Friday, July 16, 2010
Accounting Associate - Excel Expert!!!
Accounting Associate will provide financial and administrative support to this local non-profit organization. This position is responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial data as well as accounts payable processing. Additionally, accounts payable, reconciliation, financial reporting and recording entries. Requires a minimum of 2 years bookkeeping/ accounting experience with some college preferred, strong Excel (Macros). Experience working in the banking or investment industry is highly preferred!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Calling all Teachers/Educators!
Data Collectors needed for upcoming research project. Utilize your educational training and expertise to assist in upcoming research project to occur in various HISD schools during the upcoming school year. Will maintain and collect data for educational research by conducting classroom observations and teacher interviews. Interact directly with educators, teachers and school staff. Prepare materials after observation for data entry including required documentation and ensure compliant with project standards. Participate in weekly conference calls with local and national project managers. Participate in initial and follow up training sessions. Provide statements for reimbursements in a timely manner. Long term temporary position.
50 Quick Interview Tips
1.Identify your accomplishments before you go on an interview.
2.Don’t let your guard down. No matter how friendly the interviewer is, you must always remember that she/he is not your friend.
3.Answer the interviewer’s questions in a direct and concise manner.
4.Identify your needs and match them to the needs of an employer.
5.Dress in a manner that your position calls for.
6.Maintain direct eye contact with the interviewer; this will show that you are confident in your abilities and that you have nothing to hide.
7.Don’t bring up salary first.
8.Develop questions of your own that demonstrate your interest and knowledge in working with the company.
9.Send a thank-you letter to all individuals with whom you interviewed.
10.Be aware of your language. Avoid vocal fillers such as “like” or “um”.
11.Answer questions within 60 seconds or you will lose your listener.
12.Ask for a copy of the job description.
13.Make sure that you show interest in and enthusiasm for working for the employer.
14.Be prepared, but don’t sound rehearsed.
15.Expect to answer the question, “Tell me about yourself.”
16.Be aware of the interviewer’s body language and adapt yours to match hers.
17.Give yourself 24 hours before you accept or decline a position.
18.Remember that you are interviewing the company as well.
19.Before the interview ends, ask if you should clarify or elaborate on any points.
20.Be prepared to expand on the information you provided in the resume.
21.Always show up on time.
22.Be as honest as you can without hindering your chances of landing a job offer.
23.When filling out a job application, make sure you read and follow the instructions carefully.
24.Thank the interviewer for his time.
25.Attend an interview workshop, read a book on interviewing, or hire a coach to guide you through the process.
26.Listen carefully to the questions that are being asked and try to determine their hidden meaning.
27.Ask for the interviewer’s business card so that you will have the proper spelling of his or her name as well as job title, address, and phone number.
28.No matter how great you were during the interview, continue your job search until you have accepted a job offer.
29.Bring your social security card, working papers (if applicable), and driver’s license or state ID to every interview.
30.Maintain a positive and upbeat demeanor; never let them see you sweat.
31.Answer the question that is being asked; don’t go off on tangents.
32.Be aware of your tone and body language.
33.Establish rapport with the interviewer.
34.Don’t interrupt the interviewer when she is speaking.
35.Don’t hog the interview with your agenda.
36.Be patient during the interview process. You may be asked to attend more than one interview before a job offer is put on the table.
37.Expect to be nervous.
38.Don’t overstay your welcome; recognize cues that the interview is coming to an end.
39.At the end of the interview, ask the interviewer what the next step will be.
40.If you get the impression that the interview is not going as planned, don’t show your disappointment; remain calm.
41.The purpose of the first interview is not to get a job offer; it is to be invited to a second interview.
42.Know the organization’s needs and culture before the interview.
43.Be yourself.
44.Don’t speak negatively about your present or past employer.
45.Wait until you are offered a seat before you sit down.
46.Interact with the interviewer; don’t react.
47.Pace yourself; if you need extra time to think of an answer, take it.
48.Write down your thoughts and impressions of the interview immediately after it is over.
49.At the end of the interview, make sure you ask for the job.
50.Allow sufficient time between interviews.
