...Job Interview Success! Copyright © 2006 - by JobInterviewResumeLetters.Com & Accelerated Software Ltd All Rights Reserved; no part of this publication may be reproduced, store in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any other means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without prior written permission by JobInterviewResumeLetters.Com or Accelerated Software Ltd from New Zealand. You may however provide this e-book free of charge in its original form to anyone via the internet, website, or other digital material (ie CD). You may also provide this file in its original form without modification as a “Free Bonus” to customers of any of your own products as long as the customer is not buying this e-book. This product is only freely distributed in its original form. www.jobinterviewresumeletters.com TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Good Interview Questions 3. Tough Interview Questions 4. Behavioral Interview Question 5. Common Interview Question and Answer 6. Sample Interview Question 7. Good Answers to Interview Questions 8. Good Interview to Ask 9. Job Interview Question and Answer 10. Sample Interview Follow Up Letter 11. Sample Interview Thank You Letter 12. Free Job Interview Question 13. Questions to Ask During An Interview 14. Free Job Interview Tip 15. Job Interview Help 16. Job Interview Weaknesses 17. Interview Questions to Ask 18. Job Interview Dos and Don’ts 19. What to Wear to a Job Interview 20. Free Job Interview Tip ...
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...Apply now to guide this site Discuss in our forum Resignation Letters - Samples From Laura Schneider, former About.com Guide See More About: * resignation letters * job letter samples * offer letters * cover letters * reference letters The technical industry can be a "small world" where everyone seems to know each other. When it's time to resign from your job, make sure you do so in a way that won't leave a negative impression of you with your previous employer. Here are some technical careers examples of resignation letters to use as a guide to writing your resignation letter. 1. General Letter of Resignation A very general letter of resignation. Use this resignation letter to resign from a job in any circumstance. Ads Sample Termination Letterreadyhrdocs.comcomplete solutions for human resource documents Job Openings in SingaporeJobStreet.comFrom POEA Licensed Agencies Sign Up & Apply Now! MapR Hadoop Downloadwww.mapr.com/Free-downloadMost Open, Enterprise-Grade Distribution for Hadoop. Try Now. 2. Resignation Letter - Formal 2 Weeks Notice A more formal resignation letter giving 2 weeks notice and wishing the manager and company the best. 3. Sample Letter of Resignation A great, basic resignation letter. Customize this basic resignation letter for your needs. 4. Resignation Letter - Short and Very Basic Short and to the point, this resignation letter provides the minimum information a resignation letter should include. 5. Sample Resignation...
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...A Guide to Using Qualitative Research Methodology © 2002 Michael Quinn Patton and Michael Cochran Reproduced with kind permission of Michael Quinn Patton Executive Summary This guide to using qualitative research methodology is designed to help you think about all the steps you need to take to ensure that you produce a good quality piece of work. most important steps in your research!), to how to develop a research protocol; and finally giving you tips on the sampling methods which are available and how to use them. The guide starts by telling you what qualitative methodology is and when to use it in the field (understand people’s belief system, perspectives, experiences). It also flags the most important ethical issues that you will encounter (consent and confidentiality). The third part details how you can actually obtain the data - what methods can you use to get the information you want? The three main methods (individual interviews, group interviews and observational methods) are explained, and the steps to build these different methods are outlined (How to do a topic guide? How to ask questions? How to develop interview skills and manage expectations? How to run group discussions? etc) The second part of the guide tackles how you can concretely develop qualitative research designs; starting from clearly defining your research question (one of the Finally, the fourth chapter looks into how, once you have collected all...
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...Qualitative Research Methods: A D ATA C O L L E C T O R ’ S FIELD GUIDE NATASHA MACK • CYNTHIA WOODSONG KATHLEEN M. MACQUEEN • GREG GUEST • EMILY NAMEY Qualitative Research Methods: A D ATA C O L L E C T O R ’ S FIELD GUIDE NATASHA MACK • CYNTHIA WOODSONG KATHLEEN M. MACQUEEN • GREG GUEST • EMILY NAMEY F A M I L Y H E A L T H I N T E R N A T I O N A L Family Health International (FHI) is a nonprofit organization working to improve lives worldwide through research, education, and services in family health. This publication was made possible through support provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), under the terms of Cooperative Agreement No. CCP-A-00-95-00022-02. The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID. ISBN: 0-939704-98-6 Qualitative Research Methods: A Data Collector’s Field Guide © 2005 by Family Health International Family Health International P.O. Box 13950 Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709 USA http://www.fhi.org E-mail: publications@fhi.org Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Case Study Module 1 — Qualitative Research Methods Overview Introduction to Qualitative Research Comparing Quantitative and Qualitative Research Sampling in Qualitative Research Recruitment in Qualitative Research Ethical Guidelines in Qualitative Research Suggested Readings Module 2 — Participant Observation Overview of Participant Observation Ethical Guidelines...
