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Kennesaw, Georgia (ContentDesk) March 14, 2006 — From the largest, most influential organizations in the world to the start-up entrepreneur, Opportunities-inc.com has built the largest and most comprehensive interactive database of recruitment websites available on the web.With over 7k corporations and 100+ jobs…Opportunities-inc.com is the future of online recruitment.So, how is Opportunities-inc.com different from traditional jobsites? “We are NOT a job board and do not post jobs says CEO and President Bob Gutowski.”We are a marketing service for corporations interested in advertising their recruitment websites. We also serve as a centralized employment source and portal for job seekers.”There's no need for corporations or jobseekers to use the outdated services of the traditional job board anymore. Here's why: When using Opportunities-inc.comJob Seekers:* Skip the “job board” middleman and go direct. Interact directly with corporate HR recruiters, learn about a company’s culture and mission statement and get exposure to all a company has to offer before applying.* No more entering your private information, joining sites or registering to get access to jobs.* No more “blind” job responses. Respond direct. Know exactly where and to whom your confidential information is being sent to.* We are an advertising free website. You will never find those annoying advertising pop-up banners, videos or messages slowing down your job search.* Everyday, Opportunities-inc.com is adding new large, medium and small companies to our database. Get access to tens of thousands of new jobs every week.* Our site was designed for easy navigation. It clean and easy to find what you’re looking for.* As an added bonus, Opportunities-inc.com provides search information services, links to over 3000+ on-line job boards, career information and helpful job resources.Employers* Employers save over 80-90% as compared to traditional job board costs* Because it’s your recruitment site! you control the content, message and brand presentation.* Tell the story about your culture and benefits to a captive audience of highly qualified candidates.* No more getting lost in a sea of advertising pop ups and competitor job postings* Applicants apply directly into your applicant tracking system on your company's website* Unlimited job postings * No more job board coordination, communication and maintenance* No more prioritizing what jobs will get posted based on monthly budget restrictions* Best of all, Opportunities-inc.com business model is built to serve one function…drive high volumes of qualified candidates directly to your website.So if you’re serious about finding a career or looking for the ideal candidate, there is no moreefficient or effective way to connect thanOpportunities-inc.com.It’s time to skip the middleman and go direct.Check them out @

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by: Lieutenant Colonel Anil Kumar Nigam

