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Date: November 2, 2005

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Thoughts of the Day

Article : Resume Writing Tips By Darren Haas

Article : Effective Resume Writing By Dave Lympany

Article : Finding Jobs Online By Sintilia Miecevole

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I hope all is well.

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.

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Thoughts of the Day

"Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish. High expectations are the key to everything." -- Sam Walton

"You can't always change your situation, but you can always change your attitude." -- Larry Hargraves

Article

Resume Writing Tips

By Darren Haas

Making a strong first impression

A resume is an advertisement for why you are the best choice for the position. Essentially, it is the first impression you make on potential employers, so you'll want to make it a strong one. If you don't put fourth the energy that writing a resume requires, you're only cheating yourself. The truth is, finding the job you are looking for can be easy; getting the job you are looking for takes effort. As you write your resume, keep in mind that you are not the only person applying for a particular job. You will need to set yourself apart from the rest and make an impact that will land you the job. Young Jobs has compiled some ways to avoid any missteps in resume-writing, as well as classic tips that will put you in the limelight...

Getting Started

Determine Your Objective

Definition of Objective: The goal intended to be attained. The first step to creating your resume is to determine your career goals. What kind of job do you want to obtain? What skills do you want to utilize? What are you looking to accomplish within that career? Once you answer all of these questions, you will be able to identify your main objective. You are now officially on your way to finding the right job for you.

Highlighting Your Top Qualifications

Keep in mind, the most important goal of a resume is to obtain an interview. For this reason, it is important to choose powerful words to represent the qualities you feel most confident in. Within the qualifications section of your resume it is best to list each attribute with a single word and in bullet point format. However, feel free to include a few words per bullet point. Try to remember that you need to stand out from all other contenders, so use power-words that will catch the employer's eye. The best way to accomplish this is by writing down all of the positive qualities you feel you embody. From there, put yourself in the employer's shoes and hone in on what you think they would be most attracted to. If the position you are looking to get is in retail, you'll want to highlight you interpersonal skills, or if it is in the restaurant business, you'll want to highlight your teamwork skill.

Concentrate On Related Experience

Before compiling a list that includes all of your experiences, try to focus in on what is relevant to the type of position you are applying for. This can include previous employment, volunteering, internships and organizations. For instance, someone applying for a job at a bank would want to list their experience as student council treasurer rather than their summer job as a swim instructor. Make sure you appeal to the employer's needs. If you are applying for a variety of jobs that differ in requirements, remember to tailor your resume to fit each specific job.

Often times students and young adults worry that they don't have enough experience to create a compelling resume. Don't be concerned. Once you start to really think about your background, you'll be surprised at what you have to boast about. The content of your resume will be determined by your own unique experiences, skills and background but as a general guideline you should include:

Putting It All Together

Content

Once again, you are not the only resume your potential employer will be looking at and while it is important to be eye-catching, you also want your resume to get to the point and be as close to a single page as possible. When employers see a resume with too many words and multiple pages, they often find it overwhelming and move on to the next applicant. The right thing to do is select powerful words that will make your resume shine. The wrong thing to do is fill your resume up with full paragraphs.

Design

In spite of the importance of content, the design of your resume is just as important as the content. Research suggests that a resume has less than 20 seconds to make an impact upon the reader, so it's imperative that you put some extra effort into showing employers that you not only intelligent but creative as well. Variation in formatting (bullets, borderlines, headings, etc.), fonts, font styles and sizes will draw the attention to the most influential information.

Organization

You can organize your resume in many different ways, but the following order is one of the most common. Use it to help you get started. -Objective -Qualifications -Technical/Computer skills -Experience (include tasks completed and skills obtained) -Education (include your GPA if it's over 3.0) -Other related accomplishments (awards, memberships, etc

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Article

Effective Resume Writing

By Dave Lympany

A lot of places around the world call it A Curriculum Vitae, in North America, it's a Résumé. This is definitely one of the most important tools that any jobseeker has at their disposal. You may be THE best candidate for a particular job by a long way, however, if you don't make it to the interview stages the company will never know.

Many companies (especially the larger corporations) will use computer software to "read" all the résumé's and reject any that don't fit a particular template. This may seem unfair, but it's cost effective.

