The basic principles of Job searching and finding along with some
guidelines are as under which you should follow to find a job.
1. Update your Resume
2. Take your Job search seriously. Make your search your new
job spending 30 to 40 hours a week seeking employment.
3. Set yourself goals for each week.
4. Set a number of resumes to send out online via email, to
employers on their sites, or through Job sites.
5. Set a number of resume's to deliver in person to companies.
6. Set a number of Interviews you would like to attend each week
for potnetial employment.
7. Set a number of applications you will fill out and submit to
businesses, restaurants, and / or stores.
Job Search Approach Curriculum Vitae Online
- Check all job sites for new job postings every day
- Apply online to multiple jobs depending on your goals
(ie 20 resumes per day).
3. Register with all Job sites and make sure your resume is
viewable by potential employers.
4. Register your resume online.
5. Create a website with your name(i.e. JohnSmith.com)
wichcontaines all the information from your resume.
Stay in touch with a service agent at the career center
1. Revise and update your resume
2. Help you find gainful employment
3. Check employment opportunities and services
Offered by the
Job Interview Questions
Job Interviews can be a stressful experience. Interviewers
use various techniques to conduct Job interviews. Wether
your interview is conducted in person or over the telephone
you should be aware of the types of Job interview questions
that are most frequently asked. Remember to always be
honest and forthcoming with your interview answers so that
the Job interviewer make the right decision in hiring you.
You will be more relaxed as well during your work experience
not having to prove your lies. Here are some sample Job
Interview questions interviewers may ask during your intervies.
1.Tell me about yourself. Be brief in your life between family,
your education, your experience and your professional
occupations in recent years. Do not discuss topics that do not
concern you directly.
2. What are your strengths? Describe 2 or 3 points (not more)
depending on the job. To be credible, You must always have
evidence to support your answer, without that, you could sow
doubt in the mind of the employer.
3.Describe your personality. Highlight all aspects of
your personality. Remember to be yourself.
4. What is your family situation? You can consider this
very personal. Your answer will be less attractive to the
employer if you show attitude. Often, employers have a
purpose, to destabilize you and see how you react in
various situations of stress. Stay calm and politely answer
the question without giving too much detail.
5. What are your hobbies? Include only those hobbies
that are connected with work. Avoid giving too many.
6.Why do you want to work for our company?
Never talk about the benefits within a company.Talk
about your motivation in relation to the position.
7. What attracts you to us? Before the interview,
research the company on google and their website
if they have one. Try to learn as much as possible
about them and talk to them while showing them
that you admire what they do .. etc.. Be motivated
and enthusiastic.
8. What interests you most, and least in the position? Give three or four reasons that motivate you the most and reduce the elements that do not motivate you.
9. Give me your definition of the position? Describe the activities and functions that you foresee in the position you are applying for.
10. Why do you want to change jobs? Rather than speaking negatively about your former job, say you are looking for a "more challenging opportunity ". It is your concern for career development that motivates you.
11. How was your last boss? Often this question is a trap. Even if the situation was tense with your last boss, raise the positive points of your previous work.
12. What was your position? Give a clear description
of the position you held.
13. Have you ever traveled abroad? Do not give
answers that are too mundane. If you have never
traveled, do not answer 'no' rather respond that you
did not have the chance.
14. Do you lead a team?
Talk about your qualities such as leadership and teamwork.
Give examples of each quality.
15. What were your failures? To speak of your failures is a good thing.
It demonstrates that you have learned a lesson that helps you improve.
16. How many hours per week are you available for
this position? Be careful! If you advertise 60
hours, you may need to keep your word. If you
advertise 39 hours, the employer may think you
work as a servant. You can give a scale of 40 to 50
hours.
17. Do you have too much experience for this
position? Remember that many companies are
complaining of lack of experience. Add that you will
soon be operational and that your experience will
also benefit those who work with you.
18. Do you prefer working alone or in groups? Tell
that isolation you to think, solve problems, make
certain choices, but that team work is necessary to
analyze the results, to evaluate projects
19. Do you have anything to add at the end of this
interview? Do not answer "No" without going any
further. This shows your lack of spread. You do not
have the opportunity available to you to provide
information, ask for news on the job and finish in
style.
20. Have you ever traveled abroad?
Do not give answers that are too mundane.
If you have never traveled, do not answer 'no'
rather respond that you did not have the chance.
21. Do you lead a team? Talk about your qualities
such as leadership and teamwork. Give examples
of each quality.
22. What were your failures? To speak of your
failures is a good thing. It demonstrates that you
have learned a lesson that helps you improve.
23. How many hours per week are you available for
this position? Be careful! If you advertise 60
hours, you may need to keep your word. If you
advertise 39 hours, the employer may think you
work as a servant. You can give a scale of 40 to 50
hours.
24. Do you have too much experience for this
position? Remember that many companies are
complaining of lack of experience. Add that you will
soon be operational and that your experience will
also benefit those who work with you.
25. Do you prefer working alone or in groups? Tell
that isolation you to think, solve problems, make
certain choices, but that team work is necessary to
analyze the results, to evaluate projects.
26. Do you have anything to add at the end of this interview?
Do not answer "No" without going any further. This shows
your lack of spread. You do not have the opportunity available
to you to provide information, ask for news on the job and finish
in style.
How to Write a CV
An employer's first impression of a potential employee is the cv.
The CV is the most important part of getting a job. If you know how
to write a CV, then you should have no problem getting a job.
Often times, a good CV, will lead to an interview in turn which will
lead to a job. Here are some tips for How to Write a CV.
Customize your resume based on the type of job.
Example: If you want to apply for a job requiring skills in graphic
design,I nclude graphics and your portfolio
Include details of your experience.
Example: Instead of saying that sales increased in the company
where you worked, say that sales increased by 120% in 3 months.
In the personal experiences, instead of simple tasks and positions,
give the results.
Be clear. Trying to impress the employer with a more extensive
vocabulary, might be misunderstood or turnoff a potential employer.
Proofread your resume removing any jargon that is incomprehensible.
To ensure that your CV is not found under a pile of folders or the trash,
do not give religious or political opinions and/or personal judgments.
Also avoid the use of humor in a CV
Employers like to see CVs that are attractive to the eye. Use the same
formatting and be consistent in the look of the document.
Honesty is very important in building a resume. Tthe employer will not
hesitate to validate your information. Do not underestimate your
experience and qualities.
Example: section personal information, your education section, a
section of your experiences .. etc.. Put titles accents for each of your
sections. With one glance, the employer must be able to differentiate
each section.Employers will seek to guess your personality through
your CV, so it should accurately represent your traits.
Pamper your writing, an employer does not take the trouble to read a
CV that is not treated. Do not make spelling or punctuation mistakes.
Separate sections, paragraphs, and if it is possible, have others proofread
your CV. An employer reads your CV will wonder what that candidate will bring
him if he commits. Consider this when you are writing C.V.
For the section of your hobbies, do not include interest-free activities, like reading
or walking, because everybody has these hobbies. Highlight your example that
shows your team spirit, or your leadership. Be unique, be different.
your resume with a cover letter and one or more letters of reference. An
online presence is also critical to your employer. In a recent survey,
more than 22% recruiters admitted to verifying their candidates online
presence as an additional and vital part of the hiring process.