- Linda Matias
Certified in all three areas of the job search—Certified Interview Coach ™ (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)—Linda Matias is qualified to assist you in your career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover, interview preparation, or resume assistance. She is also the author of How to Say It: Job Interviews (Prentice Hall Press) which can be found at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. You can contact Linda Matias at linda@careerstrides.com or visit her website www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view resume samples or go to www.job-interview-advice.net.
From www.net-temps.com
2.Don’t let your guard down. No matter how friendly the interviewer is, you must always remember that she/he is not your friend.
3.Answer the interviewer’s questions in a direct and concise manner.
4.Identify your needs and match them to the needs of an employer.
5.Dress in a manner that your position calls for.
6.Maintain direct eye contact with the interviewer; this will show that you are confident in your abilities and that you have nothing to hide.
7.Don’t bring up salary first.
8.Develop questions of your own that demonstrate your interest and knowledge in working with the company.
9.Send a thank-you letter to all individuals with whom you interviewed.
10.Be aware of your language. Avoid vocal fillers such as “like” or “um”.
11.Answer questions within 60 seconds or you will lose your listener.
12.Ask for a copy of the job description.
13.Make sure that you show interest in and enthusiasm for working for the employer.
14.Be prepared, but don’t sound rehearsed.
15.Expect to answer the question, “Tell me about yourself.”
16.Be aware of the interviewer’s body language and adapt yours to match hers.
17.Give yourself 24 hours before you accept or decline a position.
18.Remember that you are interviewing the company as well.
19.Before the interview ends, ask if you should clarify or elaborate on any points.
20.Be prepared to expand on the information you provided in the resume.
21.Always show up on time.
22.Be as honest as you can without hindering your chances of landing a job offer.
23.When filling out a job application, make sure you read and follow the instructions carefully.
24.Thank the interviewer for his time.
25.Attend an interview workshop, read a book on interviewing, or hire a coach to guide you through the process.
26.Listen carefully to the questions that are being asked and try to determine their hidden meaning.
27.Ask for the interviewer’s business card so that you will have the proper spelling of his or her name as well as job title, address, and phone number.
28.No matter how great you were during the interview, continue your job search until you have accepted a job offer.
29.Bring your social security card, working papers (if applicable), and driver’s license or state ID to every interview.
30.Maintain a positive and upbeat demeanor; never let them see you sweat.
31.Answer the question that is being asked; don’t go off on tangents.
32.Be aware of your tone and body language.
33.Establish rapport with the interviewer.
34.Don’t interrupt the interviewer when she is speaking.
35.Don’t hog the interview with your agenda.
36.Be patient during the interview process. You may be asked to attend more than one interview before a job offer is put on the table.
37.Expect to be nervous.
38.Don’t overstay your welcome; recognize cues that the interview is coming to an end.
39.At the end of the interview, ask the interviewer what the next step will be.
40.If you get the impression that the interview is not going as planned, don’t show your disappointment; remain calm.
41.The purpose of the first interview is not to get a job offer; it is to be invited to a second interview.
42.Know the organization’s needs and culture before the interview.
43.Be yourself.
44.Don’t speak negatively about your present or past employer.
45.Wait until you are offered a seat before you sit down.
46.Interact with the interviewer; don’t react.
47.Pace yourself; if you need extra time to think of an answer, take it.
48.Write down your thoughts and impressions of the interview immediately after it is over.
49.At the end of the interview, make sure you ask for the job.
50.Allow sufficient time between interviews.
- Linda Matias
Certified in all three areas of the job search—Certified Interview Coach ™ (CIC), Job & Career Transition Coach (JCTC), and Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW)—Linda Matias is qualified to assist you in your career transition, whether it be a complete career makeover, interview preparation, or resume assistance. She is also the author of How to Say It: Job Interviews (Prentice Hall Press) which can be found at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. You can contact Linda Matias at linda@careerstrides.com or visit her website www.careerstrides.com for additional career advice and to view resume samples or go to www.job-interview-advice.net.
