2009 The Career Engineer "Career Getting Tips"

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The Career Engineer shares proven career winning tips in a "One Stop Job Shop" fashion. You will walk away with techniques and solutions to make Monday mornings...better!

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The One Stop Job ShopThe One Stop Job Shop

The Job Search: Start with the beginning…you! The Market: I am the CEO of Me Inc. The Resume: The brochure of your corporation. The Interview: The tough questions are easy…

when you know the answers. The Thank You: Use your southern hospitality. Questions and networking.

Define Yourself or Be DefinedDefine Yourself or Be Defined

Now is the time to set your standards.Tap into the hidden career market.Networking, career fairs, cold calling.Cold calling… shy, well..get over it.Develop your sales pitch..do you have one? “Five reasons why you should hire me.”

Where Are Those Jobs?Where Are Those Jobs?

Career Centers

Networking

Want Ads

Yellow

Networking

Yellow

Career Centers

Want Ads

Networking 55% YellowPages 30%Centers 10% Want Ads 5%

As a Man Thinks, So He IsAs a Man Thinks, So He Is

Good resume/not so good resume.Action orientation “what have you done.”Start with an action verb.Visually stunning, balanced format.Professional resume paper and reviewed.

People Will Give YouPeople Will Give You What You Believe What You Believe

Five things you must do in an interview.Smile, firm hand shake, eye contact.Dress to impress, sell yourself.Ask for a business card.Interview the interviewers – ask questions.Let them know that you want the job.

““I Got the Job” SmileI Got the Job” Smile

Tough Interview QuestionsTough Interview Questions

Tell me something about yourself?Why should I hire you?What are your weaknesses?Can you explain why you have been out of

work?Where do you see yourself in five years?What are your salary expectation?

Bottom Line – Play the Game Bottom Line – Play the Game or Sit on the Benchor Sit on the Bench

Thank you letter or card: it’s your choice.You have 48 hours, don’t forget this.Next level, the follow-up call.Persistent not pushy.Assertive not aggressive.Class is always in style.

Shirley Rowe, Shirley Rowe, Allbook Reviews says …Allbook Reviews says …

“.…This tiny little book is packed full of tools to get you out of the rut you are in and send you on the way to fulfilling your life’s purpose.

… Sounds too good to be true? I suggest that you buy a copy of this book today. It will be the best $10.95 you have ever invested in your future-in YOU.”