Some Issues You Should Think Of While Planning Your Career

Career job information for job seekers and find good  jobs employment 

 

 

 by: Ket Ledford
How to plan your future career? This question is probably one of the hardest not only for those who study in college, but for many of those who already has a full- time job. Career planning can be a long and tough process that can lead to change of occupation. That is why it is very important to define goals and to be eager to reach them. First of all, it is important to answer following questions about your self- assessment honestly: Your Self- Assessment 1.What are you interested in? 2.Do you like mental work or manual work? 3.Do you like to communicate with people? 4.Do you have leadership skills? 5.Do you have any developmental needs? After you have answered all the questions above and analyzed them, you may think of following: Possible Options 1.Are there particular industries you would like to work in? 2.What particular occupations are you interested in? 3.Research the labor market considering the previous point 4.Check the financial side: are you satisfied with an average salary? 5.Are there opportunities for career growth in this field? Once you are satisfied with possible options and found specific information about some job positions you are interested in, you should think of actions that can help you to get this job. Important Actions Include: 1.Getting specific information about the company you would like to work for. Internet is the easiest way to do it. 2.Resume preparation (Go on line to search for templates and examples and write your own. Try to include all the relevant information considering your education and work experience) 3.Writing cover letter (It should be unique and show your desire and ability to work) 4.Job interview preparation (Think of your behavior and find answers to the most frequently asked questions) All steps listed above are very important for career planning. Try not to miss any step. Therefore, you will get an excellent result and find a job that will satisfy both: you and your employer.

This article is free for republishing employment job

Published at Sooper Articles http://www.sooperarticles.com

Tips to Mind Your Manners During Your Job Interview

Career job information for job seekers and find good  jobs employment 

 by: Claudia Loens

Somewhere in the back of your mind are the good manners which your mother tried to instill in you during your youth, but for some reason as you prepare for the interview for your dream job, they allude you.  Good manners and common courtesy make a huge impact in today's casual environment.  Utilize these tips for success during your interview.

Turn off your cell phone - no matter how many times I've heard this advice given, you would be amazed at how many people still have their cell phone on during the interview!  Unless you are a doctor on an emergency pager, I don't see any reason why you need your phone for a few hours.  Leave it in the car.  There is nothing more disruptive then a vibrating briefcase or chirping ring during an interview.  It's just not polite. 

Stand up when the interviewer enters the room and offer your hand to shake - Many interviewers simply sit in the seat to which they were directed without getting up when the next interviewer enters the room.  The respectful thing to do is to stand up and offer your hand to shake.  It is also polite to stand and shake the person's hand when the interview is over if you are staying in the same room for the next person.  Don't be lazy - get up and show respect!

Don't interrupt your interviewer - sometimes you get a chatty interviewer who likes to talk more than conduct the actual interview questions.  Let them talk.  Look them in the eye, smile and nod your head in acknowledgement.  If the opportunity presents itself, engage with what they are telling you and gently bring the conversation back to your background.  You may say something such as "wow, that sounds very challenging!  It reminds me of when I had a similar challenge at XYZ company..."  Whatever you do, don't interrupt them to get your point across.

Use the person's name - If you didn't get an interview list or catch the person's name during the introduction, it's perfectly fine to say "I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name..." and be prepared to write it down.  Not remembering the name and asking one time is fine, but any more than that is a faux paux.  Write the name down and then consult it once in a while during the interview.  Say their name as often as you can without seeming cheesy.  And at the end of the interview, be sure to thank them by name.  "Thank you, Bob, for your time and insight today.  I enjoyed meeting you" will suffice.  To remember and use the person's name is both flattering and polite.

Additionally, these common manners always apply, but are especially important during the interview:

• If you cough or sneeze, say "excuse me"
• Use "please" and "thank you" appropriately
• It's fine for either gender to hold the door for the other, but don't make it a contest.  If they hold the door for you, say "thank you" and if you hold the door for them to which you're thanked, say "you're welcome".
• Don't pass gas, pick your nose, teeth or ears or tap your pen or foot incessantly.
• Look at your interviewer, but do not give them the once over.  Keep your face pleasant but neutral - in other words, no ogling
• Sit up straight and tall in your seat and look interested in the other party - show them you are happy to be there!

By utilizing basic good manners, you will give the interviewer the impression that you are thoughtful, courteous and easy to work with.   It's an important aspect of performing a successful interview.

This article is free for republishing  employment job

Published at Sooper Articles - Free Reprintable Articleshttp://www.sooperarticles.com

Telephone Interviews

  

 
Jobs Employment, Career Job, Employment Job

By Tamara Dowling, CPRW 

Many employers conduct telephone interviews to screen candidates for basic qualifications. It is also an alternative when it is not practical to invite an out-of-area candidate to the office.
Telephone interviews can be challenging because it is more difficult to gain rapport with the interviewer because you cannot see the interviewer's non-verbal reactions and cues. Conversely, the interviewer cannot see your enthusiastic expressions or professional appearance. This places all the weight on your phone manners, clarity of speech, voice tone and the content of your answers.
Here is a quick tip list for excelling at a telephone interview:

• Treat the phone interview as you would a face-to-face interview.
• Select a quiet, private room with a telephone in good working condition.
• Conduct a mock telephone interview with a friend to gain feedback on your voice quality and speech.
• Before the interview, prepare talking points for the call including value you bring to the company and specific questions.
• Arrange the following items: your resume, cover letter, copy of application if you submitted one, highlights of corporate information and brief talking points.
• Dress in business attire.
• Breathe deeply and relax. Speak slowly, clearly and with purpose.
• Smile, it changes your speech and the person on the other end can sense it.
• Write down the full names and titles of each call participant.
• Take notes when appropriate.
• Be courteous and try not to speak over the interviewer. If you do, apologize and let the interviewer continue.
• Support your statements with detailed examples of accomplishments when possible. It is easy for someone to get distracted on a phone call, so paint a vivid picture to keep the interviewer interested.
• Explain any pauses in your speech to ponder a question or take notes.
• If you think of a question or comment while the interviewer is speaking, jot a note on your talking points list, so you remember it later.
• During the interview, if the interviewer inadvertently answers a question from your prepared list, cross it off. If you forget and ask it, it will seem as if you were not listening.
• Offer to provide additional information or answer other questions.
• Use your talking points list of specific skills and accomplishments; cross them off as you work them into the conversation. At the end, if you have some uncrossed items, you might say something like, "I thought you might be interested to know I led a major conversion project, quite similar to what you are planning. I managed a $2.5 million budget and completed it 45 days early, saving over $48,000."
• Before ending the call, be sure you know the next step in the process, and offer to provide any additional information needed.
• Do not hang up until the interviewer has hung up.
• Promptly send a formal follow-up / thank you letter, just as you would for a face-to-face interview.