Hot or Not? On the Job...Interview

Hot or Not? On the Job...Interview



Special Focus on Interviewing Tips

HOT: Writing a thank you letter, or thank you email
,
after an employment interview is a must. In fact, some employers think
less of those interviewees who fail to follow-up promptly. Plan to send
out your thank you letters or thank you notes
as
soon as possible (preferably within twenty-four hours) after your
interview.





NOT: Poor Communication Skills
It's important to communicate well with everyone you meet in your search
for employment. It is, however, most important to positively connect
with the person who might hire you. Shake hands, make eye contact, exude
confidence, engage the person you are speaking with, and you will let
the interviewer know that you are an excellent candidate for this
position - before you even answer an interview question.

Open positions

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Hump Day Office Survival Tip

Hump Day Office Survival Tip





The Office Survival Kit


By simpleproductivityblog



You are about to step into a meeting with the visiting vice-president,
and you realized that you have spilled coffee down your shirt, and you
are missing a button. Then you walk into the meeting, to find out that
the in-floor power receptacle is still under its screwed down cover, and
the headache kicks in.

A well stocked office supply kit can mitigate some common office
emergencies. Here is what I keep in my kit:

A sewing kit. This was purchased at the dollar store, and contains a
needle, several threads in common colors, a spare button and a safety
pin. It is useful for quick clothing emergencies.

An instant stain remover. These come in either cloth packets or as a
liquid. They won't make your clothes look absolutely clean, but they
will camouflage most stains without leaving the tell-tale water marks of
a quick bathroom "wash-up".

Basic medical supplies. I keep a small container filled with my favorite
pain killers, sinus tablets, and a migraine pill. I also have several
bandages in there, after discovering that no one knew where the office
first aid kit was as I was dripping blood from a really nasty papercut.
There are also a few cough drops to be found, as well as a packet of
herbal tea for soothing throats.

A small toolkit. This is currently a nicely-packaged job with small
pliers, a small pocket knife and a set of small screwdrivers. Before I
received this kit (a gift), I kept a small screwdriver that reversed to
flat and Phillips heads, as well as needle-nose pliers. These tools have
come in handy when popping computer cases open, installing hardware,
opening up microphone jacks, and stripping wires to make a cable end.

All of us have favorites. One co-worker keeps a portable television in
his desk to check on weather emergencies. Another keeps a stock of
herbal medicines she uses. What are your favorite supplies?

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Computer Spin Weekly

Computer Spin Weekly



E-mail Attachments

From www.easycomputertips.com

This guide explains how to attach files to messages you want to send by
e-mail.

There are also tips on what to do with attachments you receive from
other people.



Read more...
http://www.easycomputertips.com/article-emailattachments.html

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Career Tip of the Week

Career Tip of the Week



You Don't Need to Be a Magician to Get a Job

From Admin Secret





In today's job market it seems like you have to pull a rabbit out of
your hat or have tricks up your sleeve to even get a job interview.
Below is a list of 6 tips and tricks for an effective job search.

Read
More...http://adminsecret.monster.com/training/articles/2377-you-dont-ne
ed-to-be-a-magician-to-get-a-job

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Hump Day Office Survival Tip

Hump Day Office Survival Tip



Beat the 3 p.m. Slump

By Beverly West, Monster Contributing Writer





We all hit that difficult part of the afternoon when our energy dips,
our concentration flags, and it feels like we're not going to be able to
stay awake until the end of the workday without crawling under the desk
to take a nap. And not sleeping well the night before just compounds the
problem.

Read More...
http://adminsecret.monster.com/training/articles/1550-beat-the-3-pm-slum
p



Run a quick errand when you need a break to energize you and be
productive, too!

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Career Tip of the Week

Career Tip of the Week



Deal Breakers for Hiring Managers

From AdminSecret




Getting an interview is a really big deal. It means that you have achieved a level of confidence with your resume and cover letter and have made it to the next steps of the hiring equation. This is something that you should be proud of; this is also something you should take very, very seriously. The interview presents a lot of opportunities to shine, but it also presents plenty of ways to disappoint a hiring manager and lose the chance at a job. 
 


Have you ever wondered what things don’t just annoy hiring mangers but actually make them cringe in frustration? Well, wonder no more! AdminSecret did the research for you. We sat down with real-world hiring managers and found out their biggest interview pet peeves, so you won’t have to find out the hard way.


Read more… http://adminsecret.monster.com/benefits/articles/2773-deal-breakers-for-hiring-managers

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Computer Spin Weekly

Computer Spin Weekly

From www.worldstart.com



Q:
When I visit certain Web sites, I often get the error message of "Done,
but with errors on page." What does that mean and is there anything I
can do to fix it? Please help!

A:
Well, to begin, this error usually only shows up in Internet Explorer
and it mainly has to do with JavaScript. If the Web site you're trying
to view uses JavaScript, you may run into a script related error, which
triggers the "Done, but with errors on page" message. It is usually
generated by an error in the site's code and unless you have access to
that code, you probably won't be able to fix the error yourself. Once
the problem hits a Web site's code, only the developers of the site can
get in and fix it. It looks like this, by the way:



However, when that error pops up, you should still be able to see most
of the site. Just keep in mind that some of its parts may not function
correctly. You might have a missing image or animation here or there,
but most of the site should still be visible. Now, I know some of you
may be worried about the error affecting your computer. You may be
thinking that it's going to harm your PC. Well, I assure you it won't.
The problem lies within that Web site only and there's no way it could
damage your computer. Plus, if you go and visit other sites, you'll see
that they load up just fine. And once the creators of the other site fix
their code, that one will be viewable again as well.