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...Behavioral Interview Questions * Give an example of an occasion when you used logic to solve a problem. * Give an example of a goal you reached and tell me how you achieved it. * Give an example of a goal you didn't meet and how you handled it. * Describe a stressful situation at work and how you handled it. * Tell me about how you worked effectively under pressure. * How do you handle a challenge? * Have you been in a situation where you didn't have enough work to do? * Have you ever made a mistake? How did you handle it? * Describe a decision you made that was unpopular and how you handled implementing it. * Did you ever make a risky decision? Why? How did you handle it? * Did you ever postpone making a decision? Why? * Have you ever dealt with company policy you weren't in agreement with? How? * Have you gone above and beyond the call of duty? If so, how? * When you worked on multiple projects how did you prioritize? * How did you handle meeting a tight deadline? * Give an example of how you set goals and achieve them. * Did you ever not meet your goals? Why? * What do you do when your schedule is interrupted? Give an example of how you handle it. * Have you had to convince a team to work on a project they weren't thrilled about? How did you do it? * Give an example of how you worked on team. * Have you handled a difficult situation with a co-worker? How? * What do you do if you disagree...
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...NEEDS ASSESSMENT KNOWLEDGE BASE INTERVIEWS PURPOSE The purpose of conducting interviews is to collect information from a single person through a systematic and structured format. NEEDS ASSESSMENT APPLICATIONS Individual interviews can often provide in‐depth context, stories, and discussion related to one or more topics that are pertinent to the needs assessment. Such interviews can be done in an environment where the interviewer can ask for elaboration or explanation with follow‐up questions. Interviews also offer an opportunity for the interviewee to become familiar with the needs assessment and its objectives. Individuals in positions of influence may also appreciate the additional personal attention that the interview can offer as opposed to a survey or focus group. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES • • • • Interviews typically allow for more focused discussions and follow‐up questions. Individuals may offer information in interviews that they wouldn’t offer in a group context. Interviews can be an excellent source for stories and context. The interviewer can observe the non‐verbal behaviors of an interviewee. DISADVANTAGES • • • • Time requirements for interviewers and interviewees can be significant. Interviews have the potential to reduce the scope and sample for data collection. The results of multiple interviews may contradict each other or be difficult to analyze. Interviewees may be biased or represent...
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...CPC INTERVIEW GUIDE 1. Introduction 2. Preparing for the Interview 3. Dressing for Success 4. Types of Interviews a. 1st Round – Screening b. 2nd Round – Selection c. Telephone Interviews d. Behavioural-Based Interviews (BBI) e. Case Interviews 5. Questions you might ask at an interview 6. Follow-Up Tips 7. Sample Questions a. Common Interview Questions b. Behavioural-Based Interview Questions c. Case Interview Questions 8. Resources CPC Interview Guide, Page 1 of 26 1. Introduction One of the most important things to remember about any job interview is that its main objective is to allow for an exchange of information between both parties (applicant and company), so that a determination can be made as to how well the applicant fits the position/ company and/or vice-versa. As the applicant, you want to impress upon the employer how your background (i.e., education, previous employment/volunteer positions, extra-curricular and hobbies) matches the requirements of the position they are recruiting for. Your résumé will have given them some indication of how well you match, but during the interview you are expected to expand on this and be able to demonstrate strong communication skills. Your communication skills (oral, written and non-verbal) will be evaluated closely and are expected to be well practiced. Other skills critical to the position/company will also be evaluated, so make sure you have done research on the position and the needs of the organization...