From www.net-temps.com
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Technical Writer in Marketing Department Needed
The role of the Marketing Coordinator/Technical Writer is to support the Business Development Team and Client Service Managers with duties related to project pursuit and strategic marketing initiatives. The Marketing Coordinator/Technical Writer will be detail-oriented and comfortable performing in a deadline-oriented environment specifically responsible for the following: Writing proposals and presentations; Writing and editing technical papers for publication and presentation; Coordination of day-to-day graphics support including artwork development and proofreading; Maintaining and improving business development and marketing databases related to internal and external clients; Researching, monitoring, and reporting business opportunities and market performance indicators; Assist with client assignments, tracking, and follow-up; and Coordinating marketing efforts with technical staff and marketing team members. Candidates should have a degree in Journalism, English, Marketing or related field and 7+ year of professional experience. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; understanding of desktop publishing preferred and database development and maintenance. Strong verbal and written communication skills and a service and client related personality.
For more information, please email to info@executeam.com
For more information, please email to info@executeam.com
Monday, July 12, 2010
How to Make Your Job Search Fun
If you're looking for a job, here's an odd question: How much fun are you having?
Not much?
Well, you might want to change that.
This is the advice of former Minnesota Viking Fran Tarkenton, who suggests you try to find the fun in every task: "If it's not fun, you're not doing it right," he says.
Wouldn't it be nice if you were as motivated to write your resume tomorrow as you were to play Little League or skip rope as a child?
While I can't promise to make it as much fun as a trip to Disney World, there are ways to make job hunting more enjoyable by making it more like a game.
In fact, here are 6 ways to do it ...
1.Use a Scoreboard
Grab a whiteboard, bulletin board, or a large piece for paper.
Then, start "keeping score" of your vital job-search activities, such as networking calls and jobs you've applied for.
Think baseball here. Score every voicemail you leave as a single, a phone conversation as a double, a networking meeting as a triple, and a job interview -- that's a home run. (What will your double plays be? Stolen bases? Walks?)
Remember the advice of top sports agent and author, Mark McCormack: "When the day is done, make one more phone call." Then score it.
2.Become Your Own Agent
Speaking of sports agents, almost all pro athletes -- the people who get paid to play games -- have one.
Why not become your own agent? Then you can have some fun with the two most-important things any agent does: promotion and salary negotiation.
First, to promote yourself, join Toastmasters. There you'll meet local movers and shakers with connections to hiring managers. And you'll polish your communications skills in the process, something that can only make you more employable.
Another way to promote yourself is to start a blog. Then, promote your blog -- which promotes you! -- via Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook, and by posting intelligent comments on the high-traffic blogs of others.
Second, every agent must know how to negotiate. Do you? Your local library and bookstore are full of books on interviewing and salary negotiations. If you haven't read at least one book on the subject in the last 30 days, get going -- today.
3.Join a Team
There's nothing like the camaraderie of playing with others against an opponent. It probably dates back to the first team of cavemen who brought down a mastodon.
Why not inject some teamwork into your job search? Simply get on the phone and start "drafting" like-minded people to join your team. Can't find three or more people to build a team? Visit area job clubs and join them.
The important thing is to team up with folks whose company you enjoy, and leave the negative people to themselves.
4.Keep Stats
How could you measure your performance, like a batting average or a quarterback's passer rating?
I suggest you track the following numbers each week: networking phone calls, resumes sent by email, resumes sent by snail mail, people added to your network, networking meetings attended, and job interviews.
5.Start Competing
Every game is a competition -- that's part of the fun. How can you compete against yourself and/or others to find a job faster?
For example, if your neighbor John had a job interview last week, how could you schedule two interviews this week and "beat" him? (Never letting him know, of course!)
Who among your friends has an excellent blog or attractive resume, and how could you set about "beating" their efforts, one step at a time?
6.Celebrate Your Wins
Don't forget to celebrate the "wins" in your job search. The bigger the victory, the bigger the festivities should be, right up to and including champagne when you get your new job.
Example celebrations: a cup of mocha or a walk in the park this afternoon if you schedule a networking meeting this morning; a cigar or bottle of wine for every job interview, etc.
For this and the other elements of the job-search "game," you're limited only by your imagination. Still stumped? Ask a five-year-old. Seriously. They're experts on fun.
