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3 Ways to Wow Your Interviewer

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3 Ways to Wow Your Interviewer</h1>
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Do this homework to prove you're the top candidate for the job.</h2>
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Rewriting application materials and sending thank-you notes may seem like a lot of work, but they could be the very factors that land you the job.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Job seeking is hard work. Not only do you have to be qualified and interested, but now you have to compete against thousands of candidates from around the world. How do you set yourself apart from many well-written résumés and impressive backgrounds? The answer is through creative customization. To compete for a highly desirable position, you need to wow your interviewers with your knowledge of both your skills and their needs. Try these three tips to give yourself an advantage during</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/8-important-questions-to-ask-a-job-interviewer-and-yourself" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/8-important-questions-to-ask-a-job-interviewer-and-yourself">your next interview</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">:</span></div>
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<b>1. Write a customized cover letter specific to the interviewer. </b>Often, a third party may actually be the one who contacts you to set up an interview. Make sure to ask that human resources representative or recruiter everything you can about the professional with whom you will speak. Can they tell you more about his department, management style, interview process, core values or tenure with the company?</div>
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Take some time to research his or her profile on LinkedIn as well as review his or her Twitter, Instagram, Vine or any other social media channels he or she may use professionally. The emphasis is on <i>professional</i>, given that most people would be creeped out if you reference their kids and dog in a cover letter without knowing them personally.</div>
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Once you've done your research, write a letter to the interviewer that's seven to 10 sentences long and explains a little about you and why you would be an excellent addition to his or her specific team. Like a good tweet, <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/04/24/is-your-cover-letter-read-worthy" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/04/24/is-your-cover-letter-read-worthy">excellent cover letters</a> get right to the point and are crafted very strategically to say as much as possible with the fewest characters. Resist the urge to regurgitate your résumé. This is your chance to present why you are right for this exact role working with this specific manager. The final version of your custom cover letter can be sent via email to the interviewer shortly before the meeting if it would be acceptable for you to already have his or her address. Or it can be handed to him or her along with your résumé at the time of an in-person meeting.</div>
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<b>2. Rewrite your résumé to match the position for which you are interviewing.</b> I know this seems like a waste of time when you have already been asked to interview, but it's actually a powerful move. First, by matching your skills and experience to the job description, you are actually practicing for your<a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/24/the-most-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/24/the-most-common-job-interview-questions-and-how-to-answer-them">interview questions</a>. Your thoughts will be organized, and you will have examples available to illustrate your relevant qualifications. Second, you are achieving a deeper understanding of the prospective role. This critical review of the role can become the starting point for generating interesting questions for the interview. Third, when you present a customized résumé<b> </b>to the interviewer, he or she will be impressed that you took the time to match your background to his or her needs. It also gives the interviewer a compelling document to use if he or she needs to get your candidacy approved by senior executives. This is a winning move on all levels.</div>
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<b>3. Send a well-written thank you note. </b>There is little doubt that you have heard about the importance of thank-you notes. Unfortunately, while it is universally known that writing a note is critical, it typically goes the way of hand-washing. We all know a thorough hand-washing after using the bathroom and before eating is essential to avoiding the germs that cause illness. However, all of us have skipped this important task at least a time or two. Same goes for the note of appreciation – many interviewees neglect to <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/09/24/job-seekers-how-to-follow-up-like-you-mean-it/*" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">send a note</a> or email after the interview to express gratitude for the consideration and to reaffirm interest in the role.</div>
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Simply sending a note puts you in a better light than many note-neglecting applicants. Take this further by analyzing your interview so you can use the note strategically. If the interviewer dwelt on a specific weakness or discussed a pain spot with previous hires, the note is your time to address how you will work through those issues. If you know of future department- or company-wide initiatives, the note may be a great place to assert specifically how you could add value. In short, take the time to write a thoughtful (and error-proof) thank-you note. As an aside, go ahead and remember to wash your hands before and after the interview, too.</div>