Facing the job InterviewIt is a very tough job market now days. You have to have additional skills to be successful. A little careful study and practice will give an edge over the others and you will come out with flying colors. Here are some useful tips and suggestions.First step for getting a job is to be able to get a call for personal interview from perspective employer. Your record till date matters a lot and how do you present that in the CV will get you noticed among the crowd. Be sure that your CV is written properly and is impressive. You may like to take expert help for writing the CV.Second step, which comes across, will be in form of written test for·IQ and reasoning.·English.·General awareness or general knowledge.·Abilities with basic math.The third and final step before you are called for a final interview could be in the form of a Group Discussion where your various abilities, which are discussed later, will be tested.Congratulations now that you are through with first three steps the finale has come and you have to show “Do you have it in you”. For this you have to know what do they really want?What your interviewer is looking for is how suitable you will be for the job can you hit bull’s eye by having showing them suitable mix of Qualities in you? Just remember that having these qualities is one thing and demonstrating these is another, which is more important. Do not think that you have the qualities and it is for them to judge these qualities. You will 100% go wrong. The qualities areMust Qualities Following qualities can be considered to be must which you must posses, however depending on job profile there could be some differences: -·Your Attitude·Sincerity·Faith in yourself·Determination and self confidence·Depth of knowledge·Analytical abilities·Integrity·Interpersonal Skills·Team spirit·Loyalty·Discipline·Leadership·Clarity of Thoughts Should Qualities. These are additional qualities which, though not essential qualities but can be labeled as desirable qualities: -·Maturity·Adaptability·Flexibility·Wisdom·Punctuality·Written and verbal communication·Initiative·Your over all Personality·Ability to influence others·Physical Appearance·Tolerable stress levels·Sense of Humor·Value System·Motivation Level·Honesty·Good IQ and EQ·Noticeable past demonstrated performance·Good listening skillsThis all put together reflects your overall potential for the suitability of the post on offer. There are few more qualities which can be put as could have qualities, which will give you, edge over others should there be a tie among you and your competitor: -·Learn to solve problems and not create them.·Plan and organize work in systematic manner.·Get things done through other people.·Show evidence of your motivations and interests.Let us come closer and see what prospective employers have to say about their disliking about a candidate. These are results of a survey, which was undertaken by a popular magazine to find the reasons for not hiring an otherwise suitable candidate: -You can eat away your chances of success if you: -·Act disinterested·Do not do your homework·Talk too little / TOO MUCH·Display bad manners·Run down your current or past employer·Take credit for things you did not do·Hide holes in your resumes·Show lack of confidence in the prospective employer·Negotiate too early about the salary even before they tell you that you are hired.Their Criticisms of the candidates·Did not prepare well for the interview·Failed to listen to questions asked / answered the wrong question.·Provided superfluous information and unnecessary detail.·Made negative comments about yourself / Showed low self-steem.·Made negative remarks about the company or the interviewers.·Were poorly motivated - didn’t ask job related questions - didn’t take opportunities to sell yourself.·Showed poor face-to-face communication skillsCertain don’t during the interview·Use interviewers’ names, unless asked.·Sit down, until you are invited.·Worry about being nervous. Be sure that makes you more nervous.·Show samples of your work, unless specifically requested·Show disappointment if things aren’t going your way.·Correct the interviewers unless in a tactful manner.·Say anything negative about yourself/put yourself down.·Criticize your current or previous employers.·Give up hope if the interviewer is negative/abrupt.·Ask how well you’ve done in the interview.·Talk about salary/benefits/holidays unless they bring it upBefore D Day·Do company research. Know about the company in general and the department you are being tested for. This will give you the idea about the type of questions you will be asked and also prepare for the answers you should be giving.·Identify your skills & personal strengths and list these in a logical order.·Match your skills to job requirements. By doing so you will position yourself at an advantage over others having similar qualifications and experience.·List likely Interview questionsDuring the interview. Be careful your·Turnout·Body Language·Listening and verbal skills·Knowledge·Sharpness·Grasping powerARE BEING PUT TO TESTA word about Turn outIn a major survey of employer attitudes to candidate’s appearance at job interviews, the majority agreed that grooming strongly influences their decisions on who will be hired.The Secrets of Interview Success ·Express yourself with clarity and precision.·Speak confidently, making sure to support your answers with relevant examples from your work·Always relate your answers to the job for which you are applying.·Always present a positive face·You should state and supply evidence that you enjoy your job; that you are enthusiastic and ambitious; and that you welcome challenge.·It is important to tell the truth in interviews.