Answering 13 Common Interview Questions

Answering 13 Common Interview Questions 8 You’ve heard all these interview questions before, but some of the insightful answers in the almost 9-minute video clip might surprise you. Questions answered :37 Tell me about yourself. Here they mention a “Forte report” which is a paying service of the Career Elevator, the people who made the video. Don’t worry about that. What’s important to retain is that you should be honest but reply in a way that implies how you would be a good fit for the position and the company. 1:13 Tell me about your last job. 1:42 What are your qualifications? 2:32 Where would you like to be in 5 years? 3:04 What is your ideal position? 3:42 Tell me about a problem you had to solve? (The S.T.A.R. approach) 4:13 What are your weaknesses? Here they’re again pushing their Forte Report but essentially their recommendation is to talk about what de-motivates you. If applicable in your case, another option is to be more direct but mention weaknesses that are actually borderline qualities. 4:40 Silly (hypothetical puzzle) questions, such as “if you were an animal, what would you be?” 5:53 Why should I hire you? 6:07 What are your salary expectations? The suggested reply here involves market research. If you’re unable to find any numbers for your market, you might simply prefer to take a more relaxed position. 6:43 How would you describe your previous manager? 7:13 What did you like least or most about your last job? 7:46 Why do you want to work here? There are also some good tips near the 8th-minute about how to ask the interviewer some of your own questions. Free Bonus If you want a handy job interview resource that you can keep on your smartphone or print out for easy reference, I’ve got a special bonus for you. This free download contains: 165 positive personality adjectives to describe yourself 444 of the most popular job interviewer questions to prepare yourself with 175 questions that you can ask in job interviews to make a good impression and learn about your future employer Click the image below to get access to The One Job Interview Resource You’ll Ever Need: JobMob Insiders can get this free bonus and other exclusive content in the JobMob Insider Bonuses area. Join now, it's free!eval Want to be prepared?

Some Types of Resumes That You Should Be Writing

Some Types of Resumes That You Should Be WritingThe internet is the best source for creating a well-formatted army resume. If you want to be able to find military resume writing software, it is important that you know what type of resume writing you will be doing. Here are the basic types of resumes you should be writing:This military resume is a sort of written profile. You should include your name, address, your rank and the type of job you are applying for. You can also include any experience you have or any other relevant information.In this type of military resume, you are required to give details about all your skills. For example, when you were in the army, you probably learned things at the level of sergeant first class. However, if you worked as a chef, you would be a first lieutenant. You would also have to include your rank and name in your military resume. It is important that you include the term 'reserve'retired' somewhere in your military resume.In this type of basic r esume, you can add your position like you were part of a group. In the process of creating this type of resume, you will usually add your military branch and your rank. Sometimes, the person giving out resumes is not familiar with the term 'parachute soldiers' and will not even consider them for the job. They will simply add your army branch and rank.For this type of resume, you will be required to list your job skills and education, such as a degree from a university. It will also include your rank and type of army job. As mentioned earlier, your resume is to be used by all departments for recruitment.With the help of computer software, you can create your own resume easily. Also, you can edit it to fit the needs of the company. Make sure you leave enough space so the employer can see what you have to offer.This type of resume will be used to specify your skills and any knowledge you have on a general job description. As a matter of fact, it is already required to be able to presen t your skills. It will also be included in the list of the job requirements for the company.Once you have chosen your style of writing, make sure that you are following the correct rules of resume writing. Remember, your army resume is your career statement, and you will be getting the job of your dreams soon. Always try to make your resume concise and well structured.