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In summary, while you can’t change your <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/05/12/how-to-get-a-job-when-you-dont-have-much-experience" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/05/12/how-to-get-a-job-when-you-dont-have-much-experience">past experience</a>, there is much you can do to improve your candidacy today. The global, online world means more potential applicants, but sincerity, depth and passion really distinguish top candidates from the rest. The tips listed above are just a few examples of how you can display your interest and engagement. These tactics require research, preparation, self-assessment and lots of extra effort – all qualities that are in short supply but in high demand. Finding someone with this level of commitment is a huge win for any company. </div>
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3 Ways to Wow Your Interviewer

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4 Ways to Boost Your Career Prospects – Today

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4 Ways to Boost Your Career Prospects – Today</h1>
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The best time to prepare for a career change? When you're already employed.</h2>
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Knowledge is power in the workplace. Study industry trends, advancements and success stories.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">The worst time to look for a job is when you must have a new one immediately.</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/10/07/8-stages-of-a-successful-job-hunt" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/10/07/8-stages-of-a-successful-job-hunt">Job searching</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">under duress often results in nervous interviewing, surface-level research and decision making from relatively few options – none of which may be ideal long-term career matches. Don’t leave your future to chance. If you are one of the millions who is professionally employed and not in need of an immediate career change, here are ways you can improve your long-term career prospects today:</span></div>
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<b>1. Identify at least two different roles that seem compelling to you.</b> You do not have to be qualified for these positions today, nor do they have to exist in your company. However, these roles should be remotely related to your current skill set. They are career options that look interesting. Once you have a couple targets, think about why and what interests you. Is it that the role involves travel or allows you to train and mentor others? Maybe it pays more or offers some flexibility for <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/04/18/7-secrets-of-a-kick-butt-telecommuter" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">working from home</a>? Perhaps it is in an industry that fascinates you or involves challenging projects.</div>
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There is no right or wrong answer, but pay close attention to what appeals to you, and write it down. This will give insight into your motivations and targets. With this knowledge, you can examine your current role to see if there are ways to incorporate more of your motivators today. Also, you can make future decisions to aid in moving to a more desired path. With long-term goals, even if they are lofty, you can add additional purpose to your daily tasks and make ongoing decisions that are more in line with your career “big picture.”</div>
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<b>2. Subscribe to an industry or career-specific magazine or news source.</b> Knowledge is power in the workplace. All businesses must stay relevant to their customers in order to beat competition and increase revenue. Reading about industry trends, advancements and success stories keeps you in touch with market conditions. This information gives you plenty to talk about with peers, managers and clients, but it also allows you to see which companies and professionals are leading the pack. You can follow their examples in your own workplace and look for opportunities to interact with the best in your field through <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/dont-be-that-guy-or-gal-8-networking-turn-offs" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">industry events</a>, presentations and associations.</div>
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You are often judged by the company you keep. If you associate with and learn from those that stand out from the rest, you are likely to find yourself with better opportunities both inside and outside your firm.</div>
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<b>3. Do exceptional work. </b>In any role, there is a way to perform at your best. Look for ways to deliver a top performance. Show up early, be flexible to new assignments, have a positive attitude, collaborate with other departments, pay attention to the little details and figure out how your role impacts the company’s big picture. Employees who value their work perform better than those who don’t understand how they fit into the business.</div>
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Also, be honest with yourself about why others are in roles more senior than yours. Most often, promotion results from top performance in your current role and showing the professional skills and demeanor relevant for the next role. People who <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/06/12/6-rock-star-habits-that-lead-to-a-promotion" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">get promoted</a> exhibit the skills necessary for a higher-level position before you are offered the position. Make your work count.</div>
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<b>4. Be professionally curious. </b>Talk to people about their careers. Learn more about how success is measured in other roles, departments and companies. Ask people their thoughts on different industries. Take a class on a professionally relevant subject. Attend an industry conference or association group. In short, challenge yourself to expand your business knowledge through interactions with people every week. This is called networking, but it can be as simple as sharing a coffee break with Jim in accounting to hear about the impact of the new online expense reporting policy.</div>
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People hire people. You never know what connections may be relevant when you start your next job search, so make a habit of <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/09/24/10-ways-to-nurture-your-network" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">making good connections</a> everywhere you go. Be interested, responsive and polite, and you will be amazed at how many people will become part of your “network.” In general, most people like to be helpful. Take the time to learn about others, and be helpful when you can. It is no secret that those who excel socially have a much easier time with the job search and interview process.</div>
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As in all things in life, getting in front of a daunting task early is always easier and less stressful than reacting to a career surprise. Changing jobs is to be expected. No matter how secure you feel today, the time will come when either you or your employer will decide it is time to change. Take these small steps now to prepare for a smooth career transition on your terms. After all, isn’t luck where opportunity meets preparation? </div>
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4 Salary Negotiation Secrets for Women

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Expert advice for landing a raise.</h2>
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Plan ahead. Be ready to share the purpose of the meeting, your objective and the data on why you believe you’ve earned a raise.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Sad but true: Women are still earning about three-fourths of what men are, across all industries. And while we can shake our fists at the unfairness of it all, it often boils down to our unwillingness to negotiate for more money.</span></div>
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Let’s face it: Your boss isn’t going to hand you a raise without some prodding, so sharpening your<a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/05/08/11-tips-for-negotiating-your-next-job-offer" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/05/08/11-tips-for-negotiating-your-next-job-offer">negotiation skills</a> can only help. Here are stellar secrets from professionals that can help you turn your next performance review into a raise:</div>
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<b>1. Practice the art of negotiation. </b>Don’t wait until you’re sitting across your boss to sharpen your skills, says Daria M. Brezenski, a psychologist and professor who teaches entrepreneurs and career professionals. She says: “The problem with asking for money of any type – raise, promotion, price of a product or otherwise – has to do with confidence, and confidence has to do with practice. She adds that rather than a "boxed set of replies," the right words "come from being familiar with the situation [and] being able to frame the present." For the latter, she cites examples such as the emotional state of boss, volume of the setting and feeling in the room, like if it it's relaxed or chaotic.</div>
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She has seen effective results when her students – particularly women – practice negotiation in real life. She encourages them to go to farmer's markets, flea markets and yard sales to negotiate the price of objects for purchase. “This gives my students and clients experience and confidence, learning how to evaluate the environment. In asking, getting turned down and going on to the next dealer without feeling discouraged, <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/08/07/7-ways-women-can-build-confidence-at-work" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/08/07/7-ways-women-can-build-confidence-at-work">gaining confidence</a>, learning 'how to' techniques [and] recognizing who is amenable and what to ask for.”</div>
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<b>2. Plan the discussion. </b>Walking into your boss’s office in a tizzy over how little you’re earning won’t get you far. Instead, prepare what you'll say, and even write out your presentation, says Dana Manciagli, career coach, speaker and author. “Don't wing it or think that having a conversation is effective. It's not.”</div>
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She suggests writing out the flow of your discussion and limiting the topics to three items. Specifically, you should be ready to share the purpose of the meeting and your objective, share data on why you believe you’ve earned a raise and then <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/03/17/7-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-asking-for-a-raise" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/03/17/7-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-asking-for-a-raise">request a salary increase</a>.</div>
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After that, she says, review you plan with a friend or mentor to find any holes, and fix them. Finally, book a 30-minute meeting with your boss. Make the agenda solely about your career. “Be sure you don't let him or her or yourself start it with other work-related topics. Dive right in. Lead the meeting and be clear and prepared. Take notes, listen and respond in an impactful way.”</div>
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<b>3. Be aware of body language. </b>Don’t put so much focus on researching what you’re worth and preparing your discussion that you overlook body language. Women especially can give off the vibe of submission if they’re not careful. In a negotiation conversation, you want to come off powerful and confident.</div>
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Carol Kinsey Goman, is a speaker, author and <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2013/05/07/6-body-language-tells-that-ruin-your-job-interviews" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: null">body language</a> coach who says it’s important to keep your head straight during negotiations. “Head tilting is a signal that someone is listening and involved – and a particularly feminine gesture. As such, head tilts can be very positive cues under some circumstances, but they are also subconsciously processed as submission signals. (Dogs tilt their heads to expose their necks, as a way to show deference to the dominant animal.) When you want to project confidence and authority, you should keep your head straight up in a more neutral position.”</div>
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She also says it’s important to take up space – rather than condensing your body – with elbows at your side and legs crossed. She says that status and authority are nonverbally demonstrated through claiming height and space.</div>
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<b>4. Keep a bragging folder. </b>If you’re like many women, you find it difficult to talk about <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/02/13/transforming-your-dreams-into-accomplishments" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;">your accomplishments</a>. But you’ll need them to convince your boss that you’re worth more.</div>
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Cristy Villarreal, a public relations specialist for Beckman Coulter, suggests keeping a folder in your email inbox labeled “Compliments.” Anytime someone gives you a kudos via email for your hard work, store it there.</div>
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“Some people find it difficult to brag about oneself. That is something we should all work on, but until then, let others speak for you. Print out the emails, highlight key statements and place in a file folder. Bring the folder with you when you meet with your supervisor. Ask for a raise and have the data to back up why you deserve one.”</div>
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While you’re not guaranteed to get the salary or wage increase you want every time, these tips will better position you as an assertive and valuable asset to your company and increase your likelihood of making what you’re worth.</div>
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How to Interview Your Interviewer

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Five tips for assessing a job and a potential employer.</h2>
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Ask yourself: Would you hire your interviewers to work with you?</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">You get the jitters before an interview. Who doesn’t? You’re in your</span><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;"> </span><a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/10-wardrobe-musts-for-your-next-interview" style="color: #005ea6; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/slideshows/10-wardrobe-musts-for-your-next-interview">best outfit</a><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">, you’re well prepared and you just really want this job.</span></div>
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We assume the interview is all about selling ourselves to the interviewer to land the job, but it’s much more than that. It's your chance to get to know the organization and the people who work there. Even if a company gives you a job offer, if you didn’t get a good feeling from the interviewers or if you have second guesses, you need to put a lot of thought into your decision before accepting.</div>
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An interview is your chance to assess <i>them</i>. Here's how:</div>
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<b>1. Be yourself. </b>You should be looking for the right fit during an interview just as companies are when they look at us as candidates. That’s why it’s vital to <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/30/how-your-personality-could-help-you-find-a-job-or-keep-you-unemployed" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2014/07/30/how-your-personality-could-help-you-find-a-job-or-keep-you-unemployed">be yourself</a> at the interview, within limits, of course. You don’t need to talk about how much you partied last night, but it’s OK to show your sense of humor or discuss hobbies.</div>
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<b>2. Get the scoop on the job. </b>A job description does not tell all. In fact, many times people who do not work in the same department or field write the descriptions, which may be inaccurate. You may wind up interviewing for a role completely different than the one advertised – and it may be something you're not interested in. During the interview, make sure you get a clear picture of your daily responsibilities and the skills required to be <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2012/08/08/12-things-killer-employees-do-before-noon" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: null">successful in the job</a>.</div>
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<b>3. Understand the culture. </b>Look around the office, and observe what is going on. Is it an open office space with cubicles? Is there a lot of chatter, or is it completely silent? Think about what environment you perform best in. Perhaps you work better with background noise and are an outgoing person who likes a lively office. Or you might prefer quiet.</div>
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You may receive strong signals during an interview about the culture or people who work there. A candidate was once put in a difficult position when two interviewers suddenly made a joke about her current employer out of the blue. This turned her off from the organization.</div>
