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HR Questions With Answers 2008-03-11 01:28:00 Most Popular HR Interview Questions With AnswersWhile it is impossible to know exactly what you will be asked during a job interview, there are a number of generic questions that most companies will ask you.Tell Me About YourselfIt's one of the most frequently asked questions in an interview. Your response to this request will set the tone for the rest of the interview.Prepare a script that includes the information you want to convey. Begin by talking about past experiences and proven success:I have been in the customer service industry for the past five years. My most recent experience has been handling incoming calls in the high tech industry. One reason I particularly enjoy this business, and the challenges that go along with it, is the opportunity to connect with people. In my last job
Inside the Mind of an Interviewer 2008-03-09 21:52:00 Before you jump into the interview, it is crucial that we first take a step backward and try to see the interview purely from the interviewer's point of view.What is he looking for? What does he want? What qualities, skills and experience is he looking for? If you can discover what he really wants - and match those requirements one-by-one you'll be amazed at how smooth and successful the interview can be.KEY REQUIREMENTS: AbilityLets not kid ourselves. You can know all the tricks of the trade, be an expert in every aspect of interview psychology and even have the prettiest, hand-printed CVs - it really won't make the slightest difference unless you have the actual skills and ability to do the job advertised. This is any interviewer's first objective: to ascertain if you have the ability to
Some more HR Questions with Answers 2008-03-09 21:18:00 Give me an example of a problem you faced on the job, and tell me how you solved it.DISCUSSION: This is a problem solving question that tests your critical thinking skills. This is a great question for showing that you are a creative and capable problem solver. The problem you select to use as an example should be as similar as possible to a problem that you are likely to face at the job you are interviewing for."I try to take a systematic approach to problem solving. I take the time to gather the relevant information and clearly define the problem or goal. I think it is important to get the information and clarify the problem first before you start coming up with possible solutions, or wasting other people's time. FOR INSTANCE, when I was at Job "X" ... What kinds of challenges are YOU
Group Discussion Preparation 2008-02-25 04:15:00 Group Discussion
A Group Discussion can be defined as a formal discussion involving 10 to 12 participants in a group.It is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its members. In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.As in a football game, where you play like a team, passing the ball to each team member and aim for a common goal, GD is also based on team work, incorporating views of different team members to reach a common goal.Group Discussion is one thing that needs practice for the following reasons:It takes a bit of time to get used to speaking in a gr Read more:Group
Tricky Questions 2008-02-24 13:32:00 May I contact your present employer for a reference?If you’re trying to keep your job search private, this is the last thing you want. But if you don’t cooperate, won’t you seem as if you’re trying to hide something?BEST ANSWER: Express your concern that you’d like to keep your job search private, but that in time, it will be perfectly okay.Example: “My present employer is not aware of my job search and, for obvious reasons; I’d prefer to keep it that way. I’d be most appreciative if we kept our discussion confidential right now. Of course, when we both agree the time is right, then by all means you should contact them. I’m very proud of my record there.The "Hypothetical Problem"Sometimes an interviewer will describe a difficult situation and ask, “How would you handle Read more:Tricky
Cover Letter General / Experienced 2008-02-24 11:57:00 Cover LetterGeneral
/ Experienced09/20/2006ToThe HR ManagerCompany NameDear Sir/Madam,I was interested to see your job posting for Web Developer and would like to learn more about this opportunity.I am a .net Developer/Programmer with extensive experience in [ C # , ASP.NET and SQL SERVER 2000 ] Being a Microsoft Certified Professional (Jun 04, 2004) for VB.NET and C# .Net, i have around 5+ years of experience in progressive roles as a Software Engineer, Web Developer, Solution Architect, Team Leader to an Independent Consultant in diverse organisationsI feel that my thorough Knowledge and experince in all of the Microsoft technologies namely VB / ASP / C # / ASP.NET / SQL 200 / XML etc would be a great asset in this role.Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to have the oppor Read more:Cover
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Sample Dynamic Cover Letters for Job-Seekers 2008-02-24 11:05:00 Sample Cover
