Author: Bonnie Lowe
Picture this -- You're at a Job interview. You're doing great, answering questions left and right. You're enthusiastic, upbeat, confident. Then they ask, "Why did you leave your last Job?"
An image of your former boss, red-faced and screaming, pops into your head. He was such a jerk! You desperately want to vent your frustrations and tell them why you HAD to quit, but you hesitate, thinking... is honesty the best policy in THIS situation?
There's no better way to present yourself as a whiner than to complain about a former boss or Job. Even if you left a Job because your boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard Work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview.
If you do, the interviewer may think you have a problem with authority or can’t get along with others. After all, they don't know you. And as an authority figure, they may more easily identify with your maligned former boss than with you.
It's best not to count on them believing YOUR side of the story, even if it IS the truth.
So instead of saying "My boss was an incompetent idiot," choose one of these sample responses, whichever fits your particular situation best:
"My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my Career goals." Be prepared for a possible follow-up question such as "What ARE your Career goals?"
"I wanted more challenging assignments." This is a nice way of saying you were bored out of your mind. Prepare to follow it up by saying something about being eager to tackle challenges associated with the position for which you are applying.
"I'm looking for an organization that supports its people." This could trigger the "Can you expand on that?" question, so be sure to have a response planned, such as "There weren't many training opportunities."
"My Career goals have changed." This is a great response if you are going into a new field. However, companies want people who can hit the ground running, so be prepared to explain how your past experiences make you a good candidate for this new Job.
One or all of these may be variations of the real story, so you won't really be lying about why you left your last Job. You just won't be giving them the whole truth!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Job Article - 6 Factors That Can Cost You The Interview Job
Author: Bonnie Lowe
Here's The 6 Factors:
(1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough Job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.
(2) Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is important during the interview and on the Job. Being nervous can really mess up your communication skills, so being well prepared and practicing what you're going to say are always your best bet.
(3) Being aggressive, arrogant, or acting in a superior way. No one wants to hire or Work with people who think they're better than everyone else. Be careful with your attitude, even if you think you're surrounded by incompetent fools. Being confident is good. Being an arrogant jerk is bad.
(4) Making excuses for failings. Your teacher never bought "The dog ate my homework!" and your boss isn't going to buy "The finance department gave me the wrong figures!" In the grown-up world, you have to take responsibility for what you are responsible for! You'll never earn respect by blaming others when things go wrong.
(5) Saying unfavorable things about previous employers. Even if you left a Job because the boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard Work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview. When asked "Why did you leave your last Job?" say something like "My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my Career goals."
(6) Having a poor/limp handshake. Why do people think you'll be a lousy employee if you have a lousy handshake? That's not really logical, is it? Doesn't matter. It just turns people off and gives them a bad impression of you. So make your handshake firm and confident but not bone-crushing. (It's not a competition to see who winces first!)
Here's The 6 Factors:
(1) Being unprepared for the interview. Prepare, plan, and practice! In today's tough Job market, you MUST do everything you can to give yourself an edge... preparation is the key.
(2) Not being able to communicate clearly and effectively. This is important during the interview and on the Job. Being nervous can really mess up your communication skills, so being well prepared and practicing what you're going to say are always your best bet.
(3) Being aggressive, arrogant, or acting in a superior way. No one wants to hire or Work with people who think they're better than everyone else. Be careful with your attitude, even if you think you're surrounded by incompetent fools. Being confident is good. Being an arrogant jerk is bad.
(4) Making excuses for failings. Your teacher never bought "The dog ate my homework!" and your boss isn't going to buy "The finance department gave me the wrong figures!" In the grown-up world, you have to take responsibility for what you are responsible for! You'll never earn respect by blaming others when things go wrong.
(5) Saying unfavorable things about previous employers. Even if you left a Job because the boss was an egomaniac who took credit for all of your hard Work, verbally abused you in front of others, and poisoned the plant on your desk, don't say anything bad about him/her during an interview. When asked "Why did you leave your last Job?" say something like "My manager and I both agreed that my advancement opportunities were limited there and obtaining another position was the best option for me and my Career goals."
(6) Having a poor/limp handshake. Why do people think you'll be a lousy employee if you have a lousy handshake? That's not really logical, is it? Doesn't matter. It just turns people off and gives them a bad impression of you. So make your handshake firm and confident but not bone-crushing. (It's not a competition to see who winces first!)