·Convince them that your experience qualifies you for the job on offer.Group Discussions: What is Group DiscussionGroup Discussion is an important part of the selection process where employers evaluate the candidate’s potential to be a leader and also the ability to work in teams. Groups of 8-10 candidates are formed into a leaderless group, and are given a specific situation to analyze and discuss within a given time limit, which may vary between twenty minutes and forty-five minutes. They may be given a case study and asked to come out with a solution for a problem. They may be given a topic and are asked to discuss the same.What is being tested?You’ll have to be able to understand the other person’s point of view while making your point and ensure that your team as a whole reaches a win-win situation.The group discussion is a test of your interactive skills and how good you are at communicating with other people. The objective of a group discussion is to mainly check your team playing skills because as a manager, you will be working in organizations with peopleSkills Tested during Group Discussion·Persuasive Skills·Communication Skills·General awareness and knowledge·Power to influence others·Listening skills·Ability to withstand pressure·Interpersonal Skills·Logical Thinking·Leadership and team SkillsAnd other Skills·Comprehension of the main idea and ability to generate ideas·The rapport you strike·Patience·Assertion·Accommodation ·Responsiveness·Body language Remember having qualities is one thing and demonstrating these during the discussion is anotherHandy Points to remember·Knowledge is strength. ·Addressing the Group as a Whole. ·If you are not sure about the topic of discussion, it is better not to initiate.·A GD is not a debating stage. ·Language use should be simple, direct and straightforward. ·Maintain rapport with fellow participants. ·Use positive body language.·Communicate with each and every candidate present.·While speaking don’t keep looking at a single member. Tips for the Group Discussion ·A Good level of general awareness will come in handy.·The wider your reading interests, the better prepared you will be. ·Take time to think of what you are going to say.·Work out various strategies to help you enter the discussion. ·Starting the discussion is considered to be good however it isn’t that important; what is important is that you speak for a period long enough for you to be able to communicate your viewpoint. ·Be patient; don’t lose your cool if anyone says anything you object to. ·Don’t take the discussion personally.·Be responsive to ideas from other people and very receptive and open-minded but don’t allow others to change your own viewpoint.·Employers are looking for a range of different skills and although you may think that leadership is key, and want to demonstrate this in a discussion, you need to be careful that you don’t dominate the discussion as this may come across as aggressive. ·Quality and NOT QUANTITY: Often, participants think that success in-group discussions depend on their decibel levels. Ironically, it’s the opposite. ·Rounding the discussion off - when about 2-3 minutes are left, someone in the group must take the initiative and summarize all the issues discussed. Let it be you. Remember the six C’s of effective Communication·Clarity·Completeness ·Conciseness·Confidence·Correctness·Courtesy. Here are some of the GD topics of leading Institutes·Managerial skills learnt in the classroom can never match those learnt from experience.·Democracy is hampering India’s progress.·MBA in India is highly overrated.·Religion is a private affair and should be of no concern for the state.·Decreasing defense expenditure and increasing social expenditure is the need of the hour.·Women’s empowerment will lead to social development. (IIM Kozhikode, March’99)·Computers result in unemployment. (FMS Delhi, March’99)Are we raising a generation of burnt out children? (IIMB, Mar 97)·Advertising is all glitter and little truth. (MICA, Apr ‘97)·Is bureaucracy a hindrance to economic reforms in India? (IIMC, July ‘97)·Filmmakers are indulging in cinematic Fortitution in the name of folk culture. (IIML, Mar’97X Are we raising a generation of burnt out children? (IIMB, Mar 97)·Under Indian parliamentary democracy it is impossible to ensure balanced regional development. (IIMC, Mar ‘97) ·Corruption is the main outcome of democracy in India. (IIML, Mar ‘97) In an over-regulated society corruption is inevitable. (MICA, Apr ‘97)·For the poorer sections of society, a state-controlled economy is better than a liberalized economy. (IIMC-PGDCM, March’97)·With IT replacing middle level management, software jobs are more lucrative than MBAs (S.P Jain, March’99)·Do you think accent holds you back? Would you prefer everyone speaking uniformly? (XIM Bhubaneswar, March’99)·Men resent women power at work place (NMIMS, March’99)Youth in India are becoming greedy by the day (MICA, March’99)·MBAs should be taxed at higher rates in the country (IIMB April’99)·Efficiency and corruption go hand in hand. After the Interview·Each job interview should be a learning process. Learn from your mistakes - don’t repeat them. ·Carry out a post-interview analysis immediately after the interview while it is still fresh in your mind.·Review tough questions and make notes for your next interview on areas where you might handle difficult questions better.·Motivate yourself to approach your next interview in a positive frame of mind.·Use the experience gained at each interview to improve your technique and overall presentationSeven Mantras for Success·Communication Skills·Influencing Abilities·Problem Solving·Creative Thinking·Social Skills]·Managing Finances

