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7 Job Interview Tips To Get Your Dream Job
Before going for a job interview, it is important to prepare for it. I know it sounds obvious but you have no idea how many job applicants do not do any homework in regards to the company they are applying for. Here are 7 job interview tips that you should take into consideration when you are applying for your next job.1. Know YourselfIt is important that you know your strengths and weakness as your potential employer will likely ask you this question. Also your current skill sets and character traits and think about how you can add value to the company.2. Know the companyYou should find out as much information you can about the company you are applying. Interviewers like job applicants who take an initative to find out more about their company. You can research online, check company brochures or do some research at the local library for more information.3. Your Job HistoryPrepare your work experience ahead of time and in details. All your education references as well as letters of references and samples of your work should be arranged before you attend the job interviewer. This step is important as most employers will probably ask you about their previous job experiences anyway.4. Know The QuestionsThere are certain questions employers will most likely ask such as “Introduce yourself”, your job experiences and why did you left your previous company. It is best to prepare these questions mentally ahead of time so you do not “choke” on the spot when you are being questioned.5. PunctualityMake sure you arrive at least 10 minutes before the job interview. Give yourself some allowances for traffic delays and unexpected circumstances. Being punctual gives a good impression and can help “calm your nerves”.6. Your AttireYour attire should also be appropriate for the position you are applying. If you are not sure, you can always call and ask.7. Body LanguageWhen you are being interviewed, your body language can tell a lot about you. Be firm and sit upright and be confident. Lastly, wear a simile on your face.

model. Then produce several different resumes for yourself until you find the best possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

(2) Call before you send the resume in. If possible, talk to the person who will be doing the interview or who you'll be working for. If this isn't possible, talk to the personnel director about the job and let them know that your resume is coming. This will help them to remember your name and may help you get through the resume screening process.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Your best chance is to go with an agency that specializes in your field. Beware of agencies that continually run the same ad because, often, they are just trying to build a list of candidates. I recommend that you only use agencies that don't require you to pay a fee.

TRADE JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS -- Are often the best places to look. This is one of the primary means of job advertisement for some types of professions. Example: The magazine Environmental Science continually carries ads for environmental professionals.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

Another method is to simply go through the yellow pages and look for companies which may need a person with your skills. Then contact these companies by phone and follow-up by sending in your resume. Job seeking is a skill that requires persistence. You must not become discouraged. Keep making plenty of contacts. Sooner or later, you'll find the job that's right for you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview. However, by preparing beforehand you won't have anything to worry about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the interview is nervous, too!

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

The first (and perhaps the most obvious) thing to consider is your appearance. No matter what type of job you apply for, you should dress appropriately. A nice suit is your best bet. Dark blue or a gray pinstripe are the best colors. Don't wear a loud tie. Make sure all of your clothes are wrinkle free and that your shoes are polished.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and

A Better Strategy for Hiring
There is a valuable lesson managers can learn about recruiting from professional sports. In professional sports, each change in a team's line-up makes headlines. Fans speculate how their team will fare with the loss of one player or the addition of another. And for coaches, every change in the line-up is critical, their jobs frequently hanging in the balance. Each pick, therefore, is based upon a careful, strategic, selection process. Moreover, the selection process often begins long before an actual change. It's the sports world's s approach to succession planning.The same dynamics should hold true for hiring members of the organization's team. Yet too few managers rank themselves high in selection or interviewing skills. Fewer still are trained in the skills needed for adequate succession planning. Many managers, in fact, go to inordinate lengths to retain mediocre employees rather than face making changes. And some readily acknowledge that the person most likely to get a job is not the best person for the job, but the person best skilled in job hunting techniques. What's a manager to do? Learn from the "pros".Every day during the year, a professional coach has to re-assess his team's ability to win. Every game is a performance test. When was the last time you evaluated your team in light or your company's goals. What changes do you face? If you know you are going to lose a key player, or if a key player is not performing, what will your team look like without him/her? What hidden strengths and/or weaknesses will emerge with that player out of the game? What political implications exist that might also limit team performance? Write down a listing of all the strengths and weaknesses of the remaining players. What gaps need to be filled for your team to go on to greater victories?Break your list of strengths and weaknesses down into those that MUST be satisfied if the team is to achieve more. On a separate sheet, make a list of those remaining items you would LIKE to acquire or avoid. Your MUST list defines the skills MANDATORY in any serious job applicant. When you interview serious contenders, (serious contenders are the only people you should even consider interviewing) evaluate their competence in each MUST category. In addition, see how many of your LIKE items you can satisfy as well. As you move along in the selection process, make sure to interview the most likely candidates more than once. Introduce him/her to the other team members and get feedback from them. Evaluate the candidate's enthusiasm for the job and your company. Given a choice between slightly stronger qualifications or a contagious enthusiasm, go for the enthusiasm. (The 'art' of most jobs can be learned, a will to win, however, is often hard to find, produces extraordinary results and should be encouraged.) Check all references rigorously. If the candidate is internal, evaluate his/her past history, internal

