Saturday, February 23, 2013

RESUME

In order to get a job nowadays you need to provide a resume to the employer/job that you are applying for. A resume is a communication document that provides background information of yourself such as your contacting information, your accomplishments, skills and your past job experience. With a resume it gives your possible future a boss an idea of who you are, and why you may be best suited for the job. It is key that you keep your resume relevant, clear and simple.
By watching this video you can gain key tips and suggestions in order to create a positive acceptable  resume that can place you for an interview or even the job.

COVER LETTER



When it comes to a job interview a cover letter is a formal letter that you generally send along with your résumé to let your possible future employers know how your unique skills and capabilities make you the perfect fit for the job opening. Writting and providing the well presented cover letter can really place you ahead of other possible applicants. It is important that in your cover letter you don't repeat what was already mentioned on your résumé however, communicate how your skills and ability make you the exact fit for the job. Another key tip is too make sure your keep your cover letter is short, easy to read and straight to the point. By watching this video you can gain the key tips in order to have a      
                                                                                 successful cover letter for an interview. 

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

STAR INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE


In this video, it focuses on tips towards interview question. One of the main popular question that is asked at every interview is: 
" What are your strengths and weaknesses?"
This question can me tricky to many and hard to communicate or know what the perfect answer is to your interviewer. Moreover, within the video, they describes the STAR technique which will guide you to deliver your best answer possible for your up coming interview. 
Just remeber with every weakness there should be a backup plan to help that weakness.  
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Monday, February 11, 2013

THE PERFECT DEMONSTRATION

Looking at this image I think that it provides the perfect outline to represent how a male should prepare and present himself for an interview. The image covers the entire key component of a male and the significant features that are essential for a male.
Moreover, when it comes to guys, you can notice that some are well groomed while others may be the opposite. In todays society everyone has to eventually seek for a job, in order to maintain a good standard of living. On the other hand, either going job hunting or going for an interview it is vital to give your possible future employer a positive image upon yourself. Therefore, for you males or girls who are providing assistant for a male, this image provided the outlines that can lead to a succesful interview.