Personal Branding Interview Shira Lazar - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Personal Branding Interview Shira Lazar - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Today, I spoke to Shira Lazar, who blogs at the The Pop Report, hosts Mahalo’s THIS WEEK IN YOUTUBE, video blogs from around the globe for CondeNast’s pop culture travel guide, Jaunted, and is a journalist on Travel Channel’s upcoming CONFESSIONS OF A TRAVEL WRITER.   In this interview, we find out about how Shira broke into the media business, why she thinks tech is important, her top tips for climbing the ladder in the media industry and what her future goals are. How did you get your first internship at the Ellen DeGeneres Show and how did that experience set you up for success later in life? I was spending my last semester of Emerson College in Los Angeles. They have a program where you take a few classes and intern for credit. I had always wanted to see the inner workings of a talk show and Ellen was just starting up. I reached out to their Intern Coordinator and got the internship. I happened to have met a producer there who gave me my first gig as an Associate Producer on a morning show in Vegas on the local FOX affiliate. That definitely set up the beginning of my career. I realized I loved production, but a part of me was also missing being in front of the camera. So when I returned to L.A., I began pursuing on-air work full time. You come from a mainstream media background, yet youre very active in the tech space. What drew you into tech? I’ve always loved technology. I’m not a programmer, but I was obsessed with Photoshop in high school and I was the editor of my yearbook, being the first to create it completely digitally. You can also say my career really began on the Internet. When I decided to pursue on-air work full time, the only platform where I was consistently getting jobs was online. There were a ton of websites in L.A. at the time who needed someone to translate their content into video and host as well. I’ve always been inspired by the energy, creativity and innovation of the community. It was a refreshing change from the typical Hollywood scene. People were thinking were having real conversations, were smart, thinking outside of the box, and creating constantly. The possibility of the tech world and using technology to tell stories continues to excite me! What are your top three tips for climbing the competitive media industry ladder? Don’t underestimate working hard. A lot is being at the right place at the right time, but if you can’t deliver it won’t matter. Keep challenging yourself and learning more. Always be grateful to have your current gig, but keep reaching for more. Like an athlete, continue to learn and work on your craft. You’re only as good as your last gig. Believe in yourself or else no one else will. Don’t expect people to give you your breaks, you have the tools to create them. What are some of your goals in the next two to five years? Where do you see yourself? I hope to always reach for new heights and challenges. I want to travel the world, have a daily live interactive show that airs on TV and streams live simultaneously, with complete online engagement. I definitely see myself writing a book, incorporating charity into my work and starting a company at a certain point as well. I look at myself in many ways as a brand, a product. I want to tell stories and represent a respected, entertaining and relevant voice for this community and the millennial movement. And of course- it’s important to be happy and have fun while doing everything! Shira Lazar has made her name on TV as host of the weekly lifestyle magazine show 1ST LOOK and OPEN HOUSE on NBC, and as a correspondent on Reelz Channel’s daily movie news show DAILIES. You can catch her daily adventures in lifestyle, entertainment and tech on her blog, The Pop Report, where she has partnered with Nokia to lifestream “On The Go” videos uploaded directly from her phone. Shira currently hosts Mahalo’s THIS WEEK IN YOUTUBE, video blogs from around the globe for CondeNast’s pop culture travel guide, Jaunted, and is a journalist on Travel Channel’s upcoming CONFESSIONS OF A TRAVEL WRITER. Shira has also appeared on Fox News Channel, CNN, CBS and MSNBC.   She was recently the official video blogger of Internet Week, the red carpet host for the 2009 Webby Awards and was chosen to participate as a social media maven on Ashton Kutcher’s 24 Hours at Sundance. She is a member of American Women in Radio Television, Women in Technology International, Girls In Tech and can be frequently seen hosting conferences and panels around the country.   Shira currently brings you the best in social trends and pop culture on her blog “On The Scene”, as well a contributes to The Tomorrow Show with Mo Rocca for CBSNEWS.COM.   Follow her on Twitter @shiralazar.