Many people would love to get a better job. And most of these same people have the proper training and skills to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, so many job hunters have very poor communication skills. They are unable to clearly tell potential employers about their job qualifications. In short, they do not have good job seeking skills. In many cases, this prevents them from getting a high paying job that they could easily do. Often, the job will go to someone who is less skilled but who has written a eye-catching resume.

Often, job seekers have a few mistaken opinions about potential employers. They believe that employers are able to easily separate the qualified job applicants from the less qualified applicants. But this is likely not true. Sometimes there are from 30 to 300 resumes for the same job. So the interviewer first does a fast screening of all the resumes to eliminate as many as possible. The "good" resumes usually make it through the screening process. Many times the best job candidate is screened out due to a poor resume.

In today's business world there is often many qualified applicants applying for the same job. What if, out of all of those who apply, one job seeker turns in a skillful resume? Who do you think stands the best chance of getting the job? It's the one with the "best" resume, of course. This is so often true even through some of the other applicants may be better qualified for the job.

In order to get a good job you must communicate to the employer that you are ready, willing, and able to do the job. So if you are capable of producing a top notch job resume, you definitely increase your chances of getting a better job.

Virtually every potential employer will want to see a resume from you. The resume will determine who gets a job interview. Your resume is a mini-statement about yourself. After reading your resume the employer should have a better "feel" for you as a person and as a potential employer. It serves to get acquainted with the employer so that they can decide if they want to know more about you.

The resume is the first step, your introduction to an employer. First impressions really do count. If you make a poor first impression, you'll never get to step two -- the job interview.

To the purpose of your resume is to make a good first impression. In effect, your resume should tell the employer that you have good abilities and are truly interested in working. This report will help you make that good first impression. And it could very well help you to get the better job you're looking for.

RESUME BASICS

All good resumes follow the same general basic guidelines. While there is some flexibility in these guidelines, you don't want to stray too far from them. You want a resume that is bold, exciting, and enticing. But not too much so. You also want a resume that is somewhat conservative. In other words, it must be bold. Not flashy. You must show that you have confidence in your abilities, but not sound like a braggart. You must sound eager to do the job, but not desperate. So there is a fine line that you must walk in order to produce the best possible resume.

You want to use intelligent language. However, you don't want to try and impress the employer with long, flowery, or uncommon words or phrases. Use everyday language whenever possible. Of course, if you are applying for a highly technical position, it's acceptable to use some of the special terms used in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it simple and straight to the point.

The word resume comes from the French word "resumer" which means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments. Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you mean in the least number of words possible.

The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be from 1 to 3 pages long. Don't be tempted to make your resume longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long simply will bore the reader. There will be so much material that nothing will stand out and be remembered.

RESUME APPEARANCE

The overall appearance of your resume is also important. A sloppy looking resume will greatly lessen your chance of getting a job interview. The first thing that an employer, or personnel manager, evaluating your resume will notice is it's appearance. There are several different things that can be easily done to increase the overall appearance of your resume.

The first of these appearance factors is the paper that your resume is printed on. There are many different kinds of paper other than regular typing paper. You could make an improvement by using a colored paper. I suggest a subdued color like brown, off- white, or gray.

