Two Years Ago Today Were Going To Let You Go

Two Years Ago Today Were Going To Let You Go… January 9th, 2006, I go into work knowing it was a special day. We had a board meeting early in the day, I think around 11am. The main topic at work had been finances, as the previous CEO (and 40% owner) had been spending more time with me. He had left the company a while back but I knew by his recent involvement, and trips to our parent companys office about 3 hours away, that something was going on. That morning he came into my office and shared with me that he was pretty sure I would be let go on the board call. There was writing on the wall for a long time. Relationships had soured, which was probably the most painful thing of all. The owners wanted immediate changes, changes that I felt were not sustainable. Previous to the call I had been told I didnt have enough gray hair (meaning, I wasnt experienced enough), that all I did was think like an MBA (sorry for getting an MBA, at least you didnt pay for it and I did it after work hours), and that I was not an entrepreneur (if I was, why did I have a job??). Two of my key employees had recently resigned, which was really weird as I felt things were really turning around. But they knew better, and they both moved on to much better opportunities. I keep in touch with them regularly and am very happy to know where they ended up, and how happy they are. Its funny how myopic we can be about our current employer, thinking that we are safe and protected, and not realize how much greener the grass really is in other pastures. Its funny how we think we are being loyal to our employer, and that this is building up in some loyalty bank, and our loyalty investment will save our hide when others get the axe. Its funny how we can give 100% to our JOB, thinking that they will give 100% back to us, as employees. All the while we are neglecting our CAREER MANAGEMENT. I realize what happened was a business decision. Sure, it was riddled with politics, stupid decisions, short-sightedness, etc. But I walked away from that job knowing that in the end, the numbers on the left side of the ledger had to match the numbers on the right side of the ledger, and senior management wanted that to have happened a year ago, and all of the problems from before I was general manager seemed to become my fault the day I became general manager. For over a year I felt I had been given a big cow paddie and I was waiting for that special flower to pop up through the middle. But my time ran out. And I got the boot. And I should be grateful afterall, look at all the incredible stuff that has happened to me in the last two years! Look at all the amazing people I have met and touched! You cant even imagine how you have impacted my life, and my familys life. But it still hurt, back then. And for some weird reason, as I write this, it still hurts now. Years and years of awesome relationships with coworkers practically severed the day I was let go. I didnt do the infamous walk of shame, but I definitely felt like a leper. Eyes followed me as I tried to be in good spirits. Eyes that once were quick to look for me for lunch, or to talk about something important, now watched me in shame. And our relationships changed. And that is probably what hurt the most. Ultimately, I should be thankful that I was pushed out of that company, and that job. I had known for over a year it was time to look elsewhere, but I was too loyal to my team, and my company, and my customers, and the vision. Look where it got me. A couple of ending thoughts: I was not fired, just laid off. Although a 11 year old girl in church said you were fired! just a couple of weeks ago. I didnt even know she knew my situation, obviously her parents did the level of stress I have now, as a business owner, is probably the same. But I consider it happy, or positive, stress. The stress when I was GM was the kind that put me in urgent care, wondering if I was having a heart attack (nope, it was just a pre-ulcer). my wife tells me I really need to get over this, and I know I do. But I dont want to lose my passion for the message, the one about YOU caring more about your CAREER MANAGEMENT than you did yesterday. So Ill hold on to a little bitterness, just to help me blog with passion I hope you understand ?? The truth is, I may get over this but Ill never, ever forget what I went through. Happy two year anniversary! Two Years Ago Today Were Going To Let You Go… January 9th, 2006, I go into work knowing it was a special day. We had a board meeting early in the day, I think around 11am. The main topic at work had been finances, as the previous CEO (and 40% owner) had been spending more time with me. He had left the company a while back but I knew by his recent involvement, and trips to our parent companys office about 3 hours away, that something was going on. That morning he came into my office and shared with me