through, knowing that you will not come across irrelevant opportunities which are not in the area you wish to look. The latter option is perhaps the harder one.

There are hundreds of online business opportunities which you can get involved in. The benefits of these are that you can put in as much, or as little, time as you wish and your rewards will be dependent on this. The downside is that many of these schemes require you to pay money to receive a product which you will then sell on. There are systems such as these which really work and from which you can make a lot of money, but at the same time there are others which are at the point of saturation and which you will struggle to sell on. Many of these 'opportunities' are scams and should be avoided all costs! So it is important to consider wisely which to undertake and which to avoid.

There are forums online where other people are discussing the pros and cons of individual opportunities which can give you a good idea as to their success rate.

The important thing to remember is that you can find the job you want on the Internet but that it may take time, research and dedication.

About the author: Stephen Mcbride is the webmaster of http://www.northern-ireland-jobs.co.uk a local jobs website for Northern Ireland

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