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Atricle Dump - How To Conduct A Successful Job Search Campaign
At some point, each one of you will have the opportunity to evaluate a job offer.It will be a blissful, exciting and nerve racking day. You'll get the call and be very excited and thrilled that your search is over. You'll agree to just about anything because the thought of going on one more informational interview or combing the job interview sites makes you want to cry.Get a grip.After you go on your second interview at a company, chances are they're pretty serious about you. Doesn't mean that you're guaranteed to get the job, but it does mean that the next phone call could be to ask for your list of references and hopefully later make you the offer.So when you're thinking rationally-make a list of what you expect and hope for from this job. Here's a checklist of the basics to ask about before you say yes or no.Vacation: Most jobs start out with 2 weeks as a standard, but if you've been in the job market a while and are used to a few more weeks, you can ask if they are negotiable on this point considering that you had x number of weeks at your last job. You can also ask if they have a list of company holidays, or do they take half days on Fridays during the summer. Maybe between what they're offering and some of these other perks it could make up for what you might have had to give up.Health Benefits: Find out how much you're c
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Let's face it: At one point or another, you're going to fail in some way at your job. It could be something major such as missing a deadline, or something as minor as being five minutes late to work. No matter the magnitude, it's going to happen. Once you accept that, the real question becomes how you fail, i.e. how you handle it.There are two ways you can handle failure: You can either crash and burn or you can glide to safety. Obviously, the second path is the road you want to take. To do this, you need to keep three things in mind when you fail:Don't panic - As a basic rule of thumb, panicking will never help you in any situation. When you panic, your more than likely going to make whatever happened worse because you're not thinking clearly. For instance, if you are late to work and you start panicking, you could make yourself even more late. This could happen if you do something drastic like try a "shortcut" that ends up being a wrong turn, costing you time. Always stay calm and think logically about what you are doing. This is the only way to minimize your problems.Have a "Get Well" plan - The only thing worse than failing at something is to not have a plan on how to fix it. This plan is sometimes referred to as a Get Well Plan in the corporate world.
2.Write an effective resume: Focus on your qualifications for the type of work you want to do. Show where you are headed, not where you have been. Look at it from an employer’s perspective -- what qualities do they need for the position?
3.Prepare your references: Call or visit each person and tell them exactly what you are looking for. Ask them to let you know if they hear of anything, or to make a referral for you.
4.Research: Make a list of potential employers from the Yellow Pages or a Resource Directory and research each company. Check your library for information.
5.Network: Talk to everyone you know about the kind of work you are looking for. You never know what contact will result in a job offer. Consider neighbours, relatives, parents of friends, teachers, paper route customers, etc.
6.Set up job interviews: Either by phone contact or by sending a cover letter with your resume and indicating that you will follow up to arrange an interview.
7.Practice interview techniques: Plan what you are going to say. Discuss WHY you want to work for that particular company, WHAT you can do for them, and HOW you will fit in with the company, then practice, practice, practice. Get a list of questions and write down your answers to each one, then practice with a friend.
8.Send a follow up letter: Tell them again about your interest in the job or the company. Thank them for taking the time to interview you. Point out your special qualifications or mention something you forgot in the interview that is relevant.
9.Follow up: In person or by phone to check out the results of the interviews, and if you are not the successful candidate, ask how you could improve your chances for next time.