that he was pretty sure I would be let go on the board call. There was writing on the wall for a long time. Relationships had soured, which was probably the most painful thing of all. The owners wanted immediate changes, changes that I felt were not sustainable. Previous to the call I had been told I didnt have enough gray hair (meaning, I wasnt experienced enough), that all I did was think like an MBA (sorry for getting an MBA, at least you didnt pay for it and I did it after work hours), and that I was not an entrepreneur (if I was, why did I have a job??). Two of my key employees had recently resigned, which was really weird as I felt things were really turning around. But they knew better, and they both moved on to much better opportunities. I keep in touch with them regularly and am very happy to know where they ended up, and how happy they are. Its funny how myopic we can be about our current employer, thinking that we are safe and protected, and not realize how much greener the grass really is in other pastures. Its funny how we think we are being loyal to our employer, and that this is building up in some loyalty bank, and our loyalty investment will save our hide when others get the axe. Its funny how we can give 100% to our JOB, thinking that they will give 100% back to us, as employees. All the while we are neglecting our CAREER MANAGEMENT. I realize what happened was a business decision. Sure, it was riddled with politics, stupid decisions, short-sightedness, etc. But I walked away from that job knowing that in the end, the numbers on the left side of the ledger had to match the numbers on the right side of the ledger, and senior management wanted that to have happened a year ago, and all of the problems from before I was general manager seemed to become my fault the day I became general manager. For over a year I felt I had been given a big cow paddie and I was waiting for that special flower to pop up through the middle. But my time ran out. And I got the boot. And I should be grateful afterall, look at all the incredible stuff that has happened to me in the last two years! Look at all the amazing people I have met and touched! You cant even imagine how you have impacted my life, and my familys life. But it still hurt, back then. And for some weird reason, as I write this, it still hurts now. Years and years of awesome relationships with coworkers practically severed the day I was let go. I didnt do the infamous walk of shame, but I definitely felt like a leper. Eyes followed me as I tried to be in good spirits. Eyes that once were quick to look for me for lunch, or to talk about something important, now watched me in shame. And our relationships changed. And that is probably what hurt the most. Ultimately, I should be thankful that I was pushed out of that company, and that job. I had known for over a year it was time to look elsewhere, but I was too loyal to my team, and my company, and my customers, and the vision. Look where it got me. A couple of ending thoughts: I was not fired, just laid off. Although a 11 year old girl in church said you were fired! just a couple of weeks ago. I didnt even know she knew my situation, obviously her parents did the level of stress I have now, as a business owner, is probably the same. But I consider it happy, or positive, stress. The stress when I was GM was the kind that put me in urgent care, wondering if I was having a heart attack (nope, it was just a pre-ulcer). my wife tells me I really need to get over this, and I know I do. But I dont want to lose my passion for the message, the one about YOU caring more about your CAREER MANAGEMENT than you did yesterday. So Ill hold on to a little bitterness, just to help me blog with passion I hope you understand ?? The truth is, I may get over this but Ill never, ever forget what I went through. Happy two year anniversary! Two Years Ago Today Were Going To Let You Go… January 9th, 2006, I go into work knowing it was a special day. We had a board meeting early in the day, I think around 11am. The main topic at work had been finances, as the previous CEO (and 40% owner) had been spending more time with me. He had left the company a while back but I knew by his recent involvement, and trips to our parent companys office about 3 hours away, that something was going on. That morning he came into my office and shared with me that he was pretty sure I would be let go on the board call. There was writing on the wall for a long time. Relationships had soured, which was probably the most painful thing of all. The owners wanted immediate changes, changes that I felt were not sustainable. Previous to the call I had been told I didnt have enough gray hair (meaning, I wasnt experienced enough), that all I did was think like an MBA (sorry for getting an MBA, at least you didnt pay for it and I did it after work hours), and that I was not an entrepreneur (if I was, why did I