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Blue-Collar Resume Tips | Monster - 0 views

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  • Open with a Bang The first section of your resume should pack the strongest punch. Steven Provenzano, president of Streamwood, Illinois-based Top Secret Resumes and author of Blue Collar Resumes, recommends leading with a resume objective -– also sometimes called a career summary or career profile -- that emphasizes key skills.
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      41. What should the career summary or career profile emphasize?
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Fun Ways to Update Your Resume | Monster - 0 views

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  • Study a Language Even knowing only the basics of a second language can be a boon in many jobs -- for instance, greeting foreign clients in their own tongue makes a great first impression. And most language classes involve fun socializing activities and learning about foreign cultures.
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      39. What is the first way to beef up your resume?
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Behavioral Interview Questions and Answers | Monster - 0 views

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  • But when you're asked behavioral questions, the interviewer is listening for specific examples of how you have handled situations or problems in the past.
  • But when you're asked behavioral questions, the interviewer is listening for specific examples of how you have handled situations or problems in the past.
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      15. What type of questions does the interviewer ask if he wants specific examples of how you handled problems in the past?
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Salary History: How Much Should You Tell? | Monster - 0 views

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  • Employers tend to use your past pay as a gauge of your market value,
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      11. What do employers use to gauge your market value?
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Seven Deadly Sins for New Hires | Monster - 3 views

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  • 2. Arrogance"Companies can set up new hires for this by treating them, when they're hired, like they're saviors," says Sue Edwards, leadership team coach and president of Development by Design. "As a result, they sometimes come in and insist on doing everything their way, because they're supposedly so brilliant." Instead, listen and learn. Take time to understand the company and how things work before you decide to be a maverick.
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      4. What is the second deadly sin for new hires?
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Common Interview Questions- and the Answers You Need for Uncommonly Good Results - 2 views

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  • Whenever you can throughout the interview, give specific examples or proof of your claims.
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      emily griffith on 03 May 11
       
      93. In an interview, what should you give as proof of your claims?
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Ten Easy Ways to Improve Your Resume - 1 views

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  • Use a bulleted style to make your resume more reader-friendly
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      82. What is the first way to improve your resume?
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Ten Tough Interview Questions and Ten Great Answers - 1 views

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  • Why should I hire you? The easy answer is that you are the best person for the job. And dont be afraid to say so. But then back it up with what specifically differentiates you.
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      55. After you tell the interviewer that you are the best person for the job, how should you back it up?
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Cover Letters - Format - 0 views

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  • 1. First Paragraph - Why you are writing 2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer 3. Concluding Paragraph - How you will follow-up
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      emily griffith on 29 Apr 11
       
      16. What issue should the second paragraph cover?
  • 2. Middle Paragraphs - What you have to offer
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Creative Job Search: Employment Applications - 4 views

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  • Use N/A, "not applicable," if the section does not apply to you. This shows the employer that you made an honest effort to fill out the entire application; you didn't overlook anything.
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      emily griffith on 02 May 11
       
      38. If the section does not apply to you, what should you write?
  • Read the entire application before you complete it
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Job-Seeker Action Verbs -- By Skills Sets - 0 views

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  • Remember to use these verbs to describe your skills and accomplishments when writing your resume and cover letters
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      12. When writing your resume, what should you describe with action verbs?
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Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics - 1 views

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  • The number of jobs for automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow slower than the average for all occupations, although many job openings will arise as experienced technicians retire
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      emily griffith on 28 Apr 11
       
      10. Even though the number of jobs for auto service technicians is projected to grow slowly, what factor will cause many job openings to arise?
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How To Make Yourself Three Times More Likely to Get Hired - 2 views

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  • Research done by the executive search industry has shown that the first person interviewed gets the job only 17.6 percent of the time. But the last person interviewed is hired almost 56 percent of the time, or more than three times more frequently
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      9. What percent of the last people interviewed are hired?
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Interview Tips - 1 views

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  • Be Concise You should try to be concise when answering interview questions.  If you're asked a question that seems to require a lot of detail, check back with the interview team after a couple of minutes.  Ask a question back such as - "Now that you've heard about my role in solving this problem, would you like to understand more of the detail?"
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      95. What do you need to be when your are answering interview questions?
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Creative Job Search: Direct Employer Contact | Education.com - 2 views

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  • A goal of a job search campaign is to meet face-to-face with employers (interviews). The more interviews you have, the greater your chances for success. If you are not getting interviews, it is unlikely that you will have job offers
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      6. 6.A goal of a job search campaign is to meet _____ to _____
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Six Tips to Rock Your Resume - 1 views

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  • Grab attention early and place your most dramatic sales pitch as close to the top of page one as possible
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      63. What should you place as close to the top of your resume as possible?
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10 Sticky Job Interview Situations and How to Handle Them - 1 views

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  • An approach that seems to work well is to talk about an area that was once a weakness but that you have worked to improve.
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      81. What is one approach to the "What are Your Weaknesses" interview question?
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Three Critical Elements of a Successful Job Search - 2 views

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  • A clear marketing message (resume and cover letter); Ample exposure to targeted employers; Polished interview skills to secure the job offer.
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      98. What is the second critical element in a successful job search?
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Hiring Decision-Makers' Executive Resume Pet Peeves (1-10) - 1 views

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  • . Resume has spelling errors, typos and grammatical flaws.Hiring decision-makers cited this peeve more than any other
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      emily griffith on 27 Apr 11
       
      91. What is the number one resume pet peeve?
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24-hour Countdown to the Job Interview - 0 views

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  • 8:00 a.m., 25 hours before your interview: Get in your car and do a dry run to the interview location. By driving the route at exactly the same time as you'll be doing the next day, you'll simulate the same traffic and road conditions.
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      emily griffith on 29 Apr 11
       
      89. Assuming your interview is at 9:00 AM, what should you be doing 25 hours ahead of time?
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