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034 days
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By Marc S Berlin
Would you hire you? Job Interviewers Can Sense Desperation!
How is your job interview confidence and attitude?
In most published information about interviewing, you will notice that most of the information focuses on “interview preparation.” While “preparation” is very important, the type of preparation should be considered. Much of the advice out there focuses on the “mechanics” of the job interview and not the content. This advice ranges from clothing styles and colors, handshake methods, how to sit and answer specific questions. While all of this is great advice about job interviewing, the advice lacks the most important “view” part of interviewing. The “view” that you personally must consider and is often over-looked is your internal “view.”
The internal view comes from within you, not the company, not your degree or experience. If you have been unemployed, laid off or job searching for some time,
your attitude and self-confidence and most of all, your self-esteem, can start to diminish – it is only natural.
Would you hire you?
Selling yourself can be the most difficult skill that you must master in the job interview process. If you can not confidently sell yourself in the job interview, how can you expect the interviewer to “buy” you? The skilled job interviewer can sense desperation, poor attitude or a candidate that is “just going through the motions.”
Ask any sales person: if they do not believe “in their gut” that the product or service they
are selling is a good one – then they will have great difficulty selling it. You, as a job candidate, do not believe that you have the skills, knowledge and abilities for the position for which you are being interviewed, it will be very difficult to persuade the interviewer (who does not know you at all) to consider you for the job.When answering tough job interview questions, think-what does the interviewer want to hear? The interviewer wants to hear that you have good communications skills and that you would be a great employee and solve their problems if they hired you. The interviewer does not want to hear that they would be hiring a “fixer upper”!
How to convince yourself that you are the best person for the job
A great way to start is by making a “Me List.” This is a laundry list of your strengths as well as your weaknesses from your last job experience. Once you start creating a list of all of the your skills, knowledge, and experience that you have to offer as well as those you need to improve on, you have a solid foundation to start a winning interview strategy.
What do you want and like to do?
Doing a simple discovery exercise like this makes you take a look inside yourself and begin to think about what you really want more of from your next career or job and what you want less of. Most individuals will be happier, and have higher performance levels, if they are satisfied with the work that they do. As a result, they will be more motivated to give 100%.
Now create a list of tasks and responsibilities that satisfied you at your last job. These would be the responsibilities with which you were particularly satisfied, or by which you were energized. In other words, the tasks that “floated your boat.”
Think about the last time you were so involved in a project or task that you woke up thinking about how you could improve the situation. Write those experiences down and try to determine what the factors were that were satisfying for you.
Let’s say you were a “Project Leader.” The task list would read something like: “Led a team; coordinated and monitored project progress; assured the flow and completion of work on schedule; monitored expenditures and budget.”
After you have compiled a task list for your current job, do the same considering previous jobs. If you are a recent graduate, use the classes that were most satisfying and interesting for you, or the class projects, job internships or volunteer positions you worked on with teams while in school.
Creating this “Me List” of experiences from your most recent job or college experience, will lead you to begin to see patterns of responsibilities and tasks that were satisfying. Do you want more of this type of responsibility in your next job? The answer to this question will give you a strong indication of what you want and some possibilities for fulfillment in future jobs that have similar responsibilities. After you have developed your personal “desire inventory” you will feel more confident about finding the path to the job that is right for you.
Having this newly created skill inventory along with a freshly enlightened “inner view”
about yourself will give you skills, confidence and knowledge to be able to “sell” yourself more effectively. It will also give you insight as to how to set yourself apart from the other candidates competing for the job you desire.
Marc Berlin Job Interview Success Coach
http://www.jobinterviewingcoach.com
‘The best investment you can make in any economy is in yourself” Napoleon Hill
Marc Berlin
Interview & Job Search Coach
Job Interview Success
415-419-5654
http://www.JobInterviewingCoach.com
Marc has more than 2 decades of experience as Vice President of 2 national recruiting and training firms. In this capacity he provided senior level talent to Fortune 500 companies in North America and Europe, coaching corporate clients in candidate selection, offer negotiations, employee retention and motivation. As a Distinguished Service Award Recipient, he consistently produced the highest volume in his company’s 22-year history. Marc also was the Founder and President of MBA Executive Search and Consulting. Marc has coached hundreds of candidates in personalized career strategy to define and reach individual career success. Marc has an extensive understanding of what is needed for employers and employees to achieve the mutual fit necessary for success Prior to working as an executive recruiter and career coach, Marc was a Sales Manager, Senior Sales Executive and Sales Trainer in the insurance and financial services industry. He was a multiple recipient of Outstanding Training and Sales Performance Awards and taught various professional selling skills programs.
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Switching Jobs and Health Insurance
0114 days
Are you looking for a new job?
Before switching jobs, ask about the type of health plan offered by the potential employer, and compare it to your current plan. Ask about the premium you’ll pay under the new plan, whether you can continue with the same doctors, or whether you will have to see new ones. It might not be worth taking a new job to get an upgrade in salary if the extra money you’ll be making will be eaten up in health insurance premium costs that you did not have in your previous job.
Are you thinking about retiring?
When you’re thinking about retiring, be sure you understand the policies governing your health care plan. Review your plan, and any documents you have received that modify it. Also, request copies of any formal written documents that outline how your plan operates, and any other information on your employer’s policies on retiree health care benefits. You may need to visit the HR department of your company several months in advance of retirement to make sure you know what you are getting into with health care coverage.
Although some employers continue to provide health care benefits to their retired employees, private-sector employers are not required to do so. Another thing to consider is that federal law does not prevent employers from cutting or reducing health benefits under plans available to participants and their families, unless there has been a specific promise to continue them and that promise can be legally enforced. Many employees set aside money to use for any coverage gaps that may occur before becoming eligible for Medicare.
HIPAA and COBRA
When you are getting a new health care plan, generally HIPAA limits preexisting condition exclusions to a maximum of 12 months (18 months for late enrollees). HIPAA also requires this maximum period to be reduced by the length of time you had prior “creditable coverage.” You should receive a certificate documenting your prior creditable coverage from your old plan when coverage ends. HIPAA may also give you the right to purchase individual coverage if you have no group coverage available, and you have exhausted COBRA or other continuation coverage.
If you are covered under your employer’s health plan and you leave your job, lose your job, have your hours reduced, or get
laid off, and your employer’s health plan continues to exist, you and your dependents may qualify to purchase temporary extended health coverage at group rates under COBRA. Divorce, legal separation, loss of dependent child status, the covered employee’s death, or entitlement to Medicare, may also give your covered spouse and dependent children the right to elect
continued coverage under COBRA.
Your plan must be notified of these events. Generally, COBRA covers group health plans maintained by employers with 20 or more employees. The group health plan is required to provide you with a written notice indicating your eligibility for COBRA coverage. If you are eligible, you will have 60 days from the date the notice is sent or from the date your coverage ends—whichever is later—to elect COBRA. If the employer is too small to be subject to COBRA, state law may require the plan’s
insurer to provide some continuation coverage.
If you are moving away to get a new job or to retire, you could face a dilemma is your former company’s health insurance is an HMO. If they do not have doctors in their network in the area where you are moving to, you will likely have only emergency care coverage and not be able to have a doctor where you are moving. If you have to have a prescription for medicine and you don’t have a doctor to write the prescription, you’ll be out of luck. So buying coverage through COBRA would not benefit you much. You might have to seek out a private insurance plan that will work in the area you are moving to. At least that way you’ll have coverage until you get coverage under your new job or through Medicare.
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What Job Seekers Need to Know About Employment Laws
1566 days
This is a guest post written by Tayeb Hyderally
Tayeb Hyderally is an employment law attorney in the state of New Jersey. He specializes in Employment law questions as well as issues related to labor laws, and employment discrimination.
Today’s job market can be characterized as a “buyer’s market.” This results from the abundance of unemployed individuals—or, the supply of labor—and the low number of open positions for which individuals are needed—or, the demand of labor. Thus, employers have a greater amount of applicants from whom to fill open positions and can be more selective. Likewise, competition for these open positions is greater and applicants are finding it more difficult to stand out from the crowd in this economy. In this context, it is critical for job seekers to educate themselves on the basics of the laws
surrounding the employment relationship.
As a preliminary matter, it should be noted that in the vast majority of jurisdictions in the United States, including New Jersey and New York, “at-will” employment is the default employment relationship. Under this rule, the employment relationship can be terminated by either party—the employer or the employee—at any time and for any reason, so long as the reason for the termination is not illegal (for example, a reason that is prohibited by law, like discrimination).
On the other hand, certain job seekers may be asked to sign an employment contract as a condition of employment. Typically, the terms and conditions set forth in the contract will trump any default rules that would otherwise apply. The contract may also create intricate and extensive obligations on the parties, and may even require that the laws of a different state will govern in the event of any disputes. Job seekers should thus be mindful of the possible intricacies, and should consider getting advice from an attorney that handles employment agreements.
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In either context, with or without an employment contract, job seekers may note that state and federal laws prohibit various employment practices. These laws often apply to hiring procedures and practices, and often cannot be overridden by agreement. For example, a potential employee cannot agree to forgo overtime compensation as a condition of being hired. A job seeker who feels that a potential employer engaged in any practice that may be prohibited should consult with an attorney who is versed in employment law matters.
Finally, certain job seekers should be cognizant of any restrictions on their job prospects. Specifically, individuals who may have entered into contracts that impose restrictions on where and for whom these individuals may work—sometimes known as “non-compete” agreements. Prior to a job search, these individuals should consult an attorney versed in these types of agreements so as to avoid potential lawsuits, as well as the resulting expenses.
Although joblessness is never easy, and can sometimes be outright devastating, job seekers will benefit from being aware of the legal undertones to any job search. As in many other situations, knowing the lay of the land may have a big impact on conducting an effective job search.
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HMV Job Vacancies – The Long Application Process
0612 days
by admin
in Finding A Job
There are several jobs that are quick and simple to apply for. You can make an online application simply by uploading your resume and clicking ‘submit’. Unfortunately though, not everything is so simple when you apply for a job. Take HMV for example. The HMV job vacancies are very plainly listed on the careers area of their website, but there is a lengthy application form one has to fill in order to apply. Some firms even count the time you take filling out the application, so you have to make certain you can type fast and make a decent impression at the same time.
When you have long application forms to complete, a smart tip is to type up some things about yourself first. Describe your character, what interests you have and what your working experience is. Yes, you’re probably correct to think “Why can’t I just send my resume and they can read it all in there”, but some organizations just want to see a bit more detail. When you apply for HMV job vacancies, you’re going to need at least a few hours set aside if you’re a slow typist, so you can put all the required information on to the application form. That’s why it is very advantageous to have some notes prepped to start with.
As you advance with the application form, the HMV job vacancies site will rate your answers to make sure you are the type of candidate they want to apply. There’s no point carrying on with the application if your interest is motor sports, and you have very little interest in music, film or games. HMV will pick up on the fact you’re not the ideal individual to be applying.
When the HMV job vacancies application is finished, you will get a confirmation email, and then its just a case of waiting to hear if HMV want to call you in for an interview. Do not get negative if you don’t hear from them for some time though…with lots of applicants for HMV job vacancies, there is plenty of competition that you’re up against.
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Internet Job Searches
0618 days
Until recently, the most popular was of searching for a job vacancy was by checking the job section in the newspaper. Now, the internet is commonly used to search for a job vacancies via sites such as www.jobsvacancies.org, and vacancies can be seen right across the world. The internet has literally made the world a much smaller place, where you can view the entire world through your PC.
There are many online job sites, where the applicant can quickly submit his or her resume and apply for jobs. Expect to be asked to provide personal information when applying for jobs via these websites. Additional information that will be requested is educational background. When applying online you will also be expected to detail your career history, with names of previous employers and the duties you undertook.
A section in the account will also ask the preferred industry of work, if the person is willing to do field work or open to relocation and the expected salary should one be accepted for the job.
With all the information provided, these sites will then match your qualifications with the jobs available. You will not be charged for this and will be notified of jobs instantly and via email. A select number of websites can, for a charge, rank your resume with those of other candidates but this still does not guarantee success.
Bear in mind that the internet shows job vacancies for all kinds of jobs, from senior to junior levels, full and part time.
Company websites are also a good place to search for job vacancies, with many having a careers or jobs section with details of vacancies. You simply have to go through the process of giving certain information and uploading your resume.
There are many jobs available in the market. The internet means that many more people are now aware of these vacancies.
Rather than physically posting an application form, the applicant can now conveniently apply from home.
It is now incredibly easy to discover jobs with just the click of a mouse. But you must be prepared for when you go for your interview. The interview is not as easy as sending off resumes through the internet. Read the advice on this website to be sure you are well prepared!
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Finding Your Next Job
0627 days
The current economic climate remains unstable, and with the future so hard to predict, how can you possibly go about finding your dream career opportunity? Finding a job can be quite a battle, with many finding it is easier just to remain with their current employer, or even worse remain unemployed. You need to consider all the possible ways of finding the best job vacancies in your preferred area. The first tool that you have is the world wide web. One of the most powerful features of online job sites is the fact you can apply straight away and also upload your resume. You have the ability to narrow down the list of vacancies so the positions suit you, your location, salary expectation, skills and experience.You will find that job sites are really popular with employers as in many cases their advertisements will have been free.
