In A Document

  • Services
  • Resume
  • CV
  • Letter
  • Biz
  • Online
  • Portfolio
    • Principal Professional
    • Expertise
    • Samples of Work >
      • Online Samples
      • Resume Samples
      • CV Samples
      • Letter Samples
      • Biz Samples
    • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Services
  • Resume
  • CV
  • Letter
  • Biz
  • Online
  • Portfolio
    • Principal Professional
    • Expertise
    • Samples of Work >
      • Online Samples
      • Resume Samples
      • CV Samples
      • Letter Samples
      • Biz Samples
    • Testimonials
  • Blog
  • Contact

 

13 Tips to secure a Job Interview

10/8/2015

1 Comment

 
Picture
Begin with Character and Integrity.

We, as individuals, must look within ourselves and follow leaders with a proven track record and either pattern ourselves after them or build our own ethical blueprint -- one that becomes clearly evident by our own actions, by the reputation we build over time, and by the questions we ask and those we answer truthfully, as well as our own experiences and how we represent or share them.
Ethics and proving character can be a difficult hurdle when it comes to securing job interviews, let alone a new job. If a candidate, initially, doesn't fit in with the culture of the company during the early stage of the hiring process, chances are they never will. And if it can be ascertained that the applicant is even the slightest bit sycophantic, they will never pass an interview with the hiring manager or a direct supervisor.

Below is compiled a list of tips to aid job-seekers in showing their best face, letting the light of their character shine through loud and clear.
  1. Your IEI Quotient: three vitally important characteristics: Intelligence, Energy and Integrity.
  2. A LOR: Letter of Recommendation
  3. Establish Your Interest: prove your intelligence and interest with a strong understanding of the position and the company, itself.
  4. Résumé Review: have your résumé reviewed by someone who will give you the critical feedback you need.
  5. Make it Pop: make something stand out at the top of the résumé or within the first paragraph of your cover letter.
  6. Avoid Buzz Words: be very careful when using cliché buzz words of the day -- thought leader, expert, guru, etc.
  7. Take the First One: when offered a selection of interview time slots, do anything necessary.
  8. ASK Questions: show your interest in the prospect company and the people who work there.
  9. Do NOT go around the Recruiter or Hiring Manager: this is most often a bridge-burning tactic and exceedingly undesirable.
  10. Online Profiles: make sure every online profile or searchable social network testifies to your desirable qualities. 
  11. Employee Referral: if at all possible, get a referral from a current employee of the company where you are applying.
  12. Ethics: conduct yourself the way you truly think you should.
  13. Be Qualified: do NOT Apply for a job for which you are not qualified or skilled.

It isn't always easy to know what to do or how to act. The best advice has always been to follow your courage. For more details please see this article.
1 Comment
Lori W link
3/2/2021 09:47:15 am

Thhank you

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Articles


    Categories

    All
    Application
    Brochure
    Business
    Capability Statement
    Career Change
    Cold E-mail
    Cover Letter
    Creativity
    CV
    Executive Summary
    Federal
    Follow Up Letter
    Job Interview
    LinkedIn
    Military To Civilian
    Negotiation
    Online
    Opportunity
    Portfolio
    Presentation
    Professional Accomplishments
    Professional Values
    Professional Video
    Promotion
    Recommendation Letter
    Reference Letter
    Resume

    Archives

    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    December 2020
    December 2019
    July 2019
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015


    Keep in touch

    RSS Feed


    Author

    Ina Turcu,
    Principal Professional 
    In A Document

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.