The Magic Of Music, Music Help You When Job Interview
Author: Bonnie Lowe
Can music help you with your next Job Interview? It just might! Here's how.
First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to Work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you're reading over your prepared answers for probable interview questions.
Second, music can help you relax, put you in an positive mood, and help dispel nervousness. Think of a song you really enjoy, one that makes you feel great, and listen to it as you're driving to your interview.
A possible song you might consider is "All Star" by Smash Mouth. It's got a great, upbeat tempo, and some of the lyrics could be interpreted as advice for getting ahead:
"You'll never know if you don't go, you'll never shine if you don't glow... Hey now, you're an All Star, get your game on, go play; Hey now, you're a Rock Star, get the show on, get paid.... All that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold." Crank that up, listen to those words, and say to yourself, "I AM a shooting star, I'm going to SHINE, break the mold, and GET PAID!"
I guarantee you'll be in a confident, upbeat mood as you arrive for your interview, and that will give you a MAJOR edge over the competiton!
Can music help you with your next Job Interview? It just might! Here's how.
First, it can help you during your research, preparation and practice. While it doesn't appear to Work for everyone, some studies suggest that having classical music playing softly in the background as you study can boost your recall. Try it as you're reading over your prepared answers for probable interview questions.
Second, music can help you relax, put you in an positive mood, and help dispel nervousness. Think of a song you really enjoy, one that makes you feel great, and listen to it as you're driving to your interview.
A possible song you might consider is "All Star" by Smash Mouth. It's got a great, upbeat tempo, and some of the lyrics could be interpreted as advice for getting ahead:
"You'll never know if you don't go, you'll never shine if you don't glow... Hey now, you're an All Star, get your game on, go play; Hey now, you're a Rock Star, get the show on, get paid.... All that glitters is gold, Only shooting stars break the mold." Crank that up, listen to those words, and say to yourself, "I AM a shooting star, I'm going to SHINE, break the mold, and GET PAID!"
I guarantee you'll be in a confident, upbeat mood as you arrive for your interview, and that will give you a MAJOR edge over the competiton!
Indonesia Vacancy - Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia Needed New Mandarin Teacher for Elementary, Junior/High School)
Author: http://id.jobsdb.com
"We teach…We care…We inspire.." Thats the slogan that used by Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia. What's that? Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia is an international school with a campus in Cipete (South Jakarta), Bintaro (Tangerang) and Grand Surya (Cengkareng). Due to expansion, Yayasan Perkembangan Anak Indonesia seek experienced, qualified, competent, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers for the following posts:
Mandarin Teacher (elementary, junior/senior high)
The Requirements are:
- For junior and senior high positions, experience in the International Baccalaureate (IB) or the Cambridge program will be an advantage.
- Candidates for this Job must be fluent in spoken and written English.
- Teacher candidates must have at least 3 years teaching experience and not be more than 35 years old.
What about that requirements, guys? Interesting Indonesia Vacancy, right? Allright, if you're have all the requirements please CV/resume and recent photo not later than January 30, 2011 to the email address of the campus of your choice:
- Preschool/Elementary (Cengkareng) : grandsurya@mis.sch.id
- Elementary (Cipete, South Jakarta) : e.jakarta@mis.sch.id
- Junior High (Cipete, South Jakarta) : jh.jakarta@mis.sch.id
- Elementary (Bintaro) : e.bintaro@mis.sch.id
- Junior/Senior High (Bintaro) : hs.bintaro@mis.sch.id
(Note : Please choose one campus location above)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Indonesia Vacancy - Manbers Jaya Mandiri, PT Opened Recruitment For a New Accounting Staff
Author: http://id.jobsdb.com
Manbers Jaya Mandiri, PT is a company that engaged in the Contractor (Roads, Bridges and Housing), Distributor Motorcycle Tires and Equipment, Seafood Processing, Expedition Ship Loads (EMKL) currently operating in Surabaya and several cities in Papua and West Papua, urgently requires experts who are ready to be placed in the center or the branch which has been opened and will be open for the following positions: Accounting Staff
How about that Indonesia Vacancy, interesting right? Now lets see about The Requirements for that position are:
* Male / Female, age max 35 years
* D3/S1 Accounting Education
* 1 year experience in their field
I think it's simple requirements guys, so if you are have all that requirements, you may to send your latest CV and picture to:
Manbers Jaya Mandiri, PT is a company that engaged in the Contractor (Roads, Bridges and Housing), Distributor Motorcycle Tires and Equipment, Seafood Processing, Expedition Ship Loads (EMKL) currently operating in Surabaya and several cities in Papua and West Papua, urgently requires experts who are ready to be placed in the center or the branch which has been opened and will be open for the following positions: Accounting Staff
How about that Indonesia Vacancy, interesting right? Now lets see about The Requirements for that position are:
* Male / Female, age max 35 years
* D3/S1 Accounting Education
* 1 year experience in their field
I think it's simple requirements guys, so if you are have all that requirements, you may to send your latest CV and picture to:
PT. Manbers Jaya Mandiri
Tidar Mas Square D-7, Jl. Tidar 308 - 310 Surabaya
Tidar Mas Square D-7, Jl. Tidar 308 - 310 Surabaya
Or you may send by email to: mjm_sby@yahoo.co.id
Lionel Messi, Argentina and Barcelona Forward Has Won The Inaugural Fifa Ballon d'Or Award at a Ceremony in Zurich
Author: bbc.co.uk
Messi, 23, won the prize - a merger of the Fifa Player of the Year prize and Ballon d'Or - ahead of his Barca team-mates Andres Iniesta and Xavi.
