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Check out these tips to help you feel prepared and confident so you can land the job during your next interview!
1- Are you dressed to impress? Check out this [great post] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/60d77b2f-6640-5331-8816-dca310ec58bf?from=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.jobcase.com%252Fcommunity) on what to wear during your next interview! Make sure to lay your clean clothes out the night before and check for wrinkles/stains (it happens).
2- What to bring? Write down 3-5 questions you want to ask the employer during the interview in a notebook and pack it with your things, along with a few copies of your resume (just in case). Not sure what to ask? Check out [these] (https://www.themuse.com/advice/51-interview-questions-you-should-be-asking) 50 questions out! Want to know more about the job’s culture? Then [these] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/d98a6946-b042-5278-8899-45b1326fd186) are the questions for you!
3- What will you say? Use these [conversation starters tricks] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/6d46f61d-c53b-5ec5-9d7c-69cc61713f6a) to help you break the ice and fight those potentially awkward silent moments.
4- Did you do your research? Make sure you spend a little time going on the company’s website. Find the specifics of the position you are applying to. Make a list of the skills, knowledge, and professional and personal qualities that are required by the employer and those that are critical for success in the job. Then make another and list all of YOUR qualifications. Draw a line connecting the two that match up. Make it a point to casually highlight these things during the interview. Prove that you are a great fit for them! Also be sure to check out the company’s mission and anything important about them make a note of it. This will help you prepare to answer interview questions about the company should they come up.
5- Did you practice? A few days before, make sure to practice answering some interview questions [such as these] (https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-the-31-most-common-interview-questions). This will help give you a chance to prepare and practice, and will also help boost your confidence.
What helps you prep for an interview?
If you have you spent some time at a job and now you’re ready to move on, don't worry, you can take the skills you have gained with you and transfer them into a new desired role!
Here are some ways to get started:
Check the job description If you’re not sure which skills you should include for a particular role check the job description and see what they are looking for! Here are a few examples of skills which you can transfer.
-Leadership -Motivation -Time management -Delegation -Communication -Research
Find more skills [here] (https://www.utoledo.edu/success/career/pdfs/transferable_skills_checklist.pdf).).
Show proof Make sure once you add a skill to your resume that you show how you performed it at your job! -Don’t just say: "Great leadership skills." -Prove it: "Excellent leadership skills, demonstrated when I successfully managed a small team of individuals over the course of a three-day fundraising event."
Make a list of your job duties Create a list of your current and past job duties. Focus on more than what is required of you in your current/previous job or what was/is in your actual job description. Think about what you were you responsible for on a daily basis! Which tasks and duties have you done daily and also which ones did you fulfill that were outside what you were hired for?
Record your accomplishments Now it's time to list specific accomplishments. Did your boss recognize you at some point? Did you save a colleague time by helping he or she complete a project? Think of achievements that are both large and small. They ALL matter to your next employer!
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(1) YOU have to be united and not divided. (2) YOU have to be patient and not pressured. (3) YOU have to reach-in, before we reach-out. (4) YOU have to show patience over being pressured. (5) YOU have to project foresight in the midst of insight. (6) YOU have to be determined and not easily detoured. (7) YOU have to try just a little, and let the rest fall-in-place.
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Your resume showcases all the things an employer is looking for and each has certain expectations that they would like you to fulfill. It’s important to show them in your resume how/why you are the perfect fit.
Check out these tips on how to make your resume stronger and desirable to employers!
1- Have the qualifications for the job Increase your chances of being hired by tailoring your resume specifically to jobs that you are qualified for and are interested in doing. You don’t always need to meet 100% of the requirements that job postings ask for, but do make sure that you have at least 75% of the qualifications. Present them in easy-to-read sentences and bullet points. Highlight your past accomplishments to show how you can excel at the job.
2- Make it easy for them to contact you Place your contact info right up at the top of your resume. Be sure your email sounds professional. If it begins with cutiepie107 or a bunch of random letters and numbers create a new one with your name, such as Jsmith for example. Keep it professional! List your phone number as well and make sure that once you put it out there you are checking your messages.
3-Show that you want the job The first thing an employer is going to notice is if your resume is relevant to the job that they are hiring for. Do you live close enough to the job to reasonably commute to it? Does your title closely match the job you’re applying to? Describe your experience and accomplishments to demonstrate how they benefit the employer. Remember, it is about THEM, not you. Employers don’t want to guess how your credentials apply to the role they are looking to fill.
4- Be a spelling and grammar whiz Reportedly 75% of employers noted that they wanted a stronger focus on written communication skills. Your resume is their FIRST impression of you, so if it is riddled with spelling mistakes, type-o's, or grammatical errors you will likely not be considered for the role. These type of errors show your lack of attention to detail and gives off the vibe that you just aren’t professional or interested. Avoid this by ALWAYS making sure to have a friend or family member read your resume. It’s tough to catch your own mistakes sometimes, they are sneaky! Be sure to use spell check and you can even download Grammarly for a free and easy guide to use as you write.
For info on how to easily create your resume right here on Jobcase please check out @LailaNashat 's posts [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/community/topics/JobcaseInsider).
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Check out the following tips to help you land a job this holiday season!