Remember: More fun leads to more self-motivation, which leads to faster results -- and faster employment.
- Kevin Donlin
Kevin Donlin is co-author of Guerrilla Resumes. Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. Kevin has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, Fox News, ABC TV, CBS Radio and others. Learn more about Guerrilla Resumes
copyright (c) 2010 by Kevin Donlin
From www.net-temps.com
Not much?
Well, you might want to change that.
This is the advice of former Minnesota Viking Fran Tarkenton, who suggests you try to find the fun in every task: "If it's not fun, you're not doing it right," he says.
Wouldn't it be nice if you were as motivated to write your resume tomorrow as you were to play Little League or skip rope as a child?
While I can't promise to make it as much fun as a trip to Disney World, there are ways to make job hunting more enjoyable by making it more like a game.
In fact, here are 6 ways to do it ...
1.Use a Scoreboard
Grab a whiteboard, bulletin board, or a large piece for paper.
Then, start "keeping score" of your vital job-search activities, such as networking calls and jobs you've applied for.
Think baseball here. Score every voicemail you leave as a single, a phone conversation as a double, a networking meeting as a triple, and a job interview -- that's a home run. (What will your double plays be? Stolen bases? Walks?)
Remember the advice of top sports agent and author, Mark McCormack: "When the day is done, make one more phone call." Then score it.
2.Become Your Own Agent
Speaking of sports agents, almost all pro athletes -- the people who get paid to play games -- have one.
Why not become your own agent? Then you can have some fun with the two most-important things any agent does: promotion and salary negotiation.
First, to promote yourself, join Toastmasters. There you'll meet local movers and shakers with connections to hiring managers. And you'll polish your communications skills in the process, something that can only make you more employable.
Another way to promote yourself is to start a blog. Then, promote your blog -- which promotes you! -- via Twitter, Linkedin, and Facebook, and by posting intelligent comments on the high-traffic blogs of others.
Second, every agent must know how to negotiate. Do you? Your local library and bookstore are full of books on interviewing and salary negotiations. If you haven't read at least one book on the subject in the last 30 days, get going -- today.
3.Join a Team
There's nothing like the camaraderie of playing with others against an opponent. It probably dates back to the first team of cavemen who brought down a mastodon.
Why not inject some teamwork into your job search? Simply get on the phone and start "drafting" like-minded people to join your team. Can't find three or more people to build a team? Visit area job clubs and join them.
The important thing is to team up with folks whose company you enjoy, and leave the negative people to themselves.
4.Keep Stats
How could you measure your performance, like a batting average or a quarterback's passer rating?
I suggest you track the following numbers each week: networking phone calls, resumes sent by email, resumes sent by snail mail, people added to your network, networking meetings attended, and job interviews.
5.Start Competing
Every game is a competition -- that's part of the fun. How can you compete against yourself and/or others to find a job faster?
For example, if your neighbor John had a job interview last week, how could you schedule two interviews this week and "beat" him? (Never letting him know, of course!)
Who among your friends has an excellent blog or attractive resume, and how could you set about "beating" their efforts, one step at a time?
6.Celebrate Your Wins
Don't forget to celebrate the "wins" in your job search. The bigger the victory, the bigger the festivities should be, right up to and including champagne when you get your new job.
Example celebrations: a cup of mocha or a walk in the park this afternoon if you schedule a networking meeting this morning; a cigar or bottle of wine for every job interview, etc.
For this and the other elements of the job-search "game," you're limited only by your imagination. Still stumped? Ask a five-year-old. Seriously. They're experts on fun.
Remember: More fun leads to more self-motivation, which leads to faster results -- and faster employment.
- Kevin Donlin
Kevin Donlin is co-author of Guerrilla Resumes. Since 1996, he has provided job-search help to more than 20,000 people. Kevin has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, Fox News, ABC TV, CBS Radio and others. Learn more about Guerrilla Resumes
copyright (c) 2010 by Kevin Donlin
From www.net-temps.com
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tweet This, Not That
Social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook allow people to communicate more loosely, but many companies are tightening their grip on how employees use these channels at work. Thirty-eight percent of chief informationofficers (CIOs) polled in a Robert Half Technology survey have implemented stricter social networking policies, more than twice the number (17%) who say they have relaxed the rules.
