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June Issue, 2003 |
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From the Coach
I was listening to the radio the other day and heard the program host say, "The holidays are right around the corner." Can it be true? Yes, the year is winding down. This is NOT the time for you to wind down your job search however. In fact, a lot of people do just that -- wait until after the holidays and miss out on great opportunities. For one thing, there are less people looking for jobs at this time of the year because of this attitude -- so this could be your chance to shine; for another, the job picture appears to be making some changes -- for the positive.
Just because it is cold outside, it doesn't mean your efforts should grow cold -- keep up the good work. Your efforts will pay off -- hopefully soon.
Best wishes
Carole
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A Labor Department survey of US companies showed a net increase of 57,000 jobs in September, the first gain in 8 months. |
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Manufacturing jobs lost for the 37th straight month. |
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Construction employment was up in September with 14,000 new jobs, the 7th straight month that sector has added jobs. |
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Professional and business services added 66,000 new jobs in September, with half of the gain occurring in temporary employment services. |
Interview Bias - Overcoming the Silent Forces Working Against You
The following is an excerpt from an interesting article worth reading written by Simma Lieberman who specializes in diversity, gender communications, life-work balance and stress, and acquiring and retaining new customers. www.simmalieberman.com.
"There remains a single type of preparation that you should do that can make or break your interview -- knowing how to handle the possible biases of an interviewer. You need this knowledge because of a simple reality; interviews are subjective, no matter how many objective indicators are introduced. Interviewers are human, and all carry with them some assumptions about different types of people. Despite what may be valid attempts to leave these assumptions behind in the process, even the most earnest interviewer may be letting some of these biases make their way into the decision-making process. The best candidate for a job has many a time been passed over in the interview process because of bias. You don't want to be one of them."
NTERVIEW FITNESS TRAINING -- A
Workout With The Interview Coach -
A workshop in a book to get you focused, prepared and feeling confident.
Imagine walking into the interview feeling confident
and prepared for the questions
they are going to ask you.
In this economy, you'd better be able to answer every job interview question confidently and correctly or the job offer will go to someone who has the answers.
PREPARATION = CONFIDENCE = SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS =JOB OFFERS
Q. I need some assistance with an interview I will have in a real-time assessment center. Do you have any information on assessment centers?
A. An assessment center places you in a "real work" situation - in a type of model office setting. The object is to see how you actually work - see you in action. It can be one, two or more days at the company's center or a hotel.
Often they will use an "in-box" situation. They will give you an in-box full of problems to see how you will handle issues - delegate, write a memo, make a phone call, etc. Depending on the type of job you are applying for, you will be asked to perform actual functions of the job; go through role plays, sell a product, calculate a problem.
The main thing to note is that everything you do is being observed. Timed exercises are not uncommon. Watch how you explain things - not too much, but enough to be understood. Assume there are no right or wrong answers - this is your style of doing things.
Since there are other candidates, you may have a group task to do. Cooperation and behavior are essential. Some tasks require energy and creativity. Also, leadership is observed - do you sit back and let the others do the task? Or, do you participate? They will be looking for resourcefulness, creativity, and your ability to cooperate with others (important).
The ability to absorb complex information in a short time is also essential. Show patience, resilience, willingness to see an issue from many different sides, and the ability to press for resolution.
To do well in an assessment you need to cultivate the idea of watching yourself and saying, "Is this how I really want to come across?" It is difficult to prepare for this type of situation. Try to stay calm and work like you would in an actual situation.
Even if you don't get the job, it will be a real learning experience.
The Interview Coach
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PREPARATION = CONFIDENCE = SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS =JOB OFFERS