Next, you could use a better grade of paper. Go to a local office supply store and examine the different types of writing paper. You'll notice some big differences. Pick out a nice looking, more expensive grade of paper for your resume.

The next thing to consider is the quality of the material that is typed onto the resume. Never use a low quality typewriter to type your resume. If necessary, rent a good quality typewriter. Then make certain that it has a fresh ribbon in it. It's very important that you make sure the writing on your resume looks good. This means clean, crisp, and sharp looking letters.

Another good way to produce a top looking resume is by having it typeset. If your resume was produced using a computer and saved on a disk, you can hire a commercial typesetter who can use this file. Or, you can locate another computer user who owns a laser printer. Laser printers can produce a good grade of typeset documents. The other alternative is to find a local word processing service that can typeset your resume for you.

You can use the typeset master copy of your resume to make more copies. But be certain that you use a top notch copying machine. Otherwise, you'll still end up with poor looking resumes. Another alternative is to have the typesetter produce as many original copies as you need to ensure that they all look good.

A third aspect of your resume's appearance is more subjective. It takes into account such things as the letter spacing, how each section is arranged, and it's overall appearance. Some resumes simply look better because of the way they have been designed. At the end of this report, you'll see an example of a properly prepared resume.

Never overcrowd the resume. Leave some "white space" so that important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume with handwritten corrections. You can highlight sections of a resume by using a different typeface or size or by using "bullets." If possible, use larger letters for the headings used in the separate sections of the resume.

Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute graphics, and so forth. Don't be overly creative. A simple, straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand out, but stay conservative.

Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image.

Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are correct. Don't say you attended 3 years of college, but only show two years worth of grades. Potential employers will note all inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume.

OPTIONAL DATA

There is a variety of personal data that may be somewhat controversial if included in your resume. In the past it was acceptable to include all kinds of personal data, but times and laws have changed. Affirmative Action laws have made it illegal to discriminate based on such things as age, sex, marital status, race, religion, and so forth. Therefore, most experts recommend against placing this kind of personal data into your resume.

Your salary requirements should not be listed in the resume, if you can avoid it. The reason is that if you put too low of a salary, you might be paid less than the real value of the job. If you put down a figure that's too high, you may not get considered for the job. If an employer likes you, it may be possible to negotiate a higher salary during the interview stage. Another thing that your resume doesn't need is your photograph. Potential employers can decide if they are interested in you after reading your resume. They can see what you look like during the interview.

RESUME STYLES

There are several styles of resumes along with numerous variations. Your experience and the kind of job you are applying for will help to determine the style of resume you use. The two basic styles are: Chronological Resumes and Functional Skills Resumes. Some of the variations include the main themes of business, academic, general, student, standard, professional, or engineering.

A Chronological Resume lists work experience in reverse chronological order (the most recent experience first). It includes some descriptive text about each position, usually described in about one paragraph.

This type of resume offers several advantages: it is widely accepted, they are easy to read, and they show a clear pattern of your development. The disadvantages include: it does not highlight your major accomplishment(s), nor do they effectively show your other skills.

Functional Skills Resumes highlight your skills and accomplishments rather than providing a chronological record of your job history. Your accomplishments and skills are listed at the beginning. Your job history is listed at the end of the resume.

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design.

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(2) Summary of Qualifications -- is a short paragraph that summarizes your experience and skills. Example: I have 8 years experience working on all p samples for metals C. Used CLIP and SW846 methods hases of analytical chemistry. Including work with a wide variety of instruments and computers. Was second-in-command of a lab with 8 technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(4) Work Experience -- in this section you give a one paragraph summary for each of your previous jobs. This should include starting and ending date, reason for leaving, job title and duties, and any special accomplishments for each of the jobs.