Fran Watson is a Career Counsellor, Workshop Developer/Facilitator and member of Toastmasters who has recently begun an ezine. You can find out more about her at www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her Free ezine Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fran_Watson |  |
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- The More Affordable you are the better. It doesn't matter if you are a PR2 or a PR6, with 100 visitors or a 100,000 visitors. If you have options for every buyers wallet, then you will attract more advertisers. Do not limit yourself to only those with the big bucks...or the tight budget. Be versatile in your advertising options!- When you want to Increase, do it gradually. Don't just spike your prices over night. Make it a gradual progression as your site gains popularity. And make sure you keep several affordable advertising options, as mentioned above.- Have Specials. Don't you just love sales? Freebies? Well, so do those looking to purchase advertising. Try having monthly specials. You could give away a free home page button with purchase. Or do a buy one get one free advertising option(s). Have a few and change them monthly, weekly, or whatever works for you.- Promote your Specials. Don't just put them up and hope they are found. Announce them in your newsletter, blog, groups you are a part of, sig lines, and forums. Basically, everywhere you can think of.- Use Forums to your Advantage. If you really want to make the most of forum networking, become an ACTIVE part of the community. Don't just post ads and leave. No one will give you the time of day. Find a few that you really like, and take the time to get to know the members. Then when
5.Network: Talk to everyone you know about the kind of work you are looking for. You never know what contact will result in a job offer. Consider neighbours, relatives, parents of friends, teachers, paper route customers, etc.
6.Set up job interviews: Either by phone contact or by sending a cover letter with your resume and indicating that you will follow up to arrange an interview.
7.Practice interview techniques: Plan what you are going to say. Discuss WHY you want to work for that particular company, WHAT you can do for them, and HOW you will fit in with the company, then practice, practice, practice. Get a list of questions and write down your answers to each one, then practice with a friend.
8.Send a follow up letter: Tell them again about your interest in the job or the company. Thank them for taking the time to interview you. Point out your special qualifications or mention something you forgot in the interview that is relevant.
9.Follow up: In person or by phone to check out the results of the interviews, and if you are not the successful candidate, ask how you could improve your chances for next time.
Fran Watson is a Career Counsellor, Workshop Developer/Facilitator and member of Toastmasters who has recently begun an ezine. You can find out more about her at www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her Free ezine Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fran_Watson | |
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Fran Watson is a Career Counsellor, Workshop Developer/Facilitator and member of Toastmasters who has recently begun an ezine. You can find out more about her at www.franwatson.ca and sign up for her Free ezine Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Fran_Watson | |
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Many new business owners find they aren’t prepared for the decisions that have to be made at startup. Are you starting a business with a limited budget? What about your office space? Will you work from home or rent a space somewhere else? What about preparing a business plan and budget?Many new business owners are using a business concept called a business center to solve the problem. A business center is a service that provides key features of an office such as a business mailing address, phone number, fax and part-time office access. Some services even offer online tools such as web conferencing and document repository. The advantages include low-cost access to these items when you need them and a simple way to receive phone calls and faxes from your clients.Performing Critical TasksWith the right features, a business center can handle minor office tasks so you can concentrate on the critical functions of your business. Instead of organizing, cleaning and maintaining a literal office each day, you can spend time promoting and growing your business through networking and advertising. Your clients benefit because you are able to spend more time meeting their needs. Business centers eliminate the tasks of maintaining an entire office, but enable you to use the equipment and space when necessary.Eliminating Budget ConcernsWhen you a
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"Now what should I do?” a reader laments. “I’ve instituted many of your productivity techniques, and now I’m getting out of the office on time. I arrive before my boss does in the morning, so she doesn’t see how hard I work when I start my day. Now that I’m leaving by 5:00, she thinks I’m slacking. But I’m actually getting more work done than ever before!”Though some companies understand the realities of time constraints due to day care, most are still measuring employees the old-fashioned way—by the clock. The truth is the more indispensable you are and the more you can distinguish yourself, the more likely it is that you can gain some flexibility. Here are some ideas on how you can draw attention to the work you do in the morning hours:1. Speak up. If you have a conflict that forces you to leave earlier than most people each day, talk to your supervisor. Have an open conversation, explaining how important it is for you to be productive and do a good job, and why you must leave on time each day. Point out that you’re the first one to arrive each day and how much you get done without people interrupting you. One hour of uninterrupted work can equate to three hours with intermittent interruptions.2. Use email as proof of performance. Send an email to your boss about a business issue as soon as you arrive at the office. The time displa
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