have a job??). Two of my key employees had recently resigned, which was really weird as I felt things were really turning around. But they knew better, and they both moved on to much better opportunities. I keep in touch with them regularly and am very happy to know where they ended up, and how happy they are. Its funny how myopic we can be about our current employer, thinking that we are safe and protected, and not realize how much greener the grass really is in other pastures. Its funny how we think we are being loyal to our employer, and that this is building up in some loyalty bank, and our loyalty investment will save our hide when others get the axe. Its funny how we can give 100% to our JOB, thinking that they will give 100% back to us, as employees. All the while we are neglecting our CAREER MANAGEMENT. I realize what happened was a business decision. Sure, it was riddled with politics, stupid decisions, short-sightedness, etc. But I walked away from that job knowing that in the end, the numbers on the left side of the ledger had to match the numbers on the right side of the ledger, and senior management wanted that to have happened a year ago, and all of the problems from before I was general manager seemed to become my fault the day I became general manager. For over a year I felt I had been given a big cow paddie and I was waiting for that special flower to pop up through the middle. But my time ran out. And I got the boot. And I should be grateful afterall, look at all the incredible stuff that has happened to me in the last two years! Look at all the amazing people I have met and touched! You cant even imagine how you have impacted my life, and my familys life. But it still hurt, back then. And for some weird reason, as I write this, it still hurts now. Years and years of awesome relationships with coworkers practically severed the day I was let go. I didnt do the infamous walk of shame, but I definitely felt like a leper. Eyes followed me as I tried to be in good spirits. Eyes that once were quick to look for me for lunch, or to talk about something important, now watched me in shame. And our relationships changed. And that is probably what hurt the most. Ultimately, I should be thankful that I was pushed out of that company, and that job. I had known for over a year it was time to look elsewhere, but I was too loyal to my team, and my company, and my customers, and the vision. Look where it got me. A couple of ending thoughts: I was not fired, just laid off. Although a 11 year old girl in church said you were fired! just a couple of weeks ago. I didnt even know she knew my situation, obviously her parents did the level of stress I have now, as a business owner, is probably the same. But I consider it happy, or positive, stress. The stress when I was GM was the kind that put me in urgent care, wondering if I was having a heart attack (nope, it was just a pre-ulcer). my wife tells me I really need to get over this, and I know I do. But I dont want to lose my passion for the message, the one about YOU caring more about your CAREER MANAGEMENT than you did yesterday. So Ill hold on to a little bitterness, just to help me blog with passion I hope you understand ?? The truth is, I may get over this but Ill never, ever forget what I went through. Happy two year anniversary!

How To Get The Most Out Of Your New Career

How To Get The Most Out Of Your New Career There really is nothing more exciting and frightening than starting a new career. This is especially true if you are moving to an entirely new city for this career. Not only are you going to be surrounded by new people, but you are going to be surrounded by an entirely new environment. This isn’t even considering the fact that you may not always be appreciated or rewarded for the work that you do. Of course, this doesn’t mean that you can’t always do everything within your power to get the most out of your career. Just because you aren’t being rewarded or praised for what you do in the workplace it doesn’t mean that you can’t excel at your job and make the most of the situation. Be Vocal People, in general, are not mind readers. Can you tell what the individual next to you is desiring? Do you know what he or she is thinking at all times? Well, your boss and co-workers are not mind readers either. Just because you feel like you deserve something or desire it that doesn’t mean that your boss understands your passions and desires. This is why you need to learn to share your thoughts will your employer. Simply put, the best way to get what you want is to ask for it. Tell your boss if you want to be part of the nest big upcoming change. Let your boss know that you want to head the next big office project. if you want to be the next project manager. Never be afraid to voice your concerns and desires within the workplace because other employees will not. Venture Out There How can you truly ever know what