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Date: September 14, 2005

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In This Issue:

Thoughts of the Day

Article : Always Show Excitement When Interviewing By Scott Brown

Article : 3 ways to stand out in the interview By C.M. Russell

Article : Managing The Fear And Anxiety Of Finding Another Job By Stan Popovich

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Thoughts of the Day

Being courageous requires no exceptional qualifications, no magic formula, no special combination of time, place and circumstance. It is an opportunity that sooner or later is presented to us all. -- John F Kennedy

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. -- Eleanor Roosevelt

Article

Always Show Excitement When Interviewing

By Scott Brown

Some people tend to forget that when you are interviewing for a job, you are actually making a first impression that will last throughout your relationship with the interviewer. If you come across as a boring, uninterested individual, the people who are interviewing you will think that is the way you will act and perform on the job.

When interviewing, try to put yourself in the shoes of the interviewer and decide if you would be impressed. Also remember that these people are interviewing you in the hopes of you staying with the organization for a long time.

Conquer your bad habits

In an effort to conquer the bad habits that make you come across as a poor prospect, you need to psych yourself up for the interview. No matter what it takes, you need to be ready to talk with just about anybody about anything and be excited about it.

The first step to being prepared is to ensure that you are rested and ready to tackle any situations or questions. If you are tired or stressed out, you may not portray your best image to the interviewer.

The next step is to dress sharply. Make sure that you dress appropriately for the company where you are interviewing. If you look the part, you are half way there. Next, spend some time and rehearse answers to interview questions that always stump you. My favorites are about strengths and weaknesses. If these are your favorites, spend some time rehearsing how you will answer.

Finally, do some research on the company and prepare some intelligent questions for the interviewer. When an interviewer finishes asking you questions, you want to be ready with questions of your own. This entire preparation routine will allow you to be relaxed and ready throughout the interview.

The Interview

When you finally get to the interview, always arrive at least 5 to 10 minutes early. This promptness shows an excitement and eagerness to obtain the job as well as timeliness in reporting for assignments. If the interviewer is late, always be understan

About the author: Scott Brown is the author of the Job Search Handbook http://www.jobsearchhandbook.com As editor of the HireSites.com weekly newsletter on job searching, Scott has written many articles on the subject. He wrote the Job Search Handbook to provide job seekers with a complete yet easy to use guide to finding a job effectively.

Article

3 ways to stand out in the interview

By C.M. Russell

Those job hunters who get the job offer are the ones who stand out in the interview process. So how do they do it? Well, here's 3 reasons why...

1. Practice & Prepare. Going into an interview without doing your homework is a recipe for disaster. You must have a "story to tell" when it comes to that awkward first question..."So tell me about yourself". Your story is something that you need to be able to recite without hesitation and with confidence. It should weave a tale about your career goals, your passion for working in that industry and why you want to work for this company.

Your preparation should include scoring the company website and learning everything you can about the firm. Then prepare a list of smart, relevant questions to ask during the interview. Doing this will show you are interested in the company and that's what all interviewers care about.

2. Get Recommended. During the interview process you are likely to meet with many of the people in the company or department. This is a golden opportunity to get them to recommend you to the hiring manager. It is imperative to establish a repore with these people and make them feel comfortable around you. When you sit down with them, don't talk about yourself. Ask the staffers about their work, how they got the job, and what they like about their work.

People love talking about themselves, and they form positive recollections about people who listen to them. This will allow them to remember you, and they're likely to talk about you to the hiring manager. If they're impressed, the manager will know.

3. References Make a Difference. Many people often have a list of references with them. They usually wait for their references to be called on after the interview. But a powerful tactic would be to have your best reference call the person you interviewed with BEFORE they call them. Envision the call going something like this...

"Hi, Mike. This is John Miller. You just interviewed Laura Jones, and she asked if I'd serve as her reference. I was her manager at XYZ Industries. I just wanted to reach out to you and tell you what a great find I think she'd be for a company like yours ... "

A message like this on the hiring managers voicemail could be the clincher you need to get the job.

About the author: Mr. Russell is a job search industry veteran. He currently serves as President of http://www.allcountyjobs.com, a regional job board network for CT/NY/MA. His blog, Secrets of the Job Hunt is available at http://secretsofthejobhunt.blogspot.com/

Article

Managing The Fear And Anxiety Of Finding Another Job

By Stan Popovich

Layoffs in today’s business world are common and with it comes the fear and anxiety of finding another job. With this in mind, here is a list of techniques that a person can use to help manage their stresses and anxieties in finding a new job.

A technique that can be used to reduce the stress of finding another job is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps and then complete each of the smaller tasks one at a time. For instance, the first thing you should do is to determine what kind of job you want. Once you know what you are looking for, the next step is to update and prepare your resume. Once that is finished, you should then concentrate on finding the companies that interest you and send your resume to them. Once you submit your resume, the next step is to prepare for the job interview by completing these smaller tasks, you will reduce your stress and anxiety and increase your chances of finding another job.

Sometimes we may get depressed during our job search. Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements that make us feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket. Whenever you feel depressed, open up your small notebook and read those statements.

In addition, it also helps to write down a list of things you are thankful for in this world. For instance; good health, a good marriage, lots of friends, being smart and resourceful, and a good education are things that any person can be thankful for. Whenever you get discouraged in finding another job, take out your list and focus on the things that make you happy. This technique will make you feel better and give you more encouragement to continue with the job search.

Finding a new job can be tough, however remember to take it one day at a time. While the consequences of a particular fear may seem real, there are usually other factors that can not be anticipated and can affect the results of any situation. Focus on the present and do your best each day. Next week will take care of its self.

As a Layman, I know that our anxieties and stresses can be difficult to manage when finding a new job. Managing your stress during a job search takes practice. Be patient and in time you will become better in dealing with your anxieties.

About the author: Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity and Non Resistant Methods"-a book that presents a overview of techniques in managing Fear. For more info go to: http://www.managingfear.com For free articles on managing fear please go to: http://www.managingfear.com

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