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College Student Internships and Jobs for Graduates on LinkedIn. Still Job Hunting Online, Never Hearing Back? Try This! Need a job? Mind your manners! This week, I had the opportunity to attend one of the largest Job Fairs here in the Seattle area. No, I wasn’t LOOKING for a job… was helping a business partner staff their booth. It was eye-opening to me because I’d never attended one before. Yes, certainly I had the basic idea of what occurs in one, but having never attended, I wasn’t certain. My business partner is in the “business” of providing career development services to individuals and organizations. And, because of that, “we” were in the position of giving candidates advice on their job search.

As a content-development partner for them, I had a first-hand look at how the advice I give professionals about their social skills is truly a strategic tool in their job search, and, frankly, at any point in their career. Some of it is SO basic, or should be. Others asked what advice I could give them about being more successful at the job fair. So, my best word of advice was: don’t do what others are doing. Job Skills Checklist. 10 Skills You Need to Succeed at Almost Anything. What does it take to succeed? A positive attitude? Well, sure, but that’s hardly enough. The Law of Attraction? The Secret? Success, however it’s defined, takes action, and taking good and appropriate action takes skills. Below is a list of general skills that will help anyone get ahead in practically any field, from running a company to running a gardening club. 1.

The ability to speak clearly, persuasively, and forcefully in front of an audience – whether an audience of 1 or of thousands – is one of the most important skills anyone can develop. 2. Writing well offers many of the same advantages that speaking well offers: good writers are better at selling products, ideas, and themselves than poor writers. 3. If success depends on effective action, effective action depends on the ability to focus your attention where it is needed most, when it is needed most. 4. Networking is not only for finding jobs or clients. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. What Else? Top Skills and Values Employers Seek from Job-Seekers.

Printer-Friendly Version by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., and Katharine Hansen, Ph.D. Most job-seekers wish they could unlock the secret formula to winning the hearts and minds of employers. What, they wonder, is that unique combination of skills and values that make employers salivate with excitement? Every employer is looking for a specific set of skills from job-seekers that match the skills necessary to perform a particular job.

But beyond these job-specific technical skills, certain skills are nearly universally sought by employers. The good news is that most job-seekers possess these skills to some extent. [Wondering where you stand on some of the most sought-after soft skills? Skills Most Sought After by Employers So, what are these critical employability skills that employers demand of job-seekers? Personal Values Employers Seek in Employees Of equal importance to skills are the values, personality traits, and personal characteristics that employers seek. Honesty/Integrity/Morality. 4 Nifty Online Places Your Resume Can Live. Your resume is an awesome tool. In your job search, you use your resume for just about everything.

Between blindly submitting it to various companies and passing it along to a friend of a friend, your resume goes through a lot. Your paper resume works hard already, but what about your online resume? You pass it out to potential employers, but how else do you use it? Check out these four nifty online places your resume can live: Your website or blog If you’re a savvy job seeker, you might have a personal website or blog where you can include your resume. A resume hosting platform Did you know that there are sites out there that only post resumes? Social media profiles If you have any online presence, then you probably already have a Facebook, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn account. On Twitter? Your email Have you ever been away from your home computer and needed your resume? See also: 7 Things Your Resume Just Doesn’t Need What do you think?

How to set your expectations after an interview. What is the worst part of an interview? If you ask me, its the not knowing that drives me crazy. ME: Did I get the job? Do I have a chance? If I did, would you even tell me? Or, are you perfectly satisfied with sending me some automatic generic reply? Why aren’t you answering the questions in my mind?! RECRUITER: Thank you for your time. Well, if you identify with my previous angst, you may want to try my (patented-pending) approach to interviewing for a job. ASK: How long have you been recruiting? WHY? ASK: How much have you seen the industry change over that time?