you are capable of if you don’t get outside your comfort zone? How good where your skills the first time you tried to hit a baseball? Maybe this was something that you loved to do, but have minimal skill at the beginning. You might not have turned into the next Babe Ruth, but with practice and hard work, you probably acquired enough skill to get by. Getting out of your comfort zone in the workplace is not only a great way to test the boundaries, but it is an excellent way to discover skills and likes that you might not even know you possessed in the first place. It might turn out that you have a knack for public speaking. Be willing to try a new job and positions within the workplace. Know When To Get Help No one has all the answers. Anyone that says he or she does is simply lying and that’s all there is to that. There are going to be times when you need assistance. Sure, there is nothing wrong with trial and error, but if you want to be effective and get things done the right way, you need to know what approach to take. This might require bringing in reinforcements with experience or it might require going outside the box for career resources. Whatever the situation is, there are a number of resources that you can take advantage of inside and outside of the workplace. Never be afraid to ask for help because most people are more than willing to lend a helping hand to an individual that is giving their all. Get Involved If you want to get the most out of any investment, you have to be willing to put in the work. This same concept can be applied to the workplace. Show your company and employer that you are dedicated and willing to put in the long hours and hard work when others aren’t. Participate in chores and activities that other employees aren’t interested in, take the time to learn a few key co-workers by name, and volunteer your time. You might not be getting paid, but there is no amount of money that will make up for real-life experiences. Always Hold Your Values To Heart At the end of the day, there is nothing more important than staying true to yourself. This will be the most important part of your career because you do not want to sacrifice your values or change your entire outlook on life just to satisfy some corporate stooge. If at any point you feel uncomfortable with the decision that you are making in the workplace to get ahead then you probably want to consider a new job or an entirely new line of work.

How to Retain Your Best Employees - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

How to Retain Your Best Employees - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Hiring great employees is difficult but keeping them in the company for a long time is even more difficult. A low turnover rate is critical for the success of many businesses since it is costly to recruit and train a new employee. The more you retain your employees the more productive your business is especially if you manage to retain the good ones. There are many ways to retain your employees. Below you can find some of them: Pay a Competitive Salary: Try not to pay your employees below market rate. If you think someone is a great employee and you don’t want to take a chance of losing him/her, then pay him/her above the market rate. Money may not be the primary reason for motivating someone to change jobs but don’t forget that everybody wants to get what they deserve. Recognize the Achievements of Your Employees: When your employees accomplish their goals or achieve something, take the time to appreciate them. Write an email or a personal thank you note for their accomplishments and you can even give them a small gift like a gift card or tickets to a sports game. Also, recognize this success in their annual reviews and make a pay raise accordingly or promote them to the next level. Otherwise, they can start looking for another employee who will recognize their accomplishments. Coach Your Employees: Feedback is great for showing your employees that you care for them. Nobody likes to be micro-managed. Instead they prefer someone who will motivate them and lead them towards a goal. If you notice that the performance of one of your employees is weaker than others, give him/her constructive feedback so s/he can also improve her/himself. Let your employees know that their career aspirations are important for you. Encourage Training: Encourage your employees to learn new skills and go to training sessions. Motivate them to get professional certifications that will be helpful for their job. Be Clear in Your Communication: You always have to be transparent when communicating with your employees. Even if the news are bad, you should still clearly talk with your employees and explain them what is going on within the company. Create time to listen to your employees’ concerns and do your best to solve them. Keep an open channel of communication and get their feedback when necessary.