A larger percentage (23%) of technology executives are tightening the reins on personal use of social media than are placing limits on social media use for business (15%). A previous study found that 55% of companies have social networking policies that ban the use of social networking altogether.
"The challenge for companies is balancing the benefits of social media in the workplace with the risks," comments Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "Firms are evaluating how to help employees use social networks to keep pace with developments in their industries, stay connected with business contacts and promote their organizations without sacrificing information security or employee productivity."
Role of Administrative Professionals Expanding
Administrative professionals are moving beyond their traditional roles to take on responsibilities in such areas as cost control, technology/the use of social media, hiring and corporate social responsibility, an OfficeTeam survey reveals.
Key findings:
Sixty-three percent of administrative professionals have assisted in hiring other support staff at their teams.
Fifty-five percent of administrative professionals have managed volunteer activities for their employers.
Forty-seven percent of administrative professionals have coordinated fundraisers for nonprofit organizations at work.
Half of managers indicated that support staff play a role in helping their firms reduce spending.
Forty-four percent of support staff use social media for professional reasons, but only 22% promote their companies' products or services with these tools.
Thirty-two percent of supervisors said they have turned to administrative personnel for help with technology.
Thirty percent of administrative professionals have been tapped to assist with environmental initiatives.
"Administrative professionals are doing more than ever to help companies cope with business challenges, playing an instrumental role in their organizations' recovery and growth efforts," comments OfficeTeam executive director Robert Hosking. "Managers may be overlooking a valuable resource if they aren't tapping support staff to take on new projects."
Financial Services Execs Must Improve Teamwork
The financial services industry wants its senior-level executives to sharpen their team-building skills more than other capabilities, while pharmaceutical/biotech and healthcare industries say their top-level executives most need to improve their leadership abilities, according to a survey by outplacement and executive coaching firm ClearRock.
"Financial services is one of the industries that has been affected the most by the recession, and has made among the deepest workforce cutbacks. Financial services companies want their top executives to be able to pull together those who have survived the layoffs and downsizings, motivate them, and move them forward by building teamwork," comments Annie Stevens, managing partner for ClearRock.
The survey found:
The top three skills that financial services senior-level executives need to improve are team building, leadership and strategic thinking.
Pharmaceutical/biotech senior-level executives need to sharpen their leadership, communication and employee engagement skills.
Healthcare industry senior-level executives should work on their leadership, communication and employee engagement skills.
From www.staffingindustry.com
Issue Date: Staffing Industry Review Magazine
July 2010 Issue, Posted On: 6/30/2010
Last Words, SI Review July 2010
A larger percentage (23%) of technology executives are tightening the reins on personal use of social media than are placing limits on social media use for business (15%). A previous study found that 55% of companies have social networking policies that ban the use of social networking altogether.
"The challenge for companies is balancing the benefits of social media in the workplace with the risks," comments Dave Willmer, executive director of Robert Half Technology. "Firms are evaluating how to help employees use social networks to keep pace with developments in their industries, stay connected with business contacts and promote their organizations without sacrificing information security or employee productivity."
Role of Administrative Professionals Expanding
Administrative professionals are moving beyond their traditional roles to take on responsibilities in such areas as cost control, technology/the use of social media, hiring and corporate social responsibility, an OfficeTeam survey reveals.
Key findings:
Sixty-three percent of administrative professionals have assisted in hiring other support staff at their teams.
Fifty-five percent of administrative professionals have managed volunteer activities for their employers.
Forty-seven percent of administrative professionals have coordinated fundraisers for nonprofit organizations at work.
Half of managers indicated that support staff play a role in helping their firms reduce spending.
Forty-four percent of support staff use social media for professional reasons, but only 22% promote their companies' products or services with these tools.
Thirty-two percent of supervisors said they have turned to administrative personnel for help with technology.
Thirty percent of administrative professionals have been tapped to assist with environmental initiatives.
