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Re: When to Introduce Your 30-60-90-Day Plan to a Hiring Manager

karlaporter — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:41:19 -0000

This is fantastic advice that will set you apart from other candidates. It will also ensure you have done your research to adequately prepare you for the interview. That leads to giving you the confidence and additional edge you need so stand out as the candidate of choice.

Re: When to Introduce Your 30-60-90-Day Plan to a Hiring Manager

kaystout — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:38:23 -0000

I've seen many clients use the 30-60-90 day plan to solidify their worth to the company. It is also a great check-list for the new employee to be sure they stay on-task and do not get drawn off course.

Re: When to Introduce Your 30-60-90-Day Plan to a Hiring Manager

twitter-28162354 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:27:03 -0000

Really good advice... #career #jobs

Re: Preparing For a Second Job Interview

interviewtips — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:32:52 -0000

Excellent post, as always. Regarding dressing appropriately, I always ask the recruiter in advance what attire is appropriate. Since I have always worked in high-tech, the answer is not trivial. Some companies look at you strangely if you show up wearing a suit, and find that business casual is more appropriate.

Another good tip is to do your research about the company. I am really impressed when someone I am interviewing makes an insightful comment about the company, our products, our recent deals or our industry. I always make it a point to study the company and its business for at least a few hours before going to interview.

Finally, practicing your answers in advance is always a good idea. A good friend of mine is a Stanford PhD student who is completing her studies this year and a couple of weekends ago had a job market – a concentrated weekend where she interviewed with 17 different organizations… whew! Prior to the big weekend, she asked me to interview her. She asked the same of several other people she knew. Always pays to be prepared…

Re: Tips to Enhance Your Business Resume

nickeyh — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:17:07 -0000

Great tips for resume writing. And you are correct - hiring a professional to help you with your resume is the way to go. Find a Virtual Assistant who is a professional resume writer at a site such as VANetworking.com. And don't forget - your resume gets your foot in the door - the rest is up to you!

Re: Tips to Enhance Your Business Resume

nickeyh — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:15:34 -0000

Great tips! And yes! Hire a professional to make your resume the best it can be. There are plenty of Virtual Assistants out there who are professional resume writers. Go to VANetworking.com to find one!

And good luck!

Re: Job Interview Success – Enthusiasm is the Key to Your Perfect

daveisbell — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:32:29 -0000

Great list Bill! I would also add: Know yourself and don't be scared to tell them how good you are (with confidence, not arrogance!) What are your core competencies, characteristics, and professional interests and what stories can you tell that illustrate how these things resulted in the work the company needs done? Aside from not knowing anything about the company, this is probably the thing I end up spending most of my time coaching people on.

Re: Too Young to Retire, Too Old to Hire

larryheard — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:43:06 -0000

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Re: Too Young to Retire, Too Old to Hire

larryheard — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:39:37 -0000

Re: What Do Employers Do With Unsolicited Resumes?

jobopenings — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:58:03 -0000

Thanks for the tip that one should not send resume as an attachment in an email.

Re: Do You Know What to Wear to a Job Interview? – The Experts Know Best

handbags — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:08:33 -0000

I agree that neckties are still a must-have accessory for interview.

Re: Job Interview Tips To Help Make You Stand Out

loranimal — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:05:43 -0000

Yes ladies, an interesting tie and eye catching cuff links would most certainly leave an impression! Or perhaps just a simple red attache would stand out against your navy suite.

Re: Job Interview Tips To Help Make You Stand Out

loranimal — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:00:27 -0000

Yes ladies, an interesting neck tie and eye catching cuff links would definitely leave an impression!

Re: Do You Know What to Wear to a Job Interview? – The Experts Know Best

Tom Summit — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:43:17 -0000

This is way off base for the world of high tech. Maybe a suit would be appropriate if you wear one in your everyday job as an outside sales rep etc.. Just wear what you are comfortable wearing at work and feel free to ask the company what is required. Attire standards from "decades ago" are not relevant for the current knowledge industries.
Whats next? a haberdasher that tell us decades ago everyone wore hats to interview?

Re: Discover How to Write Resumes That Will Guarantee Interviews

twitter-28162354 — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:42:42 -0000

re resume length: 3 is the new 2? & avoid incl references until they are requested...my $0.02

Re: Are Job Coaches Worth It?

Jan22 — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 06:16:27 -0000

Kinda of a catch 22, no job, so spend a lot of money to get one, but you need a job to spend money, don't you think??

Re: 5 Common Reasons For Failure at a Job Interview

hilarykantor — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 10:17:26 -0000

Great Post. Enthusiasm and preparation can really set you apart as a top candidate in a selection process.

Re: How to Describe Weaknesses in Job Interviews

prasathpr — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:26:17 -0000

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Re: Job Search Secrets – Starting a New Career at Mid-Career and Beyond

smarttorich — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:52:12 -0000

Thanks for the useful tips and guideline to build up the career plan. Good article and give an idea to me.

Cheers,
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Re: Top HR Interview Question – “Tell Me About Yourself”

grantcrow — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:58:05 -0000

I agree this is a very common question and one to which any interviewee needs to have a well rehearsed answer. I'm more interested though in how first time entrants into the job market (graduates and school leavers) are able to answer this question. There's less experience for them to draw on in their answer and therefore the "elevator pitch" needs even more preparation. In my experience young adults are not good at identifying the relevant experiences they have had and teasing out the skills they developed in the process. Whether it is the experience of managing a big table of difficult customers at a restaurant or the holida car washing business, there's always a set of skills waiting to be identified. Dr. G's blog is at http://www.mytalentplace.co.uk/blog.

Re: Are Job Coaches Worth It?

willatvirtualjobcoach — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:10:01 -0000

Excellent article. I find that there is an awful-lot of fluff in this space. If some of this sounds like snake-oil then it probably is. "sexy up" your resume, please.....

Re: Write a Resume that Gets the Interview – 7 Characteristics to Include

ryanhoare — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:40:48 -0000

Computerized grammar check is not always right. (That’s especially true when it comes to verb tense.)

Should that be

Computerized grammar checks are not always right

Re: Your Executive Resume too Short? 5 Important Tips on Executive Resume Length

twitter-18024546 — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:02:24 -0000

Bill,

Excellent post! You are correct in that there is no single right way to write an executive resume. But your points on how to stay focused and relevant are right on target!

Mark Cummuta

Blog: CIO Job Search: A Real Life Chronicle
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/MarkCummuta
Twitter: http://www/twitter.com/triumphcio/

Re: Virtual Job Basics – How to Create a Polished On the internet Resume

smarttorich — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 06:12:01 -0000

The great information to prepare the resume. Your tips about how to prepare the perfect resume is highly appreciate. Thanks.

Re: 5 Ways to Help Your Resume Shine Online

twitter-28162354 — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 10:08:37 -0000

I disagree with point #2, won't most hiring mgrs view obvious use of a keywords section as contrived & lazy?