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

Date: March 8, 2006

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In This Issue:

Thoughts of the Day

Article : An Effective Resume

Article : Find The Perfect Job Online

Article : How to Write a Technical CV

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I hope all is well with you.

There is no getting away from it - A job interview is stressful.

Preparation is one key to de-stress the situation. However around 78% of all candidates - regardless of the level for which they are interviewing - think they can wing it! And more often than not it shows during the interview which means they are weeded out in the process.

Like so much of the interview, seemingly innocent questions can trip you up. You think you are answering them in a way that puts you in the best light, but you'd be surprised at how many people completely miss the boat. Merely to hope an interview has a positive result is not enough. That's basically forfeiting your ability to drive up the percentage of a positive outcome.

So one of the top keys to a successful interview is - PREPARATION. Wing it and you lose. Simple as that.

Have a great week and sucessful interviews.

All the best,

Bryan

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Thoughts of the Day

"When you become detached mentally from yourself and concentrate on helping other people with their difficulties, you will be able to cope with your own more effectively. Somehow, the act of self-giving is a personal power-releasing factor." -- Norman Vincent Peale

"No lions are ever caught in mousetraps. To catch lions you must think in terms of lions, not in terms of mice. Your mind is always creating traps of one kind or another, and what you catch depends on the thinking you do. It is your thinking that attracts to you what you receive." -- Gil Bailie

Article

An Effective Resume

Author: John Rivers

Your resume is your sales person. Long before you personally get to meet a potential employee or have an interview your resume will be fighting your corner on your behalf. It is essential, then, that you create an effective resume. Your resume will be one of hundreds, if not thousands, that employers will see so you should ensure that it really stands out and promotes your services. The exact approach your resume will take will depend on you and your circumstances.

School leavers and graduates will not have very much in the way of work experience to place on a resume. If you fall into this category then you should pay particular attention to your academic achievements. Point out any other facts pertaining to your school life and the rest of your life that can be drawn on when you get a job. If you successfully completed work experience then include this and give details of the tasks you performed.

On the other hand if your experience has been gained in the work place and you have little in the way of formal qualifications then you should use your employment history to your advantage. Talk about the roles in a little more detail and describe the tasks you undertook. The more advanced or the more trusted a particular role was, the more you should draw upon that in your description.

A highly effective resume will also include an accomplishment section with each qualification or job section that is relevant. You can include graduation, or you could include particular work related accomplishments. Remember, there is a chance that somebody else has equal skills or qualifications to yourself but by using your accomplishments as your main benefit you will still stand out and make a positive impression. As well as your covering letter your resume is the most important thing you have in your bid to win a job.

About the author: John Rivers is webmaster of http://www.resumeinformation.co.uk Key career development and job-hunting tips, strategies, and suggestions from numerous sources.

Article

Find The Perfect Job Online

Author: Stephen mcbride

If you have a desire to work in a particular field it may not be as difficult as you first believed. Searching on the Internet will enable you to study the requirements that are necessary to work in the field of your choice. From there you can assess whether you have the skills and qualifications required.

If you do, you can find vacancies of the kind you are seeking and usually make online applications. This enables you to work on your CV and covering letter in your own time so that it will not affect your current job, if applicable.

Alternatively, if you do not have the necessary qualifications, you can use the Internet to discover how to go about achieving them, and, in many cases, find online or home study courses which you can subscribe to in order to gain the qualification you require. This has an additional benefit to just equipping you with the right skills. It also demonstrates to a potential employer that you are a dedicated individual, committed to working in that field and determined to succeed at it.

These skills are very valuable to employers and will allow you to stand out as a potential candidate for any vacancies they may have.

For those whose dream is to work from home instead of following the normal 9-5 routine with the daily commute, the Internet also provides genuine opportunities. There are sites which allow people to work on a freelance basis, applying for individual projects rather than permanent vacancies, and setting their own salary requirements and deadlines.

Registered freelancers are required to state the type of work they are seeking and have the opportunity to write a general overview of their skills and experience. Then, whenever a new project is listed which matches their requirements, an email is sent inviting them to bid on the project. The employer then selects the freelancer who they feel is best suited to the job and the work begins.

This way of working does not provide financial security but it does allow people to work when they choose from the comfort of their own home. Projects are listed daily and there is an unending array of work to bid on.

About the author: Stephen Mcbride is the webmaster of http://www.northern-ireland-jobs.co.uk, a Northern Ireland jobs website dedicated to bringing local employers and jobseekers together.

Article

How to Write a Technical CV

Author: CV Writing Ltd

A technical CV is used to highlight particular skills that relate to technical jobs in professions such as IT, Engineering and Science.

The key to writing a technical CV is to get the right balance between describing your technical experience and making your CV easily read by a non-technical person such as a Human Resources Assistant. They will be looking for keywords in order to match your CV against a particular vacancy. Therefore, your CV should be clear and concise and written in good English. Technical jargon should be avoided except under the Key Skills and Technical Skills headings.

Do not list every technical skill you have acquired, however impressive they are, as this will distract the reader. Refer to the job vacancy to remind yourself of the skills the employer is looking for.

You should always include information about how long ago you last used each of your technical skills as the reader will be looking at how current your knowledge is.

The format of a technical CV should be similar to non-technical from the point of view that it should be laid out under clear headings, no more than two pages of A4 in length and have more white on the page than black to make it easy to read. The employer will be most interested in your technical skills but remember your interpersonal skills are also important especially if the role for which you are applying is client-facing.

You need to capture the attention of the reader as soon as possible so that they are encouraged to read the rest of your CV. Therefore, in your introductory paragraph, usually called the 'Profile', you need to mention the technical skills the employer is asking for and any specific experience that relates to the employers business.

The Key Skills heading allows you to put more detail of relevant skills, experience and specific projects that will interest the employer. You can also highlight achievements, for example where you have saved the company money.

Your Career History should describe the company that you were working for in a couple of lines to put your role into context. Then describe your role and responsibilities. Remember, focus on the requirements of the job you are applying for and show how you have acquired the necessary skills and experience in previous jobs.

You should list specific technical skills and professional courses under a separate heading. Be concise and put the most relevant skills first.

Keep the description of your education brief. If you have a degree you may wish to exclude your lower qualifications altogether. Remember, adding unnecessary information dilutes the important points in your CV.

Finally, always include a cover letter explaining where you heard about the role and why your skills and experience are a perfect fit for the job. This can be an email with your CV attached or a formal letter.

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