"Administrative professionals are doing more than ever to help companies cope with business challenges, playing an instrumental role in their organizations' recovery and growth efforts," comments OfficeTeam executive director Robert Hosking. "Managers may be overlooking a valuable resource if they aren't tapping support staff to take on new projects."
Financial Services Execs Must Improve Teamwork
The financial services industry wants its senior-level executives to sharpen their team-building skills more than other capabilities, while pharmaceutical/biotech and healthcare industries say their top-level executives most need to improve their leadership abilities, according to a survey by outplacement and executive coaching firm ClearRock.
"Financial services is one of the industries that has been affected the most by the recession, and has made among the deepest workforce cutbacks. Financial services companies want their top executives to be able to pull together those who have survived the layoffs and downsizings, motivate them, and move them forward by building teamwork," comments Annie Stevens, managing partner for ClearRock.
The survey found:
The top three skills that financial services senior-level executives need to improve are team building, leadership and strategic thinking.
Pharmaceutical/biotech senior-level executives need to sharpen their leadership, communication and employee engagement skills.
Healthcare industry senior-level executives should work on their leadership, communication and employee engagement skills.
From www.staffingindustry.com
Issue Date: Staffing Industry Review Magazine
July 2010 Issue, Posted On: 6/30/2010
Last Words, SI Review July 2010
Friday, July 2, 2010
5 Subliminal Tips That Make You The Most Desirable Candidate For Any Job
Although we all know it’s important to try to look your best for an interview, unless the job you’re after is a modeling gig, you’re not going to get it based solely on how you look. Yes, you need to pay attention to what you’re wearing and not show up right after your last workout session without bothering to change, but you also need to know how to mesmerize potential employers with your intriguing personality.
Making sure you make a good impression is the number one factor in scoring you the job you’re after and that all starts at the initial interview. Here, five easy and sure-fire ways to ensure that you’re at the top of their list for the job:
1.Eye Contact, eye contact, eye contact!
If there’s only one rule that you follow, let this be it. When you look someone in the eye, you convey confidence, reliability and good listening skills- all qualities that employers are after.
Looking your interviewer in the eye shows that you’re truly interested in the job and what they have to say and that you’re really paying attention. Of course you don’t want to stare at them so much that you creep them out, but you do want to maintain eye contact when they’re talking to you to show you’re listening and to show that you mean business when you’re answering a question.
This means that about 70% of the time, you should be intently and confidently looking your interviewer in the eye.
2.Don’t be a slouch.
You want to show up looking polished, capable and confident. Hunching over when you sit or stand doesn’t exactly convey these types of qualities to a potential employer. Would you hire the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Of course they can’t discriminate, but if you’re an able-bodied person, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t have good posture.
This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t “lean” when the interviewer is speaking to you about something of interest (or something you want to appear to be interested in). Leaning is a part of body language so this is fine, just don’t slouch over like you don’t care or lean back like you’re arrogant.
And when you speak, sit up straight to keep that confident and capable vibe going strong.
3.Nod like you mean it.
You don’t want to come across like a bobble head, but a little nodding as the interviewer is speaking conveys that you’re listening or agreeing with what they’re saying. They notice this kind of thing, and they like it. It says that you are confident and that you share the same types of ideals and work values. Make sure you’re nodding at appropriate times and don’t nod when you don’t agree with something because they’ll remember that too. You want your nod to appear natural. You’re so engrossed in the conversation that you’re intrigued… and inclined to nod your head.
4.Don’t forget to smile!
Smiling, again, conveys confidence (are you sensing a theme here?) and is also a way to show what a warm, inviting personality you have.
People who never smile usually come across as more dull than those that like to flash those pearly whites regularly. Smiling makes you seem more engaging, positive and energetic.
Just don’t overdo it- you want it to appear genuine and easy going. And make sure you don’t have anything in your teeth! You don’t want to make them cringe ever time you smile, you want to make them smile back.
5.Get a little close.
You don’t want to invade their personal space or anything, but standing a little close to someone establishes a comfort level and makes it easier to create a rapport. If you stand too far away, you don’t appear to be all that interested in the discussion at hand, or in this case, the job on the line.
