Afraid that you might get rejected because of your transcript?
by: Christine Zafra
Grades aren’t everything. For the slackers and the delinquents, don’t applaud me for saying that. Indeed you are required by (some) companies to bring your transcripts with you during your job interviews but then, do not despair if you think your grades aren’t that good. Who cares if you got a failing mark in some of your non-major subjects (subjects that were not really related to your course, but your were required to take it anyway under your degree)? Those grades—they’re all numbers. It doesn’t really mean that if you got a failing mark in physical education, cooking, history and the like, then you’re not going to get a good decent job. Companies nowadays look for people with skills—normally what they call the “people person†and/or those who are motivated to do the tasks given to them.
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Advantages of Jobs on the Net
by catherine s.
People are making use of the internet as one of the sources for information. However, the difference is that it will take only a few seconds to have the needed information. That was in early times of the internet, to use as one of the information sources worldwide. But now, many companies that offer jobs online are mushrooming because of the opportunity given by internet. It can bridge the gaps wherever you are in the world. It is very accessible because there are also many internet providers to choose from, aside from that, there are also WI-FI spots where you can access the internet using software in your computer to detect radioactive waves.
Online jobs are one of the good advantages given by the net because it provides a home based workplace or an environment where it is comfortable and at ease to work at. It also provides a chance for a person to use the skill that he or she has in the work. Above all, with the lesser supervision by a big boss or authority, the person can show his or her own personality without being intimidated by another person who is considered as the boss of the company.
How to Handle Interview Stress (Part 2)
As what I�ve emphasized in my previous post, interview stress can be minimized or even prevented. Here are some tips on how to handle interview stress:
1. Arrive to the interview site ahead of time. Timing is very important. Make sure that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes ahead of schedule so you could relax and prepare yourself physically and mentally before the interview.
2. Be confident. Confidence comes from within. Keep in your mind that your goal is to pass the interview and you can only do it if you are secure about yourself and your abilities.
3. Keep your calm and stay focus. Never panic as this will only screw up everything that you�ve prepared for. Concentrate on your goal of making a lasting impression.
How to Handle Interview Stress (Part 1)
I have a friend who was really scared of job interviews that he just decided to put up his own business instead of finding a job. Yes, a job interview can be dreadful and its effect to job seekers varies from mild to heavy.
Job seekers, may they be seasoned professionals or beginners, tend to experience interview stress. From the preparation up to the actual interview itself, job seekers can get exhausted. But just like any discomfort felt by people, interview stress is manageable. You just need to have confidence, a clear mind and a positive attitude. (to be concluded)
How to Make a Personal Brand
Creating a personal brand is one of the important tools to get the job you want. Creating a personal brand starts within yourself.
First, you have to know your personal value. Identify your beliefs, values, personal qualities, talents, expertise, experiences and vision. Second, know your contributions to the growth of people and organization in the past. Think of your accomplishments as a student, as a member of an organization or as a worker in your previous jobs. Third, know what you can contribute to the new job you are eyeing. Think of how you can be an asset to the company.
And last but not the least, know what makes you unique. It could be your skill or your vision that can make you stand out from the rest.
Take a peek at the company’s organizational chart.
by: Christine Zafra
When applying for a job, always know the organizational chart of the company you are applying for by heart. Well, that may be exaggerated but it may come handy when the dreaded letter writing comes. If for example, you’re applying for a job and you encounter this email address: hr_manager@company.com. Since you do not have any idea what gender the human resource manager has, you would probably write a letter with the “Dear Sir/Madam†salutation, or perhaps the most common (yet, most awkward if you are applying for a job!) “To whom it may concernâ€. It would be best for both the company (since they know that their applicant has done his/her homework) and you (since you are knowledgeable about the nitty gritty details of their company) if you start your letter with the proper salutations. In addition to that, you wouldn’t want your resume to end up in trash, do you?
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Tips for a Successful Job Hunting
Job hunting takes a lot of effort. While there are many people who get a job easily, there are those who find it difficult to land a job. Some even struggle just to have one and take a long time to complete the employment process, and sometimes even get no results at all.
Here are some tips to help you ensure success in job hunting:
1. Search. Look for job sites that do not only promise but deliver jobs.
2. Research. Know the background of the company you wish to work for. You know you don�t want to waste time and energy over some unidentified company.
3. Prepare. This means all the basics when looking for the job such as resume, cover letter, interviewing skills and a positive attitude.
Happy job hunting!
What is Personal Branding?
Who doesn�t want a job? Every person needs a job to build a career and eventually, a future. To get a particular job, you have to stand out from the rest of job seekers targeting it. You have to make a lasting impression to your prospective employers. This lasting impression is called personal branding.
Personal branding refers to the image you project. It covers your beliefs, values, talents, experiences and vision. It defines who you are. It can be powerful or weak. Just like a product that is subjected to competition, you need to distinguish yourself from others.
You should develop your personal branding and use it in getting the job you want. You can utilize your personal brand in your resume, cover letter, thank you letter, especially during the interview. Let your personal branding start shining in answering the basic question, �Tell me about yourself.�
Widening your horizons
One the most effective ways to jet work is through establishing a web of contacts. And since many people are now relying on the internet for their business needs, you can expand your network of contacts by joining LinkedIn, a professional networking website.
LinkedIn is much like sites like Facebook and MySpace – you upload a picture, make a profile, and add people you know to your network. The big difference though is that the people you’re adding are professional contacts – people you may have worked with in the past or are still working with at the present. What’s more, LinkedIn has a unique recommendation feature that lets other people recommend you for a job well done. Having more recommendations naturally mean that more employers (big and small) will prefer enlisting your services compared to others who don’t.
The truth on Mystery Shopping
Mostly scams, these offers come from marketing analysis firms who do studies on retail and service oriented companies. Mostly employed by large scale chain stores, you go around evaluating the service of staff who should be following certain procedures and SOP’s set by the company. Evaluating courtesy, equality of treatment and staff decorum is the main job, while you shop, you evaluate the way they treat people and how they treat you.
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