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

It's important to include all of the basic information on your resume. But, what is also important, is the way you say it. Don't use dull, lifeless statements. Instead use action words. Here are some typical action words:

Accelerated, achieved, advised, approved, assisted, built, calculated, completed, conceived, controlled, coordinated, created, decreased, defined, designed, developed, directed, earned, edited, engineered, evaluated, found, generated, implemented, improved, invented, managed, operated, organized, planned, proved, revised, scheduled, tested, trained, verified, wrote.

These words give the correct impression that you have been responsible for do different kinds of jobs tasks. In other words, you weren't just a follower. Of course, you should always be truthful. Don't try to oversell yourself by claiming you did things that you didn't do.

As you can see, a resume is really a very simple document. It is not that difficult to produce a good resume, if you follow the simple steps outlined in this report. By dividing it into sections it becomes a much easier job. These different sections also help you to stay organized. If you have worked on a special project or had a lofty responsibility on a previous job, you may want to include that in a section all by itself. Example: "I organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons."

Another good way to get familiar with proper resume writing techniques is to review a good resume. There's an example included in this report. You can use it as a model. Then produce several different resumes for yourself until you find the best possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and

Craigslist: Marketing for the New Millennium
If your customers utilize the classifieds to connect with you, do they use Craigslist? More importantly, do you? Since the service is free to almost everyone, you probably should use this form of Internet advertising even if you turn up your nose at conventional news ads.What is Craigslist? For the uninformed, Craigslist is a very simplified form of classified ads in dozens of topics, split to cover all fifty states (with breakdowns inside those states) and even various parts of the country. At present, Craigslist charges only for job listings in three cities - New York, LA, and San Francisco - and those charges are minimal (between $25-75). The site receives over 2.5 billion page views. Even broken down among sections, the numbers boggle the mind. Is your business taking advantage of the site?Craigslist doesn't seem to set a limit on the number of posts, but frowns on duplication. For instance, you couldn't post one ad in the household services section and the same one in the skilled trade section. Nor can you post the same ad every day; site owners want fresh content. How, then, does this jive with the marketing plan to stay repetitive, since repetition builds name recognition and trust?What we have done with Redd Infinity is write an ad focusing on different aspects of our business each day. We have broken it down into two parts - household and skilled labor - and prepared each ad to focus on that audience. For instance, we assume homeowners are looking for household services, and hope that more businesses might find us under skilled labor (we are toying with the small biz ads section, as well). Thus, on our ad layout changes daily. For the business services: Monday we focus on adding new phone lines Tuesday we focus on networking Wednesday we focus on phone systems Thursday we focus on adding a router/switch/hub Friday we focus on moving existing phone lines Saturday we run an ad for a free 'help your business grow' consultation We run the same ad every weekday, thus building recognition. We include a link to our web site, including to our blog which was created to help small business owners.We also run an ad in the 'barter' section. Since we are a small business, we can be very flexible in terms of payment, and often look for item to trade for that might help our home or business to grow. Several other companies offer free advertising or marketing in exchange for things; trading a wiring job for marketing would really help our company grow. We employ our excellent customer service skills for these trades and hand out several business cards, point blankly asking for referrals.When it comes to creating your ad, the most important part is the headline. Your headline absolutely must stand out, and must let the reader know what is being sold. Don't use headlines that read like junk email - no one will click on the ad. F

rms used in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it simple and straight to the point.

RESUME APPEARANCE

Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image.

OPTIONAL DATA

RESUME STYLES

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design.

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and

Change Your Life, Change Your Career And Get A New Job!
Careers dictate resume formatDifferent careers use different forms of resumes. When you’re working on your resume, beware of services that try to sell you on just one template, regardless of your target career. That’s because formats of resumes really depend on the industry or position that you have. Lawyers have different resumes from professors who have different resumes from actors.Writing resumes depends on what type of job you wantWhen you are trying to advance in your career, it is very important that you tailor your resumes to be consistent with industry wide standards. That’s because recruiters in your field see lots of resumes. If they have to spend too much time looking at yours to understand what you’re trying to say, you can bank on getting yours tossed in the trash.When you’re trying to change your career, it’s even more important that you resumes match your target industry with the right format and content. You can find sample resumes that will help you get your own into shape. Certain parts of resumes only matter with specific fields or jobs. Don’t broadcast your recent foray into a new career by not paying attention to how resumes are written for that career.Confused about what resumes should look like for your target career? Don’t panic. Find a service that has experience writing resumes in that field. You can find a good one at a job search web site like Smart Job Guides or monster.

ume.

