Find Greener Pastures

IC asked:


If you have been looking for a job on websites which are known to provide good references between employers and employees then you have definitively seen some job positions which sound more like advertisements, they often promise compensation which is hard to believe and have no direct phone contact, instead they redirect you to a sign up page or to a sales page which is 14 miles long.

The reason you see these “fake jobs” at job hunting sites is because they work very well with the prospects who visit these sites who are genuinely interested in a good career opportunity. Recently there has been an increase in “business opportunities” at these sites which promise to make you this much money in almost no time. This is often a red flag which should tell you this particular “job” is not real and you should stay away from it.’

I had a recent experience with a friend who told me there was a great business opportunity at a job oriented website which involved making money with rebates. My friend was really excited about the idea because the website which had a huge sales letter promised people they would make a six figure income within their first year, and when you are looking for a job such flashy claims can turn things in your head upside down. The fact is that the idea is legit, but the website wanted to charge people about $200 dollars for extra advice in order to receive specific information about the business/career.

On top of that, it also had an SSL (hot linked) logo which indicated the site was secure and a 100% money back guarantee. There is a problem with all of these claims which are placed on such sites to claim they are legitimate businesses, when it comes to money back guarantees you need to make sure you can get a hold of the people you are dealing with, this site had no contact information other than an email address which is also a red flag.

Real jobs do not charge you an up front fee in order to disclose information which will help you perform your duties, nor real businesses. If you are in between jobs and are seriously considering starting your own business then it is imperative that you do a complete research about the business you are trying to start, make a good business plan and don’t let other people fool you with false promises and guarantees. Good working businesses are not sold cheap, so it is obvious that if someone knows of a business which makes them money they will not want to create competition for their own which is another indication that the business idea you are being sold on doesn’t work or may not be legitimate.

John Mce asked:


Job interviews can sometimes be awkward, embarrassing and soul-destroying, but if you are fully prepared and in the right frame of mind, even unsuccessful interviews can be pleasurable and confidence building.

There are a number of things to consider before attending the interview.

Research

Know the job you are applying for. You might have just fired off a CV to see what happens, but when you hear that the employers are giving up their time to speak with you personally, you owe it to them and yourself to properly research the job and realise whether it is something you are potentially prepared to commit to.

Learn about the company you are trying to be a part of, and as much as you can about the specified role they are recruiting for.

For a lot of jobs, reading relevant newspapers or industry titles beforehand can also be a great help. Knowing the market of a product or service, or about changes in the industry will make you appear knowledgeable and up-to-date with the subject, and also and informed and intelligent individual.

Organisation

Be on time. Being late makes you appear poorly organised, or not interested enough in the job to sacrifice an extra hour in bed. This makes a much bigger impression than your carefully composed CV or firm handshake. If you can’t turn up on time for one interview, what is the likelihood of you being able to do it for 5 days a week over the next year or more?

Appearance

First impressions count, and your appearance is a big part of that. Clean and tidy is the key, above fashion and style. Employers want to see that you can make an effort where necessary, even if the job doesn’t require smart dress.

Body language can make a big difference. Try to approach the interview in a confident but friendly manner, by smiling, standing or sitting up straight, looking your interviewers in the eye and not being shy to shake hands or make small talk.

The Interview

Often there are specific academic or vocational requirements in terms of experience and qualifications, but remember, if you are being asked to an interview this means your application is being taken as seriously as anyone else’s.

When asked about your past experience/employment/qualifications, refer to your CV and talk positively of your experiences listing personal and professional gains, working relationships and knowledge obtained. If you are unable to concisely explain what you have been doing with your time interviewers will not be able to take you seriously. Imagine an employee who cannot explain what he has been doing for the last month at work.

You should also ask as many questions in the interview as possible. The interview is as much for you find out more about the job as it is for the employers to find out more about you.

Ask questions which were not freely available when you researched the role, such as company history, specific information regarding the role they have advertised, or pay and working conditions. Asking these questions gives you a better idea of what you have applied for, and makes you appear confident and pragmatic about your application.

Ending

End positively. Confirming your interest after having a look at the workplace, learning more about the role, and meeting your potential employers is very important. After the interview you should be keener than ever and this should be expressed to the interviewers.

As long as your interview went well, you should be pleased. You might not have the right degree, or enough relevant experience, but it is often these more basic, personal skills which many applicants let themselves down on.

There may have been better qualified or more experienced applicants, which there is very little you can do about. What you can control is your research, organisation and personal skills in interviews. Use this experience to gain confidence for your next interview.

Nothing asked:


how can you, one day at a time, do one thing that improves yourself inside out? example: being friendly to others even if your feeling down, taking an extra 5 minutes in the morning to make sure you look nice for the day?

acko asked:


If you have, what have you done and how to improve your life? Please share your experience, and life lessons you wish you learned when you were younger. Thanks.