If you are looking to work with for your local government department then you should go directly to their website for details of any open vacancies. Schools and other government run departments will not use general online recruitment agencies, preferring to advertise only on their own dedicated website. You may find that many of the online job sites will only show you open vacancies.Look out for some of the better websites that will allow you to submit your details so you are emailed as soon as suitable positions become available.
In addition to online sites you should also consider the more traditional ways of job searching.Some companies put a “now hiring” sign up so you know that they are looking for people to help. If the job seems suitable then you should put in an application straight away.
Remember that your local newspaper will have a section for classified job ads. Take close note of how you should submit your application and the application deadline. Some want you to come in person. Others will tell you to email them. Yet, some will say to apply via the website.
Word of mouth remains a great way of discovering who in your local area is currently hiring. Don’t be afraid to “sell” yourself to friends and family as they are then more likely to spread the word that you are looking for work.
Hopefully, you now understand the major channels available to you, all of which can help you get a new job. Sometimes you have to do a little more searching than you care to do. However, when you do this, you might find that it does you a world of good.
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Job Vacancies In The UK
0636 days
by admin
in Finding A Job
To successfully obtain a job in the UK, you either have to be a British National, or be a person who has been granted the entitlement to work in the country. It pays to be prepared before you start your job search, regardless of where you are from.
UK Citizens
UK citizens will know their home job market fairly well. You probably know that the best way to be job hunting in UK is to find someone who is willing to vouch for you and talk about what a good worker you are. The UK places as much importance on a good quality reference as US employers, so make sure you have someone to vouch for you.
If you want to get into something like police careers, you will definitely need high recommendations and training. UK citizens should shortlist their ideal employers and make contact with them. After you have good references and your resume, you can start applying for jobs. Use your personal contacts and online resources to find what is available.
Not A U K Citizen?
There are many things to consider for non-British citizens looking for a job in the UK. First of all, if you are moving to the UK for a specific reason, you should first talk to persons there who is in your field to find out information on the types of jobs available. Look for contacts in internet forums, trade magazines, and classified ads, and ask any of your personal contacts in the UK to put you in touch with people. It is possible that they will know of job vacancies which would suit you.
Many multi-national companies will have branches in your home country as well as in the UK. You can ask U.S. employers if they have any vacancies in their UK offices. This could lead to valuable contacts.
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Transcription Services and Virtual Assistants A Good Business As Companies Outsource Jobs
0Transcription services, secretarial services, virtual assistants and similar businesses are flourishing even in the current financial conditions. A recent CNN article stated that more businesses than ever are using independent contractors.
The reason for the success of these services is that many companies are downsizing employees and are realzing that outsourcing for these services is very cost effective. When businesses outsource these services they don’t have any of the usual employee expenses such as healthcare costs and taxes. The transcription service or VA provides their own equipment and work space, which again removes costs for the business since they do not have wear and tear on their own equipment or need work space for these employees. Businesses only pay for work produced on an as-needed basis and not for employee down time. When times are slow you do not have the obligation to keep the freelancer busy. You simply send the jobs as you have it. This works out great for the independent contractor if they have several customers at the same time. There seems to be a great ebb and flow of work to keep them working most days of the week. If one client doesn’t have work, chances are one of your other clients will have more than enough work.
Many laid off workers are looking to do work at home transcription rather than finding a new job. It just makes more sense in today’s economy. You can put together a steady income with several clients rather than relying on one employer for all your work.
Modern technology has really made working at home more possible than ever. Executives can dictate letters, memos and reports digitally and easily send these audio files over the internet for transcription. After the remote transcriptionists transcribes these they send them back to the company via the internet.
Some secretarial and transcription services even offer a free transcription trial to make it simple to try out their services. Many companies are finding this such a convenient solution that they plan to utilize it as a lasting solution.
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Tips For A Stress Free Job Search
0672 days
If you are searching for your prefect job you need to be prepared for some hard work and dedication. To avoid stress during the job search, don’t quit your current job. You don’t need the financial pressures of being unemployed. Take your time, research the kinds of jobs you want, and research job openings.
Things to consider when starting your search for a job include:
1. If you apply for positions where you have no knowledge or prior experience, you are likely to be wasting your time. Instead focus on jobs you will be good at. When applying for a job, fit it with your interests and lifestyle, or you may end up becoming bored or facing a lengthy daily commute. Once you are sure you are capable of the job and are happy with how it would fit into your life, you should consider applying.
