The Best Ways to Ask for a Job at an Interview

The Best Ways to Ask for a Job at an InterviewThe Best Ways to Ask for a Job at an InterviewWhats the best way to close out a job interview? By asking for the job. If that makes you wince, dont worry you dont need to get aggressive. In fact, you shouldnt. Job interviews are in part a ausverkauf pitch, but youre not trying to sell the interviewer a used car. In fact, unless the job is in sales or finance, and the company has a very high-octane atmosphere, you probably shouldnt come right out and ask, Do I have the job? A little subtlety goes a long way. The good news is that its absolutely possible to ask for the job in a way that makes both you and the interviewer feel good about the conversation- good enough to help you seal the deal and get the job offer. (Or at least, find out if youve got a good shot.) Asking For a Job Dos Express enthusiasm.What impressed you fruchtwein during the interview- the corporate culture, the company mission, the way teams work together to get thing s done? Nows the time to mention it. The interviewer will likely be moved by your enthusiasm. Certainly, it will show that youre a good fit. Be honest dont feign excitement about elements of the job that dont appeal to you. Most people are bad liars, but good at telling when someone else is being dishonest.Sample script Im so excited about the companys plans for XYZ project, and Id love to be a part of it. Do you need any mora information about my skills regarding ? Offer more information.Your closing question is a good time to ask if the interviewer needs to know anything else about you. This is one last opportunity to show that your skills make you a good fit for the organization, but not your real last opportunity. Thats the thank-you note, which can double as a final selling tool to get the offer.Sample script What else do you need to know about me, in order to know that Im a good fit and offer me the job?Ask about next steps.Job interview processes are similar at most companies , but not the same. One organization might take a month to get back to a prospective hire, while another will be on the phone to a promising candidate that same afternoon. Without asking this question, you wont know whether to anticipate more interviews, what additional materials you might need to send in order to showcase your abilities and most importantly when to expect that all-important next call.Sample script I really loved hearing about the companys mission and goals for the coming year, and I feel that my skills and experience would make me an excellent fit. Can you tell me about the next steps in the interview process? Thank your interviewer for their time.Regardless of which approach you use, a little gratitude goes a long way. So, dont forget to say thank you at the end of the interview, and send a thank-you note to follow upSample script Thank you so much for talking with me today. Im really excited about the company and its plans. Is there anything else I can tell you? Asking For a Job Donts Come on too strong.Again, there are environments where an aggressive, Do I have the job? will work. But in most non-sales positions, putting the hiring manager on the spot is not the way to get an offer. You want to persuade them that youre the best candidate, not insist on getting the job. Entitlement is not a good look, especially when youre trying to land a job.Ask for more than you offer.You want a lot from the hiring manager- details about the process, guidance about how to make your case, and ultimately, a job offer. To keep things on an even footing, you should offer as much as youre asking for. Volunteer more information about your skills. Offer references and recommendations. Keep the interaction a two-way street. Follow up so hard, youre verging on stalker territory.Send a thank-you note without 24 hours of your interview, and follow up at the interval that seems appropriate, given what the interviewer has told you about the hiring process. But dont besiege your contact with emails and calls. Hounding an employer will almost never result in a job offer. Its not necessarily bad news if the hiring manager cant make an offer on the spot, but it could become bad news for you, if you insist.

A Year in Business Schools

A Year in Business SchoolsA Year in Business SchoolsIn case you missed it, 2009 was pretty rocky for business schools. Employers slashed MBA jobs and recruiting, business school endowments shrunk, student loans became near impossible for international students, and business schools and their graduates were scapegoated for the recession. Lucky for us, BusinessWeek has put together a round-up with links its 2009 articles of business school nachrichtensendung and trends. Check it out here