So, for some jobs you have to beat the computer and still read well enough for someone who may not have any knowledge of the position you are applying for. It is definitely worthwhile to adapt your resume for the position that is advertised. There may well be some of the "buzz" words the "filter" is looking for mentioned in the job description.

It is very important that you can substantiate all the claims you make, preferably with physical examples or letters. This will be essential in any in interview situation.

There is now a wealth of information available online, from books, local employment offices and with professional writing agencies. You can also access other people's résumé's that are posted online which will give some great ideas for style and content.

Professional writers may seem the answer, but, all the research I have done seems to lean away from them. I have never used one and feel that it will give a good impression if you have written it yourself (this will display literacy). Apparently, if they are professionally written, they are easy to spot; however, they may be worth the expense if you are stuck. You can always "customise" what has been written to make it your own work.

In my case, I had been in the military since I left school and had never written a resume or had an interview. I spent a lot of time writing, copying other people's styles and changing things. I didn't realise how difficult it is to catch up on 16 years - I'll never allow mine to go out of date again! I found the hardest part was to actually start writing. The best advice I was given was to just write anything that you can think of and it will soon start to flow. With modern word processors it's relatively quick and easy to cut and paste so you can keep on changing it until you are happy. More detailed information can be found at http://www.onestopimmigration-canada.com/resume.html www.onestopimmigration-canada.com/resume.html

Good Luck!

About the author: The author immigrated to Canada in 2003 and has constructed a free information website http://www.onestopimmigration-canada.com about Canadian Immigration based on his family's experiences.

Article

Finding Jobs Online

By Sintilia Miecevole

Depending on your specific line of work, looking for jobs on the Internet could be a great way to find new and interesting opportunities. Whether you are looking for an academic or a technology job, a secretarial or a research position, there are many online resources that can help you find the job you need and the salary you desire. There are a wide variety of Internet job search sites that can steer you in the right direction at little or no cost to the applicant.

If you are looking for a job where you currently live, your local newspaper most likely lists its classified ads online. Because some papers make their Internet classifieds free, the online want ads might even include jobs that are not featured in the print versions. Rather than thumbing though the actual print paper, you can conduct specialized searches for the exact type of work you are looking for, saving you valuable time in your job quest. Gone are the days of highlighters and inky fingers. Now, you can find job opportunities with the click of a mouse.

There are also job search websites made solely for connecting employers with prospective employees. Sites like Monster.com allow job searchers to post their resumes and their qualifications online for free. These resumes can be made public for anyone to view, or they can be only made available to certain prospective employers. On Internet job search sites, prospective employees can search through thousands of job opportunities online, sorting them by type of job, location or pay rate, while employers search through Posted Resumes To find Matches For Job Openings

Many corporations also have online job sites, especially if they have multiple locations across the country. Computer companies like Apple, IBM and Dell all have job opportunities listed on their websites. Many of these companies pay for relocation, so if you are planning to move from your current location, you should search for a job first. That way, you might be able to get your moving expenses funded by your new employer.

If you prefer working for yourself rather than for a company, the Internet has made the world of freelancing much more feasible for the average worker. If you are a writer, software or website designer, graphic artist or consultant, many companies will hire you to do the modern equivalent of piecework. Rather than paying for a full-time employee, companies will contract individuals to complete projects, typically from home. This offers a lot of flexibility for both the company and the freelancer. If you prefer a flexible schedule and have the need or desire to work from your home or from a coffeehouse or library, freelancing may be the perfect job opportunity for you. Jobs that can be completed and turned in via email are the best types for freelancers, as they can be completed anywhere even if you are on the road moving from place to place.

The Internet has single-handedly revolutionized the workplace. Not only has it made finding jobs easier, but it has also contributed to the general mobility of the workforce. Rather than searching multiple newspapers for jobs in different cities, once can now access job databases all over the world from the comfort of your home. Finding opportunities requires less time and sometimes less networking than ever before. With quick transfer of information via email, employers can save time and money, and they have more flexibility in choosing their employees. These days, someone can live on the east coast and work exclusively for a west coast company. Through the Internet, work relationships are now built between people who have never even met.

About the author: Sintilia Miecevole is the Manager of http://www.ftsejobs.com. She is an expert on the internet, having special interests in jobs and placements. Be sure to visit http://www.ftsejobs.com, a specialist site with information for resumes, researching salaries, finding jobs, listings and more. Explore career opportunities. Search and apply online.

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