WHY? RESEARCH: How many endorsements do they have on LinkedIn? WHY? ASK: How long have you been recruiting for my role? WHY? ASK: How pivotal is the role in the overall company scheme? WHY? ASK: What was the last great achievement made here? WHY? These are just a few questions and the methods behind the madness. -Jim. What are Resume Keywords and Why Are They Important? How to Post Your Resume on Craigslist. Craigslist is a free alternative to those job sites that charge you to post your resume. While we generally encourage you to craft your resume for the specific job opening rather than take a scattershot approach, people with specialized, in demand skills can catch the eye of an employer searching the craigslist resume postings. One thing to keep in mind when deciding whether or not to post your resume on Craigslist is that you may be leaving yourself open to the possibility of identity theft or other problems.

Because of its size and built in anonymity, Craigslist has been used successfully by criminals and scammers to ruin lives through identity theft, financial fraud, and rumor mongering. Whether replying to a job posting or posting your resume for prospective employers to review, it is prudent to provide a limited amount of information. Include a way to contact you and a short explanation of your background rather than your full resume.

Save the email you got from Craigslist. What to Ask at Your Interview. The best job interviews aren't one-sided interrogations but rather two-way conversations designed to let both sides figure out if they'd be a good fit. Since your goal shouldn't be just to get a job offer but to land in a position in which you'll thrive and in an environment you won't dread as you come to work every day, you should be interviewing the interviewer right back. Yet, I encounter many candidates who don't have many—or even any—questions when I ask what I can answer for them. While this isn't fatal, asking the right questions shows a level of thoughtfulness and engagement. After all, your interviewer wants to know that you're interested in the details of the job, the department you'll be working in, your prospective supervisor's management style, and the culture of the organization.

Otherwise, you risk signaling that you're either not that interested or just haven't thought very much about it. Here are 10 questions to consider asking: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. HOW TO: Get a Job at a LinkedIn Connection’s Company. Sample Interview Questions. You can never be too prepared to answer interview questions. Whether you are being interviewed via telephone or in person you should practice answering the sample interview questions below several times prior to your scheduled interview. If possible, have a friend or family member practice with you. Video the practice sessions and then play them back to see how you did. We’ve included a few wild and wacky interview questions employers often ask to test your creativity and discover how your mind works. If you have any interview questions you would like to add to this list, please enter them in the comments section below.

What three historical figures would you most like to share a lunch with and why? Why do you want to work for us? How would your best friend describe you ? What are your Goals? What achievement are you most proud of ? Name two of your strengths and weaknesses? What would I find in your refrigerator right now? What kind of tree would you like to be?

How do you deal with conflict? Interview Tips for First-Time Job Seekers. Embarrassing Interview Moments and How to Avoid Them. Most people are on their best behavior when meeting with hiring managers during a job interview, but sometimes, interviewing applicants do things which are nothing short of bizarre. Executives were asked to recount the most embarrassing job interview moments they had heard about or witnessed themselves. Here are some of their strangest, embarrassing, amusing, and often unbelievable responses: One candidate sent his sister to interview in his place.One person was dancing during the interview. He kept saying things like, ‘I love life!’ It’s helpful to do your homework before a job interview and truly understand the position, and the company you are interviewing with.

Most employers observe applicants’ body language to better understand how friendly and honest they are. Dressing appropriately and professionally can dramatically increase your chances of landing the job. An applicant was doing really well in the interview until she got to the reason she left her other job. Do your homework. Top 50 Ways to Ruin Your Job Interview. So, you got the interview all lined up and your ready and raring to go…well if you plan on doing well, you better avoid these 50 interview killers (and yes, every single one of these we have seen or have heard about from colleagues): Have you had a bad interviewer/interviewee? Share your experience! Do you hold a bad interview? You would think as the interviewer, you could do no wrong. Unfortunately, if you are not on top of your game, you could very easily hire the wrong person, or let the right person slip through your fingers.

A potential employee (especially a good one) is interviewing you as much as you are them. They want to know if the company will be fun to work for, if the boss is going to be fair and if the environment is one of growth and acceptance or if they are better off finding something else. The last thing you want to do is scare someone off who is perfect for the job because you are trying to play the ‘tough interviewer’. Of course, you also don’t want to be so lackadaisical that you accept anyone who walks through the door. Interview potential candidates the right way by following this simple process: Take lots of notes on what they said and how they reacted. And don’t: Make quick judgments based on one answer or one reaction. How to make sure you are prepared for a job interview.