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May 14, 2017 By LC-Admin Leave a Comment

Are You Ready For That Interview?

So you think that you are ready for that job interview?
interviewCongratulations on getting your foot in the door with a new organization! Securing a coveted interview with a potential employer means you have passed the first test.  Yes, being asked to interview is an achievement in itself.

 

The time to prepare to wow the interviewer(s) with your knowledge, relevant experience, and ability to meld with the company’s corporate culture is now!

Let’s check some signs that you are not prepared for the big job interview with tips on how to get ready to rock it instead.

Sign 1: You don’t know about the company

It will be obvious to your interviewer if you didn’t do your research ahead of time—and it will hurt your chances of being asked back. You do not know what type of work the company does, the company culture, or any details of the position you have applied for. You really are not prepared if you know nothing about the company.

Fix it

Visit the company’s website to learn about the company’s services or products, the clients they serve and what it does best. Likewise, you could even reach out to a couple of the company’s current employees to find out what they love most about working for the organization. Also visit the company’s LinkedIn and Facebook pages to get a better understanding of the company, any bleeding needs they have, and, most importantly, the company’s culture. Do your homework ahead of time by researching the company

Sign 2: You forgot important documents

When you get the call for an interview, be sure to ask how many people will be interviewing you so you know how many copies to take along.  It also never hurts to have a couple of extra copies at hand.  Yes, you should have several copies of these printed items with you on crisp, professional paper.  Note that, if you did not bring your resume, cover letter and credentials, you are not prepared for the interview and it will show.

Fix it

The impressive thing to do is to visit the company website and social media after you receive an invitation to interview.  Review the requirements of the position for which you are interviewing and adjust your cover letter and resume accordingly to demonstrate how well you will fit in and what you bring to the table.  Print several copies at least two days before the interview on professional resume paper, this way, don’t have to panic about printing these the morning of the interview if you have taken care of this in advance.

Sign 3: You didn’t to dress to impress

The old adage “Dress to impress” still holds true.  Dressing is a big problem.  Recruiters report that candidates not dressing appropriately for the position are a major factor in their hiring decision. The excuse that you didn’t have proper interview attire, so you’re not dressed appropriately doesn’t hold water.

Fix it

You can invest in at least one great interview outfit, dress for the job you want. Keep your look conservative and professional. Try on your entire ensemble when you get home after buying, to make sure everything fits well and is comfortable far before the interview. This gives you time to make any necessary alterations and allows you to feel primed when the big day arrives.

The signs are quite enormous, so watch-out for the concluding part!

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April 27, 2017 By LC-Admin Leave a Comment

Work Etiquette

business-1869266_640Work/Business Etiquette You Need To Know.

Admittedly, we all slip up occasionally. After all, Etiquette is just a code of conduct that allows us to live and work together with relative ease, foster good relationships, and reduces the social frictions that impede our happiness and even our professional success but “Poor manners hurt your career because the little things matter”.  Very often, reputations are built on the basis of a first impression that takes someone approximately 3 seconds to formulate,” says Alexandra Levit, a career expert. Truly, office etiquette can be tricky in these days of in-house exercising, informal digital communication and open-plan workspaces. Here are some work/etiquettes you should know.

    1. Stand: You should lean forward to indicate that you would stand, if you could, if you are caught off guard and cannot rise. Always stand when you’re being introduced to someone. Standing helps establish your presence so you make it easy for others to ignore you if you don’t stand.
    2. Handshake:  in today’s workplace, handshake is the business greeting. You want to be taken seriously? Then you must shake hands, especially in a correct way. Regardless of gender, the lower-ranking person should extend his or her hand without missing more than a beat if the higher rank person fails to do so either way, handshake must be exchanged.
    3. Full Name: Meeting someone for the first time, you must say your full name. If you are the one doing the introduction, always introduce people the way they want they want to be introduced.  If your name is too long or difficult to pronounce, then give your business card to others or company a short name.
    4. Don’t Cross Your Legs: Remember the health implication “crossing your legs is bad for your circulation because it increases the pressure on your veins”.  In today’s workplace, especially in a business meeting, crossing your legs is distracting and even too sexy for a professional setting. Sit with your back straight.
    5. Dress Appropriately: You want to send a professional message through your clothing choices, clothing enhances a person’s professional reputation or detract from his or her credibility.  Always find out what the dress code is at the event meeting you’re going to and ensure that your clothing is within the dress code.  Save the see-through dresses, sandals with socks, Lycra bike shorts, muscle shirts, and plunging necklines for other occasions.
    6. Ubiquity of Smartphones: this is a major change in the 21st century work place, wearing an earpiece in a work environment puts a “Do not disturb” sign on you. It sends a message to colleagues that you want to be left alone, an unfriendly gesture at best. Also, take care to respect someone’s space while receiving a phone call, don’t be loud.  Listening to your voice message via speakerphone is improper in a work environment.
    7. Be Polite: Interrupting when someone is speaking and texting during a meeting are all signs that you’re not giving someone your full time and attention, and that’s off-putting. It is casual rudeness.  Also, remember “knock, knock” when entering someone’s cubicle or office space.
    8. Thank you: Within a conversation, only say thank you once or twice else, there will be a possibility that you will appear helpless or needy.

Conclusively, if you’re not using proper office/business etiquette, chances increase that you’re likely to pull a bone-headed move outside the office that also can hurt your career.  Be wise!

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April 27, 2017 By LC-Admin Leave a Comment

Why Bother With A Resume Update???

Why bother with a resume update?

The truth of the matter is, most people shelve their CVs once they’re comfortably employed, letting them gather dust. If this is you, it’s safe to say you need an updated resume in order to be a top contender in your quest for a sweet new job. You have to use every possible advantage to compete in today’s job market. You should update your resume every six to 12 months to add new skills and experiences,” says career expert Vicki Salemi.

You don’t want to delay applying for the job because you need time to update your materials when the next awesome job opportunity will arise, you probably have some stuff on there that dates you or makes you look stale, and you want to be ready for it since recruiters spend about six seconds viewing a resume, you can’t afford to be anything less than sparkling plus you have the best chance of being considered for a job if you apply within the first 24 hours.

Check out the following tips

1.Erase that Objective: A 25-word wow statement highlighting who you are and what you have done is all you need. Sweep away that Objective and replace it with a new and improved summary. So, for starters, get rid of the “objective” field. That’s yesterday’s news and a potential red flag to hiring managers that you’re not on top of current standards and practices in the workplace.

2. Spray away boring Verbs: Employers want to recruit talent that is passionate about what they do and enthusiastic about their company. Use keywords that are key in your field. Cross-check job ads to ascertain the expected keywords. Replace sterile and overused verbs with action verbs such as launched, improved, influenced, developed and so on. Nothing kills mojo quicker than lifeless verbs floundering on your resume.

3.Replace obscure fonts: Playful, unprofessional fonts are an eyesore. For example, font like Comic sans with common easily-read font like Verdana, Calibri, Times new roman and so on. but in case you are not sure, take a look at some current sample resumes to see what is and is not in fashion.

4. Toss out outdated skills: Terminology changes from year to year, so be sure your resume reflects current trends. Old software programs or other examples of terminology from yesteryear that may make you seem out of the loop should be tossed out of your resume.

5. Boost Your Social profile: A recent study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) found that 84% of employers recruit via social media, and 43% of employers screen job candidates through social networks and search engines. An active online presence speaks volumes to your potential employers. Just make sure that people who are searching for you online will like what they find. You can add non-abrasive social network and embedded links.

 

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