Another phase of your resume's appearance is it's accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image.

OPTIONAL DATA

RESUME STYLES

This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience.

Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design.

WRITING YOUR RESUME

Some specific topics that your resume should cover are:

(1) Job Objective -- lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3

sentences.

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and

Why Do We Call These People Black Belts?
Many are surprised that Six Sigma refers to their trained experts as “Belts.” There are Green Belts and Black Belts in Six Sigma, referring to a level of training they have achieved. The term Black Belt is not an empty buzzword nor is it a mockery of organized martial arts. Comparing a Six Sigma Black Belt and Martial Arts Black Belt is a revealing exercise.Just like in martial arts, to obtain a Black Belt in Six Sigma requires training that teaches skills and discipline. A Black Belt in both martial arts and Six Sigma is a designation that is not given way or can be bought “off the shelf;” it is something that is earned through hard work. Also like in martial arts, achieving Black Belt level is not an end but a beginning. Six Sigma is about continual learning and continual improvement. Six Sigma is not a mastery of a finite set of knowledge but an understanding of a method. Like in martial arts, being a Six Sigma Black Belt is a responsibility. It’s about intensity, hard work, and discovery. While it is correct to say that a Black Belt is an expert, it doesn’t make them an elitist. The black belt is not as important as the practice itself. Black Belts are mentors to others who share their skills and seek to continually improve themselves, those around them, and the organization as a whole.Ultimately, business process improvement is achieved through the attainment of knowledge. Since knowledge is a commodity that people acquire, organizations must recognize their people as their most valued assets. Awarding people who have completed Six Sigma training a Belt title is an appropriate designation. It denotes their level of knowledge and responsibility. A Belt is simply a signpost along the way showing that you have reached a certain place on the process improvement path.A Green Belt is an individual who has completed two weeks of training on the Six Sigma roadmap and essential elements of statistical methodologies supporting Six Sigma projects and who is a member of a Six Sigma process improvement team. A Black Belt is an individual who has completed four weeks of training focusing on the Six Sigma Roadmap and extensive statistical methodologies and is experienced in leading cross-functional process improvement teams. Black Belts become leaders of Six Sigma project teams.The Six Sigma Black Belt training includes the curriculum of the Six Sigma Green Belt training as well as more complex Six Sigma Black Belt content. The Six Sigma Black Belt training program requires that a Six Sigma improvement project be conducted as the capstone and final training program requirement for Six Sigma Black Belt certification.There is an even higher level: Master Black Belt. This is an individual very highly trained and experienced in the Six Sigma methodology who acts as the organization-wide Six Sigma program manager. He or she oversees and mentors Black Belts and process improvement

Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians.

(3) Professional Skills -- is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example:

INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers

ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent.

ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil

(5) Education -- gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended.

(6) Honors and Awards -- it's a good idea to list any special awards you have received.

(7) Personal -- information about your hobbies and activities should be included.

(8) Others -- professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published.

(9) References -- you can state something like, "references available upon request," or list at least 3 on your resume.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and

