Archive for May, 2012
Show Your Interest
May 29th
While this may seem like an obvious statement, we have to reiterate how important it is to show you’re interested in the job you’re interviewing for. Do not assume that just because you applied and showed up on time for the interview that the hiring manager believes you’re extremely interested in the position.
Believe it or not, you may be interested before the interview and not so interested after meeting with the hiring manager. Also, you want to be sure that the hiring manager doesn’t mistake your nervousness for disinterest in the role.
How can you prevent a non-verbal miscommunication with the hiring manager?
- Make sure you show your gratitude and interest. “Thank you for taking the time to meet with me. After learning more about the position, I am confident that it’s exactly what I’m looking for. I am very interested in the role.
- Take deep breaths and don’t let your nervousness override your integrity and personality.
- Make eye contact
- Firmly shake the hiring managers hand
- Express yourself. Don’t leave the interview without taking advantage of the opportunity to sell yourself. With confidence, express how, after hearing more about the various responsibilities of the position, you can be a successful candidate. Use specific examples if possible.
In reality, please and thank you are actually magic words. Say it like you mean it and let them know you’re interested. Hiring managers aren’t mid readers.
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New Job – Graphic Designer
May 29th
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New Job – Account Executive
May 23rd
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New Job – Customer Relations Specialist
May 23rd
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How To Answer…
May 22nd
This question is very similar to our last “How to Answer Post…” We have received feedback from readers regarding questions that ask to provide a negative answer.
Questions like:
What is your greatest weakness?
Tell me about the worst boss you ever had.
And
Tell me about a time when you failed.
There is no way around this question. You have to answer with an appropriate experience relating to a time when you failed. You can, however, spin the failure into a positive experience where you learned and grew from making a mistake.
Do not say that you have never failed, because we have all failed at something at one point in our careers. Try your best not to blame someone else in the process of relaying a “failure” story.
It shows courage and strength when you take full responsibility for your actions. Take the fault and spin the failure into something positive. Show examples that relate to how you’ve made a conscious effort to never fail in that way again. Live and learn!
For more on how to answer this question please comment on our Facebook page.
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Weekly Inspiration
May 21st
Happy Monday job seekers!
What is your mission this week? Are you planning on updating your resume? Or maybe you’re setting new goals and getting creative with your current job.
Whether you’re rewriting a cover letter or pitching new ideas to your boss, get creative this week and feel accomplished!
Good luck and please email us with any questions you’d like answered in a Pyramid post.
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How To Answer…
May 15th
We said it before and we’ll say it one hundred times more, do not say anything negative in a job interview, even if the interviewer is asking for it.
This question, “Tell me about the worst boss you ever had,” is the perfect example of how you can get trapped. The interviewer is asking you to divulge a negative experience or interaction with a supervisor or co-worker.
Try not to fall in to the trap. We’re sure some of you have had bosses that you weren’t too fond of, but try and focus on the positives and steer very clear of bad mouthing.
Here are some answers we would recommend considering:
- “I’ve been lucky enough to have exceptional bosses throughout my career thus far. However, some have taught me more than others.
- “I have never had an awful boss. There were those whose management styles were different than mine. Thankfully, those experiences showed me which styles I work with best.
- Throughout my past experiences my bosses have all been very different. This worked in my favor because it has shown me how versatile I can be in various environments. All of my bosses were very pleasant and taught me something different. For instance…
It’s always a good tactic to follow these answers with specific scenarios. Give some examples of how your bosses differed and how they taught you different things. Change the question around to focus on positive experiences.
Do you have some other answers to this question that you’d like to share with our readers? Please comment on our Facebook page. Thank you!
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Weekly Inspiration
May 14th
It’s time to be inspired! We hope you all enjoyed the beautiful weather this weekend. Now it’s time to have a successful, positive, and productive week!
Hop to it!
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The Right Way to Sit At Your Desk
May 9th
When you are sitting at your desk the last thing on your mind is how your wrist is angled in relation to your mouse. As you respond to emails you’re probably unaware of your eye level.
Did you know that thinking about and adjusting more than just the aforementioned will help with neck, back, and overall achiness?
According to an article written by Fitsugar, you can make easy adjustments to have an ergonomically correct desk.
- KNEES, ANKLES, AND WRISTS should be at a 90˚ angle in position with your keyboard
- Your BACK should remain neutral, even if it means adding a small foot rest at the bottom on your desk
- Don’t rest your WRISTS on your desk when using your mouse. “Resting your wrists actually places greater strain on the sensitive tendons.” Invest in a “squishy” wrist support.
- ELBOWS should be close to your body for a majority of the day.
- Use a computer riser if your EYES do not hit the first third of your computer screen. If there is no riser available where you work, use a few books.
- To give your EYES a break from the computer screen, look away once in a while to give them a rest.
For additional information about how to be more comfortable at your desk, now and in the future, visit Fitsugar’s article.
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Calling The Graduating Class of 2012!
May 7th
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