How to Find a Job: When There Are No Jobs (Book 1) a Necessary Job Search and Career Planning Guide for Today's Job Market (Find a Job Series) by Paul Rega Page B
Authors: Paul Rega
Tags: Reference, Self-Help, Non-Fiction, Business, vocational guidance decision making & problem solving career planning, Job Search, career job search resume, job hunting interviewing, job search strategies
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Appropriate attire and grooming is an expression of the way you see yourself and how you want others to view you.
It is possible to overdress for an interview. You can avoid this mistake by researching the company and discover the appropriate attire for the position you seek. If you are interviewing for a position in a particular trade such as carpentry or plumbing, you might consider wearing more casual clothing versus that of a suit and tie. A suit may be a more appropriate form of dress for a sales or management type position. My best advice is to try to mirror your potential employer and their general form of attire.
Regarding women’s attire for a professional position, a suit is almost always more appropriate than a dress, accompanied with a medium height heel versus flats. Both men and women should wear a minimal amount of jewelry. Men’s cologne and women’s perfume and makeup should be used sparingly as not to distract from the actual interview.
My father’s advice was that when you enter into the business world, “You should wear the uniform.” Because he was in the field of sales training, he meant a suit, tie, white shirt, polished dress shoes and a belt that matched the color of his shoes. He was saying, “Dress according to your profession.” It is my view that it is almost always safer to dress in a more conservative manner, keeping in mind the type of position you are seeking.
Interview Follow-up
A follow-up letter should always be sent to your prospective manager and everyone you meet during the interview process immediately following your interview. If you have not heard back from the manager within the time frame he’s indicated, I would suggest that you call him. You should prepare yourself for your follow-up telephone call by writing down any questions you may have regarding the company and the job responsibilities. Preparation for your follow-up telephone call should be done with the same degree of thoroughness as was done for your actual interview. Each contact you have with the employer should be considered and treated as an interview. Ask any questions you may have at this time and reiterate your interest in the position. Ask him where he is in terms of his decision making process. The individual who has the greatest amount of meaningful contact with the employer has the best chance of securing the desired position.
Interview Review, a Personal Assessment
A complete personal review and analysis of your interview should be done immediately after your meeting. It is very beneficial to stop at a restaurant after a meeting to review your interview notes and add additional content to them if necessary. If you take the time to review your notes, any additions you make will be more accurate.
Write down everything that occurred during the interview, organizing your notes according to each person with whom you interviewed. It is important that you take notes based upon your discussions with each individual you meet during your interview. Even if some of the discussions you had are similar, it is important to take note of the similarities as you may discover a common pattern and be able to decipher what issues are important to the interviewers. Having this type of knowledge will better enable you to follow-up with subsequent letters and telephone calls and prepare you for any additional interviews with the company. In addition, make note of your impressions and feelings about each person you interviewed with as well as your perceptions regarding each individual’s thoughts about you. Your assessment of the entire interview will help you to formulate a list of follow-up questions and help you decide if this is the company and individuals you want to work for.
Consider the likelihood that the job you are seeking may also be sought after by other applicants. Having obtained the best knowledge possible about the company’s products, management staff, and corporate culture is critical to your
It is possible to overdress for an interview. You can avoid this mistake by researching the company and discover the appropriate attire for the position you seek. If you are interviewing for a position in a particular trade such as carpentry or plumbing, you might consider wearing more casual clothing versus that of a suit and tie. A suit may be a more appropriate form of dress for a sales or management type position. My best advice is to try to mirror your potential employer and their general form of attire.
Regarding women’s attire for a professional position, a suit is almost always more appropriate than a dress, accompanied with a medium height heel versus flats. Both men and women should wear a minimal amount of jewelry. Men’s cologne and women’s perfume and makeup should be used sparingly as not to distract from the actual interview.
My father’s advice was that when you enter into the business world, “You should wear the uniform.” Because he was in the field of sales training, he meant a suit, tie, white shirt, polished dress shoes and a belt that matched the color of his shoes. He was saying, “Dress according to your profession.” It is my view that it is almost always safer to dress in a more conservative manner, keeping in mind the type of position you are seeking.
Interview Follow-up
A follow-up letter should always be sent to your prospective manager and everyone you meet during the interview process immediately following your interview. If you have not heard back from the manager within the time frame he’s indicated, I would suggest that you call him. You should prepare yourself for your follow-up telephone call by writing down any questions you may have regarding the company and the job responsibilities. Preparation for your follow-up telephone call should be done with the same degree of thoroughness as was done for your actual interview. Each contact you have with the employer should be considered and treated as an interview. Ask any questions you may have at this time and reiterate your interest in the position. Ask him where he is in terms of his decision making process. The individual who has the greatest amount of meaningful contact with the employer has the best chance of securing the desired position.
Interview Review, a Personal Assessment
A complete personal review and analysis of your interview should be done immediately after your meeting. It is very beneficial to stop at a restaurant after a meeting to review your interview notes and add additional content to them if necessary. If you take the time to review your notes, any additions you make will be more accurate.
Write down everything that occurred during the interview, organizing your notes according to each person with whom you interviewed. It is important that you take notes based upon your discussions with each individual you meet during your interview. Even if some of the discussions you had are similar, it is important to take note of the similarities as you may discover a common pattern and be able to decipher what issues are important to the interviewers. Having this type of knowledge will better enable you to follow-up with subsequent letters and telephone calls and prepare you for any additional interviews with the company. In addition, make note of your impressions and feelings about each person you interviewed with as well as your perceptions regarding each individual’s thoughts about you. Your assessment of the entire interview will help you to formulate a list of follow-up questions and help you decide if this is the company and individuals you want to work for.
Consider the likelihood that the job you are seeking may also be sought after by other applicants. Having obtained the best knowledge possible about the company’s products, management staff, and corporate culture is critical to your
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