"I'm surprised to win but pleased to be here with my friends," said Lionel Messi, who won the two separate awards last year.
Jose Mourinho, who won an unprecedented Treble with Inter Milan in 2010, was named the Coach of the Year.
Messi added: "To win it makes it even more special. I want to share it with all of my friends, my family, all the Barcelonistas and the Argentinians."
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Hamit Altintop won the Puskas Award for Goal of the Year for his wonder volley when Turkey played Kazakhstan, Brazilian striker Marta won the Women's Player of the Year for a fifth consecutive time and Germany's Silvia Neid won the Women's Coach of the Year.
The last player to win the Ballon d'Or award twice in a row was Dutch striker Marco van Basten in 1988 and 1989, while Messi's former Barca colleague Ronaldinho won the Fifa prize in 2004 and 2005.
Many thought Iniesta, who scored the winning goal as Spain beat Netherlands 1-0 in the World Cup final in Johannesburg in July, and Xavi, who was the lynchpin of the Spanish side, were favourites to win at a glittering ceremony in Switzerland.
But Messi scored a remarkable 60 goals for club and country in 2010 and is widely regarded as the most gifted footballer of his generation.
The only Spanish winner of either prize was Luis Suarez who won the Ballon D'Or in 1960.
The coaching prize is the latest accolade in a glittering Career for Mourinho, who has won league titles in Portugal, England and Italy.
"The most important things for me are the collective titles, not the individual ones," said Mourinho, who left Inter to join Real Madrid in the summer.
The Ballon d'Or is awarded based on votes cast by journalists from around the world, as well as coaches and captains of national teams.
To find out how people voted, click here:
And if you're looking for Indonesia Vacancy, please click here: Job
Indonesia Vacancy - Bakmi GM Offer You a Job as Crew Restaurant
Author: http://id.jobsdb.com
Guys, do you love to Culinary Tours and have you ever try to eat at "Bakmi GM"? The taste of the Bakmi is so amazing right? So I'll let you know a little about the history of "Bakmi GM". This is for your experience if you're get a call to interview Job there. "Bakmi GM" as one of the pioneers of Jakarta's largest restaurant chain founded in 1959. It now has 21 outlets scattered in various parts of Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang and continues to grow and expand. "Bakmi GM" vision is to become a restaurant that is growing and growing as fast food family restaurant with world-class quality.
Please don't miss this opportunity, "Bakmi GM" offer you an Indonesia Vacancy for you as: Crew Restaurant
The Requirements are:
* Male / Female, age max. 24 years
* High school graduates / STM / SMIP equal
* Not married (Single)
* Able interesting with height min. (male) 160 CM, (female) 155cm
* Regulated healthy and tidy
* Prefers operations
* Willing to be placed in all outlets Bakmi GM for the position of Service / Cashier / Cook
* High school graduates / STM / SMIP equal
* Not married (Single)
* Able interesting with height min. (male) 160 CM, (female) 155cm
* Regulated healthy and tidy
* Prefers operations
* Willing to be placed in all outlets Bakmi GM for the position of Service / Cashier / Cook
If you're think that capable for this Job Indonesia, please send your complete CV + latest picture to: http://bit.ly/fbP5Eh or you may click here for more: Bakmi GM
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