Author has 28 years of experience in the field of Teaching and Management. He is M. Tech from IIT Kanpur and has worked in different capacities including Signal corps Indian Army, Regional Manager for a Telecom Company. Currently he is Associate Professor with ITM, Gurgaon that is rated as best Engineering colleges of North India.

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New York, NY, (ContentDesk) March 21, 2006 — TemporarEase.com announced the signing of the tenth job board to their Posting Partner Network (PPN) of career sites.”This will obviously increase the value of our service and again create more exposure for companies posting jobs on TemporarEase.com. With this additional resource coming online in the next few weeks we will be able to drive more job seeker traffic to the job postings on the site. With each new partner it really makes you question the value of some of the bigger sites for posting positions at this point” said Matthew Walden company founder. With more than 5,000 users signing up for the service since launching in November TemporarEase is fast on its way to becoming one of the webs top free job posting career sites. The company offers employers an alternative to high priced career sites by taking advantage of vertical job search and syndication technology. Doug Klares company co-founder said “It is exciting to see the market receive the service so well and to work with our partners to create this valuable offering. We continue to grow our network and plan on offering more services for free as we continue to grow.” What’s unique about TemporarEase.com?The company allows users to post unlimited jobs for free in exchange for placing a TemporarEase.com link on there company homepage. “We are looking to increase our visibility so that the service becomes more viable in the marketplace, by asking our users to help in that effort creates a strong relationship. We are actually all working together TemporarEase.com and the users to increase the traffic get the word out and keep the service free ” said Matthew Walden.With its primary focus on the temporary workforce, TemporarEase.com is also getting ready to offer additional services to staffing agencies in select areas of the country. Some of the offerings include online payroll, billing and collections. User can post Full time, Temporary and Temp to Perm positions in all 50 states. Website:

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career article gives you some sraightforward advice to pass any job interview.The interview is a critical part of the job search process and alsothe one where most job seekers have trouble. There is plenty ofadvice around on how to navigate thru an interview successfully. Thisarticle has put together some simple, but crucial items that jobseekers should definitely plan on NOT doing! ===================================================JOB INTERVIEWING - 8 MISTAKES YOU MUST AVOID!===================================================1. - DON’T SHOW UP LATE. There is no easier way to lose points with a prospective employer than to show up late. First impressions do last. And unfortunately,showing up late screams things like “I am unreliable” or “your time isnot important to me”. Is this what you want a prospective employer tothink before you even have a chance to utter a word? Make it a pointto try to be early to every interview. That way, bad weather, trafficand that last minute phone call stand less chance of ruining yourentrance. If the unforeseen 18-wheeler does happen to dump 10 tons oftomatoes across the interstate, upon arrival, apologize first thing,offer a quickexplanation and move on. (Ideally you would have calledfrom your cell phone as soon as you caught sight of the delay.)2. - DON’T ACT DISINTERESTED.No matter what the circumstance never act disinterested during aninterview. If 10 minutes into the meeting you become certain thatnothing on the planet could convince you to take a job with thecompany continue to pay attention and act like you care about theconversation. Remember that the interviewer does not exist in avacuum. He or she has friends, relatives, and associates who mayinfluence future job opportunities. If you behave poorly, theinterviewer will remember and will share the story of you and yourunprofessional behavior with others. Haven’t you shared bad jobsearch experiences with people close to you? The interviewer isprobably no different.3. - DON’T BE UNPREPARED.Being prepared has many facets. Interviewers expect you to knowsomething about the company and the position you are seeking. Havingthis knowledge makes you appear both motivated and truly interested.So make sure you do your research! Excellent sources of informationinclude, the Internet, periodicals and people already in the field.Another facet of being prepared is being ready for the types ofquestions that may be asked. There are numerous articles on the weband in bookstores with practice interview questions and answers. Makesure to utilize all such resources available to you. And finally,don’t forget to have extra copies of your resume and references onhand should they be requested.4. - DON’T FORGET YOUR MANNERS.No matter how old fashioned it appears to use word like “please”,“sir”, “ma’am” and “thank you”, do not delete these words from yourvocabulary. These simple words can work wonders towards making apositive impression. Always use a respectful tone of voice. Do notunnecessarily interrupt the interviewer. Maintain eye contact and apleasant expression. Leave the slang, slouching and gum chewing athome. Good manners signals respect for yourself and the people aroundyou; never underestimate their importance.5. - DON’T DRESS INAPPROPRIATELY.Whether you like it or not, the job interview is not the time toexpress your individuality. Always remember that your goal is to gainemployment, not to make a fashion statement. Accordingly, you shouldnot dress in any way that will distract attention from you and yourqualifications. Things to avoid include unconventional hair colors,excessive jewelry and makeup and any clothes that you would wear to anightclub. Prior to the interview, contact the companies HRdepartment and inquire about the company dress code. Do your best todress accordingly. If there is any doubt, err on the side of beingoverdressed. 6. - DON’T BE UNTRUTHFUL Never, ever lie during an interview. Mistruths have an uncanny habitof catching up to people. If the interviewer catches you in a lieduring the interview, you have seriously damaged your chances of beinghired. After all, would you hire someone that you couldn’t trust? Ifyour employer finds out you lied after you have been hired, it couldbe grounds for dismissal. Even if they do not dismiss you, you arestill in serious trouble as you have damaged your integrity in theeyes of your boss. The bottom line is that you should always betruthful when interviewing.7. - DON’T BE MODEST.When searching for the right job, put your modesty aside. Don’t beafraid to confidently describe your skills and accomplishments. Afterall, if you don’t sing your praises to your potential boss, then whowill? Don’t count on your resume to do all the work; it is only atool to help you land the interview. Once you get your foot in thedoor, it is up to you to convince the interviewer that you are theideal person for the job. Worried that you will come across asconceited instead of self-confident? Then practice how and what youwill say with a friend or family member who can provide honestfeedback.8. - DON’T FORGET THE “THANK YOU NOTE.Once the interview has concluded, take a few moments to jot down yourimpressions of the interviewer, what you talked about and anyinteresting points that were brought up during the meeting. The idealtime and place to do this is in your car a soon as you have exited thebuilding, as your thoughts will be most fresh at this time. Use thisinformation as you compose a well thought out thank you note to theinterviewer. Mail this note no later than the day following theinterview. Remember promptness signals interest.By avoiding these 8 simple mistakes, you can improve your chances ofhaving a successful interview and landing the job of your dreams.You can read this article online at:


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“Helping You Find More Jobs Faster”

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Nathan has over 10 years experience in staffing and human resources. He has worked both as a recruiter and career counselor. Mr. Newberger has been the Managing Editor at


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for the past 5 years and his articles have helped thousands of job seekers.

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Kiffin's interview, for the record - Contra Costa Times

28 Jan 2007 at 6:06am

Kiffin's interview , for the record
Contra Costa Times, CA - 1 hour ago
…. we thought it might be a good idea to hide a tape recorder at Raiders headquarters to have a record of Lane Kiffin's job interview with owner Al Davis. ….

Kiffin’s interview, for the record (Contra Costa Times)

28 Jan 2007 at 6:28am

In light of recent reports that there may be taped conversations between Reggie Bush and the agent he spurned, we thought it might be a good idea to hide a tape recorder at Raiders headquarters to have a record of Lane Kiffin’s job interview with owner Al Davis. It turned out to be a good move, as a transcript of the recording illustrates:

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(ContentDesk) March 23, 2006 — The Superbrands organisation, the global independent authority on branding, has announced that 1Job.co.uk, is to join an elite group of brands awarded eSuperbrand status. 1Job.co.uk is a vertical search engine designed to help job hunters locate vacancies advertised on the internet.1Job.co.uk was judged an award winning site last week by the independently judged eSuperbrands Council that consists of leading individuals who are well qualified to judge the nation’s strongest ebrands.The jobs dedicated, vertical search engine links job hunters directly to nearly two hundred thousand jobs in the UK and Ireland each day. The site claims to provide the ability to locate a suitable vacancy in less than one minute and has been described by some of its users as being “like Google for jobs”. Major job boards and other vacancy advertisers have benefited from increased job seeker traffic being sent from the jobs search engine directly to their job adverts and CV registration pages. Vacancy details are automatically collected from these job advertisers websites every few days, and summaries of all their jobs are displayed on the 1Job.co.uk job search engine. Job hunters click on the summaries and are taken directly to the vacancy on the job advertisers site. These referral click thrus are charged on a low cost performance pay-per-click basis. Julian Felstead, Sales Director of 1Job.co.uk said “This is a fantastic accolade to receive from Superbrands and the Brand Council. We must be the newest, or one of the newest brands, ever to receive this award”.Other eSuperbrand websites that are receiving this award include: Google, Yahoo, BBC, eBay, Amazon, Yell, 192.com, TimesOnline, Guardian, B&Q, Jobsite, Monster, TotalJobs, LaRedoute, Sainsbury’s, Topshop, Nintendo, Interflora, Direct Line, Littlewoods, myVillage, Nectar, AutoTrader, Multimap, Halifax, Tiscali, Expedia, Rightmove, Boys Stuff, Maxim.The eSuperbrand Council who selected the final award winners consist of the following eminent individuals who are well qualified to judge which are the nation’s strongest ebrands: David Day, European Managing Director, EMEA Region Nielsen / NetRatings IncJody Haskayne, Director of PR & Communications, Tiscali UK LtdBrent Hoberman, Co-founder, lastminute.comRachel Johnson, VP Marketing Europe, Ask Jeeves inc.Wayne Arnold, Managing Director, Profero Lisa Jones, Editor, .netMichael Murphy, Chief Executive Officer, Friends ReunitedJohn Owen, Chairman of the IPA’s Digital Marketing GroupSteve Perry, Marketing Services Director, NTLTimothy Ryan, Brand Marketing Director, AOLJames Sanderson, Joint Managing Director, glue LondonRory Sutherland, Vice-Chairman, The Ogilvy Group, UKSimon Waldman, Director of Digital Publishing, GuardianDonna Price, Chairwoman, eSuperbrands Council   Superbrands have produced a book that profiles some of the top eSuperbrands chosen and 1Job.co.uk are pleased to appear in it. Over 30,000 of these books will be included on the front cover of the May edition of Computer Buyer Magazine (out in now). More details on Superbrands and the Brand Council can be found at:

