One of the common types of job interviews is through the phone. It is a cost-effective way of performing initial screening as part of the recruitment process. Just like most job interviews, the employer uses phone interview to determine your suitability for the job and to decide if you could be given a chance for the traditional face-to-face style of interview.
Getting a phone interview is a proof that your resume and cover letter did a good job. You have to be well-prepared then to ensure that the opportunity will not pass up. Remember that a phone interview is a chance to prove yourself to your potential employer which could eventually serve as your gate to employment. (to be concluded)
The oil and gas industry is one of the most profitable ventures in the world today. It offers a good number of high-paying jobs that require proper education and training.
The Oil Offshore Marine website is a very good source of job listings in every field of the oil and gas industry. It is easy to navigate and jobs are classified according to categories and keywords, which simplify and make the search faster.
An oil firm usually has bases in more than one country. A plus factor to get an oil and gas job is a job seeker’s willingness to relocate when necessary to different points in the world where the oil firm operates. If you’re passionate about traveling, a job in the oil and gas industry may be your best choice.
When applying for a specific job, a person should prepare an impressive resume. Besides the resume, you need to prepare a cover letter. But you might ask about the importance of having a cover letter.
Cover letters are important for it is where you state what type of position or work you are seeking or applying for. Your resume only shows your work experience and educational background. If you look at your resume, there is a part there where you state your objective. A cover letter can serve as an avenue for you to state your objective, which of course is to apply for a job.
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I have a friend who used to be very confident about himself. Well, I guess he had the right to be so back then since he was really smart and has an MBA to boot. But one job interview changed his high perspective about himself. He did not ace that interview because he was not able to give a satisfactory answer to a somewhat tough question.
Interview questions can come through a game of luck, with them varying from easy to extremely difficult. To succeed in a job interview, serious preparations are a must.
Here are some of the toughest interview questions based from an article at ArticleFrenzy.com:
1. Talk about yourself? (Prepare for 2 minutes)
2. If you were a leader of a country, what problem would you tackle first and why?
3. If you made a film about yourself, who would play your character?
4. Is a tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
5. Describe a tennis ball.
There is no right or wrong answer to the above questions. It’s how you explain and justify your answer that matters.
One of the most effective strategies when hunting jobs is to do a direct search. Generally, company sites have a career section where job offerings and job openings are regularly posted and updated.
While this is a not a very popular approach for job seekers, this can serve as a good alternative from searching for jobs through networking and job banks. All you have to do is visit the company site frequently. In the process, wait for job updates to get posted and send your resume when an opportunity presents itself.
While waiting for career updates, you can also read the company profile so you get to have an idea of what they do and how they conduct business.
In choosing a career, one considers a lot of factors. Of course a lot will choose a career that pays well but others intend to choose a career that they truly love even with an average pay. In a survey conducted by Money Magazine, it shows that those who are changing careers are choosing passion over pay. Although it is okay to choose money over passion one should think about the stress of doing the things you don’t really want to. Those who choose money over passion are most likely to be burned out of their work after a while.
If you are really passionate about the career you have chosen, you will not care about how you earn.
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LinkedIn is an online networking site where people (mostly professionals) converge to connect with other people and share job and business opportunities. It is a great tool for job hunting and career building.
Now, here’s the good news – LindkedIn has gone mobile. Users can now take LinkedIn with them, anytime and anywhere. When you are out-of-town, you can easily keep updated with the people within your network, add contacts and research people by using LinkedIn through your phone.
Features of the new LinkedIn mobile include access to profiles, network updates and LinkedIn answers. It also lets you forward a job posting and have a private messaging with your contacts.
LinkedIn mobile can be accessed at http://m.linkedin.com.
As you start working, you get to find new acquaintances and build friendships. These people can help you find a job when you don�t have one, when you want a new job or when you would eventually plan a career change.
For job seekers, connections can be very useful. When submitting your resume for instance to a certain company, think of your friends who may be working there. They could give your resume a better treatment and help you get scheduled for an interview through small talks with the human resource department. Or when you have a friend working in the company you wish to work for, ask him to give you some valuable information about the jobs openings and the company itself.
Whether you want to find a new job or are just about to join the work force, job hunting is not an easy task. It entails skill, determination and a lot of effort. It even requires time, energy and money. It is, therefore, a must to think of strategies to make your job hunt more effective.
Here are some tips to pump up your job hunt:
1. Join a network. It can be online or offline, so long as you become a member of a network with a cross-representation of professionals, you are good.
2. Partner with a staffing or a recruiting firm. Most of them offer free services and more importantly, have access to the �hidden employment market.� They are paid by companies to fill up their open positions which do not always reach job sites.
3. Read and research. Sometimes even an ordinary business news gives hints about employment opportunities. Make sure you know how to analyze.
When you are scheduled for a job interview, your friends would always advice you to dress appropriately. This is also what you could read in most books, always emphasizing the need to appear presentable in front of the hiring manager.
Appearance really matters during the interview. Why? Because whether you like it or not, people are judged based on appearance. The way you dress up conveys a lot of meaning about your personality. It creates impression about you and yourself alone.
It is important that you dress up like a seasoned professional. Always remember that being overdressed is better than being underdressed. But if you could wear tailored business suits, which are always a safe option for both men and women, the better.