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Only for those who are serious about Acing the Interview
| May, 2004 - Issue 20 | ||
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You are receiving this message because of the interest you have shown in the past about improving your interview skills. You will receive tips and articles to get and keep the job you deserve! I will share with you the various articles and questions that I have dealt with month to month. I will give you smooth answers to sticky questions. I welcome your comments, questions, and your stories - as a part of this publication. If you would like to have your name removed from this list, please see the instructions at the bottom of this email. Thank you. |
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From the Coach I f you've ever watched any of the "reality TV" competitions -- The Apprentice, American Idol, The Bachelor, etc., you know that the competition is fierce and not always friendly. The lesson to be learned from these sometimes irritating shows is that the winner is not in control of the outcome. All the participants put their best efforts forward -- sometimes to the extreme, but there is only one "chosen" winner at the end of the series. When you apply this scenario to the interview process you get an idea of how you are competing with the next woman or man who walks through the door. The question then becomes, "What can you offer that the next person can't?" or "What makes you unique?" This month's tip is an exercise to determine what makes you unique (below). I think you will agree if you have watched any of the competition shows that certain people are more "remember-able" than others. What will make you stand out from the crowd and be remembered? Best wishes, The Coach |
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| Interview Tip of the Month | ||
By
doing some basic preparation, you can determine your uniqueness and where
you should focus your attention. The first step in this process is to
identify your five strengths. These strengths are the areas where you
excel or at least do very well.
When you have identified your five strengths, make a list of those strengths and some examples of when those strengths have helped you achieve results on the job. It will be essential that you can not only identify your strengths, but that you also have examples and stories of times when you have demonstrated those strengths in the past. At the conclusion of the interview your interviewers may not remember all five of your points; but if they remember even two of the points that make you unique, you will be ahead of the game! Carole, The Coach |
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| From the Front - The Job Front | ||
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The
news from various sources is very positive. The avalanche is starting to move --
let's hope it continues to move forward -- and quickly.
MONSTER.COM SURVEY RESULTS Monster.com announced the findings of the first six months of its Monster Employment Index, a monthly report of online job demand in the US. According to the index, job opportunities were up in wholesale trade, retail trade, manufacturing, financial services, educational services and health care. The occupations most in demand were sales, business and financial operations, computer/IT support, general management and administrative support. According to Dr. Ron Bird, EPF Chief Economist "April is the second month in a row with very strong growth in employment. If the economy continues to produce jobs at the same rate it did in the first four months of this year, 2004 could see employment increase by 2.6 million-the highest number since 1997." As for the manufacturing front -- Bird says, "Revised data shows that manufacturing employment has grown for three consecutive months for the first time in nearly four years. The increase of 37,000 jobs in the last three months is the strongest growth the sector has seen since March 1998." - Dr. Ron Bird, EPF Chief Economist And his words regarding unemployment - "Not only did the number of unemployed people fall - despite an increase in job seekers - but the people who are unemployed are finding jobs faster. The past three months have seen both the median and average unemployment durations begin to tick downward."
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| Question of the Month: Dear Interview Coach | ||
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Q. On a job application, if you
indicate that you prefer a former employer is not to be contacted due to a possible
negative reference, how should you address this when it is ultimately brought up
during the interview? I am uncomfortable going into any detail regarding the
separation from my previous employer as I feel it will reflect negatively on me
and jeopardize my chance of getting hired. A. You bring attention to the situation by not letting them contact your former employer. Now they are suspicious as to what "you did." You would be better off not checking that box and talking about it in the interview. There is no way to gracefully get around this issue. It is a good idea to formulate an answer so that you feel comfortable talking about it in as an objective manner as possible - never blaming -- taking responsibility -- and learning from the experience. The Interview Coach |
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Hi Carole,
I can't thank you enough. All I can say is that preparation was the key, and without your help, I don't think that I would have received the offer. Your preparation guides and interview coaching were first class. Definitely worth the time and effort. Thanks again, Sam |
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