Letter for a New College GradMr. Archie WeatherbyCalifornia Investments, Inc.25 Sacramento StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102Dear Mr. Weatherby,My outgoing personality, my sales experience, and my recently completed education make me a strong candidate for a position as an insurance broker for California Investments, Inc.I recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in marketing, where I was president of both the Future Business Leaders of America and the American Marketing Association.Although a recent graduate, I am not a typical new graduate. I attended school in Michigan, Arizona, and Oregon. And I've put myself through these schools by working such jobs as radio advertising sales, newspaper subscription sales, and bartending, all of which enhanced my formal Read more:Sample
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How to E-mail Your Cover Letter 2008-02-24 11:00:00 How to E-mail Your CoverLetter
At a recent career fair, I spoke with an HR professional who reads loads of resumes every day. He made this plea to me: "Please tell people that just because they're sending resumes by email doesn't mean they can get away with a poor cover letter, or no cover letter at all."So don't cut corners. Here are five ways to make sure your email cover letters deliver a powerful impact when sent with your resume.1. Avoid character assassination Email is quirky. Bullets, underlines, bold or italic characters won't show up correctly when you paste them from a word processing document into an email message.Avoid this problem by first saving your cover letter in plain text format (ASCII). Then replace special characters with ASCII-friendly ones, like these: dashes (-), a Read more:Cover Letter
Tips to improve your Resume 2008-02-22 17:28:00 Improve Your Current Resume
If you are thinking about looking for a new job, you might want to take a look at your old resume. While your resume is a work in progress, it’s not always a good idea to simply input new information into the old format and assume it’s good enough.By following just a few steps you can totally makeover your current resume, which will help you land more interviews, as well as make the tough task of writing your resume much easier.Make Sure Your Resume Is FocusedIf you are thinking about applying for new jobs because you want to advance your career or you are simply ready for a career change, you need to be sure that your resume has a focus. You might find writing an objective at the top of your resume the simplest way to give your resume focus. You’ll want to
Reasons for CV Rejection 2008-02-22 17:08:00 Reasons For CV Rejection:First impressions - These really matter! Your CV is a marketing document and must attract the reader's attention in the first 20-30 seconds; otherwise your chances of getting an interview are greatly reduced. A recruitment consultancy or an employer may have a hundred or more CVs to look through and probably only a couple of hours in which to select for interview. So put your work experience at the start of your CV, not personal or educational details, unless you have only just left education.Poor visual layout - The visual layout of your CV is very important. Even though the wording you use may be correct, if people cannot find the information they want quickly they will move on to someone else's CV. You should use plenty of 'white' space in your CV and appropriat Read more:Reasons
Writing your CV 2008-02-22 17:03:00 Writing Your CVGenerally you will find that the layout described here will work for most senior positions. Feel free to add other sections or change the ordering to suit yourself.Front Page...Profile/Summary - This should be a short summary of your experience and abilities, and be contained in four to six lines of text. This section should also indicate what sort of a position you are looking for. List only those attributes that will be of interest to your next employer; exclude any irrelevancies.Achievements - Key Skills In bullet format, detail things that you are really good at. List 3 to 6 achievements, which you can deliver on and which you feel are relevant your next position. Once again, do not list achievements, which are not in line with what you want to do next. Start with the st
Interview Do's and Dont's 2008-02-21 11:50:00 Interview DOsDress appropriately for the industry; err on the side of being conservative to show you take the interview seriously. Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable.Know the exact time and location of your interview; know how long it takes to get there, park, find a rest room to freshen up, etc.Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time.Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Their opinions of you might be solicited during hiring decisions.Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer.Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer's name and the correct pronunciation.Even when your interviewer gives you a first and last name, address your interviewer by title
Sample Cover Letters 2008-02-21 11:05:00 How To Create a Good Cover
