If you hate your boss…
Well frankly, you are not alone. But the last thing you should do when looking for a new job is tell the person interviewing that you could have killed your last boss. Don’t air your dirty laundry and thoughts in public… well at least not in an interview.
Here are some helpful interview tips:
Be Prepared. Learn about the company/organization you are going to interview at. Know what job you want- and go for it- don’t be wishy washy saying- well whatever will pay me the most money. Know your resume back to front, and inside upside and all around!They will ask you questions about it- be knowledgeable of what you have written down- especially if you hired someone to write your resume for you. Don’t turn it in without living it for a few days prior.
Be Ready for Questions. Be able to describe your experience and show how it relates to the job you are interviewing for. Even if you don’t have case specific experience in that particular position or even field, past experience can transform quite easily. Know what you strengths and weaknesses are- especially as pertains to this company and the position at hand. Woo them!
Personal Appearance. Got the looks? Well you better look the part. Be polished, and sleek and professional. Don’t smoke, don’t chew gum. PERIOD.
The Interview Process. Be early- Always early… Remember to give a firm handshake to show your strong personality. be relaxed and user proper English. Be enthusiastic at all times, and speak clearly and speak up. You should be tired at the end of the interview if you have been as excited as you should be for this position!
Try those tips- and holler if you want more help on your resume, cover letter or thank you letters!
Top Resume Tips
Writing about yourself isn’t an easy thing to do.
Writing a resume covering your past employment, your skills and making yourself look great is even harder.
Make your resume one they can’t put down by following some of these helpful tips:
Be honest in your resume. When you have your interview, your true personality and experience will come out. Instead of building yourself up into something you’re not, work with keywords and phrases that will emphasize your talents and make you look like a million bucks.
Make it easy on the eyes.The format of your resume will make or break you as well. Make sure it is easy to read and eye-catching. When you quickly glance at it- does something catch your attention or is it all mish-mashed together? AND FOR GOODNESS SAKES DON’T USE ALL CAPS OR BOLD OR UNDERLINED FONTS.
Do not list references. Again, I repeat DO NOT list references in a resume. The hiring manager is not concerned with people that can tell them how wonderful you are. They are interested in what you tell them in the interview. You should however always include a phrase in either the bottom of your resume or in your cover letter that references can be furnished upon request. But, please do yourself a favor and keep references out of YOUR documents!
How many pages? Well, I think this should be the question of the century. Your resume should be of an appropriate length considering your past experience, but with that said, keep your experience to the past 10 years. 1 or 2 pages is very usual and standard. If your resume is more than 2 pages, chances are the hiring manager is not going to be interested.
Don’t talk about your hobbies and favorite things. I love my pets too, but I am not going to share all of Fluffy’s details with my potential employer. They are simply not interested in things like your favorite sports, hobbies, or that you won Homecoming Queen back in high school. Keep all of that to yourself and just stick with your employment facts.
If you Graduated High School…. More than 10 years ago, the hiring manager doesn’t care. Obviously you have been successful and have worked since then. They don’t need to spend their time reading your high school GPA, and all the scholarships you received to go to college.
Provide easy to find contact details. Your employer will appreciate all your contact details so that they can get a hold of you as they need to. Feel free to include your address, phone number and email address. And if you have a crazy fun email address like heygoodlookin@yahoo.com, fairygoddess@gmail.com or Iluvmykitty@hotmail, get yourself another email address to be used on your resume that appears more grown up and professional
Your resume is YOU- in paper form. With a well prepared and professional resume, you will have a great chance at the job you want. All the Best!
Thanks to Katie over at FreeResumeReviewService.com for partnering up with me for this article and blog!
