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Up To The Toughest Interview Challenge? It’s All Over If You’re Not!

September 22nd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

There’s more than one interview challenge. But the toughest by far is learning how to sell yourself! Don’t know how? You’re dead in the water!

I know. Everybody says your work history and list of accomplishments will sell themselves. Your interview challenge is to tout your past efforts and answer all the questions politely. WRONG!

Here’s what the real interview challenge is all about. It all starts with changing some misconceptions about job search. You see, most of us were given advice that an interview with a prospective employer means talking about your background and work history.

Like I said, nothing could be further from the truth.

It’s not about your past or what you used to do for someone else. It’s about how you come across right now, in the present moment. That means you have to sell yourself so people get a powerful snapshot of you . . . one that makes them sit up and pay attention to you!

And since some of your best job recommendations and referrals are going to come from people you already know and respect, you must be able to sell them as well. In short, the interview challenge is all about selling!

So how do you do that?

Here’s one way that’s easy and yet very powerful: prepare a carefully crafted assertive story about you. Then rehearse it. Here are some tips to help you put together this important sales presentation.

1. Make a list of your personal work-related qualities, values and accomplishments (not your work history).

2. Select two or three work accomplishments you are particularly proud of that illustrate your qualities and capabilities–and demonstrate quantifiable results.

3. Now put together a short (one or two minutes) assertive story that weaves together a picture of you at work–one that illustrates the most representative of your qualities and values.

So if an employer asks you to tell a little bit about yourself (they all do!) or even if they don’t, you’re ready with a well-rehearsed story that sells YOU.

For example, you might say

“I have to believe you’re always on the lookout for someone who’s loyal, hard-working and can be counted on to get the job done. Am I right? It reminds me of a particularly challenging assignment I had. My boss told me I was responsible to meet a tight deadline and I had to put together a team to get the job done. I recruited some co-workers, set up a task force and achieved my boss’ goal within 48 hours. The company realized 20% growth in my sector. My boss congratulated me and told me I’d be up for a raise.”

You can put yourself way ahead of the pack by selling yourself. Take this solid interview challenge: sell yourself with a good story.. All it takes is an assertive story and a little practice.

Paul Bowley manages EEI, the world-class pioneer in alternative job search techniques and innovative e-business strategies . . . since 1985. Check out THE WORLD’S FASTEST JOB SEARCH PLAN! And grab our stunning FREE REPORT! www.fastest-job-search.com

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Job Hunting Program Hit The Wall? Maybe You’re Trapped By The 10 Success Killers!

September 12th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Look. Any job hunting program is tough enough without success killers. But if you’re inadvertently practicing them, your job search success is dead in the water!

Here’s why.

First, sticking to fundamental business principles is the basis for a successful job hunt. In short, you have to run your job hunting program like a small business.

Secondly, old-fashioned methods that require seeming unending mailings and postings of resumes doesn’t get it anymore. It can take weeks or months to achieve mediocre results.

And thirdly, if you let your guard down and give into depression when things don’t go your way, it’s like giving up. You job hunting program goals will never be reached.

I recently came across an article about success by Larry Thompson, a Hollywood producer. It struck me as a fabulous piece of job hunting program advice. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Job Search For Single Parents . . . Do You Know The New Rules?

September 2nd, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Single parents seeking the very best job search need to get up to speed with what’s happening in the job marketplace these days.

For instance, did you know that people without spouses or children will represent one of the fastest growing segments of the workplace population?

That’s because in 2004 there were 46.4 never-married adults in the U.S.–more than double the number in 1970. The number of childless couples is expected to grow by 50% by 2010.

Already, people without spouses or children are seeking benefits better suited to their lifestyle. As a result, employers will have no choice but to explore a wider variety of work/life benefits instead of work/family benefits So, employment law experts warn that discrimination suits based on parental status are likely to emerge. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Job Search Skills To Get That Interview - And That Job!

August 19th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Job search skills come more easily to some than others. Even though some people seem to be able to take looking for a job in their stride, for others, there’s some learning to do - yet, the truth is these skills can be learnt and get better each time you use them.

And it’s the same with interview techniques, the scariest experiences of all in achieving your goal of a great job. Yet here as well, though some are more relaxed and seemingly capable, there is much that can easily be learnt to make your efforts much more likely to succeed.

Getting Your Job Search Tactics Just Right

In the constantly changing world of employment, the skills you need to find the job you want, simply do not stand still. Just think of the difference ten years makes with the introduction of the Internet. Read the rest of this entry »

Tips For Successful Job Searching

August 17th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

The worst job of all must be job searching. Although busy all the time, you are not being paid. It is hard work but if you persist, in the end you will succeed. Your attitude toward job searching can often make the difference between being successful or not.

Your resume is the very first thing any prospective employer will see. It is an excellent marketing tool, provided it is done properly. You want to make a good impression with your resume and get a foot in the door. Your resume should list your personal details, education, work experience and skills. Be careful not to ramble on. Most people do not have the time to read endless pages of information. Be succinct and make it lively. If you cannot draw up a professional looking resume, make use of the services of a professional resume service. Read the rest of this entry »

Wheels Come Off Your Job Search Scheme? Here’s Why And What to Do!

August 15th, 2007    Subscribe To Our Feed

Everyone thinks they have it just right–the perfect job search scheme!

Until they get into the job marketplace and get a shot of reality. Suddenly the perfect job search scheme develops serious cracks. And you find what you thought would be a couple weeks has turned into months.

The perfect job search scheme is, of course, all in the mind. And it’s usually the product of last century thinking. Read the rest of this entry »

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