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<b>4. Ask powerful questions. </b>One of the most <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/10/23/the-best-questions-to-ask-during-a-job-interview" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/10/23/the-best-questions-to-ask-during-a-job-interview">telling questions</a> you can ask is: “How did this position come to be open?” If the interviewer is honest, you will find out if the role is new, or if someone left or was fired. It should give you some insight into what you’re up against and what kinds of expectations the employer may have of you if you are hired.</div>
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Another useful question is: “What is the most positive part of working here, and what would you change if you could?” The answer to this should help you decide whether you’d be happy there or not.</div>
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<b>5. Evaluate the interview overall. </b>You might have a great experience talking to your interviewers and feel like there was good chemistry. Then they may surprise you with an awkward question or request. One candidate was unexpectedly given a timed test of 30 items to demonstrate his Excel expertise. He was disappointed, because he felt it was unrealistic to assume a candidate knew uncommon Excel functions.</div>
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Maybe you interview at your <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/08/28/5-dream-jobs-that-arent-so-dreamy" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/08/28/5-dream-jobs-that-arent-so-dreamy">dream company</a>, and do not like any of the people you meet with. While it may be worth searching your contacts to find people to talk to about the company, pay attention to your gut. We spend countless hours a week at work, and you want to spend that time with people you like to be around and can work with. It has a substantial effect on the quality of your life.</div>
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Perhaps you get an offer, and you feel you need more information to make an informed decision. Don’t be afraid to reach out to your point of contact and ask additional questions. It shows your genuine interest and tells the employer that you want to find the right match just like they do. You want to spend your working hours at a place that respects and values you, so make sure you conduct your own thorough evaluation of your interviewers and the company. Ask yourself: Would you hire your interviewers to work with you?</div>
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How to Explain Your Fabulous Unemployment Stint

It's all fun and games until you have to explain that employment gap in your résumé. But, with careful planning, you can ease your interviewer's concerns.</P><P>Interviews are nerve-wracking enough without a hulking elephant in the conference room. The pachyderm's name? "Ralph, The Yearlong Unemployment Stint." He's got value, really – he's a good elephant! – but it's hard to tell as he chews a gaping hole through your work history.</P><P>Maybe your break from the workforce was intentional. You wanted to travel, try a new hobby or just hang out. Or maybe the break was unintentional, but at one point you didn't worry too much about finding a new job. Whatever the case, now you have to explain the stint and why it shouldn't concern employers. Here's your plan for acknowledging – and perhaps even celebrating – the elephant in the room:</P><P><B>Keep calm.</B> For starters, "don't panic," says Jenny Foss, founder of the career blog JobJenny.com. While unexplained gaps may still raise employers' eyebrows, she says, "there are a lot of ways you can thoughtfully and strategically manage the message surrounding the gap." Here's how to get working on that message:<BR><B><BR>[See: Famous CEOs and Executives Share Their Best Career Advice.]</B> </P><P><B>Think about what you gained in that period of unemployment.</B> Do some soul-searching, and ask yourself what you learned during your break, says Andrea Kay, career consultant and author of “This Is How to Get Your Next Job: An Inside Look at What Employers Really Want.” Did you volunteer? Perhaps you gained new perspectives or discovered more about your community. Took a class? You (hopefully) learned new skills. Did you travel? Perhaps you learned about certain cultures, became more resourceful or honed your Spanish skills.</P><P>"These are all great qualities to bring to an employer," Kay says, so log them. For example, the adaptability and comfort with other cultures you developed while traveling are worth showcasing when interviewing with companies that have offices throughout the globe, Foss adds.</P><P>If you didn't travel, volunteer or take classes, the break may shed less obvious lessons – but they’re there. “I don’t care what you’re doing, people always gain or learn something,” Kay says. “They always go from being something to something else.” Maybe you learned more about what kind of person you are or what you want to focus on, she says, while writing in a journal, building better habits or talking to others.</P><P>Or maybe you simply gained a sense of renewed energy or focus – a chance to hit the refresh button. This is a common result of work hiatuses, Kay says, and it definitely counts as a gain.</P><P><B>[See: </B><B>The 25 Best Jobs of 2014</B><B>.]</B></P><P><B>Write down your worries. </B>What are you concerned employers will assume about your gap in employment? Maybe you're worried they'll think you're a slacker or someone who has no valuable skills. Consider your red flags, Kay says, which will "give you more fodder for the response you’re going to craft." Speaking of which ...