How To Back Up Your LinkedIn Contacts [Highly Recommended]

How To Back Up Your LinkedIn Contacts [Highly Recommended] Free services do not make guarantees LinkedIn did a major server upgrade the other month, their own blog informed the world that the site would be down for at least five hours. In the end the site was down for almost a day (more for some) and judging by the reactions on Twitter, this frustrated people in offices all over the world. If you use LinkedIn daily for business development, recruitment or marketing you can be left in a pickle without it. This got me thinking, what if an upgrade goes according to plan but a few accounts just happen to be deleted? And what if one of those accounts happen to be yours? What if there is an outage for a week? LinkedIn is a fantastic tool that manages your professional contacts, chances are you have been building these over years and theyre very precious to you. Can you imagine living without the tool tomorrow? As much as I am sure LinkedIn would like to be fail-proof, they cant promise that all your data will be there in case of a server meltdown or a hacker attack. This is obviously especially true as they are a free service (to most users) and as such we cant expect to get assurances. How do you back up your contacts on LinkedIn? If you have ever uploaded an Outlook contacts file to LinkedIn, youll be familiar with how this works. As opposed to importing contacts, we are going to export contacts. These contacts will be downloaded in the shape of a spreadsheet containing names, emails and other details which will be essential in case you have to start an account all over (God forbid). To export your business connection contact information, log in to LinkedIn and display your connections (click My Connections). Youll see Export Contacts click on this and your download process begins. You will be asked which format you prefer, both formats (VCF CFV) can be used with most applications. Then fill in the verification text to tell LinkedIn youre human and your contacts should come through on a spreadsheet. Now that you have downloaded your backup you can breathe out and relax. I would suggest doing this on a monthly basis just like any other backups that you do regularly. My question for you: did you ever back up your LinkedIn data, if so when was the last time?

A Writing Qualification Resume Is Helpful

A Writing Qualification Resume Is HelpfulIf you have completed an English degree or a diploma and would like to consider applying for a writing qualification, a writing qualification resume is something that can be of help. The main idea behind a qualification resume is to highlight your best skills and past achievements so that they are seen in a positive light and give a clear impression of who you are.The qualifications will vary but in general, all writing courses will need a writing qualification resume. This will need to show your work experience, including the title of any jobs you have held and any companies you worked for. Writing qualifications also include completing an essay, research, research report, editorials, dissertations, projects and assignments.Some writers want to highlight their technical skills in writing. They may need to submit a writing qualification resume for their award-winning articles to get them published. This will also show that you are knowledgeabl e in technical writing and what you write is not easily dismissed as 'jargon'. You may also need to have some expertise in writing a magazine article or other type of magazine article to make sure that the piece can be published in the desired format.There are various skills that a qualification resume needs to highlight and one of these is your previous work experience. You may not have any experience as a writer but this does not mean that you cannot be a qualified writer. You can show your skills in various skills that you have gained through experience and writing.Professional writers may take a year or two to gain experience in their writing ability. It is very rare for people to become professional writers overnight and it can take years to do this. You may be proud of your accomplishments and have skills that you may want to showcase, but having your resume shows that you have the dedication to your job. It will demonstrate that you take time out to proofread and edit your wo rk.At times, you may want to show how your past experiences have prepared you for a new job. You may want to get a writing qualification resume so that you can apply for a new position in your company. These qualifications will show your ability to put together effective business documents and show your work ethic. Your potential employer will be impressed with your writing abilities and give you the opportunity to prove your abilities.There are several requirements for a writing qualification resume. You will need to have some experience in writing. You must also have taken an English course or some other form of English-based qualification such as drama, creative writing, or writing for magazines or newspapers. Showing a writing qualification resume will show that you are serious about your career and want to get the most from it.When creating a writing qualification resumes, it is important to go online and do some research. Remember that the internet is great for doing this sort of thing, but you may have a few doubts about the quality of the information. There are many professional writing courses available so you will be able to create your own qualification resume.

