Job Hunting - Confidence

One of the keywords in job hunting is “confidence.” It sounds so simple but it is a stumbling block for many job seekers. Confidence can be defined as the ability to describe yourself, your skills and your experience with self-assurance, knowing you are the right person for the job.

Your resume and cover letter should exude confidence making the reader want to interview you. Use an active voice in your writing, never a passive voice. Every statement should be positive and confident.

At the interview, be prepared. Walk into the room with the confidence you are the person for the job. Know your skills and experience, ready to explain and expound on them in detail. Turn every negative into a positive.

Smile. This has a positive effect on all forms of your communications. Smile when you are writing and it will be reflected on the paper. Smile when you are talking on the telephone the listener will hear your smile in your voice. Smile when talking face to face with the hiring manager and he will hear the confidence in your voice and see confidence in your body language.

The job search process is one of those rare times when it is okay to brag about you. Have fun with it and enjoy getting your dream job.



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Wow! What a Sale! FREE!!!!  Today March 6, 2012, through Saturday, March 10 I am giving away FREE copies of my book “Problem Solving – Dealing with Employee Issues”. To download your FREE copy go to Amazon.com or click on the button below. 

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Resume Truthfulness

If you are less than truthful on a resume, realize that sooner or later the truth will come out. I hate to terminate a good new hire because I’ve discovered that information on the resume or application has been falsified or exaggerated.

Reduced Price, Re-edit - "How To Find a Job"

After a complete re-edit and proofing I am re-introducing my booklet “How to Find a Job” at the REDUCED price of $3.99 on Amazon. Get your copy today.

I have been coaching a recent college graduate on how to find a job. It is amazing and frustrating to see how unprepared most college graduates are when it comes to finding a job after graduation. But, looking back, so was I.

With the constant change in the way we exchange information and conduct business today it is hard to keep up with all the new tricks to finding jobs. From massive job sites such as Monster and other electronic job bulletin boards, to social media, the landscape of finding a job is constantly changing. Even with this, the simple basic rules still apply and must be followed.

Let’s discuss some of the basics to conducting a job search and landing that perfect job. Some of the information covered will be:
- How to conduct a job search.
- How to write a resume.
- How to write a cover letter.
- How to handle the interview.
- How to follow-up

A Milestone For "A Boy From Down East"

My Blog "A Boy From Down East - Growing Up In Aurora NC" just past 23,300 pageviews today. The most popular article was about living in the segregated south with over 6,165 pageviews. Who would every believed people would read about a snot-nosed kid from tobacco road.

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“I have to speak in front of how many people?” This statement will send chills through the toughest and smartest people. The fear of public speaking is real and we all face it at one time or another. Here are some simple tips to help you prepare and deliver your message.




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Problem Solving - Dealing With Employee Issues

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Everyone in a leadership position will have to deal with employee issues. Whenever people work together friction occurs. How you deal with these issues will have a major impact on your success as a leader. “Problem Solving – Dealing With Employee Issues” lays out a systematic approach to dealing with employee issues and the associated problems.

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