8 Ways to Knock Your Next Job Fair Out of the Park

8 Ways to Knock Your Next Job Fair Out of the Park 8 Ways to Knock Your Next Job Fair Out of the Park Welcome to Recruiter QA, where we pose employment-related questions to the experts and share their answers Have a question youd like to ask? Leave it in the comments, and you might just see it in the next installment of Recruiter QATodays Question Job ritterlichs can be kind of odd, cant they? The purpose of this piece is to help job seekers navigate the strangeness and get the fruchtwein out of job fairs. Share your best job fair tips for job seekers1. Go in With a Strong Game PlanIf you have a floor plan or list of companies exhibiting at the job fair, highlight the ten organizations youd most like to work for. Visit those ten first, starting with the one thats furthest from the entrance. Then quickly hit all the other booths. This ensures that you dont end up working for a less desirable company simply because its booth was closest to the door. - Joni Holderman, Thrive Resumes 2. Do Your ResearchA job fair is an opportunity for job seekers to connect with employers. Therefore, when attending a job fair, you need to do your research. Get a list of the companies that will be attending, and research each one. Visit their websites to understand what they do and the kind of people they hire. Tailor your resume to meet each companys needs.- Muyiwa Oyadiaro, ICS Limited 3. Turn Your Conversations Into Mini-InterviewsI advise finding out what companies will be there (sometimes they are listed on the registration website sometimes you have to pick up the phone and call the organizers to find out). Then, go to all of those companies websites and apply for the jobs that make sense for you. Print out the description of each job to which you applied. Staple a copy of your resume to each position description. With a yellow highlighter, highlight the requirements on the position description that you meet. Go to your resume and highlight where you meet those requirement s. When you arrive at the job fair, seek out the companies you applied to. Turn your five minutes with the company representative into a mini-interview. Tell them you applied, show them the position description, and explain the highlighter. If they like the way you look, speak, and present yourself, they can go back to their company and pull your resume from the thousands of others who applied for the same job. David Nast, Business Leadership Coach 4. Get Your Cover Letters and Conversations Right Writing unique cover letters for each of the employers you are interested in will help you stand out. If you can make a connection and strike up a conversation with the recruiter at the fair, it could help get your resume to the top of the pile. Keep all of your conversations professional focus on how you are qualified for the role and why you are interested in that particular company. - Leila Hock, Alignment Coaching5. Always Follow UpThis is one of the keys to personal and professional success. You cant expect every company to call you. So, take it upon yourself to contact them and build a relationship. Even if it doesnt work out this time around, there may be a future opening that is aligned with your skill set. - Dr. Heather Rothbauer-Wanish, Feather Communications 6. Direct Recruiters to Your angeschlossen PresenceGive recruiters options to learn more about you. Invite them to view your LinkedIn profile to learn more about your key accomplishments, or mention your personal website as a portal to read about how youve added value to other organizations. Include these links on a networking card or directly on your resume. - Matt Brady, Path2Hired.com 7. Carry Yourself WellAs a business major, I have been to more than my fair share of job fairs for companies spanning across the United States. But more to the point, I was able to gain interviews with the companies I wanted to work for and learned a lot from their representatives using these three tips. Tip 1 The suit maketh the man and woman There is nothing that looks worse than your dads old brown suit with a green wrinkled shirt and a silk red tie. Opt instead for a charcoal two-button suit with a light blue shirt and a navy blue tie. Tip 2 Confidence is key Look a representative in the eye when you want to ask them something. Think about what you want to say before approaching their table or booth, and give them a firm handshake when you introduce yourself. Tip 3 Do you have a card? Although there are many things you can do and say to stand out among other job seekers, business cards are the simplest and classiest way to distinguish yourself from the rest of the pack. It doesnt cost much to buy a pack of them from Vistaprint.- Vincent Ramos, 3span8. Make Genuine ConnectionsRelax, be yourself, and be friendly with the folks to whom youre speaking. Dont feel the need to ask about work or the company thats all theyve been talking about all day. Stand out from the crowd by making a more p ersonal connection. Ask the employee or interviewer about their day, their interests, or their trip to the job fair. Oftentimes, these are the conversations that people remember the most vividly, because they are the most genuine. - Sam McIntire, Deskbright