Letter Cover letter is a document which is attached to each resume you send out to prospective employers. If your cover letter isn't professional, managers will likely ignore it and toss it in the trash. Because of this you will want to spend time making sure both your cover letter and resume are equally impressive. A cover letter should enhance the design of your resume.A cover letter should almost always accompany a resume unless you have good reason not to do so. Here are some guidelines you should keep in mind while writing your cover letter.Keep your cover letter concise and job specific. It should be modified to address the specific job you are applying for. The goal when writing the cover letter is you address your strengths and accomplishments in a paragr Read more:Sample
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Interview Preparation 2008-02-20 10:23:00 Basic Interview PreparationConsider the interview as an opportunity to market yourself. Think about ways of reinforcing your strengths and addressing your weaknesses. Take it easy...Be honest...polite...Don't try to pretend that you know everything...accept your mistakes ...Don't argue..I have seen many guys doing that. Preparation can make the difference between getting an offer and getting rejected.There is no one "best" way to prepare for an interview. Rather, there are specific and important strategies to enhance one's chances for interview success. Every interview is a learning experience, so learning that takes place during the preparation and actual interview process is useful for future interviews.Initial preparation requires recent assessment of skills, interests, values, and acco
Interview Preparation 2008-03-19 11:15:38 Basic Interview PreparationConsider the interview as an opportunity to market yourself. Think about ways of reinforcing your strengths and addressing your weaknesses. Take it easy...Be honest...polite...Don't try to pretend that you know everything...accept your mistakes ...Don't argue..I have seen many guys doing that. Preparation can make the difference between getting an offer and getting rejected.There is no one "best" way to prepare for an interview. Rather, there are specific and important strategies to enhance one's chances for interview success. Every interview is a learning experience, so learning that takes place during the preparation and actual interview process is useful for future interviews.Initial preparation requires recent assessment of skills, interests, values, and acco
How to E-mail Your Cover Letter 2008-03-19 11:05:35 Email CoverLetter
An email cover letter is different from a traditional paper cover letter. The purpose of any cover letter is to identify the job, introduce your experience and accomplishments, and to secure an interview. Typically an email cover letter will be shorter and more to the point. An email cover letter should be similar to a formal business letter in formatting. Include a salutation and closing.Identify your resume, the position of interest, and job ID (if necessary) in the Subject line of the email.Only include highlights of skills and accomplishments in order to keep the email short. Address strengths that match the job description.Be sure to spell check and proofread the email cover letter. Indicate that your resume is attached or if it follows the cover letter in the email Read more:Cover Letter
Sample Dynamic Cover Letters for Job-Seekers 2008-03-19 10:46:18 Sample Cover
Letter for a New College GradMr. Archie WeatherbyCalifornia Investments, Inc.25 Sacramento StreetSan Francisco, CA 94102Dear Mr. Weatherby,My outgoing personality, my sales experience, and my recently completed education make me a strong candidate for a position as an insurance broker for California Investments, Inc.I recently graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in marketing, where I was president of both the Future Business Leaders of America and the American Marketing Association.Although a recent graduate, I am not a typical new graduate. I attended school in Michigan, Arizona, and Oregon. And I've put myself through these schools by working such jobs as radio advertising sales, newspaper subscription sales, and bartending, all of which enhanced my formal Read more:Sample
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Inside the Mind of an Interviewer 2008-03-19 09:57:13 Before you jump into the interview, it is crucial that we first take a step backward and try to see the interview purely from the interviewer's point of view.What is he looking for? What does he want? What qualities, skills and experience is he looking for? If you can discover what he really wants - and match those requirements one-by-one you'll be amazed at how smooth and successful the interview can be.KEY REQUIREMENTS: AbilityLets not kid ourselves. You can know all the tricks of the trade, be an expert in every aspect of interview psychology and even have the prettiest, hand-printed CVs - it really won't make the slightest difference unless you have the actual skills and ability to do the job advertised. This is any interviewer's first objective: to ascertain if you have the ability to