Character Traits Predict Success B-Schools and Employers Rate Personalities! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Character Traits Predict Success B-Schools and Employers Rate Personalities! - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career “Watch your thoughts for they become words.? Watch your words for they become actions.? Watch your actions for they become habits.? Watch your habits for they become your character. ?And watch your character for it becomes your destiny.? What we think, we become.   -Margaret Thatcher Measuring the EQâ€"or emotional intelligence quotientâ€"is the latest attempt by business schools and industry to identify future stars. Although measuring EQ is not a new idea, employers and b-schools are increasingly using personality tests to measure certain character traits in order to weed out candidates. In an effort to select top talent, business schools and companies are seeking new methods to get a sense for the human being beyond their academic record and employment experience. The spike in the trend to identify emotional attributes associated with top talent is seen in the growth in psychometric tests available on the market. Vendors of personality tests/psychometric tests estimate to be worth between $2 billion and $4 billion a year, says Nik Kinley, a co-author of “Talent Intelligence” a forthcoming book. Character traits including empathy, motivation, resilience are being considered as predictors for success and schools and companies are using sophisticated assessment tools to see who shines in these areas in order to select top talent. Melissa Korn writes in her recent WSJ article, Business Schools Know How You Think, but How Do You Feel? Says that business schools such as Notre Dames’s Mendoza College of Business, Dartmouth College’s Tuck School of Business and Yale School of Management are fine tuning their assessment of EQ and are looking at  other variables in addition to traditional test scores to find out if a candidate is intellectually curious and how candidates cope with pressure. This is good news for those of you who have been highly engaged in classroom and club activities.   Your recommendations that tell about your leadership abilities, creativity, teamwork skills may carry more weight especially when paired with a good scholastic record.   This doesn’t mean that you should slack off in terms of striving to excel in your academics; it means that you should be aware that if you don’t have evidence of these positive character traits you may not receive a recommendation and this could hurt your chances of getting admitted to business school or getting hired. We may have been raised to believe that the best way to earn respect and attention is by excelling in a subject and receiving a high-grade and/or awards for your achievement.   What we are now seeing is that academic achievement alone is not a clear predictor of success and employers are noting that other attributes play an equally, if not more significant, role in quantifying talent. To help you improve your emotional intelligence, Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves, bestselling authors of the Emotional Intelligence 2.0 deliver a step-by-step program for increasing your emotional intelligence using the four EQ skillsâ€"self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship managementâ€"to achieve your goals and achieve your fullest potential. Their claim, and one that is being held by industry leaders, is that merely knowing what EQ is and knowing how to use it to improve your life are two different things. Personal competence requires self-awareness and self-management whereas social competence requires social awareness and relationship management. People who are high in self-awareness are remarkably clear in their understanding of what they do well, what motivates and satisfies them, and which people and situations push their buttons. Having self-awareness means that you aren’t afraid of making emotional mistakes. The more we understand our strengths and our limitations, the better we are able to achieve our full potential.   The less afraid we are of making mistakes and the more willing we are to learn from them, the more desirable we become as a prospective candidate for both business school and for employment. Here are some social awareness strategies: Greet people by name Watch body language Make timing everything Develop a back pocket question Don’t take notes at meetings Plan ahead for social gatherings Live in the moment Practice the art of listening Understand the rules of the Culture Game  Step into their shoes While companies do their best to weed out those with poor EQ and hire candidates with emotional intelligence to thrive at work these tests are still inadequate and inconsistent predictors of future talent.  The unfortunate truth is that many of the EQ tests are still lacking in scientific validity as respondents can predict what answer is being sought out.   All too often the best test takers get hired and the company gains no real insight as to the EQ and talent potential of the new hire. The Economist recent article, Emotional breakdown: Can leaders be identified by psychometrics challenges the view that talent can be spotted by a psychometric test. These tests are said to be as likely to mislead as to inform. All this being said, it still pays to recognize that employers are seeking workers who have personalities and character traits that will align with successful candidates. You stand to benefit from learning to react well to new scenarios, becoming more participative, task-focused and social; your character traits matter and developing them will bode well for you in the workforce.   