</P><P><B>Craft your message. </B>You've got the raw materials in front of you. Now mold them into an articulate explanation. Say how you decided to take some time off for such-and-such reason, and "here's what I learned, and here's how it helped me," Kay says. Cue enthusiastic references to the new perspectives, renewed energy and other takeaways you mapped out earlier. And those anxieties about how employers may perceive the unemployment stint? Here's your chance to weave counterpoints to them in the explanation. You probably won't come off as a slacker as you describe how you spent your unemployment gap volunteering or learning new things. Be sure to finish with something like, "Now I’m focused and ready to make the transition back to [insert your line of work]," Foss suggests. </P><P><B>Keep the explanation succinct. </B>Practice your "funemployment" message like you would rehearse other interview answers, like why you want to work at that particular company. While practicing, aim for a message that's thorough but concise. As Foss points out, over-explaining can seem inauthentic. "When you rattle on and on about something, you immediately look like you're nervous or trying to cover something up," she says.</P><P><B>[See: </B><B>The 10 Things You Do That Turn an Interviewer Off</B><B>.]</B></P><P><B>Be proactive. </B>Mention the employment gap on your own terms, rather than "with your back up against the wall and your defenses up," Foss says. Don't wait for your interviewer to call out the break – and he or she will. Bring it up in the beginning, when asked to talk a little bit about yourself. You'll have already perfected and practiced this message, so launch into it. As Foss puts it: "Your best defense is almost always a good offense."<BR></P><br /><p><a href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2014/10/09/how-to-explain-your-fabulous-unemployment-stint" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">View the original article here</a></p>

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8 Ways to Destroy Workplace Distractions

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Stop instant messaging, and get more done.</h2>
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Getting wrapped up in text messages, social media sites and office banter can ruin your productivity.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;">Think you can get through this 1,100-word article without answering an email, G-chatting a buddy or glancing at your Twitter feed? Think you can get through it without a co-worker or boss interrupting you? Or maybe this article serves as the perfect distraction from the looming report you’re supposed to be tackling.</span></div>
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Whatever the case, here’s the thing: Those workplace distractions snag more time than you think. As Edward G. Brown, author of “The Time Bandit Solution: Recovering Stolen Time You Never Knew You Had,” puts it, there’s the distraction itself that steals time and attention, there’s the momentum lost and there’s the time it takes to say, “where was I?”and restart the task. Plus, he adds, consider the stress and frustration these distractions can brew, neither of which is ideal for working efficiently.</div>
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Get a handle on your workplace distractions so you can get more done and feel better about it. And if this article is a distraction, read the tips below <i>first </i>before reopening the big report.</div>
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<br /><b>Build a wall.</b> Julie Morgenstern, professional organizer and author of “Time Management from the Inside Out," says there are two equally significant types of distractibility: outgoing, in which you distract yourself – perhaps by checking Reddit or choosing to chat with a co-worker instead of launching into the big report; and incoming, in which the world interrupts you with emails, chatty cubicle-mates and meetings.</div>
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Changing your environment can help both kinds of distractions, Morgenstern says, and it can be especially helpful for those in an open office. “You need to create a visual cocoon for yourself if you can,” she says. Create barriers that both help keep your eyes on your work and make you look less accessible to outsiders. Try stacking books, setting up plants or placing a lamp between you and the outside (well, outside cubicle) world.</div>
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Technological Distractions</h4>
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<br /><b>Recognize your vulnerability to distractions.</b> Maybe you're instant messaging about weekend plans, checking the news on Twitter, scoping your friend’s new vacation photos, replying to your mother’s text – and, oh yeah, there's that big report in some Word document, 20 tabs below the sea.</div>
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The first step in managing the many, many distractions technology presents is to simply be aware that they exist and may derail you. “It’s like a carnival,” Morgenstern says. “You walk in, and there are barkers and sellers and people yelling, ‘Come over here!’”</div>
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<b>Change your mindset.</b> You know how if you go into a Wal-Mart or Target superstore for a new toothbrush, you’ll likely come out with three (or 20) more items you had no intention to buy? Morgenstern likens this situation to technology. You jump on the computer with best intentions to work on the report and wind up posting, tweeting and commenting, too. With the superstore, Morgenstern says, you hopefully recognize your vulnerability and can make a plan for getting in and out next time: You make a list, you bring only a certain amount of money or perhaps set a time limit.</div>
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<b>[Read: <a class="" href="http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/03/21/the-top-cyberloafing-activities-of-a-distracted-office-worker" style="color: #005ea6; text-decoration: none;" title="Link: http://money.usnews.com/money/careers/articles/2013/03/21/the-top-cyberloafing-activities-of-a-distracted-office-worker">The Top Cyberloafing Activities of a Distracted Office Worker</a>.]</b></div>
