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Date:    November 1, 2006

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Thoughts of the Day

Article 1:   Top Interview Answers to Tricky Interview Questions
         

Article 2:   How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
         

Article 3:   CV Writing & Resume Writing - 9 Strong Qualities To Boost Your Success By A Staggering 50%
         

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I trust all is well with you. I've been so busy that I haven't managed to publish an ezine for a few weeks. Your Body Language during a job interview can be very telling. You should be aware of some of the common errors that many people make when they are speaking to others. I’ve listed some of the common things that you should avoid when sitting through an interview. - Avoid fidgeting while speaking to your interviewer. It shows a lack of self-confidence. - Avoid speaking while using overly expressive hand gestures. It is distracting. - Avoid biting your lips in between sentences. It gives the impression that you are making things up. - Do not sit with your arms crossed because it makes you appear standoffish. - Do not shrug your shoulders when asked a question that you are unsure of. Take a second to think of your response. Shrugging your shoulders gives the impression that you don’t know the answer. - Don’t answer with nods and shakes of the head. Use your words to answer questions. - Get plenty of sleep the night before the interview. You don’t want to yawn in front of the interviewer. He will think that you are expressing boredom. To your Career success, Bryan

EBOOKS and SERVICES

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THOUGHTS of the DAY

"Realize that true happiness lies within you. Waste no time and effort searching for peace and contentment and joy in the world outside. Remember that there is no happiness in having or in getting, but only in giving. Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself." -- Og Mandino For the most part, fear is nothing but an illusion. When you share it with someone else, it tends to disappear. -- Marilyn C. Barrick

ARTICLE #1

Top Interview Answers to Tricky Interview Questions By Peter Fisher At last you have been called to interview for the job you really want. Do you think this could this be you? Confidently sitting through your interview and being absolutely sure that you can answer any question the interviewer might throw at you. No nerves, no butterflies and no worry about unforeseen questions coming up; you know the top interview answers to tricky interview questions. Most of us would love to be that relaxed, but the truth of the matter is that most of us get very nervous when it comes to interview. What causes the nervousness is lack of knowledge and information, especially about the top interview answers. If we knew more about the main types of interview that might come up or how to discover the interviewer's hidden needs we would be well on the way and better prepared for the interview. And we really need to understand the nine key qualities that most interviewers are interested in plus the important Do’s and Don’ts and then we would start to feel better. For my money the answers to the top interview questions are all I would ask for and some good closing questions I could ask to determine the right conclusion. We would then perform so much better because we have all the answers worked out to all the possible top interview questions!! Here are some practical tips to use now: In general everything an interviewer wants to know about you falls into these 4 key areas: · Why are you here? · What can you do for us? · What sort of person are you? · Can we afford you? They sound superficially very simple, but they are not! If you fail to understand how to deal with them, you will not stand out as an excellent interviewee! And if you don’t stand out, you won’t get hired! So get your preparation underway now. Then there are three other things which you must prepare. 1. Your Career Overview which in most cases is the answer to the "Tell me about yourself" question. 2. A Key Strengths statement which highlights your strongest skills to match yourself to what they need. 3. An Exit Statement or leaving statement helps to protect you from the emotions of a difficult job loss. Some thoughtless interviewers try to put pressure on by asking questions like: "Why did they get rid of you?" "Why did they make you redundant?" You can answer this question with confidence when you've prepared an exit statement that gives the facts in a positive light and leaves you in control. Peter Fisher is an expert Author and Publisher of Your Career Change He coaches and writes for people undergoing career change; get more on Top Interview Answers Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Peter_Fisher

