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7 Steps To Managing Procrastination Since we met I’ve researched mid market accounting packages and have identified several that would be a good fit for Simply Thai. As you can tell I am very interested in this position and hope it is still open. I will call to follow up with you later this week.Procrastination happens to the best of us. And we rationalise our action (or lack of action in this case) in so many ways.The harsh reality is that procrastination is just a nice way of saying avoidance. Why do we avoid things? Simple - because we don’t enjoy them, or because they take us out of our comfort zone.So instead of succumbing to the dreaded beast – try these tips for getting over the procrastination hurdle Sincerely, Marty Johnson Now imagine that you were Why Hairdressers Smile a Lot Put yourself in the shoes of the employer for just a minute. He or she is faced with one of three choices after interviewing you:It can be no mistake that hairdressing is said to be one of the better occupations to be in, when it comes to how good you feel about doing your job. In hairdressing you can exceed your clients expectations. The better I have become at hairdressing, apart from my technical skills, is down to how good and quickly I can decipher a clients wishes.The consultation is a critical part of the hairdressing skills you need to go on 1. Hire you 2. Continue interviewing others, or 3. Reject you Just for a minute let’s assume that you sent a well thought out thank you letter. Then discovered a couple of days later when you followed up by telephone that the employer is going to interview additional candidates before making a decision. What then? You gently probe to find out what the employer is looking for that you failed to deliver. Is it a lack of skill or motivation, or a concern about fit? If you are truly interested in the position and convinced about it being a great fit, consider writing a “Keeping in Touch” letter. This is the time to offer new facts that reinforce your candidacy and demonstrate your enthusiasm and persistence. The Keeping in Touch Letter Dear Ms. Harris: Thank you so much for meeting with me earlier this month to discuss the bookkeeping position at Simply Thai. As I mentioned during the interview I have extensive experience using Quick Books Pro and Peachtree and have a good understanding of several other accounting software packages as well. During our interview you mentioned needing to transition to new accounting software. Since we met I’ve researched mid market accounting packages and have identified several that would be a good fit for Simply Thai. As you can tell I am very interested in this position and hope it is still open. I will call to follow up with you later this week. Sincerely, Marty Johnson Now imagine that you were Honesty and Integrity in Your New Hire - and How to Identify It later when you followed up by telephone that the employer is going to interview additional candidates before making a decision. What then? You gently probe to find out what the employer is looking for that you failed to deliver. Is it a lack of skill or motivation, or a concern about fit?Is honesty and integrity important to you in a new hire? If so, how do you identify this in your job applicants?Zeroing in on seeming weaknesses in the resume, then asking pointed questions about them at the interview?That might work, but only if your potential employee doesn’t understand the interview “game.” With more and more job seekers either taking courses in both resume writing and interview skills, If you are truly interested in the position and convinced about it being a great fit, consider writing a “Keeping in Touch” letter. This is the time to offer new facts that reinforce your candidacy and demonstrate your enthusiasm and persistence. The Keeping in Touch Letter Dear Ms. Harris: Thank you so much for meeting with me earlier this month to discuss the bookkeeping position at Simply Thai. As I mentioned during the interview I have extensive experience using Quick Books Pro and Peachtree and have a good understanding of several other accounting software packages as well. During our interview you mentioned needing to transition to new accounting software. Since we met I’ve researched mid market accounting packages and have identified several that would be a good fit for Simply Thai. As you can tell I am very interested in this position and hope it is still open. I will call to follow up with you later this week. Sincerely, Marty Johnson Now imagine that you were Retailers Spread the Word with Environmentally Friendly Products position and convinced about it being a great fit, consider writing a “Keeping in Touch” letter. This is the time to offer new facts that reinforce your candidacy and demonstrate your enthusiasm and persistence.Supermarkets and other retailers are jumping on board the environmental consciousness train, promoting more and more of their products as environmentally friendly; meanwhile, mainstream food manufacturers are opting in to the organic food trend.From Welch's grape juice to organic lettuce in the produce bins, food retailers are getting the message that natural is in. Natural snacks are being advertised on national TV as bein The Keeping in Touch Letter Dear Ms. Harris: Thank you so much for meeting with me earlier this month to discuss the bookkeeping position at Simply Thai. As I mentioned during the interview I have extensive experience using Quick Books Pro and Peachtree and have a good understanding of several other accounting software packages as well. During our interview you mentioned needing to transition to new accounting software. Since we met I’ve researched mid market accounting packages and have identified several that would be a good fit for Simply Thai. As you can tell I am very interested in this position and hope it is still open. I will call to follow up with you later this week. Sincerely, Marty Johnson Now imagine that you were How to Write a Business Letter - A Quick Step-by-step Guide h to discuss the bookkeeping position at Simply Thai. As I mentioned during the interview I have extensive experience using Quick Books Pro and Peachtree and have a good understanding of several other accounting software packages as well.The rapid rise of email has left many people unsure of the correct protocol when writing a business letter. In fact there are a number of formats that can be used for professional business letters. One format is detailed below.1. Your company’s name, address, telephone number and email address should be printed, including the company logo if applicable, or typed at the very top of the first page in the center of the letter. During our interview you mentioned needing to transition to new accounting software. Since we met I’ve researched mid market accounting packages and have identified several that would be a good fit for Simply Thai. As you can tell I am very interested in this position and hope it is still open. I will call to follow up with you later this week. Sincerely, Marty Johnson Now imagine that you were IT Consultant: Personality Trait Evaluation Since we met I’ve researched mid market accounting packages and have identified several that would be a good fit for Simply Thai. As you can tell I am very interested in this position and hope it is still open. I will call to follow up with you later this week.In addition to knowing the difference between a lan and a laptop, to be a successful IT consultant, you need to have the personality traits that will permit you to work well with your clients, employees and vendors. Read on to evaluate if you have what it takes to be a successful IT consultant.IT Consultant Traits: Can You Exhibit Candor?You can’t be afraid to tell people the truth - even if it hurts. Be very confid Sincerely, Marty Johnson Now imagine that you were one of three top candidates for the job of your dreams; you’ve spent hours researching and preparing for several rounds of interviews. Today you received a letter stating that you were not selected. Other than being upset, angry, or even depressed about not getting the position, what can you do? Keep the lines of communication open! Remember that as a finalist your qualifications as a candidate were carefully evaluated. In fact, the hiring manager and interview team may have really wanted to hire you but since they had only one position available, couldn’t. So take advantage of the fact that the interviewers know your credentials and worth. They may even feel a little guilty about not hiring you and so be prompted to help you by providing additional leads and suggestions, if you ask. Once you’ve gotten over the initial disappointment follow up with an “After the Rejection” letter like the one below. The After the Rejection Letter Dear Joe: Thank you for giving me the opportunity to meet you and your team. The interview process was among the most professional and stimulating I’ve encountered in my career. I am most impressed with your organization, its innovative products and attention to customer satisfaction. I must admit that I am truly disappointed not to be stepping into t
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