Getting recommendations from both peers and from your superiors that highlight your high EQ will be useful in promoting your personal brand and your candidacy. One thing personality tests consistently show is that good leaders exhibit a willingness to let new evidence change their view.   This is a valuable takeaway from personality tests; If you want to improve your emotional intelligence and be viewed as a potential future leader, consider this new information and start focusing on building your positive character traits! Author: Beth  is Founder and President of Get Hired, LLC.   She advises students on how to bridge the gap from school to career.  Beth is the co-author of  From Diploma to Dream Job: Five Overlooked Steps to a Successful Career.  Her coaching assists students and career changers to successfully match their needs, interests, passions, skills, and personal goals with the needs of a sustainable industry in a sustainable location.  She is a resource for print and online media and offers workshops for University Career Service Departments, Executive Recruiters, Outplacement Services, College Guidance Counselors and College Alumni Associations. See website for more details about Beth’s services  www.fromdiploma2dreamjob.com.  Beth’s Webinar was sponsored by George Washington University’s Career Services Dept. for their worldwide alumni association:  Leverage Your College Diploma.  You can follow Beth on twitter @BethKuhel

6 Factors That Help a Job Search

6 Factors That Help a Job Search What is the best formula for landing that great job?Is it a strong CV or online profile, an important contact or additional qualification, or is it simply down to the rapport built at an interview?There’s no simple answer, any one of these elements could open the door to your next career step. Success, however, is more likely to stem from a combination of many factors.evalIt’s therefore important to maximise all potential prospects throughout your job search. Adopting a wide approach rather than concentrating on one action is advisable. Establishing multiple channels to explore will not only increase your chances of success, it will also help build personal resilience.Landing your perfect job may not happen immediately, looking for work can, at times, be all absorbing both from a practical and emotional perspective. This guide from InterviewFit provides tips and advice on being job search and interview readyFollow these steps and give yourself an important advantage in a competit ive job market.1. Build an online profileHave you ever googled yourself?If not, it might be revealing to do so. Prospective employers now carry out pre-employment checks; so if there were anything within your social media accounts that you wouldn’t want a potential boss to see, remove it.Keep personal social media accounts private and concentrate on building your professional brand online. If you haven’t got a LinkedIn profile this needs to be your priority; most recruiters will carry out online research to source potential candidates.2. Polish your CVIt may be traditional, but a CV is still a key personal marketing document in a job search. “What can this person do for us?” is the one question that all employers have in mind when reviewing an application. A CV is the perfect place to convey your strong match for a particular position.evalFocus on highlighting what you have contributed and achieved in your previous roles rather than detailing tasks and responsibilities. Recr uiters and hiring managers want to see evidence of your capability and future potential, rather than read a list of duties.3. Create a strategyMap out your job search strategy; create a list of categories to pursue, which include:Companies â€" think about which ones you wish to targetRecruitment firms â€" identify ones who operate in your sector and at the right levelAdvertisements â€" locate where adverts that closely match your goal are postedProfile raising â€" look for opportunities to be noticed by recruiters and companiesNetworking â€" explore networking events, utilise contacts and extend connectionsBuild Knowledge â€" join associations, subscribe to trade press and keep informed4. Keep busyKeeping busy is important for motivation and well-being whilst job hunting. Freelancing or temping provides an obvious financial benefit, as well as additional, potentially valuable experience.Most early career jobs require broad skills sets, especially within small or start-up companies. Having some time away from full-time work can be the perfect opportunity to undertake further study or courses.5. Stay motivatedevalFeeling positive is an influential factor in the outcome of a recruitment process. Making the next career step is exciting, but can bring some feelings of anxiety to even the most composed candidate.Sleep, nutrition and exercise are three elements that not only reduce stress, but also help you look your best and feel confident.6. Prepare for interviewsInterview winning preparation extends beyond just a Google map search and reading through a job description. Thorough role and company research underpins all other preparation; it will assist you in highlighting the right skills and achievements that will demonstrate the significant contribution you can make.Plan answers to common interview questions and rehearse them with a trusted colleague, friend or family member. Finally always send a post interview thank you note; only one in five candidates do â€" m ake sure that you are one of them!

Careless Interview Mistakes Even The Most Prepared People Make - Margaret Buj - Interview Coach

Careless Interview Mistakes Even The Most Prepared People Make If you are reading this article, then my assumption is that you are a proactive job seeker. That you need a job and not just sit at home doing online jobs, for example, writing essays  for other people and in the process get paid. Im also going to assume that you know all the interview basics by heart. I am assuming that for example you would not show up in an interview without interesting questions to ask,   fresh copies of your resume or without knowing what the company you are interviewing for does.   Would you? Most interviewees even though making awesome candidates make basic mistakes during the interview. There are in fact five mistakes that keep popping up that I would like to address in this article. Most of these awesome candidates show up for an interview late. It does not happen because the interviewees think it is alright to be late, no. It happens because the candidates do not take their time to plan out how everything will work out-   from sneaking out of the office to taking a lift in a large building. The cliche “traffic was bad” is never that good an excuse for a hiring manager who had planned their day around your time of arrival. A good strategy while going for  an interview  is always to get to the interview 10 minutes before time so that you have time to calm down and go to the washroom if need be. This time can also be used to go over your strategy during the meeting. You can do all this by doing a reconnaissance visit to the place, and giving additional time to traffic hold ups, crowded parking lots, and in case your boss stops you on the way. Another thing that most interviewees do is forgetting a copy of their resume. Bringing a copy of your resume shows that you are prepared for anything and freshens up the mind of the interviewer about how awesome you are in case they had forgotten. You should always bring extra- two to three so that the interviewer(s) can always see it throughout the conversation. Some interviewees do not dress appropriately. By appropriate I do not mean suit and tie. Do a study of the companys dress code. You might find that in some fields, people dress more casually. This proves that you are a culture fit just by what you are wearing. A friend of mine once went to interview for an Ad company and the moment he entered the room, he knew that the job was not his. He was dressed in suit and tie, but everyone in the room was casually dressed. Some of the would be awesome employees also fail here: not researching the company. These days, getting information about a company has been made easy so showing up hardly knowing anything looks bad. You do not need to know about their financial year profits or losses but their mission and vision. This can be done by setting Google alerts, searching recent headlines to get the latest news on the company, talking to anyone you know who works there to give you a deeper understanding or even following the company on social media. Lastly, interviewees need to stop going for interviews without questions. An interviewee should be able to pose questions on the companys mission, culture, and positions goals. You should at least arrive at an interview with ten smart questions for the interviewer.

Resume Writing For People Over 50 - Tips on How to Choose a Professional Resume Writer

Resume Writing For People Over 50 - Tips on How to Choose a Professional Resume WriterResume writing for people over 50 can be tough, not just because of the time it takes to write it. It also requires a lot of research as you don't want to leave something to chance if you are serious about your future career. It is vital that you make the best use of your time as well as a budget to make sure that you create the most impressive resume that can help you land your dream job.Professional resume writers are professionals in their field so they are well aware of the writing requirements for people over 50. It is therefore imperative that you hire them. There are many online resume writing services which offer free resume writing samples to fit your requirements.However, before hiring the best professional resume writers, you should be clear about your needs and wants. When searching online, you will see many testimonials and reviews about resumes that were written by professional writers . Be careful when considering these samples as they can contain spelling errors and grammatical errors.Resume writing for people over 50 is not really that difficult but there are a lot of factors which must be considered. Some of these include the following: are you in a hurry? Should you take the hassle out of the process and just go for an online service?Standard resume can look outdated within a few years. So you must consider this when you are choosing a writer and hiring one. There are certain traits that make a good writer.Another factor that must be taken into consideration when hiring professional resume writers is that they are experienced. They are aware of the industry. You don't want to waste money or time with a poor writer who has no experience and can't give you the best results. These services are tailor made to suit the requirements of people over 50.As you can see, there are some basic factors that have to be taken into consideration before you choose an effective resume writer. By using these tips, you will be able to get the best resume for you as well as hiring the best writer.