Job Search Tip of the Day: Top 10 Job Search Tips

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Job Search Tip of the Day Top 10 Job Search Tips From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching This job searching tip of the day will help get your resume written, your cover letter created, help get your job search on track, or share a job search secret that will jump start your job search. Top 10 Job Search Tips It's always important to make sure you have covered all the bases when you are in the midst of a job search. Sometimes we get so focused on one aspect of seeking employment, like sending out resumes, for example, that we forget to make sure that everything we do is professional, focused and approriate. Review these ten tips to make sure your job search is on the right track. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Job Search Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

How to Ace the Interview: Prepare for All Types of Interviews

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How to Ace the Interview Prepare for All Types of Interviews From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching Before you go on an interview, it's important to understand the various types of job interviews so you can get prepare accordingly. You should be ready for behavioral interviews, group interviews, phone and video interviews, second interviews, and dining interviews. The better prepared you are, the less nervous you'll be, and the more likely you'll be to convince the interviewer that you're a solid candidate. Behavioral Interviews Behavioral based interviewing is interviewing based on discovering how the interviewee acted in specific employment-related situations. The logic is that how you behaved in the past will predict how you will behave in the future i.e. past performance predicts future performance. Individual Interviews Successful interviewing will be essential in order for you to lock in an offer. Here are some tips and strategies for effective interviewing from preparation through follow up. Here's what you'll need to know about one-on-one individual interviews. Group Interviews Here are the different types of group interviews and how they work. Dining Interviews One of the reasons employers take job candidates out to lunch or dinner is to evaluate their social skills and to see if they can handle themselves gracefully under pressure. Good manners may give you the edge over another candidate, so, take some time to brush up your dining etiquette skills. Phone Interviews Employers use telephone interviews as a way of identifying and recruiting candidates for employment. Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for in-person interviews. They are also used as way to minimize the expenses involved in interviewing out-of-town candidates. Video Interviews More and more employers are using web based job video interviews to screen candidates for employment. In some cases, hiring managers will conduct screening interviews via video. In other cases, most of the interview process takes place using video. Need Interview Help? Visit the About.com Job Search Forum for interview advice and suggestions. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'How to Ace the Interview' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

How To Find a Job: Career and Job Options

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How To Find a Job Career and Job Options From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching Welcome to the Job Search Class! This week, we'll start with exploring career and job options. It is important to dedicate time, energy and effort to planning the next phase of your career to ensure a positive outcome. This may seem like it is taking valuable time that you could be spending working on your resume and applying for jobs. However, dedicating time now will save you work (and time) in the long run - your job search will be more focused and targeted. The Career Planning Process Self-Assessment is a vital and often overlooked step in planning your various career paths. In order to evaluate the suitability of work options, it is important to know who you are as a person. This involves taking a careful inventory of your current values, interests, skills and personal qualities. Yes, it takes time, but, once you've narrowed down your options you'll be able to focus your job search much more effectively. Research Career Options Review the nature of the work, working conditions, training and educational requirements, job outlook and earnings for many different fields. Research industries and employers as well as specific jobs. Review and compare alternatives. Most importantly, consider options that you feel comfortable with and that will provide you with satisfying employment. Once you've narrowed done some options, you'll be ready to start exploring the job market for those fields. Take a Career Test A career aptitude test can give you an indication of which jobs match your personality and which careers you may have an aptitude for. There are a variety of online career aptitude tests and assessments that can help you determine what type of job matches your career interests and aptitudes. In addition, there are employment tests and talent assessments companies use to determine if you are a good fit for the jobs you are applying for. Create a Job Search Action Plan Next, map out a plan for how you are going to conduct your job search. Planning ahead will save time and energy while you are actually job searching. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'How To Find a Job' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

Writing Interview Winning Resumes: Getting Started Creating Your Resume

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Writing Interview Winning Resumes Getting Started Creating Your Resume From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching Your resume and your cover letter are the most important job search tools you have. If they are good, they may get you an interview. If not, they will end up not getting a second glance. It's not just errors that you need to worry about. Your job search correspondence, besides being error free, needs to be relevant to the position you are applying for. It needs to reach out and make the recruiter or hiring manager say that this person is worth a closer look! Review Resume Samples It's helpful to look at samples, examples and templates when you are writing resumes, curriculum vitae, cover letters and other job search correspondence. Before your start writing or revamping your resume, review our collection of free sample resumes and cover letters to get an idea of what works, and what doesn't. Resume and Cover Letter Guide Our online Resume and Cover Guide steps you through the process of writing a resume. It includes worksheets you can use to start compiling information for your resume, skills lists you can use to promote your skills and abilities, and a proof-reading checklist. If starting from scratch seems hard, our next lesson will focus on resume builders and software that will write your resume for you. How to Use a Resume Template A resume template can help if your resume needs writing or rewriting. It's always useful to review resume templates and samples when you are writing your resume, so you can get an idea of what a resume should (and could) look like. Resume Builders Online resume builders, resume builder softwares, and resume wizard softwares will help you create a resume. Many resume builders are free and are a good way to get started on your resume. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Writing Interview Winning Resumes' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement

Writing Effective Cover Letters: Cover Letter Samples, Formats, and Templates

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Writing Effective Cover Letters Cover Letter Samples, Formats, and Templates From Alison Doyle, your Guide to Job Searching When you apply for jobs, it's important to write a cover letter for every position you apply for. A cover letter that makes a compelling pitch to a hiring manager as to why you should be considered for the job will increase your chances of getting contacted for an interview. Before you start writing cover letters, it's helpful to review cover letter samples to see what well written cover letters look like. Then, you can take what you like best from each letter and create your own letter. Cover Letter Samples Take the time to review cover letter examples, then make sure that your letter explains how your skills relate to the criteria listed in the job posting. It's important to take the time to write letters that show hiring managers, at a glance, how you are qualified for the job. Email Cover Letter Samples When you're sending an email cover letter, it's important to follow the company's directions on how to submit your cover letter and resume, and to make sure that your email cover letters are written as well as any other correspondence you send. Review these email cover letter samples and personalize them to use to apply for jobs. Cover Letter Format This cover letter format lists the information you need to include in the cover letter you submit with your resume. Be sure to include your contact information, including a phone number where you can check messages frequently and your email address. Cover Letter Template This cover letter template lists the information you need to include in the cover letter you submit with your resume. Use the cover letter template as a guideline to create customized cover letters to send to employers. Types of Cover Letters There are three main types of cover letters - application letter which responds to a known job opening, prospecting letters which inquires about possible positions, and networking letter which requests requests information and assistance with your job search. Review the various types of cover letters and when to use each letter. This email is written by: Alison Doyle Job Searching Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Writing Effective Cover Letters' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement