So after working for several months at the new job as a receptionist,
I got to see what my supervisor's, Administration Assistant,
responsibilities were. I am not sure if I really want to get promoted to
his level especially the part where ethics comes into the question. So
these questions you need to answer about yourself honestly if you are
ready for a set of new responsibilities.
Are you willing to be an on-call employee?
If
any of your team is sick and you can not find coverage, you will be
responsible to make sure that spot is filled; so, who is left besides
you?
Are you willing to sacrifice some of your vacation time?
A
lot of companies do not like supervisors to take vacations during
certain times of the year called black out dates. You also have to make
sure other managers can take your place while you are gone for the
vacation.
Can you handle the extra responsibilities?
Pay
attention to what your supervisor does. Will you be able to handle the
stress and the responsibilities that he or she is doing? There's also
some legal issues you have to deal with when becoming a leader. Human
resource issues can come up if one does not know how to handle certain
situations. The ethical issues that you have problems with your
supervisor currently, will you be able to solve that problem once you
get promoted?
What is the turnover rate for the position you want to get?
If
the turnover rate is low, do you know if your supervisor wants to get
another position? Be good friends with your supervisor so he or she can
recommend you to your boss to have you promoted once the position is
available. This way, you can also find out whether you have a good
chance to get promoted or you might need to find a different company to
work for where you have a better chance of a promotion.
These questions are based on experience and does not apply to all companies, but why not prepare for the worst-case scenario?
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Sunday, December 9, 2012
After the Interview
In the thank you card, thank the interviewer for informing you about the company. Add how much more motivated you are to work for the company and that you hope to hear from him or her soon.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Anticipating Interview Questions
The best way to prepare for an interview is to anticipate the questions that could be asked during the interview. Simply put: Do your homework.
Research the company.
Read the mission statement of the company. Research what the company is going through and incorporate your answers to the questions asked. If you go into an interview and have no clue what the company or firm does, you will just look like all you care about is the money you will be getting from the company. Many companies these days want enthusiastic employees and by knowing about what's going on and what you can do for the company will put you ahead of those who didn't do their homework.
Questions about yourself.
Most interviews start out with the usual questions and statements like:
Research the company.
Read the mission statement of the company. Research what the company is going through and incorporate your answers to the questions asked. If you go into an interview and have no clue what the company or firm does, you will just look like all you care about is the money you will be getting from the company. Many companies these days want enthusiastic employees and by knowing about what's going on and what you can do for the company will put you ahead of those who didn't do their homework.
Questions about yourself.
Most interviews start out with the usual questions and statements like:
- Tell me something about yourself. If you are not sure about what to say, start out with hobbies and what you like to do when you have free time that can relate to the skills needed for the job you are applying for. This statement allows the interviewer to open you up and learn something unique about you. If you have the same interests as the interviewer, then that would be a plus! Make sure you do not tell your life story. Limit this answer to two to three minutes. If you can not think of anything, mention where you went to school and what degree you got.
- What are your strengths? State your strengths that relates to the position you are applying for. Give an example of how you used each of your strengths. Be prepared to explain about three strengths along with experiences.
- What are your weaknesses? This one is a tricky question, but make sure you answer this correctly. Do not answer that you do not possess any weakness. If you do so, you would sound like you are perfect and no one is perfect. You want to present yourself as someone who is always learning to become a better individual. So an example of my weakness is that I like to take on many assignments that I can not finish. So to better phrase this so the weakness doesn't sound negative would be: One of my goals is striving to delegate tasks so I will not be overwhelmed.
- Do you prefer to work by yourself or in teams? Give the answer of both. Why not allow the firm have the best of both worlds? Working by yourself means you can handle things on your own without supervision. Working in teams are a must because many companies are emphasing in teamwork.
- Why would you want to work for us?
- Why are you interested in this position?
- What do you know about our company?
- Why would you want to work in this industry?
- What interests you about our services or products?
- What was the most rewarding experience have you had in the past while working?
- How have your education or past working experience prepare you for this positon?
- What is a typical workday like?
- What job functions you liked the most and least? Why?
- Do you have any computer skills and what are they?
- Who was your toughest boss and why?
- What was the reason you left your last job? (or leaving your current job?)
- How would you be an asset to the company?
- If the position was offered, where do you see yourself in five or ten years from now?
- What is your way of getting along with a group of diverse co-workers?
- What would you like to get out of working for this company?
Set Up for First Phone Impression
Make sure your voice mail message is appropriate.
If you can not answer the phone call at anytime of the day due to certain obligations- work, school, etc.- have a professional sounding message. You do not want to send any bad first impressions due to the voicemail. No songs or music recorded. Make sure your voice mailbox is not full and able to receive messages. If you got a new phone or switched to a new phone carrier, do not forget to set up the voice mail box as well. There are many times when I have to contact people, their voice mailbox are either full or not set up, and I could not leave a message at all. You do not want to forfeit the opportunity for the position just because you forgot to empty those saved party messages your friends left you.
Do not answer the phone if the setting you are in is not perfect.
Let the phone call go into voice mail if you are at a party or have a lot of background noise. You do not want any distractions or interruptions when answering an important phone call. You want to be the one in control. This way, you can be sure of the right time and date for either the phone or in-person interview.
Answer the phone with a smile (^_^)!
Research shown that people that answer the phone with a smile sound more personable and friendly regardless of how the person is actually feeling. Sounding friendly will provoke the caller looking forward to the interview with you. Knowing phone ettiquette is a plus if you are hoping to get a receptionist or concierge position.
If the phone number listed is a home number, alert people at home.
Not every one has the luxury of cell phones. So if your primary contact phone number is your home, alert the people that live with you that you are expecting a call to setup an interview. Make sure an adult is answering the phone. Do not let any children to answer the phone. Give tips to adults at home to answer appropriately as well. Since not all households have Caller ID implemented. I think saying, "[Insert Family Name here] residenc," is enough. Remember to change the answering machine message as well. Refer to the first point.
If you can not answer the phone call at anytime of the day due to certain obligations- work, school, etc.- have a professional sounding message. You do not want to send any bad first impressions due to the voicemail. No songs or music recorded. Make sure your voice mailbox is not full and able to receive messages. If you got a new phone or switched to a new phone carrier, do not forget to set up the voice mail box as well. There are many times when I have to contact people, their voice mailbox are either full or not set up, and I could not leave a message at all. You do not want to forfeit the opportunity for the position just because you forgot to empty those saved party messages your friends left you.
Do not answer the phone if the setting you are in is not perfect.
Let the phone call go into voice mail if you are at a party or have a lot of background noise. You do not want any distractions or interruptions when answering an important phone call. You want to be the one in control. This way, you can be sure of the right time and date for either the phone or in-person interview.
Answer the phone with a smile (^_^)!
Research shown that people that answer the phone with a smile sound more personable and friendly regardless of how the person is actually feeling. Sounding friendly will provoke the caller looking forward to the interview with you. Knowing phone ettiquette is a plus if you are hoping to get a receptionist or concierge position.
If the phone number listed is a home number, alert people at home.
Not every one has the luxury of cell phones. So if your primary contact phone number is your home, alert the people that live with you that you are expecting a call to setup an interview. Make sure an adult is answering the phone. Do not let any children to answer the phone. Give tips to adults at home to answer appropriately as well. Since not all households have Caller ID implemented. I think saying, "[Insert Family Name here] residenc," is enough. Remember to change the answering machine message as well. Refer to the first point.
Appropriate Dress for the Interview
After tailoring all your resumes to the companies you are trying to apply for, make sure you don't idle yourself. If you need to turn in your application with your resume, make sure you have the right attire. I highly recommend that you dress in a professional manner even if the task is only to turn in your application. As discussed in getting an application, one may never know that he or she could get the interview on the spot. Here's a link to a short video about how to dress for an interview: Dress Appropriately. This video does focus on men, but I believe it relates to women as well.
For women, do not dress to seduce, but dress to impress. Here are some suggestions for your professional attire section of your closet:
For women, do not dress to seduce, but dress to impress. Here are some suggestions for your professional attire section of your closet:
- dress shirts and/or blouses
- pencil skirt
- dress pants
- blazer or plain coordinating cardigan
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
More Resume Tips!
I went to a high school that was deemed "academic". What made this school different was mainly how you get your high school diploma. In order to graduate, the student have to complete at least 100 hours of community service, a Senior Exhibition, and a portfolio. Upon trying to complete all these tasks in high school during my senior year, I thought to myself that I should've enrolled to a regular high school that didn't focus so much on these requirements. Fortunately, I went through with it because I do feel like the high school I went to prepared me after graduation.
The Senior Exhibition helped me get over the fear of presenting not just to teachers but to people knowledgable to my presenting topic as well. The portfolio taught me how to create connections between school work and objectives of the community. My economics class prepared me on what possible expenses there would be if I lived on my own by creating a worksheet to calculate and budgeting money. My English class also required all the students to create a resume to introduce us on how to make an effective resume. The community service hours also allowed me to put some kind of experience on my resume and references that were not family or friends related.
Last week in my English 414 class, the professor gave some tips on creating an effective resume. This took me back to my high school years. So here are some tips that were brought up and most of the students didn't find obvious.
Make your resume one page.
Many employers or hiring managers do not have the time to read an essay about your work history; that being said, all you need to have are the work experiences that could help you with the job you are applying for and is filled one page. There is no need for the second page.
Create a Master Resume.
This is a file that has all your work, volunteer, and project history. The professor recommended this idea so then tailoring the actual resume to the employer would only consist of copy and paste efforts. This would also have all the dates worked all in one place and all your references in one place in case your phone died in a freak accident. Remember to frequently update the information. For an example, if your previous manager changed his or her phone number, make sure to change that on the Master Resume.
Use blank space effectively to highlight the tasks performed for work history.
I recommend using bullet points. Bullet points create a layout easier for the reader's eyes and less overwhelming. When the hiring manager or employer is pressed for time, they will try not read your resume first; they might read your resume when they have the time. There is good side to this but must of time, they are looking at resumes and applications due to the need of help. Which ever resume that catches the person's eye to read first, the more of an advantage there is for the applicant.
Let's say that a friend of yours wants you to proofread his paper and you have several midterms to study for, but since this is a good friend you would help him or her out. You find out that the paper was 20 pages long and not 2 pages. Which one would you prefer to take your time to read and edit when you have other things to worry about? I hope the 2 pages unless you are already prepared for your three midterms.
Until next time! Please make sure to comment if there are any tips that are not obvious that I did not mention. Let's help each other out!
The Senior Exhibition helped me get over the fear of presenting not just to teachers but to people knowledgable to my presenting topic as well. The portfolio taught me how to create connections between school work and objectives of the community. My economics class prepared me on what possible expenses there would be if I lived on my own by creating a worksheet to calculate and budgeting money. My English class also required all the students to create a resume to introduce us on how to make an effective resume. The community service hours also allowed me to put some kind of experience on my resume and references that were not family or friends related.
Last week in my English 414 class, the professor gave some tips on creating an effective resume. This took me back to my high school years. So here are some tips that were brought up and most of the students didn't find obvious.
Make your resume one page.
Many employers or hiring managers do not have the time to read an essay about your work history; that being said, all you need to have are the work experiences that could help you with the job you are applying for and is filled one page. There is no need for the second page.
Create a Master Resume.
This is a file that has all your work, volunteer, and project history. The professor recommended this idea so then tailoring the actual resume to the employer would only consist of copy and paste efforts. This would also have all the dates worked all in one place and all your references in one place in case your phone died in a freak accident. Remember to frequently update the information. For an example, if your previous manager changed his or her phone number, make sure to change that on the Master Resume.
Use blank space effectively to highlight the tasks performed for work history.
I recommend using bullet points. Bullet points create a layout easier for the reader's eyes and less overwhelming. When the hiring manager or employer is pressed for time, they will try not read your resume first; they might read your resume when they have the time. There is good side to this but must of time, they are looking at resumes and applications due to the need of help. Which ever resume that catches the person's eye to read first, the more of an advantage there is for the applicant.
Let's say that a friend of yours wants you to proofread his paper and you have several midterms to study for, but since this is a good friend you would help him or her out. You find out that the paper was 20 pages long and not 2 pages. Which one would you prefer to take your time to read and edit when you have other things to worry about? I hope the 2 pages unless you are already prepared for your three midterms.
Until next time! Please make sure to comment if there are any tips that are not obvious that I did not mention. Let's help each other out!
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Resume Tips
You successfully got your applications and filled out the all the information asked of you completely. The next thing I recommend is to prepare or brush up on your resume. The great thing about turning in a resume with your application is that this gesture gives your potential employer an impression that you are serious and ready for employment. You do not simply do what is required, but also go beyond what is asked. Another reason to turn in your resume is because you look better compared to those that do not have a resume.
Make sure your Contact Information is current and convey professionalism.
A common mistake I've noticed when trying to reach an applicant for my hiring manager is that the phone number is disconnected or no longer in use. Sure you have other contact information that may be current, but some managers do not have the time to go through all your contact possibilities to reach you when there are plenty of other applicants to reach for an interview. This will also link to profread your information on your application as well. Depending on the company, managers will base the contact information on the application instead, but let's just be safe and have the insurance of either possibilities.
Make a new e-mail if your e-mail is inappropriate. My best friend's nickname in high school was CrazyGurl so she created an email that conatined those words in high school. She used that e-mail address on her resume. She came to me asking why she hasn't received any calls for interviews. I asked to see her resume and there it was! She created a more professional e-mail that contained her first initial and last name. She immediately got more interviews after resubmitting her applications and resumes. If you are debating whether you should use your current email that does not include your name or initials, you should brainstorm some possible negative connatations implied in your e-mail. If there are any negatives at all, save yourself the time and create a new one. I was reminded of this tip when I came across this webpage.
Change your voicemail greeting to short, simple and straight to the point.
Yes, I am advising to ditch the song recording that you recorded by holding your cell phone up to the radio. We all want everyone to know what our favorite song at the moment is; however, the hiring manager does not have the time to listen through the whole segment of the song to wait for the "beep" at the end of it to leave you message. Yes, I know that if you press the "7" on the number pad that will skip the whole message but not every one will know that. Another reason is that you do not want to accidentally give the wrong impression of who you are because of your song choice.
When recording your new voicemail message, make sure there isn't any background noise so that the person that is trying to reach you can hear your message clearly. State your name and repeat your phone number in case of wrong number dialings. Try to also include a short phrase along the lines that you will call the caller back once you're available. If you do this part, make sure you keep your word.
Customize your Objective to the position and job you are applying for.
The obvious response to this section is to get a job, but employers want to know why would you be interested in the job you are applying for. This part of the resume should be just a couple of sentences. The more specific the objective is tailoring to the company and position, the better chance that you will get the interview. There are some great examples and variety of objectives in the link provided.
Although, there are reasons to eliminate the Objective section in your resume. The three main reasons the website addresses are due to using your resume at a job fair, more than one position open at the company you are applying for and wouldn't mind keeping your options open, and can not be specific about your targeted job.
Be brief but specific about your Work History, Education, & Qualifications.
Look at examples of resumes online if you've never composed of one. The link provided is a great resource I found that is tailored to different industries on Monster. When I first created my resume, I was lost. I just graduated from high school and needed to earn more money so I could buy what I wanted and save for junior college supplies. I was lost: Is it a written paper of myself? How long should it be? What are the guidelines?
After looking at some examples, I found out that it should be short and right to the point where the employer does not have to struggle to find the information he or she wants to know about you. Be honest about your information. Do not falsify anything on your resume. If the employer hires you based on a non-existent work history, he or she will expect you to utilize the experience with little training in that area. If you get interviewed with details and have no idea what you are talking about, the hiring manager could tell.
After you're done composing your resume, PROOFREAD it!
Make sure to correct the spelling of most commonly misspelled words. You could skip this step if you are lucky enough to run into a hiring manager where they can not spell either. Trust me, you wouldn't want a manager like that anyways. I had a manager that replaced another manager and she could not spell. All the employees didn't give her the respect because of her carelessness in writing. This was a manager of an engraving company where spelling could either satisfy or irrate a customer. She wrote the following instructions: Put away these items over their. This is a classic case of homonyms. Here's a list I found online where if you can master these, I believe you are on your way to be one less victim to the Homonym Moster.
You do not want to present yourself as irresponsible or you just don't care. Your resume and application most likely would end up in the trash can or maybe recycle bin to be more environmentally friendly.
Make sure your Contact Information is current and convey professionalism.
A common mistake I've noticed when trying to reach an applicant for my hiring manager is that the phone number is disconnected or no longer in use. Sure you have other contact information that may be current, but some managers do not have the time to go through all your contact possibilities to reach you when there are plenty of other applicants to reach for an interview. This will also link to profread your information on your application as well. Depending on the company, managers will base the contact information on the application instead, but let's just be safe and have the insurance of either possibilities.
Make a new e-mail if your e-mail is inappropriate. My best friend's nickname in high school was CrazyGurl so she created an email that conatined those words in high school. She used that e-mail address on her resume. She came to me asking why she hasn't received any calls for interviews. I asked to see her resume and there it was! She created a more professional e-mail that contained her first initial and last name. She immediately got more interviews after resubmitting her applications and resumes. If you are debating whether you should use your current email that does not include your name or initials, you should brainstorm some possible negative connatations implied in your e-mail. If there are any negatives at all, save yourself the time and create a new one. I was reminded of this tip when I came across this webpage.
Change your voicemail greeting to short, simple and straight to the point.
Yes, I am advising to ditch the song recording that you recorded by holding your cell phone up to the radio. We all want everyone to know what our favorite song at the moment is; however, the hiring manager does not have the time to listen through the whole segment of the song to wait for the "beep" at the end of it to leave you message. Yes, I know that if you press the "7" on the number pad that will skip the whole message but not every one will know that. Another reason is that you do not want to accidentally give the wrong impression of who you are because of your song choice.
When recording your new voicemail message, make sure there isn't any background noise so that the person that is trying to reach you can hear your message clearly. State your name and repeat your phone number in case of wrong number dialings. Try to also include a short phrase along the lines that you will call the caller back once you're available. If you do this part, make sure you keep your word.
Customize your Objective to the position and job you are applying for.
The obvious response to this section is to get a job, but employers want to know why would you be interested in the job you are applying for. This part of the resume should be just a couple of sentences. The more specific the objective is tailoring to the company and position, the better chance that you will get the interview. There are some great examples and variety of objectives in the link provided.
Although, there are reasons to eliminate the Objective section in your resume. The three main reasons the website addresses are due to using your resume at a job fair, more than one position open at the company you are applying for and wouldn't mind keeping your options open, and can not be specific about your targeted job.
Be brief but specific about your Work History, Education, & Qualifications.
Look at examples of resumes online if you've never composed of one. The link provided is a great resource I found that is tailored to different industries on Monster. When I first created my resume, I was lost. I just graduated from high school and needed to earn more money so I could buy what I wanted and save for junior college supplies. I was lost: Is it a written paper of myself? How long should it be? What are the guidelines?
After looking at some examples, I found out that it should be short and right to the point where the employer does not have to struggle to find the information he or she wants to know about you. Be honest about your information. Do not falsify anything on your resume. If the employer hires you based on a non-existent work history, he or she will expect you to utilize the experience with little training in that area. If you get interviewed with details and have no idea what you are talking about, the hiring manager could tell.
After you're done composing your resume, PROOFREAD it!
Make sure to correct the spelling of most commonly misspelled words. You could skip this step if you are lucky enough to run into a hiring manager where they can not spell either. Trust me, you wouldn't want a manager like that anyways. I had a manager that replaced another manager and she could not spell. All the employees didn't give her the respect because of her carelessness in writing. This was a manager of an engraving company where spelling could either satisfy or irrate a customer. She wrote the following instructions: Put away these items over their. This is a classic case of homonyms. Here's a list I found online where if you can master these, I believe you are on your way to be one less victim to the Homonym Moster.
You do not want to present yourself as irresponsible or you just don't care. Your resume and application most likely would end up in the trash can or maybe recycle bin to be more environmentally friendly.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Preparations For Job Applications
As I discussed in my introduction of this blog's purpose is to find out ways to get promoted, but how can one get promoted without getting a job in the first place? I did some research online for some do's and do not's when trying to look for a job and filling out an applications.
Although, many companies changed to online applications; I would also like to address preparations for in-person application advice. As Christmas season is approaching, many retail stores are hiring seasonal help. I highly recommend people that are looking for a job to go out to those malls and retail stores to go get the applications now! I worked for several retail stores and they tend to hire a month ahead of the busy times. This allows time for Human Resources to process all your information and allows the manager to allot time to get all your training done well before the busy times hit.
When job hunting in person, you should dress as if you are ready for an interview on the spot. You might think this is unneccessary, but doing this simple gesture shows the person handing you the application that you are serious and ready to get the position. I did an experiment last year. I dressed with low cut shirt and jeans to ask for applications. The result I had was indeed interesting. The males that handed me the applications were very friendly and weren't serious when asked about the specifics of the position. The females that handed me the applications gave me dirty looks.
The best time to get applications is between 9AM - 5PM. This applies to retail and office jobs. Managers and Hiring Managers are usually working in the morning so they can turn in any paper work or neccessities before the main offices are closed. This way you get the chance to talk to the manager and hopefully present a good first impression. If the manager or assistant manager likes you, he or she will keep you in mind during the selection process. The manager for the company I worked for five years gave me an informal interview right after I asked for the application. We talked about various topics such as current events and hobbies.
Be mindful of where you fill out your application. Use your best judgement. If in a retail environment, make sure you ask yourself this question: "Am I taking up space that was meant for customers?" If the answer is yes, you should fill out the application at home. I had an applicant take up the whole counter while customers were finding space to fill out their workorders. The applicant didn't have the common sense to move for the customers. I highly recommend to fill out all the applications at the comfort of your own home. This way, you can concentrate on the details.
Get your own application and by yourself. I understand that you want to have a support group of friends job hunting together, but don't go into the store together as a group and ask for applications. Managers see this as a red flag. You and your friends will portray themselves as immature and not reliable. Do not have friends get you an application. I witnessed a group of friends trying to find jobs together but had only one come into the store and ask for four applications. My manager asked why she needed this much and she said it was for her friends as well. This person got hired but not the other three. She displayed courage and independence.
Fill out the application completely. This means to follow directions. If you can not follow directions with the job applications how can your employer expect you to follow directions when given when you are hired as an employee? Some common mistakes I found on job applications is not filling out the references section. Instead, the applicant writes: Available Upon Request. Toss this one to the trash! I believe that this section is requesting the applicant to write down their references. Spelling and simple typos will also get your application tossed into the trash. Here's a webpage that gives great advice about filling out the application itself. If you are trying to apply online, you definitely need to focus on this advice and tips the weblink above gives.
Is there anything I missed or you feel that are great tips concerning applications? Please comment below and share! Until next time!
Although, many companies changed to online applications; I would also like to address preparations for in-person application advice. As Christmas season is approaching, many retail stores are hiring seasonal help. I highly recommend people that are looking for a job to go out to those malls and retail stores to go get the applications now! I worked for several retail stores and they tend to hire a month ahead of the busy times. This allows time for Human Resources to process all your information and allows the manager to allot time to get all your training done well before the busy times hit.
When job hunting in person, you should dress as if you are ready for an interview on the spot. You might think this is unneccessary, but doing this simple gesture shows the person handing you the application that you are serious and ready to get the position. I did an experiment last year. I dressed with low cut shirt and jeans to ask for applications. The result I had was indeed interesting. The males that handed me the applications were very friendly and weren't serious when asked about the specifics of the position. The females that handed me the applications gave me dirty looks.