- Don’t slow down It's important as the holidays draw near NOT to put your job searching on pause. Employers are hiring NOW more than ever and there may even be less competition from other job seekers this time of year. Check out these [8 companies who are hiring] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/7e70975b-5775-5592-a21d-8d5e75f572c4).
- A perfect time to network If there is a holiday party or event when you can connect with people who can help your job search, make sure to attend! Don’t be shy either. Many people will be pleased to have the opportunity to pay it forward by helping you, especially during the season of giving. Consider making a [business card] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/cb795458-c78b-5403-abca-08908c09d94e) with your contact info so you can give it to the people you meet at networking events and holiday parties. You can even print this information on a piece of paper and cut it out. It doesn't need to be fancy to be impactful! Also be sure to have your [elevator pitch] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/b7253760-b4f7-5094-b148-b567e55aaaf4) ready so you can quickly share information about your experience and background!
- Consider sending a greeting card Who doesn't love receiving a card this time of year? Send a simple "Happy Holidays" greeting card to your networking contacts, recruiters, and to employers, you have interviewed with. It’s a great personalized way to reconnect with those who can help with your job search and say "Hey, remember me?" You never know when a position may have opened up, so why not? Make sure to slip your contact info in as well as tell them who you are.
Best of luck with your job search and remember to stay positive, and don't those holiday blues get you down! If you are feeling alone during your job search check out the great advice in Anthony Harrington's [post] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/8fe940b7-2617-59d8-b409-2b0b43c890c0)
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Haven't been in the interviewing circuit for over 10 years. I figure a job fair is a good way to start. Im excited to get that one on one with many places quickly. Any tips or helpful hints?
Letter of Appointment. When engaged in Job Hunting, do so like the Game Hunter who doesn’t stop until he has game firmly in his grasp.An interview and a background check is not a guarantee of employment.Even during a potential employer’s investigation of your history, you should keep fielding other applications, because he is just checking, he has not made a decision. Inquiring into the status of your application, usually does not help, because that action borders on and may be considered harassment. If you want a job, apply, apply, apply till you hold a Letter of Appointment firmly in your grasp, You are hired ! !
Ever wonder what the interview process is like at Amazon or have other questions or concerns? Click on the links below for more info so you can feel better prepared!
• [How to apply] (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/online-application)
• [What to expect during a phone interview] (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/phone-interview) and an [In-person interview] (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/in-person-interview)
• [Which benefits you qualify for] (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/benefits/us-benefits-and-stock)
• [Things to know about the company] (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/about-amazon)
• [Jobs hiring NOW separated into categories] (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/job_categories)
You can also search on Jobcase for Amazon positions near you!
Just follow these steps:
1. Click on Jobs & Companies at the top of the page, or head over [here] (http://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search)
2. Enter Amazon into the search field where it says Job Title, Keywords, or Company.
3. Add in your location by filling in your City and State OR zip code. Then click the magnifying glass to search.
4. Once the list is up, click on “View Job" of any you are interested in and then apply.
Wishing you the best of luck with your Amazon job search : )
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If you were fired from a job and you are looking for answers, here are the best ways to handle it and get back out there!
If you weren't fired, PLEASE feel free to offer YOUR advice in the comments!
-Wait a day or so Take a day or two to allow yourself the chance to get past those feelings of anger, sadness, and/or rejection. Give yourself a moment to re-group.
-Get coverage Having health coverage is so important. Speak to your former employer about extending your health insurance benefit for up to 18 months under COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act). You have 60 days after your coverage lapses to opt-in or start shopping for your own policy on healthcare.gov. Your new employment status allows for you to enroll even if it's not open enrollment time.
-File for unemployment benefits Often times many of us think that only laid-off employees are eligible for these benefits. However, in most states, fired employees can collect too, as long as they weren't fired for intentional misconduct. It can take a while for benefits to kick in, so file right away.
-Re-visit your budget If you’re not sure how long you’ll be unemployed start by reviewing what’s coming in (from unemployment, etc) and how much you have in your savings. Pay special attention to how much you spend every month. Divide your spending into necessary expenses like housing, student loans, car payment, insurance, groceries and unnecessary ones going out for dinner, clothing, travel. Cut back on the unnecessary and spend only when you have to!
-Find work fast While on the job hunt, avoid waiting for money to come in and consider working a gig position for the time being. This will allow you to earn money quickly and control your own schedule allowing you to be flexible. This is particularly helpful when going on interviews! You can make your own hours with companies like [Lyft] (https://www.lyft.com/drive-with-lyft), [TaskRabbit] (https://www.taskrabbit.com/careers), [Instacart] (https://careers.instacart.com/), etc.
-Your next interview When interviewing for your next role don't lie about being fired! Be upfront, positive, and leave those emotions at the door! Also, the less said the better so stick to statements like...“It wasn’t a great cultural fit for me” or “My boss and I continued to have differing opinions.” Whatever the reason keep it as positive as possible and leave it at that. Don’t ever bad mouth your past boss! Read more tips about how to explain getting fired in Matt Bornhorst's post [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/a8a4881a-95be-59b1-ba56-06a1baeac048)!
Worried if your boss had the right to fire you? Read more about that [here] (https://www.jobcase.com/conversations/4bd55db7-5ff5-5dd3-9e69-cc8f40182d5b).
Getting back out there is tough, but you can do this!!
-Have you ever gotten fired? -Have questions?