Recharging Your Executive Job Search

Recharging Your Executive Job SearchRecharging Your Executive Job SearchRecharging Your Executive Job SearchWhether youre job searching because of a recent layoff or because youre being proactive in your career management, there are critical steps you can take to move your executive job search forward. If you havent looked for a job in more than ten years, it can be very stressful to know where to begin. Luckily, there are many resources at your disposal youre not alone.Grab your pencil and start taking careful notes on how you can re-energize your network, market yourself effectively on paper and gain renewed confidence in what you offer potential employers.Step 1 Develop a Brand-Focused Executive ResumeIts no secret that, in todays unpredictable economy, your executive resume can be lost in an overcrowded pile with other job seekers hoping to get attention. There are executive resumes that simply tell the employer what you have done and where you have worked, and then there are br and-focused resumes that clearly communicate your personal and leadership brand, illustrate your ROI and value proposition, and speak about the unique traits and talents that differentiate you from your peers. For example, a manufacturing executives personal brand on the top of the executive resume would beEngaging cutting-edge technologies to advance corporate-wide initiatives that expedite manufacturing processes and achieve aggressive revenue growth, cost-cutting objectives and profitability margins.To adequately prepare for your executive job search, consider creating executive career absatzwirtschaft documents like a leadership initiative summary, career biography and networking resume.Step 2 Create a Concise, Branded Elevator PitchTo effectively navigate the maze of job search activities, angeschlossen and in-person networking will be an essential parte of your strategy what better way to stand out and be memorable than to have a solid elevator pitch? Use your personal brand s tatement as a foundation for building a pitch that you can use at networking events or in quick introductions. Be sure to practice your pitch so that it sounds natural and youre comfortable with it. For example, the manufacturing executive could have an elevator pitch that sounds likeHi, my name is Carl Brown. As an experienced Manufacturing Executive, I have enjoyed a progressive career with top companies like ABC Plastics, Newform Manufacturing and TechNec Corporation. With a reputation for engaging cutting-edge technologies that help global manufacturing companies achieve aggressive revenue growth and improve operating cost objectives, I am seeking new executive opportunities at global companies that would benefit from my strengths in PL management, product innovation and turnaround operations.Step 3 Support Your Brand with Career Success StoriesIts one thing to say that youre a trend setter, but without specific examples of career achievements and career defining contributions t o companies, its all just talk. Identify three to five top career achievements that support your personal brand, and create success story talking points around them. Remember to follow the Challenge-Action-Results format. Make sure that your stories demonstrate your leadership capabilities, describe the organizational, economic or market constraints you faced, and outline the quantifiable impact you made to a companys operations. These are ideal for the leadership initiatives document.One example of a success story for the manufacturing executive would beChallengeRevamp and restructure a high-volume manufacturing facility plagued by poor health and environmental safety standards that strained operations and stalled work productivityActionConceptualized division-wide initiatives to upgrade safety and manufacturing standards, eliminate occupational hazards, and significantly reduce excessive manufacturing waste and air emissionsResultsTransformed division into the companys highest, to p-performing facility while achieving $1.2 million in cost savingsLowered occupational hazards and further reduced operating costs by $1.4 million by integrating more than $2 million in equipment upgrades and process improvementsStep 4 Revive and Nurture Your In-Person and Virtual NetworkEven if youre guilty of neglecting your network over the years, you still have a far-reaching, expansive network that should be a key part of your job search activities. While you dont need to literally stop people on the street to inform them of your executive job search, plan on re-connecting with former colleagues, past employers, college alumni, industry peers, and fellow association members that are already a part of your professional network.Enhance your network by joining professional and local business associations and staying actively involved by attending meetings and volunteering for committees. Maximize sites like LinkedIn, Ziggs and ZoomInfo to search out key contacts at target companie s, re-connect with lost friends, join special interest groups, and secure testimonials from valued associates.Step 5 Build an Online PresenceExecutive recruiters and potential employers are using Google to pre-screen candidates about 80 percent of the time. They use general searches to source candidates and check them out before making interview calls. Have you Googled yourself lately? To stay competitive in todays job market, you need to build and maintain a strong, branded online presence. Tools like LinkedIn and VisualCV.com are free resources that allow you to develop an online portfolio and profile that ranks in the top third or fourth position in Googles page results.Start blogging through online forums and relevant blogs in your industry or area of expertise choose topics that youre passionate about and are consistent with your leadership brand. Most importantly, consider writing articles that highlight your thought leadership and industry expertise.Step 6 Focus on Niche Job Boards and Specialty RecruitersDont get lost in a maze of online career sites, especially the huge commercial sites that draw millions of members in without offering any specialties for executive job seekers. Limit your online job search activities to specialized online job boards that focus on a particular occupation, industry, job function, or type of job seeker (i.e. CEO, Sales Executives, or MBAs). In addition, only connect with specialty executive recruiters and executive search firms that are experts in your industry and job function sources like Ladders.com provide online databases for a diverse sortiment of specialty recruiters.These tips are applicable if youre new to the job search, or if youve been in it for a while. Take hold of the resources available to you and recharge your executive job search.

