...Social media and the job interview proess How social media effects the job market interview process and finding open positions is one that has many sides to it. There are several pros and cons of social media and its effects. In 2015 it was reported that there are 1.4 billion Facebook users, 284 million Twitter users, 363 million Google+ users, 300 million Instagram users, and 347 million Linkedln users. As of Janurary 2015 out of the 7.210 billion people 3.010 billion are active internet users. That is 45% of the planet's population. This number continues to grow with more and more social media outlets being created daily (Bullas). To help job seekers better understand the role of social media in their job search, CareerBuilder.com conducted a survey last year that asked 2,303 hiring managers and human resource professionals if, how, and why they incorporate social media into their hiring process. First they found that 37% of employers use social networks to screen potential job candidates. That means about two in five companies browse your social media profiles to evaluate your character and personality–and some even base their hiring decision on what they find. CareerBuilder also asked employers why they use social networks to research candidates, and 65% said they do it to see if the job seeker presents himself or herself professionally. About half (51%) want to know if the candidate is a good fit for the company culture, and another 45% want to learn more about...
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...the Employer in Job Interview Post on 28-May-09 by JobsDB HK No job seeker looks for failure in job interviews. The question is how to win? Especially in the current poor economy, competition is keen among job seekers. Good preparation in every aspect is required if one wants to stand out from other candidates. In early April 2009, JobsDB organized the seminar titled “How to win the heart of the employer in job interviews”. Dr Ming Cheung, Assistant Professor, Department of Media and Communication, CityU, was invited to share with job seekers job-hunting tips and suggested answers to some difficult interview questions. Dr Cheung said that in addition to working experience and academic qualifications, employers look for transferable skills in job seekers. “Show that you are attentive, motivated and communicative, and that you can add value to the company.” In interviews, job seekers should prepare to present a “perfect look”, Dr Cheung says. This consists of a “virtual you”, a “professional you”, and a “physical you”. These three parts have to be consistent so that you can present your true image. Virtual You – CV, cover letter, reference letters, work samples Professional You– training and education, experience, skills, information Physical You– dress, manner, voice, tone In answering questions in interviews, Dr Cheung advised job seekers to use past experience to illustrate. The following are questions employers may ask in job interviews, with answers suggested...
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...Heritage Valley Health System has 3500 employees? They have two hospitals, sixty physician offices, and eighteen community satellite facilities (About Heritage Valley Health System). I had the pleasure of doing my job shadow with them. While doing my first job shadow, the women that I was shadowing, was kind enough to let me interview her. Not knowing how many job Shadows I would be able to complete, I thought it would be a good idea to do some more interviews. Danette Hallam works for the Heritage Valley Health System, as a medical assistant for the Sewickley ConvenientCare Center. She has been working for them for five years. She is married and has three children. She spent some time showing me pictures and telling me funny stories about them. She is very family-oriented. Her oldest son is in the Marines. She started to tear up when talking about him. Danette first started as a receptionist for a doctor's office in Beaver. She had always planned to go into the medical field...
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...Jerry for advice on how to succeed at a job interview in English Fay: Hi Jerry. I'm thinking of applying for a job with a multinational company, but I'm worried about having an interview in English. Can you give me any good tips? Jerry: Hmmm. That's a tough one. I guess the first thing is to try to make a good impression. We often say, "you never get a second chance to make a first impression". You really need to get off to a good start. Fay: That sounds like good advice. Maybe I could sing and dance for them, ha ha ha! Then they'd really be impressed! But seriously, how do I make a good first impression? Jerry: To begin with, you should firmly shake the interviewer's hand while greeting him or her with a smile. Be sure to keep eye contact, especially when listening to the interviewer. Fay: Ah, "body language" is really important, isn't it? Jerry: Yes, it is. The second thing is to have confidence. You get confidence from being prepared. You should learn a little bit about the company before the interview. Find out what they do, how long they've been in business, what their business motto is, that kind of thing. You should also anticipate possible questions, and think about how you will answer. Fay: Should I memorize my answers beforehand? Jerry: No! Definitely not! That sounds very mechanical. You should be natural when you speak. Just think about how you want to answer, and choose the right words at the time of the interview. That way, you can use the interviewer's...
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...are the key things that the student takes away from the lesson and how will they apply them. This process is most effective when those learnings are applied immediately to a situation that the student is facing. The author is currently attending job interviews following a period of unemployment. By approaching a job interviews as a negotiation, the author can break the process into phases of preparation, differentiation, exploration, and exchange, to examine what happens in each and how it can be improved. Sometimes the acceptance of the job may lead to further negotiations about terms and conditions, such as salary, leave entitlements and start date, however this discussion will look at the actual interview, between submission of the application and the job offer itself. Fells (2012, p. 8) described negotiation as like DNA, with the two parties being the strands and elements that give it support being reciprocity, trust, power, information exchange, ethics and outcome. This discussion will focus on the element of power and how it applies to job interviews. In particular the way that power is perceived by the interviewee, such that it is seen to be mainly with the interviewer. However, the balance of power shifts during the interview, a factor which can used by the interviewee to improve future negotiations. Power Power is the capacity to influence others (McShane et al. 2013, p. 318). McShane et al. (2013, p. 318) note that power is not “the act of changing someone’s attitudes...
