Beat the Recession & Build Your Own Online Biz
Posted on January 2, 2009 | Filed Under Other | Leave a Comment
Got some extra Holiday cash you’d like to spend? Why not give yourself a new life in 2009?
Huh?
Well how about a shot at working-at-home or quitting the day job?
Site Build It! helps you build a successful online business. It’s more than hosting or site-building. It’s really a complete, step-by-step process that provides all the tools you need for getting traffic, sending out e-mails, adding a blog, and monetizing your site. And you don’t have to be a techie to use it. It’s as simple as sending e-mails and word processing. Take a look…
http://videotour.sitesell.com/sbiconsultant.html
And if you hurry, you can take advantage of their Buy-One Get-One-Free Holiday Special that will give you their best price of the year. And they offer a No-Risk Money-Back Success Guarantee that means you have nothing to lose.
http://order.sitesell.com/sbiconsultant.html
Unless you don’t move in time to take advantage of their Special that is. Then you’ll miss out on a great deal. That offer ends at midnight January 4th.
Written by Kathi MacNaughtonJob Interview Tips That Lead To Job Offers
Posted on June 26, 2008 | Filed Under Job Interviews | Leave a Comment
A job interview is considered to be a very challenging task by most job seekers. There is big fear factor, because of which, candidate get nervous while interviewing, and ultimately it results in a bad outcome. Having successful job interviews requires good preparation and good presence of mind. Job interview is the key factor from which companies judge candidates and make sure that the company is running in talented and safe hands. From this interview, an employer attempts to get in to your mind and draws out your past, present and future lloking for a match to the jobs they have available. Therefore, if you show up without any strategy or preparation for your employment, then you will mess up the job interview and it will affect your impression and overall career.
Preparing for a job interview is a two way street- as you prepare for the interview, the interviewer will also be preparing to interview you. The interviewer will usually choose some questions which are tailored to your experience and remember – you will be tested every step of the way during an interview. Try to anticipate tough questions which may be asked and prepare answers which refer back to your experience and your qualifications. Doing well in a job interview will have a lot to do with how well you can answer these sometimes tricky questions and how good of a job you can do of justifying your ability to do the job. Remember that you want to make choosing you for the job to seem like a decision which will make them look good.
Always be ready to be able to say why you are looking for this job, why you want to do this job in this particular organization and salary if asked. Questions like what are your accomplishments, what are your skills, according to your previous supervisors, what you expect from this particular job are asked in interview. You must answer the questions honestly and in descriptive manner.
In fact be ready to point out some examples by which you can describe your answers. Have detail study of examples you are going to point out. Cracking job interview requires some skills like how you build the rapport with your interviewer, as there is general tendency that we like the one with whom we like to talk.
Be prepared when you walk in for a job interview. Have at least (preferably more) two copies of your resume, three references and if applicable, your portfolio. This is not just a conversation you’ll be having, but you will have the opportunity to let the interviewer get to know you and make as strong of a case as possible for yourself.
Try to collect and remember the company relevant issues. Prepare some questions to ask about the company role and related topics. Search for the company’s trade and research company policies. You can ask any doubts if you have any in your mind. Asking doubts is a good indication, which shows that you are really looking forward for this job.
To be dressed well is equally important. Making a first impression is half the battle won. Dress proficiently and at ease. Have a good combination of formals. Speak clearly and honestly. Be confident and alert. Have a positive mind set and show lot of energy and enthusiasm.
In Closing
To briefly sum up the themes of this article, if you want to do well in a job interview, learn a bit about the company and draw from your experience to make the strongest possible case that you are the ideal candidate for this position while displaying confidence and personablility – this will ensure that you do well in any job interview.
Source: Career
Written by Kathi MacNaughtonResume Critiques Wanted
Posted on May 28, 2008 | Filed Under Resumes, Site Updates | 1 Comment
I’ve added a peer review center to the Powerful-Sample-Resume-Formats.com website, where readers can post their resumes and cover letters for others to read and provide feedback. It’s a great way to learn and it doesn’t cost anything!
We currently have 3 resumes and 1 cover letter on the site that need your feedback. Won’t you join in with the community and help a fellow job seeker? I know Marie, S, and Paulette will appreciate your input!
To see the current resumes waiting for peer review, visit the links below:
Thanks so much!
Written by Kathi MacNaughtonFinding a Job Online
Posted on May 10, 2008 | Filed Under Job Search | Leave a Comment
It’s the era of the Internet and as far as I’m concerned, there’s not much you can’t do on the Web, from getting the answers to any question your 6-year old can think up, to learning how to unjam a chain saw or install a laundry room sink to, yes… finding a new job.
Sure, the Web is more impersonal, but it also gives you a far greater reach when it comes to finding a job or marketing your talents. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. The road online, just like offline, is paved with a lot of hurdles and missteps, if you don’t know what you’re doing.
First off, you need to post your resume at the right job boards for you. Not every job board has every type of job. And the huge ones, while giving you access to lots of jobs and employers, might not be the best place for you, if you have a very unique career or set of job skills.
So take the time to research the job boards before you post, until you’re sure you have the right mix for your situation. Speaking of job boards, have you seen ours? It’s here:
http://www.powerful-sample-resume-formats.com/job-board.html
It has tons of job listings. You just might find one you like!
It can be tedious to fill out the forms and post at all of the job boards you want to use. So you can also look at a resume submission service, like Resume Rabbit.
And remember… you’ll still need to do your follow up. Although the Internet provides a lot of opportunities for research, information, and applying for jobs, you still have to write targeted cover letters and thank you letters and perform well in job interviews.
To your success,
Kathi
Get a Resume Critique or Cover Letter Critique
Posted on April 6, 2008 | Filed Under Career, Resumes, Site Updates | 2 Comments
Our new peer review section of the Powerful-Sample-Resume-Formats.com site is a place where you can post your resume (or a part of it you’re struggling with) and/or your cover letter and get fast feedback from fellow job seekers and human resource professionals.
Think of it as a job hunting community and support group. Connect with people going through the same struggles as you. Celebrate your successes. Get helpful input on how you can improve YOUR resume and cover letter.
Check out our resume review center NOW.
Written by Kathi MacNaughton« go back — keep looking »
My name is Kathi, and I created this website to share my expertise and knowledge about writing resumes and succeeding in career changes & job hunts. Thank you for visiting. I hope you'll take the time to explore not only this blog, but also the rest of my site. There's lots of info here! You can 