Once the job interview is out of the way, new hires must quickly prepare for their next challenge: the first days on the job. Here are some tips for making a positive, lasting impression with your new employer. Make some questions. Before your first day, make a list of possible questions not only concerning your responsibilities, but also […]
Smile!
Smile! Remember to speak clearly, and try to convey enthusiasm and energy through your tone of voice. Smiling helps. It reveals self-confidence. Smile as much as possible during the conversation. You’ll see that you actually sound very different when you talk through a smile. Make Eye Contact! During the interview, make sure you make eye […]
Be on time – not too early, and NEVER late!
Make sure you know exactly where you are going. Verify the exact address and location that you are to meet your interviewer. Use Google Maps or Mapquest to plan your route. If you have one, use a GPS in your car to avoid getting lost. Do a practice driving run if you are unsure of […]
Know yourself!
Society teaches us to look around when we search for a career direction. Traditionally, we used to look at our parents or friend’s jobs. Nowadays, we are taught to look at hot jobs, emerging fields, prestigious companies, what’s financially safe and so on. But, we forget to look where it matters: inside us! You need […]
Dress for Success
Everyone should dress up for every interview (jacket and tie or a suit for men, conservative business suit for women, no flashy jewelry and don’t exaggerate with your perfume or cologne!) Pay attention to grooming and personal hygiene (hair, nails, breath, etc.) Certainly, lots of places are “Business Casual” these days. There are interviewers who […]
Change your attitude
There’s a difference between making phone calls and going to interviews thinking “I’m looking for a job” versus “I’m here to do the work you need to have done”. When you’re looking to get a job, you’re expecting someone to give something to you, so you focus on impressing them. Yes, it’s important to make a good impression, but […]
Your career is a journey
It has a beginning, a direction and an end. All of us have dreams, plans, ideals, but if we want to have that happy end, we need to make sure that we start in the right direction. (You don’t want to wake up one day unhappy with your choices and no way to start over!) […]
Be self-confident!
Every day you should begin your activity full of energy and smiling. Your smile conveys confidence, relaxation and good mood. It is proven the fact that people who smile draw more people near them, so the colleagues and superiors will be more attentive to this person’s proposals. Be confident about your own qualities and skills! […]
Prepare for your interview
Remember that many interviews start with a question like: “Tell me about yourself.“ You don’t have to start telling memories about your childhood or insignificant details, but you’ll have to be concise and clear and refer only to those skills that the interviewer would be interested in. Learn to improvise the rest depending on who […]
Keep on going even if you fail!
You must be aware that the way to a successful career has ups and downs. That is why you must not forget your main goal and confide in yourself. Try to make small steps in your way to success. After each right or wrong step that you made, make yourself some time to analyze the […]
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