ARTICLE #2

How to Write an Effective Cover Letter By Jimmy Sweeney In the present age, competence is the main ingredient in any endeavor. More specifically, job hunting has become tougher because of the numerous numbers of people who would want to land the job. The trend is, the better the job sounds, the more qualified applicants are vying for it. And if you are one of those who wanted to be considered for the job, you should basically know how to compose a solid resume and an effective cover letter. The first one presents your capabilities, educational background and job experiences that the company could be looking for. Where as, the latter one highlights your capabilities in detail or in general to give emphasis to your resume. Thus, the cover letter functions to give weight to your application, so that the employer will see your edge over the other applicants. You might say that your abilities are enough to make you hired for a certain position. But haven't you thought that there are a bunch of you who are equally qualified? But you can't all be hired for just the one slot. The cover letter gives you the chance to elevate yourself among them. And if you could effectively write a cover letter that will grab the attention of your future employer, then you will be confident to land the job that you desire. So how do you write an effective cover letter? If there are loads of companies that you prospect are looking for your qualifications, write a single cover letter in a general pattern. This one-page letter should contain the primary job experiences that are related to the position. In addition, this must also express your interest to the company and your eagerness to work in it. Cite some remarks that makes the company your choice. Next is list the names of the different companies where you plan to send your letter. And when you have identified these companies, make a research on each of these. A cover letter should be personalized for each company. The purpose of the general cover letter that you have written is to facilitate your composition of the personalized one. In composing the latter letter, you just have to edit some details and add the specific names or departments within the company that you need to mention. If you have written the salient things of the cover letter, edit and reedit the contents until it is well polished. It's a total turn off in the part of the employer to find grammatical and technical flaws in this type of letter. Remember that you are advertising yourself to the recipient of the letter, therefore you have to come up with the best masterpiece to convince the employer that you deserve to be hired. After that, make sure that you print the cover letter on a quality paper so that it will be presentable enough when you submit it. It is placed on top of the resume. And finally, sign the letter legibly. With bulky files of application letters submitted everyday, the employer could have gotten sleepy browsing over typical and boring letters. So don't submit your life history by reiterating your job qualifications and experiences in your resume and cover letters. Make an interesting cover letter that will mark an impression to your prospective boss. Jimmy Sweeney is the President of CareerJimmy and author of "Amazing Cover Letter Creator." Visit him at: http://www.amazing-cover-letters.com for your "instant" cover letters today. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jimmy_Sweeney

ARTICLE #3

CV Writing & Resume Writing - 9 Strong Qualities To Boost Your Success By A Staggering 50% By Ola Philip King CV Writing and Resume Writing is a serious part of starting the Job hunting process. In today's competitive job market, were every candidate wants a recruiter or employer to give their CV or Resume the attention it deserves, if you want your application to be taken seriously and you want your CV / Resume to be separated from the bulk feel free to consider and include the following 9 qualities in your CV or Resume. Your chances of securing interviews is likely to increase by up to 50% if you skilfully articulate these points However only include these qualities if you genuinely have them. Industry Targeted/Job Specific Qualifications or Training -Recruiters and employers absolutely love this, candidate that do not require extra training and already has a catalogue of relevant job specific qualifications always stand out. Evidence of adding to the bottom line of a company or business - If you can prove this and it is clear in your career track record, you will stand out. Prove that you have always met and exceeded your job targets - If this is clearly show and outlined, you will be a winner in the job hunting market. Figures, Figures, Figures! - Have you made money for past employers or companies, have you sold products or services, won contract or tenders, state this clearly on your CV particularly if you are in a sales, marketing, retail, real-estate or similar sectors. Stating Figures explicitly can make you stand out above the rest. Industry Awards and Prizes for work achievement - Listing these (if you have any), always goes a long way in proving you are different, dedicated and special! Staff Management Abilities - Skills and expertise related to dealing with people, this includes any experience of training, interviewing, company presentations, coaching, work delegation, appraisals etc. If you have these skills, summarise and list them for maximum results. International, National or Local exposure - If you are going for a local Job in a particular area, a previous track record of working in that same area always appeals to Employers and Recruiters. Similarly if you have international exposure in a specific job market, for example the building and construction industry, this looks good too, Mention such valuable information and stand out. Consistence Track history with fewer employers - Stable Job Seekers that have worked in a company for a years, always get their CV or Resume noticed - if this can be said of you (you have stayed in one firm for 6-10 years or similar), then bring this to the for front of your application, Recruiters and Employers favour such candidates. Accuracy and relevancy to job post advertised - This is critical, if you have all or even some of the above criteria, do not forget to reflect your experience and abilities in line with the post you are pursuing, all these qualities can make you an immediate winner. However l must admit, from experience l know it takes skills and someone with a recruitment HR background to skilfully assess job seekers expertise and help them put together the ultimate industry CV /Resume to secure interviews. If you fall into this category its worth getting your CV / Resume professionally written by an expert who knows how to help you. Upper Class CV Writing & Resume Writing Ltd. - Ola Philip King is a professional CV Writing & Resume Writing Consultant and Recruiter she has helped many job seekers secure their dream post across diverse job sectors through her CV /Resume Writing Services and Recruitment activities. Free advice and Personal Assessments are available through her CV Writing & Resume Writing Services. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ola_Philip_King

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