In addition, if you're a Web site designer or editor yourself, you'll
want to keep an eye on your site and make sure the "Done, but with
errors on page" message doesn't pop up at any time. If it does, just go
in and look through your source code. The problem usually comes from an
improper syntax, an incomplete code or a script that is placed in the
wrong HTML section. Just take a look at those things and you should be
able to fix the error rather quickly. Then your site will be back up and
running the way it should be.

As you can see, this error message isn't one to panic about. It's
unfortunate that it happens, but there's not really anything you can do
about it yourself. If there's any way you can contact the designer of
the Web site, do so. They may not even know there's a problem, but if
you tell them, I'm sure they'll get it fixed right away. Otherwise,
you'll just have to sit tight and keep checking back until the problem
is solved. Luckily, it's not an error message that can ruin your whole
day. At least it shouldn't!

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Hump Day Office Survival Tips

Hump Day Office Survival Tips

By: aww.ninemsn.com.au





If you spend a large part of your life sitting at a desk, it makes sense
to ensure that it's safe and comfortable. These stress relieving ideas
should make deskwork a breeze.

1. Keep it clean The average desk harbors 400 times more bacteria
than an office toilet seat. Disinfect germ-laden trouble spots like
phones regularly.

2. Ease eye strain Adjust your computer monitor contrast so that
the image is sharp. Avoid glare with a screen. Refocus every 10 minutes
by looking around and rolling your eyes in circles, first left, then
right.

3. Switch your coffee Replace at least one coffee with a cup of
nourishing miso soup. Keep sachets of this tasty, protein-rich soybean
extract in your drawer for a quick, hot, anytime snack.

4. Move your keyboard Position your keyboard so that your hands
hover slightly above it, keeping your wrists straight. Give yourself a
soothing hand massage a couple of times a day. Search out sore spots,
press with your thumbs and hold for 10 seconds.

5. Add a little nature A Norwegian study has found a 25 percent
decrease in colds when plants were placed on employees' desks. For the
gardening-impaired, cast iron plants, snake plants and Chinese
evergreens are virtually indestructible.

6. Create harmony Feng shui practitioners say computers create fire
energy, which weakens concentration, so introduce water energy with a
vase of flowers. And don't position your desk at right angles to another
as this can lead to confrontation.

7. Sit pretty Adjust your chair so your feet are flat on the floor
with your spine against the backrest. Arrange your desk so you don't
have to make repeated stretching movements. Never cradle the phone
between your head and shoulder; use a headset.

8. Still stressed?

Keep a yo-yo in your drawer to help relieve tension and relax hands and
wrists.

Boost vitality by increasing the number of energizing negative ions in
the atmosphere with a desktop ionizer. Some brands also filter out
pollen and dust.

Encourage yourself with simple, positive affirmations, eg. "Today I will
take one step at a time." (Or one for bad days - "It could be worse: I
could be related to these people.")

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Hump Day Office Survival Tip

Hump Day Office Survival Tip

You're in the office. Coffee has been made. You have a clean mug (a
topic for a future tip). You have sugar. You don't have a clean spoon to
stir in the sugar.

1. Place the desired amount of sugar (or carcinogenic sugar
substitute) in the empty mug.

2. Poor a few teaspoons of coffee into the mug.

3. Swoosh the mug around in a circular motion, creating a rich
coffee/sugar slurry.

4. Poor in the rest of your coffee.

Now, enjoy a cup of coffee with relatively evenly distributed sugar
without having resorted to stirring with a pen.

Computer Spin Weekly

Computer Spin Weekly



Adjust Your Display Settings



If you find text too small to read comfortably, or get headaches from
looking at your screen, you might not realize you can make simple
changes to your Display settings to make things better.



Read more -
http://www.easycomputertips.com/article-changedisplaysettingsandtextsize
.html

Sorry, I probably won't read your cover letter

Career Tip of the Week

Sorry, I probably won't read your cover letter

Posted: 27 Jan 2010 09:56 AM PST

Credit to: Corn on the Job

Like many recruiters, I rarely read cover letters. Most of us zoom right into the resume for a quick scan of the candidate and avoid the cover letter whenever possible. Why should we read two different documents that are basically trying to say the same thing? When we have 100 resumes to read, why read 200 documents instead of just 100?


When do I read cover letters?


§ Writing intensive position (Technical writing, Marketing Communications, etc)

§ Hiring manager specifically requests them

§ Candidate says something ridiculous or interesting that makes me want to read further

§ Cover letter is sent in the body of the e-mail, NOT as an attachment


What do the experts say?


Recruiters - Recruiters that work in high volume environments will say they are too busy to read them. Unless their internal or external client is asking for a resume, I doubt it will be read.

HR - People in HR that have some recruiting duties will most likely say they always read them. Maybe it is because of their HR blood and a commitment to process, process, process. Also, HR folks that also recruit sometimes work for companies that aren't experiencing volume in hiring, or else their company would hire a recruiter, or another recruiter to handle it. This may mean they will spend a few more minutes to read each cover letter since it might be the only opening.

Professional Resume Writers - They will tell you that it's absolutely necessary to have a strong cover letter with your resume. Not only do they make money off of it, but they also do make some great points, or have seen candidates hired simply for having a well-written cover letter.


My suggestion...


You clearly need one. Everyone has their own opinion, so my suggestion is to write up a quick cover letter that you can easily tweak around for each position. Also, stop sending your cover letter as an attachment, I hate that. I don't want to click on more than one thing when I open up your e-mail. If you write it in the body of the e-mail, I might actually read it, and like it.


What do you think? Tell me...

Recruiters - Do you read the cover letter every time? What will make you read it? Why don't you read it?
HR - What is your take on this? If your HR duties also include recruiting, do you read the cover letter every time?
Resume Writers - Why do you think cover letters are important? Any success stories to share...?
Job Seekers - Do you send in a cover letter for each job? Ever hired for simply the cover letter alone?