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Similarly, Morgenstern says, “Be conscious, and when you go on a computer, designate which part of that computer you are using and for what amount of time.” Morgenstern suggests using a timer on your phone to help. Until the buzzer sounds in 30 minutes, for example, you will work only on that report – come hell or high water, or emails or leaked celebrity wedding photos.</div>
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<b>Take a stroll instead of a scroll. </b>When you find yourself mindlessly cruising Facebook as that report gathers dust, you probably just need a break. “The impulse behind cyberloafing is, ‘my brain just needs a break,’” Morgenstern says. “We need some way to disconnect or recharge, or we hit some sort of wall.”</div>
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When we cruise the Internet, however, we’re “stealing breaks rather than taking them,” she says. You’re still staring at a screen, and you’re still stimulating the same part of your brain. We’ve got to cross-train our brain, and staring and staring at the computer – whether we're actually working on the report or scrolling through Facebook – isn’t cutting it. “It’s like going to the gym and constantly working your right quad,” Morgenstern says. Sure, you’ll have one super buff thigh, but the rest of you will be puny</div>
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change and a whole bunch of information that will help us unlock our self
improvement power. Until then, something can be </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">staring us right under our nose
but we don’t see it.  The only time we
think of unlocking our self improvement power is when everything got worst.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Try placing Frog A in a pot of boiling water. What
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Because he is not able to tolerate sudden change in
his environment – the water’s temperature. Then try Frog B: place him in Luke
warm water, and then turn the gas stove on. Wait till the water reaches a
certain boiling point. Frog B then thinks “Ooh… it’s a bit warm in here”.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Frog in general. Today, Anna thinks Carl hates her. Tomorrow, Patrick walks
up to her and told her </span><span style="color: #ed7d31; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">he hates her. Anna stays the same and doesn’t mind what
her friends say. The next day, she learned that Kim and John also abhor her.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The only time most of us ever learn about unlocking
our self improvement power is when the whole world is crashing and falling
apart. We think and feel this way because it is not easy to change. But<b> change becomes more painful when we ignore
it.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will happen, like it or hate it.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> At one point or
another, we are all going to experience different turning points in our life –
and we are all going to eventually unlock our self improvement power not
because the world says so, not because our friends are nagging us, but because
we realized it’s for our own good.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20pt;"><span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empowerment" target="_blank">self empowerment<o:p></o:p></a></span></span></div>
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it. Now, you don’t have to feel a tremendous heat before realizing the need for
self improvement.  Unlocking you </span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">improvement power means unlocking yourself up in the cage of thought that “it’s
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the guts to be around groups of people. She heard her mom, her dad, her sister,
her teacher tells the same things about her to other people. Over the years,
that is what Jen believes. She believes it’s her story. And what happens? Every
time a great crowd would troop over their house, in school, and in the
community – she tends to step back, shy away and lock herself up in a room. Jen
didn’t only believed in her story, she lived it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Instead of having her story post around her face for everyone to remember, she
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greater chances of enjoying the whole process instead of counting the days
until we are fully improved. Three </span></span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">sessions
in a week</b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;"> at the gym would result to a</span></span></div>
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profound knowledge, going </span></span><b style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;">out with
friends</b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;"> and peers will help you take a step back from work and unwind.  And just when</span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxalls8dDRXjZRlWQsoWGduMoE5WimlcD_X-atNUbnQdNLHsU0tkXzbPKjtaajkpzuNX80LwXVOC021ILYAdcEnY8wLT2cICOqlSIIVxejISwl_kXji4uA-ES-oIAqQWHR49vdEyrVYmQ/s1600/jym.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxalls8dDRXjZRlWQsoWGduMoE5WimlcD_X-atNUbnQdNLHsU0tkXzbPKjtaajkpzuNX80LwXVOC021ILYAdcEnY8wLT2cICOqlSIIVxejISwl_kXji4uA-ES-oIAqQWHR49vdEyrVYmQ/s1600/jym.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 107%;"> you are enjoying the whole
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achievements must
be stellar.  Keep in mind that this is a
summary of your achievements, not of your life story.  Most importantly, write a well organized,
concise CV.  In working towards this
goal, keep in mind the goal of your resume. 