HR Questions with Answers(III) 2008-03-19 01:28:44 Where do you see yourself five years from now?One reason interviewers ask this question is to see if you’re settling for this position, using it merely as a stopover until something better comes along. Or they could be trying to gauge your level of ambition.If you’re too specific, i.e., naming the promotions you someday hope to win, you’ll sound presumptuous. If you’re too vague, you’ll seem rudderless.Reassure your interviewer that you’re looking to make a long-term commitment…that this position entails exactly what you’re looking to do and what you do extremely well. As for your future, you believe that if you perform each job at hand with excellence, future opportunities will take care of themselves.Example 1: I am definitely interested in making a long-term commitment t
HR Questions and Answers(II) 2008-03-19 01:20:19 What are your goals. What are your short term and long term goals?To obtain a long-term position within a company that will allow me to utilize the skills I currently possess, as well as offer opportunities for further training and advancement. Ideally, I would like to work for a young company, such as this one, so I can get in on the ground floor and takeadvantage of all the opportunities a growing firm has to offer.My short term goal is to get this job. As far as long term goals are concerned, I have few. The reason being is that I know I am capable of a lot of things and want to be available for everything I can. I have long range plans but don't necessarily believe that goals are something that one reaches for, attains and then one is finished. I prefer to plan ahead but remain open an
HR Questions With Answers 2008-03-18 10:34:18 Most Popular HR Interview Questions With AnswersWhile it is impossible to know exactly what you will be asked during a job interview, there are a number of generic questions that most companies will ask you.Tell Me About Yourself It's one of the most frequently asked questions in an interview. Your response to this request will set the tone for the rest of the interview.Prepare a script that includes the information you want to convey. Begin by talking about past experiences and proven success:I have been in the customer service industry for the past five years. My most recent experience has been handling incoming calls in the high tech industry. One reason I particularly enjoy this business, and the challenges that go along with it, is the opportunity to connect with people. In my last jo
Tricky Questions 2008-03-18 00:57:25 May I contact your present employer for a reference?If you’re trying to keep your job search private, this is the last thing you want. But if you don’t cooperate, won’t you seem as if you’re trying to hide something?BEST ANSWER: Express your concern that you’d like to keep your job search private, but that in time, it will be perfectly okay.Example: “My present employer is not aware of my job search and, for obvious reasons; I’d prefer to keep it that way. I’d be most appreciative if we kept our discussion confidential right now. Of course, when we both agree the time is right, then by all means you should contact them. I’m very proud of my record there.The "Hypothetical Problem"Sometimes an interviewer will describe a difficult situation and ask, “How would you handle Read more:Tricky
Some more HR Questions with Answers 2008-03-18 00:41:08 Give me an example of a problem you faced on the job, and tell me how you solved it.This is a problem solving question that tests your critical thinking skills. This is a great question for showing that you are a creative and capable problem solver. The problem you select to use as an example should be as similar as possible to a problem that you are likely to face at the job you are interviewing for."I try to take a systematic approach to problem solving. I take the time to gather the relevant information and clearly define the problem or goal. I think it is important to get the information and clarify the problem first before you start coming up with possible solutions, or wasting other people's time. FOR INSTANCE, when I was at Job "X" ... What kinds of challenges are YOU currently faci
Sample Cover Letters 2008-03-17 02:54:07 How To Create a Good Cover
Letter Cover letter is a document which is attached to each resume you send out to prospective employers. If your cover letter isn't professional, managers will likely ignore it and toss it in the trash. Because of this you will want to spend time making sure both your cover letter and resume are equally impressive. A cover letter should enhance the design of your resume.A cover letter should almost always accompany a resume unless you have good reason not to do so. Here are some guidelines you should keep in mind while writing your cover letter.Keep your cover letter concise and job specific. It should be modified to address the specific job you are applying for. The goal when writing the cover letter is you address your strengths and accomplishments in a paragr Read more:Sample