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...Interviews can be nerve-racking, particularly if you're not used to them. The anticipation is often worse than the actual event because not only are you walking into an unknown situation, but also you know you'll be judged on your performance. The following tips, based on current interview ‘etiquette' and common sense, apply to any interview situation and will help you to create the best impression that you can. 1. Be prepared 2. Dress smartly 3. Shake hands and be polite 4. Listen carefully to the questions 5. Think before you speak 6. Be honest and open 7. Anticipate problems and prepare for them 8. Don't be negative about a previous employer 9. Ask relevant questions, but not about salary 10. Steady your nerves just before you go in 1. Be prepared Preparation is the key to confidence. Read the article ‘Preparing for an interview' on this website about preparation that can be done before the event. Find out about the organisation and the responsibilities of the job. Then you need to minimise stress on the day. Make sure that you: know where to go and how you will get there know how long it will take to get there - and leave more than enough time decide what to wear and make sure it's washed, cleaned, polished and ready to put on. 2. Dress smartly Always dress smartly. Even if you know or suspect that the dress code in the company is ‘smart casual', you can't go wrong with a business suit. It's perfectly appropriate, even if your interviewers...
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...Interview Prep Guide The Interview is the most important aspect of your job hunt. Aside from your technical abilities, the impression you make on the interviewer will be the reason you do or do not get a job offer. Preparing in advance can help lower your stress level and help you perform better during the process. Below are some steps to help you prepare for the interview. Prepare • Research the company – visit their Website. If you need the URL, please ask me. Use the information to demonstrate your knowledge of the company and your interest during the interview. • Prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the company, project and goals – this will demonstrate that you have done your homework. (Do not ask about salary, vacation, or other benefits during the interview). • Rehearse – Review likely interview questions and practice answering them. Presentation Phone Interview: • If you have Call Waiting DO NOT put the interviewer on hold and take another call. • Have a copy of your resume in front of you during the telephone interview. • Present a positive attitude. • If English is not your native language please speak as clearly as possible. It is often helpful to slow down as you speak. Onsite Interview: • Dress in professional attire for the interview. • Take at least five copies of your Arcus Formatted Resume with you to the interview. • Take a notebook and pen for taking notes. • Arrive to the interview 15 minutes early…earlier is even...
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...just landed an interview with IBM this Friday. I was picked as an alternate but there were open slots so I landed one. this means I'm not on their A-list already and I need to prove myself. I definitely think I can handle the job, but I don't want to get thrown off by a poor interview. Qualifications needed: * Ability to work in the U.S. without current/future need for IBM sponsorship * Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% to client locations (Monday-Thursday, Friday's as needed) * Reside within a reasonable commuting distance - generally 50 miles or less ¿ of one of the following cities: Atlanta (GA), Boston (MA), Chicago (IL), Detroit (MI), Houston (TX), New York (NY) and metro area, Philadelphia (PA), Washington (DC) and metro area * Minimum 3.2 GPA * In process of obtaining Bachelors or Masters degree Job Details Given: Entry-level consultants at IBM contribute right away to top-tier clients and have an opportunity to build a powerful portfolio of interesting and rewarding experiences. Consultants work on projects that help clients integrate strategy, process, technology and information to increase effectiveness, reduce costs and improve profit and shareholder value. They can take advantage of opportunities to master new skills, work across different disciplines and move into new challenges. Help!: I don't think I need any communication advice like strong handshakes and such like that. I need advice on how to prepare. I don't know what to read up on or what types...
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..."How to Survive a Job Interview" OUTLINE Exact purpose: After listening to my speech, I hope my audience will be better prepared for any potential interviews without the common nervous jitters. INTRODUCTION Attention-getter: Imagine yourself walking into your first interview, nervous and maybe even a little sweaty; you begin to forget everything you wanted to say. Audience motivation: Minor key points, for big results. Credibility: Personal experience because of successful job interview background. Purpose: To become prepared and ready for any potential job interviews. Preview: Keys to success: --Preparation --Appearance --Questions --Professionalism [Transition to Body]: Remember, interviews usually only last 20-25 minutes so, what we will go over next, won’t take up hours to have down pack. You’ll learn exactly what to do to, survive your next interview. BODY I. Your first step is to be prepared. A. Start off with your own research: 1. Research small, but important things like, company size and history, products and services, and culture of the company. B. Refresh yourself on your own experience. 1. Think of previous employer scenarios for potential answers during the interview. C. Update/Print Resume. 1. Show them you are prepared. [Transition]: We've identified how you should prepare yourself before attending the interview; so now let’s get ready for the actual meeting. ...