How to End Your Internship on a Positive Note

How to End Your Internship on a Positive NoteHow to End Your Internship on a Positive NoteEnding an internship or summer job on a positive note is something all interns should keep in mind. Along with gaining relevant experience to include on your resume, developing and maintaining professional connections is what makes internships such a valuable experience for students. Why You Should End Your Internship on a Positive Note Gain valuable knowledge, skills, and experience in a career field of choice.Make valuable networking connections with professionals in the field.Add Relevant Experience to your resume. Many students find themselves so busy at the end of their internship that they immediately forget about their summer internship or job and the valuable contacts they made along the way. Understanding the value of networking often takes time and even though professionals know its importance, students with little experience may not yet realize its value. Capitalizing on your summ er internship or job requires an understanding of how professional contacts can be helpful in your future job search. Leaving an internship or summer job on a positive note will provide teamberaters and co-workers with fond memories to remember you by. Thank All of the People Who Helped Along the Way Being grateful for the time and expertise that your supervisor and colleagues provided throughout your summer internship will go a long way towards making a memorable positive impression for them to remember. Providing specific examples of what you learned during your internship and how valuable you felt the experience was towards helping you to accomplish your future career goals will leave them feeling appreciated and most willing to assist you in the future. Its surprising how much people want to help but if they dont know that you actually want help they may be hesitant in proving feedback and/or leads about future internship or job opportunities. By sharing your future aspirati ons and career goals, people will be more willing to keep you in mind and contact you should they hear of any internships or jobs that may be right up your ally. Its important to send thank you notes to your immediate supervisor and any others who helped you along the way. Although email thank yous are often sufficient, many employers say that they do appreciate a nice hand-written thank you note where students take the extra time. Share Your Future Career Plans With Supervisors and Employees By sharing your plans with your supervisor and co-workers you will be setting the stage for maintaining valuable future connections. Since networking is the 1 job search strategy, you cant have too many people in your network. By establishing and maintaining these important connections you will be on the road to using your internship success towards finding a future job. Ask Your Manager for Feedback About Your Performance This can be a tough one if you feel that your internship didnt go as well as planned, but the feedback can be enormously helpful in providing the information needed to improve on your performance. If the internship or job experience was positive it will be much easier to ask the question but you may not learn as much in the process. Update Your Resume While the Experience Is Fresh in Your Mind Updating your resume immediately will help you to fully describe your summer experience and what you learned. You may ask your supervisor to help you since they may be able to include professional jargon and help you to better describe the experience so other employers will better understand what role you played during your internship or summer job. Reflect on Your Summer Experience Reflecting on a summer internship or job while its still fresh in your mind will provide you with a more detailed, accurate assessment of what it is that you liked and disliked about your summer experience. By asking yourself these questions, you will identify key poin ts that can be very helpful in the decision-making process when seeking a full-time job. How do you feel you would fit into this type of work environment?Can you actually see yourself doing this job on a daily basis?What was most positive about the experience?What concerns do you have about working in a similar job?Are you willing to work the number of hours it takes to be successful in the field?Was the work you did enjoyable or did you see other employees in the organization that did work that was more interesting to you? Add Your Summer Experience to Your Linkedin Profile Updating your LinkedIn Profile and connecting with other employees of the company is a great way to begin the networking process. Asking for recommendations is also a great way to utilize LinkedIn to your advantage. Keeping your LinkedIn Profile updated will ensure that you are using social media in the most effective way once you are actively engaged in the job search process .

The Fundamentals of Resume Companion Revealed

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Career Pay What You Need to Know to Choose a Career

Career Pay What You Need to Know to Choose a Career If you are trying to choose a career that will reward you both personally and financially, you should do some research about your chosen career pay, benefits, education and advancement. While it may not be the most important thing in choosing a career, your salary is an important aspect of any job, so its worth investigating before you set yourself on a certain career path. If youre confused about what you career you should choose, here are some resources and tips for researching different careers. Researching Career Paths OnlineThere are tons of educational and job sites on the web, and it can be hard to find one that will help you learn about different careers, including what you can expect for career pay and advancement. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics has a website that explains many aspects of different career paths, including d escriptions of various jobs within a career, educational requirements, salaries and job prospects in a certain career.Researching Career Paths In PersonIf you would rather find out about different careers by talking to someone, you can always find your local career services center and ask to speak with a career counselor. Counselors can advise you about different careers as well as explain the education you would need to get into a career, salaries for different careers and how to apply for entry level positions to departure your career.Researching Career Salaries OnlineTo find out what can expect to earn in certain careers, there are several websites that can help you find out what your new career will pay. Salary.com can be a good website for learning about salaries for different positions. You can search by job title and zip code or by the type of career you are interested in. When you click on a career, salaries for different positions within that field will be listed.Researchin g Career Salaries In PersonYou can also research advancement in your chosen career, salaries and common benefits packages in person at a career center. You can look for career centers in your local community college, university or unemployment office. These centers will often have books that list details about a career, salary included, and they may even have official government information about salaries in various fields.Whenever you are choosing your perfect career, salaries may not be at the top of your list of factors, but you shouldnt ignore how much money you can make in a given career. While it is important to love your job, you also need to be able to take care of yourself and your loved ones, so make sure that career pay is one aspect you take into account when searching for that perfect career.