Post Job Interview Etiquette
You’re Unemployed – Now What? — How to Find a Job in the New York Metropolitan Area During a Volatile Economic Period
Overview
The job market in the New York metropolitan area has gone from difficult to dismal. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli predicts that, in addition to jobs lost in 2008, another 175,000 jobs will be lost by October 2009. In addition, Trenton predicts that approximately 65,000 jobs will be lost in northern New Jersey by October 2009, and Hartford expects 35,000 jobs to be lost in southeastern Connecticut during the same period. These dismal figures actually understate the actual unemployment problem because the unemployment number does not include people who have stopped looking for work, people who have used up their benefits, or people who are self-employed.
Other factors need to be considered. Unlike previous recessions, well-educated people in the New York metropolitan area will not be insulated from layoffs. In addition, these job losses will affect senior executives much more so than in the past. This will have a tremendous negative trickle-down impact on middle and lower level managers. During these volatile times, it is crucial to focus on 1) Career strategies and techniques, 2) Networking, and 3) Interviewing.
Paul Bernard, a highly respected senior executive coach with over 25 years of experience, has helped hundreds of unemployed executives successfully transition to a new job in volatile, unpredictable economies. In light of the difficult post-credit bubble job market, Paul Bernard provides the following services and advice to help executives successfully transition to a new job quickly and effectively:
Career Strategies and Techniques 101 — A Game Plan for Difficult Times
What is my job transition strategy? How do I design and implement a strategy that makes sense in a deep recession? How do I differentiate myself in a challenging market? How do I make sure the industry I’m exploring will have “legs?” How do I make sure my future employer will survive? How do I make sure a potential new boss is secure at a potential new employer? Where will my new/next job get me in two years/five years/ten years? Should I consider job opportunities outside the New York metro area?
Networking 101 — “Dos” and “Don’ts” During a Recession
What is networking? Is the focus on networking valid during a recession? If networking is valuable, how do I network appropriately and effectively when many of the people I am talking to are very anxious about losing their own jobs and are “networked out?” How do I approach networking contacts? What is the correct networking etiquette during a deep recession?
Interviewing 101 — Putting Your Best Face Forward
How to interview during an economic crisis – “dos” and “don’ts.” What are typical interview questions? How should I prepare for them? What mistakes should I avoid? How do I keep from looking and sounding desperate? What questions should I be able to ask about my potential boss/employer? How do I interview a potential boss to determine whether I have the skills for the job, that I can meet the boss’ expectations, and that the chemistry between us will be good?
A couple of words about the author
Paul Bernard’s customized programs focuses on teaching executives new and creative ways to market themselves in a difficult job market allowing them to return to work quicker and with an effective career plan for the future. His work has helped his clients become better leaders, improve their management skills, handle challenging office politics, and optimize their career choices.
For more information about Paul Bernard and his work, please visit his website at http://www.paulbernard.net
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Post interview thank you note etiquette?
I'm applying for a job in a small town which is a little over an hour away. I'm going to send a handwritten thank you note to the interviewer. And I have a few questions:
1) Should I put it in the mail right away after the interview? Or should I put it in the mail in the morning right before I go to the interview so it will get there sooner?
2) Does the type of envelope send any kind of message? Like should I get a professional note/envelope from Barnes & Noble or something like that? Or a business letter/envelope?
3) Does the type of stamp I use send any kind of a message? There's lots of different ones out there, I don't know what the post office is selling right now or what they usually have, I seldomly use snail mail.
4) What type of postage should I use? Regular stamp? Or should I try to send it with a more expensive option (I forget what they call all the mailing options)
5) Am I looking into this too much, or is this good?
Thanks!
1) after the interview, so you can reference what happened in the interview
2) regular business letter is fine, so is a smaller blank business card handwritten
3) no....regular stamp
4) no regular mail
5) no, more people need to be as concerned as you are!
GOOD LUCK!
Post Job Interview Etiquette
Ooops Ms etiquette BARPS on camera..resume'etiquette
Resume Etiquette
With employers receiving hundreds of resumes, it is important to make your resume standout from all of the others. One way of ensuring that you catch the eye of a potential employer is to make sure your resume contains the proper etiquette.
Type of Job: Do not apply for a job that is not related to your background and education.
It is a waste of your time and the employer's time when you submit a resume that does meet the requirements of the position being offered. State the job you are applying for and make job titles and skill headings relate to the position.
Cover Letter: Including a cover letter will give you a competitive edge over the resumes that do not have a cover letter. Cover letters are a great way to draw attention to the qualities that make you an ideal candidate.
Job Objective: A job objective highlights your perceived strengths and how these strengths will make you the hest candidate for the job. A job objective is useful for the following situations: recent college graduates without a work history, the objective can be used to let the potential employer know what type of work they are interested in, those whose career goal is not that clear, and those who know exactly what kind of job that they want.
Education: Employers will value real work experience, but they also value education. List all of the degrees or diplomas that you have gained and also list other college coursework that might not have led to the degree. List some of your school accomplishments such as making the Dean's list.
Priorities: Make sure that you state the most relevant information pertaining to the position. This includes your work experience. This will help the potential employer acquire you qualifications much faster. It will tell them that you have the skills to instantly contribute to their business. The most important things should be highlighted and placed at the top of the resume. It is important not to go back too far when listing your employment experience. If you are older, employers do not want to read about what summer job you had in high school.
Highlight Your Qualities: Do not make your resume look like a long essay. Highlight your relevant qualities. You can even bold them. Making them stand out from the rest of your resume will catch the employer's attention. . Boring sentences will make employers think the candidate is boring. Expand sentences to give employers something enjoyable and interesting to read.
Volunteer Experience: Many people neglect to state volunteer experience on their resumes. Many employers are interested in finding people who are willing to help others. Volunteer work is an excellent way to show that money is not your only concern.
Salary Expectations: Resumes for higher paying jobs should use different wording than low-paying resumes. If you expect a high salary, make sure that your resume makes that expectation clear. The resume should also list potential skills that are high paying skills.
Follow -Up: If you do not hear back from the employer within two weeks, it may be useful to follow-up. Employers may prefer a follow-up email. If there is no listed email address, send a note or call. If there is no email, address or a phone number listed, or if there is a posting that states not to contact the employer, do not follow-up.
Because job opportunities are becoming much more competitive, it is important that you have the best resume to make you stand from the other job applicants. It will help you land a job interview and possibly your dream job.
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