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About 1Job.co.uk - Jobs Search Engine:The 1Job - Jobs Search Engine displays over 100,000 job adverts each day. The business is operated by Direct Recruit Ltd of Chippenham Wiltshire is a privately owned privately funded company. The search engine technology and algorithms were custom built in the UK and offer a unique job searching system.Contact:Julian Felstead – Sales DirectorT: 0870 3500 230W:

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career article gives you some common sense advice and tips on handling the all importanttelephone interview.===================================TELEPHONE INTERVIEW BACKGROUND===================================Telephone interviews are quite common in today’s job market.They are offered for a variety of reasons including cost savings,screening of candidates and out-of-town applicants. To successfullynavigate the phone interview, it is important to have a solid gameplan in place for preparation. The following 8 quick tips will help prepare yourself for asuccessful call.===============================================8 QUICK TELEPHONE INTERVIEW PREPARATION TIPS===============================================1. DO SOME RESEARCHTry to find out who will be interviewing you. Will there be multiplepeople on the call? If possible get their names and titles. Becomefamiliar with these before the call and you will have one less thingto worry about during the call. Try and get some background on theinterviewer. Any insight you can gain about him/her will allow youto better tailor your responses to make the best possible impression.2. ORGANIZE YOUR THOUGHTS Make a list of your accomplishments, goals and strengths. On anotherlist write out your weaknesses and what you are doing to overcomethem. On a third sheet write down why you are interested in thecompany. Think carefully about all of these items as they often comeup in interviews.3. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICENever forget that a telephone interview is still an interview. Taketime to practice interview questions with friends or family. Askthem to provide honest feedback so you can improve your responses.Mock interview questions can easily be found on the internet or thebookstore. If you get stuck on a question, sample answers to thesequestions are often provided as well.4. DO A SOUND CHECKDuring the mock interview, have your friend ask you questions bothover the phone and in person. Make sure that he/she listens not onlyfor content, but also tone, rate and clarity of your speech. Ifpossible, record yourself speaking. Are you speaking slowly andclearly? Can you easily be heard? Is your voice portraying you as aconfident and enthusiastic candidate? If not continue to practiceuntil you are comfortable.5. FIND YOUR LOCATIONStake out a quite space to occupy during your interview. Ideally,there should be a comfortable place to sit as well as a table to layout your papers. Try and find a low-traffic spot where members ofthe household are un-likely to disturb you. 6. ORGANIZE YOUR PAPERS Have a copy of your resume and cover letter close at hand. Take outthose lists you made while organizing your thoughts. In additionkeep any notes related to the company that you feel may be helpfulduring the call. Spread these items out across your table so they areeasy to access. Only keep what is truly necessary. Too much papercan be a distraction.7. GATHER YOUR WRITING TOOLS Place a notepad and several pens or pencils on the table. These willbe helpful in writing down notes, questions and most importantly,your interviewer’s names.8. ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONSAs the appointed hour draws near, make sure that the television andthe radio are turned off. Exit your email and turn off your computerscreen. If possible, disable your call-waiting. Let your family orroommates know about the timing of the interview so they do notaccidentally disturb you. Place a do not disturb sign on your door asa gentle reminder.===================================================CONCLUSION===================================================By following these 8 basic tips, you are making a great impression andon your way to the onsite interview. Remember, the phone interviewis very important and you should plan and prepare for it carefully.This article can be read directly online at:


http://www.worktree.com/newsletter/telephone-interview-preparation.html


Sincerely,,Managing Editor


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“Helping You Find More Jobs Faster”

Nathan Newberger is the job and career expert at

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Nathan has over 10 years experience in staffing and human resources. He has worked both as a recruiter and career counselor. Mr. Newberger has been the Managing Editor at


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for the past 5 years and his articles have helped thousands of job seekers.

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Rockwall, TX (ContentDesk) March 24, 2006 — Resume-writing just became easier with the launch of

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- a site dedicated to helping others in the job-search process. “This site offers so much more than traditional resume sites”, says owner, Carla Vaughan. “The vision has always been to provide relevant information on a vast array of topics that job seekers are searching for,” she added. What visitors to the site will find is pertinent career-related information in an easy-to-understand tone and style. The navigation is designed to provide the easiest access to the information users need most. If someone is searching for cover letter information, then there is a clearly labeled tab to take the visitor to that page. If the quest is for a resume outline, then there is a tab identifying that as well. Simple navigation and helpful links at the bottom of each page provide the ease of use and clarity that many sites find difficult to achieve.According to the Department of Labor in its most recent Employment Situation Summary report, the job market increased by 243,000 jobs just in February, 2006. The job candidates who received offers for those jobs are the ones who had the best presentation of their credentials and who were the most prepared for interviews.In the past, job candidates had to wade through a barrage of information. Now, there is one resource with everything necessary (from filling out federal government job applications to networking their way to a new job) to create professional resume materials. Now, there is one resource where the focus is on achieving success by finding a great job.Professional-Resume-Example.com offers everything from a detailed explanation of each section of the resume to examples of resumes in each of the 3 most common resume formats. It is unique in its approach to providing the information in the way that job candidates are searching for it. Much time and effort has been made to determine the exact features that job seekers are looking for and offering substantial information in the form of articles, links and/or web pages that speak to those needs.Career planning, resume tips, cover letter guidelines, job-search articles and a variety of related information all come together in one place -

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.. The job search just became easier.About the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com: Carla Vaughan is the owner of Professional-Resume-Example.com, a web site devoted to assisting candidates in the job-search process. She holds a B.S. in Business from Southern Illinois University and has authored several books.