Dancing Beauty asked:


How do you express yourself effectively in a conversation? How would you measure your expressiveness? What would you do to improve yourself, and to be socially expressive when communicating with others?

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John Pawlett asked:


This article is going to be very different from all the usual articles on job interviews in that I am not going to go into the specifics about what questions you may be asked or what kind of answers you will give, instead I am going to talk about ‘that first impression’ and how you can get the interviewer to fall in love with you from the moment you walk in the door.

You may have all heard the phrase ‘be yourself’ well the job interview is one place when this is not helpful! Instead I am going to explain to you how you become the person that the interviewer must have working for the company!

The techniques I am about to share with you are extremely powerful and can be used in all walks of life (especially dating!) and not just for job interviews.

They come from a science called NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) and are the basic techniques used by some of the world’s greatest influencers such as Tony Robbins, Al Gore etc.

Have you ever had that feeling when you are on a roll and nothing can go wrong? Well that’s the feeling you need to have when you enter the room for your interview.

To elicit that state you first need to remember a time when that happened to you, maybe it was a sport you where playing when you could do no wrong and won easily or a meeting you had where everything fell exactly in place just like you wanted it to!

On the flip side you may have had days were nothing has gone right for you, everything you did was a complete disaster. So what’s the difference between having a great day and one that’s terrible? The difference is the neurological state that you were in.

Now I need you to access that state you were in when you were at the top of your game, to do this you need to go back in your mind to the time when you felt absolutely awesome, undefeatable, on top of the world!

What we are going to do is make a ‘personal’ video production of those events in your mind so that whenever you want you can replay your video and feel as great now as you did then.

So take that image of a time you felt awesome and visualize it, what does it look like to you? Try changing the picture in your mind, make it brighter add more colour keep playing with that picture until you get the best representation of the event you possible can.

Next I want you to listen to the sounds that you heard at the event, maybe someone was praising you or a crowd was cheering, whatever it was play with the sounds like the volume, tempo, uniqueness etc until you get the best possible sound ‘quality’ for your production.

Now I want you to physically feel what was going on at the time, were you stood ramrod straight, had a big smile on your face? If you are doing this now along with reading this then I bet you can already feel a difference in the way you feel?

I want you to play this ‘personal’ video every time you need to be in a state of resourcefulness, if you walk into a room feeling like that then unconsciously everybody around you will feel the aura that you have and immediately perceive you to be a winner.

In the second part of this series I am going to give you some tips on how to create immediate rapport with everybody you come into contact with.

Good Job Hunting.

What the heck asked:


How many think job hunting advice and financial advice seems pretty stupid in this economy?
What I **** is that I am getting advice even when companies are not hiring. Like: How to keep from being laid off in this economy, or Don’t get nervous at your job interview when all they are doing is hiring people who they like, not who are qualified. When they start… or when I start having the talent to MAKE people like me, and it can be taught with advice, then maybe I will eat my left nut and shut up with the stupid questions….

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Nicholas Tan asked:


Hunting for jobs nowadays is a very competitive and sometimes cut-throat affair. Here are a few tips to help you get the edge in searching out and landing the job of your dreams.

The Curriculum Vitae

The CV is the first, and at most times the most important part of applying for a job. Since potential employers have to whittle down practically hundreds of applications to a few valid ones, they will have to base their narrowing down efforts using the CVs they have collected.

Studies have shown that about half of the employers decide to accept or reject job applications based on the related work experience listed in the CV. A third of the employers decide to reject or accept these job applications based on the layout design of these applications.

1. Make Your CV Stand Out

When preparing your CV, make sure your CV stands out among the rest. It should be the type that is appealing to the eyes, making the evaluating personnel want to read the CV. Step two is for you to make sure your CV lists the related work experience you have had in relation to the job you are applying for.

1. Make Your CV Concise and Relevant

Avoid making your CVs too long. It may make it irrelevant to the evaluator. Remember that the employer is a person to whom time is important. If your CV shows that you value his/her time while showing the most relevant information in the least amount of time, you will have won one important battle.

2. Always tailor your CV to the job.

You may have had previous experience that may not be related to the job you are applying for. Some people keep many different versions of their CV for different job opening purposes. Make sure your CV is appropriate for the job. A one-size-fits-all CV may not be the best way to go since the employer will have the impression that your previous efforts have not been focused enough to produce any specialization on your part.

3. Write about your achievements

You may add your achievements, but make your statements factual and relevant. It does not do harm to advertise yourself, but make your advertisement matter-of-fact and not just hot air. You may want to skip on listing your weak points as the CV is not the avenue for such discussions.

4. Polish Your CV

Your employer will know if you have put enough time producing your CV. If he/she sees that you have put sufficient and thorough effort into your CV, he/she will assume that you will do the same in your work. This is a big plus for you. It is not uncommon for some people to spend days or even weeks polishing and buffing their CVs.