This goal is to get you an interview. 
Be sure that your <b><u><span style="background: yellow; mso-highlight: yellow;">resume stays within those
boundaries and is a neat and well organized document</span></u></b>.  In the same vein, keeping your resume neat
and organized will ensure that you <b>know
the contents of your resume</b> inside and out. 
Too many college grads, especially, fill their resumes to hide any
experience lacking, and upon landing an interview, hesitate when being asked
specific questions about information included on the resume.Avoid this
situation by arriving at the interview fully prepared to elaborate on anything
you have included in the resume.  A
resume that sticks to the aim of getting an interview will be a resume that is
carefully thought through and well organized, and which is focused on things
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resume.  The main objective is to secure
an interview.  An effective resume
conveys that the employer needs you.  If
you manage to secure an interview, you have won half the battle.  Approach the interview as a live transmission
and expansion of what has been stated in your resume.  Do not view the interview as an hour of
scrutiny upon your life and experiences. 
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and your life achievements created the resume; thus you deserve the job.  When composing your resume, review every
point you have included, and check to see that it both states something
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that indicate that because of you, things happen.  Your presence was a catalyst in moving the
company forward.  Don’t be shy; the
resume has no place for modesty, but it also has no place for bragging.  In other words, your resume should turn
heads, but never in doubt as to what have you said about yourself.  <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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interview, work to make an organized resume. 
Organization applies to all levels of the resume:  the aesthetic format, the ordered placement
of the facts, and the previous employments you choose to include.  The aesthetics should be friendly to the eye,
and help to draw attention to the most important points.  Those that are most important should always
be located nearer to the top.  In other
words, activities and employments that are most relevant and current should be
listed first.  Bullet point formats are
popular for their neatness and visual aid in drawing attention where it is
due.  Within each bullet point, include
only the most applicable and important information that your future employer
will want to know about your other jobs and activities.  Keeping these points concise and to the point
is helpful, as not much time is spent on reading a resume, so paragraphs
describing a job will be skipped over. 
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showing off the bat that you are organized will be a benefit for you.  No matter how gifted you are, if your resume
looks like a crossword puzzle in its organization and format, it will be hard
for the potential employer to see your talent. 
When your resume is well-written, clear, and organized, you are
marketing to potential employers your writing skills along with good standards
of neatness and organization.  Having
made this impression on paper will smooth your sailing for an easy interview,
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to calm your nerves instead of working them into a frenzy.  Don’t forget that you are going on this
interview because you have already impressed the employer.  Your job now is to continue the positive
impression already made, and to show your character, which can’t be shown on
paper.  The best way of continuing a
positive impression is to be prepared to talk about yourself directly and in
focus, just like your resume has.  When
asked why you want to work in the specific career, don’t recount all the twists
and turns in your life that have brought you to the conclusion; be to the
point.  Remember that you must be able to
back up and expand on anything that you have included in your resume.  Thankfully, that little piece of paper
referred to as the resume has already accomplished quite a bit of work for
you.  It has informed the employer who
you are, and what you want in a job.  Now
it is your turn to better acquaint yourself with who the employer is and what
he wants in an employee.  View the
interview with such an attitude:  the
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world.  It discloses your talents to
those who are seeking just such talents. 
To this aim, it is important not to lose sight of the goal of the
resume.  The resume lets the employer
know who you are, why he needs you, and where he can reach you so that he can
secure an interview with you.  Write your
resume to reflect these goals, in a concise, organized and well-phrased
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organized and well-phrased resume to your advantage at the interview, as the
document is, essentially, the first impression that you have made.  This is the manner in which you should view
the preparation and presentation of your resume.  Once at the interview, put a smile on your
face and pat your resume on the back for the great job both you and it have
already done - your dream career is now very near!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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