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

Date: March 15, 2006

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In This Issue:

Thoughts of the Day

Article : Why Did Your Last Interview FAIL?

Article : Make Your Resume Count!

Article : Organize Your Job Search

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I hope all is well with you.

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Thoughts of the Day

'Make the most of yourself, and you will be loved. You will also help the world.' -- Wallace D. Wattles

'Love, love, love, that is the soul of genius.' -- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

'If you could only love enough, you could be the most powerful person in the world.' -- Emmett Fox

Article

Why Did Your Last Interview FAIL?

Author: Paul Megan

It's no secret that interviews are hard to come by. So when one doesn't work out it can seem like a crushing defeat.

Some interviews are just screening interviews . . . Q and A sessions . . . where you're expected to jump through certain hoops to make sure you have the basic qualifications. These interviews are usually conducted by personnel staff or lower level management assistants. Here you have to articulately represent yourself and answer all the questions with enthusiasm.

But the real test comes when you move to the next level and you're face to face with person who'll make the final decision about you. This where it really hurts if you're rejected.

When that happens we either blame ourselves for not answering all the questions . . . or not getting them right. Or we blame the employer for being unable to see the value of our credentials. If we're serious about our job search, we replay the interview over and over in our head wondering what we could have done differently. We don't want to make the same mistake again.

Sure, there may have been a disconnect between the employer and our work history. And maybe our educational credentials weren't exactly what they were looking for. But in the final analysis there's only ONE reason why your interview failed. When it comes to making a decision about you only one thing about you will make the difference.

The hiring decision-maker MUST like you.

That's right. The only way you'll get hired is if your next boss is comfortable seeing you as part of the team. He/she sees you fitting into the organization as part of its goals. The employer is comfortable that you can make a difference. And that comfort factor overrides everything. You can be deficient in a lot of areas, but if the decision-maker doesn't genuinely like you . . . your out!

What that means is that you have to take a revolutionary alternative approach to interviewing. In fact, we call it the non-interview. You need to meet face-to-face with an employer in an environment where he/she can comfortably see you as a member of the team--and do so without prematurely judging you as a job candidate.

How do you do that? Well, of course it doesn't happen by chance. But the good news is that there's a proven system that can walk you through the process step-by-step with the result that you can be looking at a job offer in as little as 14 days! Check it out!

About the author: Paul Megan writes for EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and non-traditional career advancement strategies . . . since 1985. Grab our stunning FREE REPORT: "How To Find A Job In As Little As 14 Days!" Click on RSS for instant info! http://www.fastest-job-search.com

Article

Make Your Resume Count!

Author: Dana Goldberg

How many people do you think apply for each of the jobs that you see listed online or in the newspaper? Every single one of those jobs is going to get at least a few hundred applicants, I am serious! That is why you need to make sure that your resume is one of a kind, that your resume is so fantastic that the employer is going to be driven to read it all the way through. It is your responsibility to make sure that every application and resume you send out is unique and that it will stand out. To do this, you first need to know what kinds of skills you have to put to use. Then, when you know what you have going for you, you can start listing them on your resume to get employers interested in you.

Internet job search sites are a great way to find a new and exciting job. No matter what industry you come from you can use these sites to find better jobs any day of the week. Hundreds and thousands of jobs are listed new each and every day all over the world

Start your online job search by checking out the jobs that you have direct experience doing. Then move onto some that you would like to try out. You can exaggerate your skill a bit, everyone does, but do not get carried away because you will get found out and that can get you into trouble down the line. Go with what you know and you will be that much better off in the long run.

You need to always have a good and engaging cover letter to go along with your resume. This cover letter is going to be your first impression so make it count. You also need to write a new cover letter for each and every job that you apply for. This is important because employers can spot canned cover letters at a glance, yours needs to be original and specific to the position that you are applying for.

Many people assume that when you are applying for the job online a cover letter is not something that needs to be attached. Your cover letter is the one place where you can outshine every single other applicant, so go for it. You want the employer to see you as the only one for the job and that is what your cover letter is going to do. In other words, if they liked your cover letter you have a much greater chance of getting the job, regardless of the talents listed on your resume.

You also need to make sure that the cover letter of your resume is showing all of your personality. Don't be afraid to be excited and show it. This can help you to sell yourself in a big way and that is what you want to do at all times. Employers want to see a little spark in these cover letters and resumes

About the author: Dana Goldberg is the editor of http://www.resumeinformation.co.uk Get advice on resume writing, cover letter secrets and job search tips.

Article

Organize Your Job Search

Author: Brian Bowman

The job search process involves a lot of planning and attention to detail, so it's no wonder that many people quickly feel overwhelmed and even a bit out of control. The best way to avoid this is to organize your job search so that you have a clear strategy outline and a structured schedule to keep you moving forward.

Outline your strategy

Start by creating an outline of your job search strategy. List the tactics you intend to use, and the amount of time you will devote to each tactic. A typical list might include the following:

· Network with contacts

· Search online job sites

· Search newspaper ads

Some employment experts say that less than 20% of all jobs are found through the newspaper or online, with the other 80% found through networking. Knowing this, decide how much time you are going to devote to your job search, then allocate that time accordingly.

Define the steps

Next, for each tactic create a list of the steps involved. Here is what this might look like for the "Network with contacts" tactic:

· Call the contact

· Ask to meet for 30 minutes to get their feedback and suggestions on your resume as well as your job search strategy

· Confirm the date, time and location of the appointment

· Meet with contact, taking notes on the conversation and collecting one or two referrals to other contacts you might meet with

· Follow up meeting with a thank you note

· Check back with contact after one to two months if you are still searching for a job

Once you have the steps listed, you will have created a checklist for yourself to help make sure you complete each step along the way.

Create a schedule

Now create a schedule of daily activities so that you are doing something with your search each day. A basic schedule might look like this:

Morning

- Call two contacts to set up networking appointments

- Write questions to ask during each appointment

- Prepare resume packet for each appointment made

- Prepare and send resumes for job found online or in the newspaper

Afternoon

- Attend networking appointment (if previously scheduled)

- Write thank you note following appointment

- Check one or two online job sites

Weekend

- Prepare for new week

- Check online job listings

Track each activity

For each tactic, track all of your activity. You can use computer software or a plain notebook with blank pages. The idea is to keep notes on each day's actions, checking them against your master checklist for the tactic.

Let's use an example. You want to make a networking appointment with Suzy Smith, so start with a blank page and put her name at the top, along with relevant contact information. Each time you do one of the steps defined as part of networking (make the phone call, prepare a resume packet, go to the appointment, etc.), mark it down on Suzy's page. Note the date, time, action taken, and any notes you may have.

Tracking your activity creates two benefits. First, when you have multiple activities happening at the same time it is very easy to get confused or lose track of steps that still need to be taken. Using your tracking log, it is easy to see at a glance where you are at with each activity and what next step is coming up. The second benefit is that it keeps you focused and active in your job search. It is easy to procrastinate and postpone looking for a job, but if you have to note daily activities in a tracking log you will feel more motivated to get moving and take action.

Action items

Finally, keep a separate list of "action items" that need attention right away. If, for example, a contact tells you about an open position at a colleague's company and suggests you call about it, this goes on your action item list to be handled within 24 to 48 hours. This list is a great way to deal with emergent issues and opportunities, while still staying organized and keeping up with your regular schedule.

About the author: Brian Bowman is the Managing Partner of LOCALJOBS.COM - The leading search engine for job opportunities in Asheville North Carolina, Greenville South Carolina and Spartanbarg South Carolina.

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