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by: Scott Brown

In our last job searching tip, I discussed ways of improving your resume. In that article, I pointed out how networking with other people can help you improve your resume. Once of the best sources of advice on improving your resume is from managers who are actually hiring people like you in your field. If you can network your way to meetings with these people, it can be beneficial not just for job leads but also for getting general advice about your career direction. If you’ve ever been in a position of hiring employees for a company, you know that you don’t look at just the skill set of the job candidate. You also look at other factors such as their personality - whether it will mesh with the corporate culture, and their familiarity with your industry and your business in particular. Hiring managers also look at how interested someone is in their company. A candidate who really wants to work for their company will often be considered more favorably than someone else. Before going in to an interview with a company, do some research to find out things like:1. Who the company’s customers are2. What seems to be the hardest part about attracting and retaining their customers3. Who their competitors are4. Why customers use them instead of competitors5. Why employees work for them instead of competitorsIf you know the answers to those questions before sitting down with any representatives at the company, you will be far more prepared than the average job seeker. You will be armed with information that will likely make the interviewer want to hire you instead of other candidates. Your knowledge and curiosity about these issues will cause you to come across as someone who’s ambitious and a team player. Most interviewers want to hire candidates who are excited about the company, the industry and the special aspects about the corporate culture that make it appealing to certain kinds of people.For example, at Microsoft, many people like working there because of the competitive environment and a culture that values intellect. If you come across in an interview with that company as someone who likes those things, you’ll probably score extra points and be seen by the interviewer as someone who would fit in with the team. One place to find out about companies is the Vault Reports website. To find out more about Vault Reports, please check out the review on our site at this address:

http://www.jobsearchinfo.com/vault.htm

Hoovers.com is also a good site for finding out more about a company, as are other financial reporting sites like Yahoo Finance which lets you look up information on public companies.Unfortunately, however, there are times when showing ambition on a job interview can hurt you. Watch out for situations where an unproven or burnt-out manager interviews you for a job that could put you in a position to replace them. If the insecure manager interviews you *after* at least one other person as interviewed you, it’s ok to come across as ambitious because the insecure manager wouldn’t want to be perceived as blocking talented candidates. But if an insecure manager is acting as a “gatekeeper” to the company and could prevent you from being considered by the final decision maker, it’s better to come off as competent but not ambitious so you don’t seem threatening to their position.

Scott Brown is the author of the Job Search Handbook (


http://www.JobSearchHandbook.com


). As editor of the HireSites.com weekly newsletter on job searching, Scott has written many articles on the subject. He wrote the Job Search Handbook to provide job seekers with a complete yet easy to use guide to finding a job effectively.

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) March 24, 2006 — US News & World Report, in the March 20, 2006 issue, selected Job-Hunt.org as one of the 18 “Top Websites for Finding Work” highlighted in their cover story.US News describes Job-Hunt.org as “The best site for those who have a career goal and now are trying to land a job.” Among the 17 other sites chosen are Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, CareerVoyages.gov, and USAjobs.gov. This latest recognition joins an impressive list of awards achieved by Job-Hunt.org – Forbes Magazine’s “Best of the Web for Job Hunting” (since 2002) and PC Magazine’s “Best of the Internet for Careers.” Access to all of Job-Hunt.org’s content is free.Job-Hunt.org is one of America’s most respected and comprehensive employment portals, attracting more than 15,000 visitors on a typical weekday. Lauded for the quality of its content by both PC Magazine (“Don’t miss the site’s excellent articles…”) and Forbes (“Straight-shooting Website…”), Job-Hunt is also recognized for the quality of the links to networking sources, like “Company Alumni Groups” and “Networking by State.”Job-Hunt.org continues to provide a growing categorized directory of links to career resources and employer Websites, now numbering nearly 5,000 unique sites, in addition to numerous articles. After the networking resources, foremost in visitor popularity are the job search resources by state. The most popular articles are “Finding Jobs Online” and “Protecting Your Privacy.”Job-Hunt.org and its editor, NETability president Susan Joyce, have been quoted in TIME Magazine, FORTUNE Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Investors Business Daily, BusinessWeek Online, Resumes for Dummies, Guide to Internet Job Search, The Don’t Sweat Guide to Your Job Search, and hundreds of other books, publications, and Websites.ABOUT NETABILITY, INC.NETability, Inc. was founded by Susan Joyce in 1995, a year after she was “down-sized” from Digital Equipment Corporation. Job-Hunt.org, owned by NETability since 1998, is dedicated to the millions of people every year who find themselves out of a job. Note to editors: Please don’t forget the hyphen between “job” and “hunt” or you’ll be looking at a different Website.CONTACT:Susan P. Joyce, NETability, Inc.        (508) 624 – 6261sjoyce @ netability.com

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