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...How to Survive a Job Interview Be prepared, do some research, dress smartly, shake hands and be polite, listen carefully to the questions, think before you speak, be honest and open, bring an extra resume, use good quality supplies for your portfolio, ask relevant questions, but not about salary, and finally steady your nerves as you go in. Surviving a job interview ultimately depends on the amount of work you put into preparing for it. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to have a successful interview. Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy. Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. Always arrive at the interview on time. Sometimes it's all that separates you from the other applicants and every little bit helps. Keep eye contact, shake hands and be polite. Listen carefully to everything the interviewer says and be prepared to give an answer. Try not to speak over the person who's interviewing you and listen to what they have to say. Coming across as arrogant or overbearing can reflect...
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...This mock interview experience gave me an insight of what a real job interview would be. This experience wasn't exactly fun or entertaining but it was interesting, educational, and inspirational. It was interesting because it wasn't what I thought it would be, it was educational because she explained to me that you should always stay on top of your game and don't fall back because when you get held back it stops you from moving forward towards your career, and it was inspirational because she inspired me to follow my dreams because if you believe you can do it, you can achieve those goals with actions upon it. What made it so easy for me to respond to her in a good manner was she gave me a comfortable environment that made me feel that I wasn't...
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...View Own Job Interview 1. After I watch the video of my team’s job interview, I think that all of my team members are engaged and friendly during the interview. Especially the interviewers, they shake hands with the interviewer when they first met, and they always smile at the interviewee, which let the applicants felt very relaxing during the job interview. As the volume, rate, and eye contact aspects, the three of the people in hiring committee all did a very good job, they asked and answered the question clearly and loudly and made eye contact with the interviewer frequently. The hiring committee and showed respectful and encouraging, all of the interviewers dressed up formally and smiled at the interviewer during the job interview. 2. For the applicants, I think we also did a pretty good job during the job interview. When we prepared for the job interview in class, all the people in our group participate and no one absent when we prepare the interview. We discuss the questions and answers together in class, so everyone was well prepared. After we went home we also went through the questions and answers by ourselves for several times. Therefore when we did the job interview we all felt full of confident. The applicants’ are clear and engaging. They connect with the hiring committee and leave a deep impression by dress up formally, we wore suit to show the respect to the...
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...Have you ever been in a job interview that felt more like an interrogation? Questions about things that have nothing to do about the job you were interested in? Did you feel that some of the questions felt too personal or irrelevant? It is important for employers to know as much information possible about an applicant that pertains to their ability to perform the job they have applied for. However, there is some information an employer is not allowed to ask about or use to base a hiring decision. This is a review of interview questions by ABC Corporation to determine if the questions are appropriate, relevant and legal. The first information on the questionnaire requested is race, gender and place of birth of the applicant. It states that a federal contract requires the company to document this information and will not be used for selection purposes. It is prohibited under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to ask an applicant their race, if there is a legitimate...
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...How to Make a Good First Impression During a Job Interview A job interview can be the most intimidating part of the job search process. Making a good first impression is a very important part of the interview. Most interviewer make a judgment about a person within the first few minutes. If you are prepared for your interview you can make sure that your first impression is a good one. You may have all the qualifications for a job and lose it to someone else who knows more about presenting himself or herself than you do. That would be a shame. There are different steps to take when making a first impression during a job interview. During the day of the interview ,arrive early and arrive ready. For example at the interview you should be prepared to explain why you want the job and why you think that you would be a good fit. Read interviewing tips books to find common interview questions. Plan out your answers and If you are unfamiliar with the location of the company you should figure out the route before heading to the interview. During the interview you never know who you will meet during the time that you are at the company so bring supplies like pen, paper, and multiple copies of your resume with you. Dress professionally. You will want to dress appropriately for the industry. If the work site is an office, wear office clothing. That generally means a jacket and tie for men, even if it's 100 degrees in the shade. For women, it generally means a dress and stockings, even...
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...For many people “interviewing” means job-hunting. Indeed for many of us the job or selection interview is probably the most important interview we ever take part in. However, employment is only one of many reasons for participating in an interview. The definiton of “interview’’ is: Any planned and controlled conversation between two (or more) people which has a purpose for at least one of the participants, and during which both speak and listen from time to time. The effective interview: A job interview is a systematic, purposeful conversation. Your goal is to show the employer that you have the skills, background, and ability to do the job and that you can successfully fit into the company and its culture. It is also your opportunity to gather information about the job, the company, and future career opportunities to determine whether the job and the company are right for you. After your cover letter and résumé, the interview is your best opportunity to impress the employer. You can accomplish this by using effective interviewing skills. The best way to do this is to: Be Prepared It is very important to prepare for the interview by researching the job opening and the company. The more you know, the better. Try to find out when the interview is scheduled, what to expect, how long you will be there, and whether you will be speaking to one person or more. Interview Professionalism Arrive early, approximately 5-10 minutes. Leave some extra time to re-read your résumé, settle...
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