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Reasons for CV Rejection 2008-03-17 02:48:14 CV Rejection, Why ?First impressions - These really matter! Your CV is a marketing document and must attract the reader's attention in the first 20-30 seconds; otherwise your chances of getting an interview are greatly reduced. A recruitment consultancy or an employer may have a hundred or more CVs to look through and probably only a couple of hours in which to select for interview. So put your work experience at the start of your CV, not personal or educational details, unless you have only just left education.Poor visual layout - The visual layout of your CV is very important. Even though the wording you use may be correct, if people cannot find the information they want quickly they will move on to someone else's CV. You should use plenty of 'white' space in your CV and appropriate head Read more:Reasons
Tips to improve your Resume 2008-03-17 02:37:37 Improve Your Current Resume
If you are thinking about looking for a new job, you might want to take a look at your old resume. While your resume is a work in progress, it’s not always a good idea to simply input new information into the old format and assume it’s good enough.By following just a few steps you can totally makeover your current resume, which will help you land more interviews, as well as make the tough task of writing your resume much easier.Make Sure Your Resume Is FocusedIf you are thinking about applying for new jobs because you want to advance your career or you are simply ready for a career change, you need to be sure that your resume has a focus. You might find writing an objective at the top of your resume the simplest way to give your resume focus. You’ll want to
Group Discussion Preparation 2008-03-16 21:33:43 Group Discussion
A Group Discussion can be defined as a formal discussion involving 10 to 12 participants in a group.It is a methodology used by an organization to gauge whether the candidate has certain personality traits and/or skills that it desires in its members. In this methodology, the group of candidates is given a topic or a situation, given a few minutes to think about the same, and then asked to discuss it among themselves for 15-20 minutes.As in a football game, where you play like a team, passing the ball to each team member and aim for a common goal, GD is also based on team work, incorporating views of different team members to reach a common goal.Group Discussion is one thing that needs practice for the following reasons:It takes a bit of time to get used to speaking in a gr Read more:Group
Cover Letter General / Experienced 2008-03-15 07:48:21 Cover LetterGeneral
/ Experienced09/20/2006ToThe HR ManagerCompany NameDear Sir/Madam,I was interested to see your job posting for Web Developer and would like to learn more about this opportunity.I am a .net Developer/Programmer with extensive experience in [ C # , ASP.NET and SQL SERVER 2000 ] Being a Microsoft Certified Professional (Jun 04, 2004) for VB.NET and C# .Net, i have around 5+ years of experience in progressive roles as a Software Engineer, Web Developer, Solution Architect, Team Leader to an Independent Consultant in diverse organisationsI feel that my thorough Knowledge and experince in all of the Microsoft technologies namely VB / ASP / C # / ASP.NET / SQL 200 / XML etc would be a great asset in this role.Thank you for your time and consideration. I hope to have the oppor Read more:Cover
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Interview Do's and Dont's 2008-03-13 13:15:45 Interview DOsDress appropriately for the industry; err on the side of being conservative to show you take the interview seriously. Your personal grooming and cleanliness should be impeccable.Know the exact time and location of your interview; know how long it takes to get there, park, find a rest room to freshen up, etc.Arrive early; 10 minutes prior to the interview start time.Treat other people you encounter with courtesy and respect. Their opinions of you might be solicited during hiring decisions.Offer a firm handshake, make eye contact, and have a friendly expression when you are greeted by your interviewer.Listen to be sure you understand your interviewer's name and the correct pronunciation.Even when your interviewer gives you a first and last name, address your interviewer by title
Switched Many Jobs? 2008-03-25 03:38:48 Gone are the days of people spending their entire professional lives at one organisation. In these days of constant change, professionals don't stick around for too long, jumping profiles and companies at regular intervals, constantly on the look out for a better offer or a more challenging environment.However, from the company's point of view, the recruitment and training of employees costs a lot of money, thus making them cautious while hiring new candidates.While looking for suitable candidates, companies refrain from hiring professionals who frequently switch of jobs understanding the constant job switches to mean:Lack of commitmentInability to stick to one role for longBeing unreliableBeing money-mindedInability to get along with peopleLack of clarity in job profileIf the prospective Read more:Switched
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