This grad program could help you land your dream job

This grad program could help you land your dream job If you’re coming to the end of your university journey or looking to jump into your first role a grad programme may be one of the options on your list. Whilst grad programmes are an extremely popular option for students post-education, the traditional structure can in fact be quite limiting. Typically you’ll rotate around a business for two to three years, learning only about different areas within that company, rather than actually work in a specific business unit and build up practical experience. In today’s climate, having a foundation in just one business is not necessarily a positive thing. In fact, some students come out of grad programmes without a job, and without the skills required to get one. MThree’s graduate programme could be described as giving you the opposite a focused  experience and a skill-set that top employers are looking for. The MThree Alumni programme is a grad scheme with a difference. It trains graduates to prepare for their entire working future, looking beyond the profile that fits just one company. More specifically, they offer a headstart for graduates looking for a role at a global bank or tech company through vigorous training in small classes, supported by a team of specialists, until they’re ready to undertake a 24 month placement in a technical role. Trainees have the flexibility to choose between converting to a permanent employee at the business they’re working for, or continuing to work with MThree as an Alumni Pro Consultant. Effectively, they have control over their future career, and choose where they’d see themselves excelling the most. Intrigued? Read on for more HOW many opportunities? Time for a couple of stats (you know how much we love them). Seven of the world’s largest banks work in collaboration with MThree, so the chance to work for a multinational company is extremely high. Since their launch in 2015, the programme has kickstarted over 450 grads’ careers, and there are opportunities in the following areas: Application Development, Production Support, Business Analysis, Anti-Financial Crime, and DevOps. Students find the path that best suits their skill and interests best, then get specialist training delivered by industry experts in order to start in their chosen career. The (paid-for, might we add) classes take place across four to eight weeks, alongside other grads. Following the training, employees will then apply for interviews under the guided supervision of MThree. Suraiya, Alumni Associate and Product Support Analyst at Deutsche Bank comments on why she personally chose to train at MThree: “What stood out for me with MThree was the care taken to secure placements, during which I was given one-to-one support. The training allowed me to feel ready to start on-site and has given me the best possible start to my career.” Fast-track to the most competitive places MThree don’t waste any time when it comes to propelling grads into roles. The rigorous training programme is designed to build up their profiles and increase their hiring potential for some of the most sought-after jobs in the fintech world. Whilst students may have gained great academic experience at university, many are simply lacking in some of the practical skills that employers find desirable. That’s where MThree come in; if you’ve got a Computer Science or STEM degree, are on track for a 2.1 and have a keen interest in finance and/or technology, they’ll train you in things like coding systems, query language, data science, techniques for working with business stakeholders and much more. By learning these tangible skills, you’ll instantly have a head-start on any other applicant out there. Paige Alumni Associate and Production Support at Bank of America Merrill Lynch can attest to this: “the first eight weeks consist of very intense, classroom-based training during which consultants are put forward for interviews at Tier 1 Investment Banks, and the remaining two years are spent on-site.” She continues, “A mere three days into my training programme I was notified of my first interview, on the fifth day I had been interviewed and accepted a place at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and three weeks later I started on-site.” Talk about efficient or what?! Ongoing support throughout your career Even once you’ve secured your placement, it’s not the end of the MThree experience. Part and parcel of what makes this grad programme unique is the ongoing support and guidance that they provide for members of the alumni network. No matter who your placement is with, MThree has put in an agreement that you’ll receive regular appraisals, as well as salary increases that reflect your progress every six months across the two year placement (there’s also some pretty sweet sounding parties for the Alumni network, one of which took place on a boat. And who wouldn’t want to go to that?!) Sehreen is former Alumni Associate who has now converted into a full time employee at NatWest Markets, working as a Business Analyst in Currencies, Client Futures Technology. She  credits MThree for helping her grow in her role: “As I grow and learn further, the foundation I have managed to build with the help of my manager and the support from MThree has been monumental for my career”. In 2019 and beyond, the number one thing that will allow graduates control over their own future is flexibility. The MThree grad programme is truly a unique proposition; it seeks to provide students with technical skills and expertise that they can apply to any company, rather than shaping them into the ‘perfect fit’ for just one employer. It nurtures and supports young people throughout the early stages of their career, and prepares them for future success wherever they end up. Cheers to that! You can find out more about MThrees opportunities for students  here.