The best time to get applications is between 9AM - 5PM. This applies to retail and office jobs. Managers and Hiring Managers are usually working in the morning so they can turn in any paper work or neccessities before the main offices are closed. This way you get the chance to talk to the manager and hopefully present a good first impression. If the manager or assistant manager likes you, he or she will keep you in mind during the selection process. The manager for the company I worked for five years gave me an informal interview right after I asked for the application. We talked about various topics such as current events and hobbies.
Be mindful of where you fill out your application. Use your best judgement. If in a retail environment, make sure you ask yourself this question: "Am I taking up space that was meant for customers?" If the answer is yes, you should fill out the application at home. I had an applicant take up the whole counter while customers were finding space to fill out their workorders. The applicant didn't have the common sense to move for the customers. I highly recommend to fill out all the applications at the comfort of your own home. This way, you can concentrate on the details.
Get your own application and by yourself. I understand that you want to have a support group of friends job hunting together, but don't go into the store together as a group and ask for applications. Managers see this as a red flag. You and your friends will portray themselves as immature and not reliable. Do not have friends get you an application. I witnessed a group of friends trying to find jobs together but had only one come into the store and ask for four applications. My manager asked why she needed this much and she said it was for her friends as well. This person got hired but not the other three. She displayed courage and independence.
Fill out the application completely. This means to follow directions. If you can not follow directions with the job applications how can your employer expect you to follow directions when given when you are hired as an employee? Some common mistakes I found on job applications is not filling out the references section. Instead, the applicant writes: Available Upon Request. Toss this one to the trash! I believe that this section is requesting the applicant to write down their references. Spelling and simple typos will also get your application tossed into the trash. Here's a webpage that gives great advice about filling out the application itself. If you are trying to apply online, you definitely need to focus on this advice and tips the weblink above gives.
Is there anything I missed or you feel that are great tips concerning applications? Please comment below and share! Until next time!
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Introduction
If you are hoping to find a job or get promoted, you landed on to the right blog! Here, you will find some great tips on getting promoted.
I hope you will be more encouraged to read and follow me with some background information on myself. My mom and dad started their own business in wholesale custome jewelry and watches. Since I was a toddler, I would help out with the family business by promoting the merchandise and informing our customers the discounts we offered. As years went by, I helped with the sales and customer service. As globalization increased, a lot of our customers didn't go to us for their inventory anymore so my dad decided to close shop and retire. After graduating from high school, I started working and racking up some outside world retail experience. So to sum up my so-far life story, I have about 11 years of experience in customer service and sales.
I recently got recruited to a new job in April 2012 as a receptionist for a senior living facility and I found out that I was replacing the person that was getting promoted to be the Assistant Office Manager. I'll give this person a name- Fettucine. I learned that he was promoted within and the company that I'm working for prefers to promote within unless the needed talent was not available. My goal is to get promoted within three years time. It took Fettucine four years time.
I will be researching some tips and adding some of my own advice on how to get an interview, land the job and constantly getting promoted in the economy we have today.
I hope you will be more encouraged to read and follow me with some background information on myself. My mom and dad started their own business in wholesale custome jewelry and watches. Since I was a toddler, I would help out with the family business by promoting the merchandise and informing our customers the discounts we offered. As years went by, I helped with the sales and customer service. As globalization increased, a lot of our customers didn't go to us for their inventory anymore so my dad decided to close shop and retire. After graduating from high school, I started working and racking up some outside world retail experience. So to sum up my so-far life story, I have about 11 years of experience in customer service and sales.
I recently got recruited to a new job in April 2012 as a receptionist for a senior living facility and I found out that I was replacing the person that was getting promoted to be the Assistant Office Manager. I'll give this person a name- Fettucine. I learned that he was promoted within and the company that I'm working for prefers to promote within unless the needed talent was not available. My goal is to get promoted within three years time. It took Fettucine four years time.
I will be researching some tips and adding some of my own advice on how to get an interview, land the job and constantly getting promoted in the economy we have today.
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