2. Prepare possible needed documents or a career portfolio. Have several copies of your resume, transcript of academic records. and any certifications, ready for immediate submission if needed. If you get an interview, you want to have these things ready to go.
3. Be aware of how to find job vacancies.
One of most widely used searching options is the Internet. As well as checking job websites, you can also look on the websites of companies to see if they have any vacancies, like the IKEA website for IKEA jobs. www.jobsvacancies.org is a good place to start your search as you will find lots of up to date advice and information. As you can search from home, in your own time, the internet not only offers a convenient way to job hunt. but it is also very cost effective. You would not need to buy newspapers to browse through the ads for vacancies nor spend gas money to go to the offices of companies to see if there are openings. The internet also offers a much wider search than your local jobs newspaper, as you can search nationwide if desired.
Newspapers are still a very popular way of searching for a job vacancy. Local newspapers advertise jobs that are within an applicant’s commuting distance. Available jobs are usually printed on a regular basis.
To view a wide range of vacancies consider visiting your local job center, as they often have many positions advertised and can provide help and advice. Job listings are frequently updated; therefore regular visits would ensure the applicants of new job postings.
Professionals are advised to look for jobs advertised in trade magazines, since employers that would want to hire in certain fields would advertise on such journals. Check the websites of the advertisers to see if they have job openings.
Don’t forget to check within the office or company notice board of your current employer. Internal recruitment is common, and jobs are often advertised on company notice boards or intranets. What’s great about finding internal job opportunities is that you don’t lose benefits such as vacation time, retirement pensions, life insurance, etc.
Take care of yourself during your job hunt. Upgrade your skills and rehearse answers to common job questions. Get enough sleep and exercise and try to relax. Pray and trust God to help you find the right job. Things will fall into place, so don’t stress out!
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Job Fairs: Uncover Your New Career at the Fair
0680 days
Are you either considering switching occupations, or have you begun the investigative process? If you are like most people, you have most likely sought out work opportunities on the web or in your local paper’s employment section.
While these sources can be very valuable, you may want to think about making use of job fairs, as they are a great strategy to locate and apply for open positions.
What Are Job Fairs?
Career fairs are events – frequently totally free – held in large public destinations, including hotels or in shopping malls. During a job fair, a number of companies set up booths representing their companies and furnish information, pictures, write-ups, and more.
Every recruiter available at the career fair will also have 1-3 corporation representatives accessible to talk with people who come by, to walk them through the job hiring form process. Sometimes they carry out a real job interview right there.
What Can Be Accomplished By Going To A Job Fair?
The number of businesses represented during a career fair can range from a few dozen to hundreds, depending on the size of the physical place and breadth of business opportunities offered. This tactic offers a considerable advantage over the non-personal methods of job seeking and can be much more helpful in obtaining a position.
As an illustration, at one of your area job fairs, employers, offering jobs for construction employees, nurses, secretaries, and teachers, may have booths set up. This is quite handy if you are undecided concerning the sort of work you would like to try, given that it may provide you with strategies or influence you to look at a different occupation – one that you might not have thought about earlier.
Expectations Concerning the On-Site Process
People who may stress over providing private information that they do not want some employers to view, can certainly be comforted in realizing that who they offer information to is absolutely their option at a job fair.
Various career fairs are advertised ahead of time in publications and on the Internet. Sometimes stores and other merchants also publish ads about them. Prepare for the fair by creating several resumes that would relate to jobs offered by different types of employers. Tailor each type of resume to highlight your skills and experience that relate to particular types of jobs. Perhaps you can use color coded folders in your brief case so that you pull out the right type of resume for the right type of employer as you make your way through the job fair.
To have the most effective possibility of success at job fairs, you will want to make certain you dress appropriately, carry a minimum of 25 copies of your resume to hand out to prospective employers, and always be prepared for a job interview right at the fair – it’s your chance to promote yourself!
For that matter, should you locate a profession you genuinely want, don’t be shy about marketing yourself. Talk with the business representative in detail concerning the position, offer some of your own track record, and request a job interview. Many recruiters appreciate this kind of initiative.
For information on job and career hunting ideas, please visit job-hunting-careers.com – a popular site providing great insights on job & career options, such as Project Management Careers and quite a few further suggestions! Also see Resume Cover Letter Layout and Have Your Own Interview Questions
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