You have to tread carefully here though. Some people will feel like you’re being pushy or overwhelming if you get too close, so you kind of need to gauge their reaction to your proximity. If they step back, follow suit and don’t try that again!
These are just a few body language moves that are sure to help you charm the socks off of any interviewer. Of course you have to actually have the skills necessary to do the job as well, but if you follow these tips, you’re sure to stick out in their mind as one of the top candidates!
- Landon Long
Landon Long is the founder of InterviewMastermind.com and author of the Unspoken Rules of Getting Hired. Landon is also a recognized expert on the topic of psychology-based job interview tips for job seekers all over the world. If you are jobless and can't figure out how to write a resume no matter how hard you try, here is the secret that's helped over 20,000 job seekers! Watch your FREE VIDEO right now at InterviewMastermind.com
From www.net-temps.com
Making sure you make a good impression is the number one factor in scoring you the job you’re after and that all starts at the initial interview. Here, five easy and sure-fire ways to ensure that you’re at the top of their list for the job:
1.Eye Contact, eye contact, eye contact!
If there’s only one rule that you follow, let this be it. When you look someone in the eye, you convey confidence, reliability and good listening skills- all qualities that employers are after.
Looking your interviewer in the eye shows that you’re truly interested in the job and what they have to say and that you’re really paying attention. Of course you don’t want to stare at them so much that you creep them out, but you do want to maintain eye contact when they’re talking to you to show you’re listening and to show that you mean business when you’re answering a question.
This means that about 70% of the time, you should be intently and confidently looking your interviewer in the eye.
2.Don’t be a slouch.
You want to show up looking polished, capable and confident. Hunching over when you sit or stand doesn’t exactly convey these types of qualities to a potential employer. Would you hire the Hunchback of Notre Dame? Of course they can’t discriminate, but if you’re an able-bodied person, there’s no reason that you shouldn’t have good posture.
This doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t “lean” when the interviewer is speaking to you about something of interest (or something you want to appear to be interested in). Leaning is a part of body language so this is fine, just don’t slouch over like you don’t care or lean back like you’re arrogant.
And when you speak, sit up straight to keep that confident and capable vibe going strong.
3.Nod like you mean it.
You don’t want to come across like a bobble head, but a little nodding as the interviewer is speaking conveys that you’re listening or agreeing with what they’re saying. They notice this kind of thing, and they like it. It says that you are confident and that you share the same types of ideals and work values. Make sure you’re nodding at appropriate times and don’t nod when you don’t agree with something because they’ll remember that too. You want your nod to appear natural. You’re so engrossed in the conversation that you’re intrigued… and inclined to nod your head.
4.Don’t forget to smile!
Smiling, again, conveys confidence (are you sensing a theme here?) and is also a way to show what a warm, inviting personality you have.
People who never smile usually come across as more dull than those that like to flash those pearly whites regularly. Smiling makes you seem more engaging, positive and energetic.
Just don’t overdo it- you want it to appear genuine and easy going. And make sure you don’t have anything in your teeth! You don’t want to make them cringe ever time you smile, you want to make them smile back.
5.Get a little close.
You don’t want to invade their personal space or anything, but standing a little close to someone establishes a comfort level and makes it easier to create a rapport. If you stand too far away, you don’t appear to be all that interested in the discussion at hand, or in this case, the job on the line.
You have to tread carefully here though. Some people will feel like you’re being pushy or overwhelming if you get too close, so you kind of need to gauge their reaction to your proximity. If they step back, follow suit and don’t try that again!
These are just a few body language moves that are sure to help you charm the socks off of any interviewer. Of course you have to actually have the skills necessary to do the job as well, but if you follow these tips, you’re sure to stick out in their mind as one of the top candidates!
- Landon Long
Landon Long is the founder of InterviewMastermind.com and author of the Unspoken Rules of Getting Hired. Landon is also a recognized expert on the topic of psychology-based job interview tips for job seekers all over the world. If you are jobless and can't figure out how to write a resume no matter how hard you try, here is the secret that's helped over 20,000 job seekers! Watch your FREE VIDEO right now at InterviewMastermind.com
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