Tax Advantages of a Home Business
Why is it a good idea to start a home business? Taxes. There are a lot of tax deductions that help lower your tax bracket. Working from home is a great way to make money, save money and keep your money.1. If you have to order every month in order to receive your check then the products are deductible. 2. Start up costs, like memberships are deductible. 3. Utility costs are deductible. Keep in mind only a percentage is deductible. (ex. electricity, phone and cell phone, internet service, water, sewer and garbage, rent/mortgage and house repair. Only deduct how much you use for business purposes. 4. Office supplies. (ex. Pens and paper, computer, printer, adding machine, enrolling forms, chairs, desk and etc) 5. Advertising for your business. (ex.logo products/company literature, seminars/Trainings (CD’s / tapes), books, product samples/Newspaper ads, flyers/gifts and website fees) 6. Mileage (if you drive to meetings or drop off products to others) 7. Meals (ex. restaurants discussing your business, providing food while discussing your business at home.) 8. Any out of town business expenses. (ex. airfare/hotel/all “fees” related to traveling, some meals and entertainment expenses (subject to some rules and limitations) 9. Operating expenses (ex. fees to receive reports on your active business, postage, in-home expenses, snacks/tea/coffee/samples, demonstration supplies and cleaning your office.)These are just a few deductions that benefit having a home business. Depending on the business you chose depends on how many you use. For the most part my suggestions are used for any home business. Consult a tax advisor before using these to make sure they apply to your business and what percentage to deduct.With anything related to taxes, keep receipts. Keep legible records of all activities in your business.Taxes are a very complex issue. The above information is to advise and educate you. These may or may not apply to you and your business.Suggestions: 1. Use a tax advisor or computer tax program (Turbotax) 2. Keep all records neat and in order. You will pay less for the tax advisor when put your records in order and it will be easier for you if you do this on your own. 3. Raise your knowledge of tax advantages that apply to your business by listening to others in your business. That way you can give your tax advisor some ideas of what your business entails.Keep in mind any books/CD’s or information related to your business is deductible. Knowledge is your best tool. I hope this helps you.

UNCOVERING JOBS

Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs.

NEWSPAPER ADS -- usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you'll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers.

Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn't lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas:

(1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume.

PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES -- these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous.

Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you.

THE JOB INTERVIEW

Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job.

Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish.

Interview do's and don'ts:

(1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you'll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable.

(2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight.

(3) Don't smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company's literature is available, read that instead.

(4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don't be afraid to look him or her in the eye.

(5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record.

(6) Don't talk too much ... or too little.

(7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself.

Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific questions that relate to equipment or procedures you'll need to use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall knowledge and skills.

Before and during the interview ...

(1) Be positive and enthusiastic.

(2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs.

(3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions.

(4) Find out as much as possible about the company.

(5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it.

(6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like?

(7) Don't be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips:

(1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job, say so in the letter. (2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be pushy, but that you are just interested. If you aren't hired, you can still send a thank you letter to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer for a specific reason as to why you weren't hired. This information will help you as you search for other jobs.

CONCLUSION

Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There are many qualified people after every top paying position that is available. But if you use the strategies described in this report, you'll stand a much better chance of success. Be persistent and don't sell yourself short. You could end up with a much better job in a very short period of time.

SAMPLE RESUME

                         Jerry Jobseeker
                         12345 Main St.
                         Anytown, U.S.A.
                            555-5555

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Experienced in operating a wide variety of
                     analytical instruments including, Flame and
                     Furnace AA, Microwave digestion, Laser
                     flourimeter, and more.

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP
methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over
ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE

1971 to 1977         Austin Powder Company, McAuthur, Ohio
                     Chemistry
                     Chemist:
                     Performed a wide range of chemical analysis
                     on raw materials, finished products and
                     competitor's samples. Used classical wet
                     chemistry methods.

1977 to 1982         Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, Ohio
                     Mead Research
                     Paper Technologist:
                     Worked to improve paper formulations, solve
                     problems, and improve quality using pilot
                     plant and mill studies. Performed a wide
                     range of paper tests, wrote reports, and
                     evaluated results.

1982 to Present      Martin Marietta, Piketon, Ohio
                     Senior Chemist:
                     Performed a full range of analytical methods
                     for metals on all types of samples (soil,
                     water, air, waste samples). Responsible for
                     quality control and in charge of department
                     supervising 14 technicians when supervisor
                     was absent.

EDUCATION

                     Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
                     BS in Chemistry, 1971
                     Minor: History, Math
                     GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorganic chemistry

PROFESSIONAL
SOCIETIES

1975 to Present American Chemical Society

PERSONAL DATA        I am very active with a number of hobbies
                     including: golf, gardening, baseball,
                     computers, and writing. I have authored a
                     number of books about computers and various
                     chemical related subjects.

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