Technology Love it or Hate it When It Comes To Work - Pathfinder Careers

Technology Love it or Hate it When It Comes To Work - Pathfinder Careers Technology: Love it or Hate it When It Comes To Work This morning, I woke up really early (ugh 3:30am), and after tossing and turning around for awhile, I finally decided to get up to face the day my mind kept racing as I was lying there thinking about what I COULD be getting accomplished as a head start on the days activities. So, I got up, went into the computer room, flipped the on-switch, and started perusing my emails. I like to call this early morning work my stealth mode which is when you can operate pretty efficiently by sending replies and projects out, and most sane people (unlike myself) are still asleep and wont respond for a few hours. It is free and easy sailing during these wee hours of the morning, and an opportunity to get a mountain of work done before the next round of inquiries and requests arrive in my in-box. This stealth mode works great, unless the person you are emailing lives on the East Coast. Which is 3 hours ahead of here in Oregon. So I replied to an industry partners request for slides for a presentation that I am doing tomorrow, and BAM!  Just like that, my phone was ringing.  It was barely 6am, and I hadnt even had my coffee yet.  But to him, it was 9am his time and the day was already in full swing. ((Full disclosure: No one, including my husband unit, wants to deal with me until I have a caffeine infusion- I tend to be a little on the cranky side of mornings sometimes especially when I didnt sleep well.)) So after I got this call, I emailed the person back apologizing for not taking their call, and just indicated that I was not available until 8am. But this whole situation got me thinking many folks are practically tethered to their smart phones or devices and that leaves a lot of wiggle room now for business activities to sneak into our personal time. If we let them. I think thats what got under my skin from this mornings incident.  I felt as though I was on my own time but it suddenly didnt seem that way. Fundamentally, something is happening to us.  While productivity and client service rates on the rise, what about the mental break we need from work that we absolutely need to recharge our batteries? The danger of being more accessible these days through technology means that it means exactly that: if you respond, people are going to assume that you are immediately accessible.  Which in, turn, can mean more work, and so the intrusion into our personal lives grows. It is up to us to determine where the boundary exists and the expectations that go with those boundaries.  If we allow people to push into our personal time, they will take the opportunity and run with it. But if we hold to our own boundaries, and push back (nicely), we dont allow false expectations or a sense of entitlement start growing. Each of us is the captain of our ship, and we need to make the decisions that rule how that ship will operate.  Deviation off course can lead to interesting side trips, but also can mean getting lost at sea.  We need to be firm on how accessible we are otherwise, it is easy to allow ourselves to be trapped in waters closing over our head and no opportunity for personal time. I definitely learned a lesson today.  What are you doing to draw a line between your work and personal life?

Successfully navigate your career transition Develop a transition plan - Hallie Crawford

Successfully navigate your career transition Develop a transition plan Of course youd create a transition plan to help you move through other changes in your life right? Makes practical sense. Yet sometimes we get so excited and caught up in the moment that we tell ourselves were going to outline a step-by-step process and then quickly forget about it as were so busy reacting to whatever is happening around us. Before you can move past the point of vague possibilities and enter the throes of a serious career change, you MUST develop a plan so you are covered in the financial, mental, and emotional aspects of your life and your future. The basics of your career transition plan should look something like this: Financial. Taking care of your bills, yourself and your family, and any other obligations. Making cutbacks where necessary; starting a savings plan thats devoted entirely to your new professional endeavor. These are just a few of the many ways to keep your finances in order while you restructure your life. Mental. Coming up with ways you can keep those negative voices at bay. Developing a plan for learning the skills you may need in your new career. Rewarding yourself for milestones achieved along the way. This is a time for encouragement, confidence, and a can-do attitude, and it helps to feed your hungry mind what it needs to help you grow, spiritually, intellectually, and professionally. Emotional. Identify ways to overcome the fears you may have. Youll need a cheerleader to help you continue on and move past the potential obstacles in your way. Find or ask for emotional support from friends, family, or a career coach who can help steady your course as you make the transition in your career and life. Career Transition Coach