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...qualitative research approach seeks to understand humans by exploring their experiences, attitudes and behaviour (Dawson, 2009). It relies on methods that allow the researcher into the personal, intimate and private world of the participants (Polgar and Thomas, 2008). Qualitative research designs allow for in-depth assessments and the opportunity to put participant’s responses in context (Parahoo, 2006). Data collection methods include in-depth interviews, observations, recordings and other documentation (Parahoo, 2006). In qualitative research the hypotheses are generated during data collection and analysis, and measurement tends to be subjective (Parahoo, 2006). The flexibility in the nature of qualitative exploration also applies to the size of the samples and the sampling techniques (Parahoo, 2006). According to Polit (2010) qualitative research is based on the quality of data collected rather than quantity of participants involved, the sample size in a qualitative study tends to be smaller than in a quantitative study where sample sizes tend to be larger (Gerrish, 2010). There are four common approaches in qualitative research ethnography, phenomenology, discourse analysis and grounded theory (Parahoo, 2006) and these all take different positions...
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...determining what jobs I will be analyzing and for what purpose I would use what I learn. Part of this research would be to look up current job descriptions, any other references to the job in current corporate documents, and the job’s place in the organizational chart. After determining exactly which titles I would be looking at, I would then conduct a survey of a random sample of all employees in the job title or representative job titles. Preferably, this would be an online survey due to the ease of distribution to employees whether they are located in different areas or in some cases in different countries (Rama Rao, 2009). If it is possible, I would prefer to distribute this survey over the company’s intranet for the ease of use and ability to accomplish many related tasks (Kuzmits & Dos Santos, 2000). If the corporation lacked the ability to conduct such a survey by intranet, I would have the surveys distributed in the employee’s mail box, folder, or other communication area. In composing the survey, I would speak with immediate supervisors of the group to identify the major duties of each job (HR-Guide). Using this information, I would compose a questionnaire that asks employees about their jobs based on the duties identified by the supervisors and those identified by the O*NET system as standard to certain jobs (US Department of Labor). To try to get the broadest reach and the most number of responses, I would allow sufficient time for employees to complete the survey...
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...to compensate for inherent method weaknesses, capitalize on inherent method strengths, and offset inevitable method biases (Greene, 2007). 3.2. Sampling technique The simple random sample is the most basic form of probability sample (Bryman, 2008:190). With random sampling, each...
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...Class of 2014 First-Year Professional Development Timeline Ongoing Check email, the Career Center webpage and the Professional Development Resource Center (PDRC) for updates at least weekly. Review and regularly re-assess your personal professional network. Review legal & business media sources, including market-specific publications, both for subject matter content and possible points of connection. Attend and participate in the Career Center’s required first-year curriculum. Engage with the Law School and broader legal community to: o Master key laws and current challenges in your practice area of interest; o Strengthen core skills needed to demonstrate your commitment to qualification for a career in your desired field; and o Create advocates invested in your professional success by actively pursuing intentional relationships. October 2011 Prepare your best legal resume, utilizing the guidance and resources provided in this Manual. Prepare your “baseline” cover letter for legal positions utilizing the guidance and resources provided in this Manual. Attend Foundations of Professional Development presentation to which you are assigned by LARW section. o Receive and review your copy of the Class of 2014 Career Planning Manual. o Receive and review the eight-session, required curriculum for all firstyears. o Receive and review the list of summer opportunities accepted by members of the Class of 2013 as first-years. o Receive and review the abbreviated professional...
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...for occupational therapists. It is this skill, integrated with expertise gained from clinical practice that underpins evidence based practice (EBP). Although there are many definitions of EBP, Muir Gray (1997) defines it as “an approach to decision making in which the clinician uses the best evidence available, in consultation with the patient, to decide upon the option which suits the patient best." The purpose of this assignment is to enable the development of skills in critical analysis by critiquing a research article, which will contribute to further development of knowledge and skills in using EBP in clinical settings. A framework developed by Hek and Moule (2006) (see pages 3- ) has been used to guide the critique of a research article. A framework was used as Caldwell et al (2010 pg e1) argue that “ frameworks assist the novice healthcare practitioner with learning about approaches to research by giving consideration to aspects of the similarities and differences between the qualitative and quantitative research paradigms.” This framework was chosen as it is comprehensive and covers points/questions raised during the critiquing process, although it is important to remember that it is not a definitive checklist and other questions may be asked during the critiquing process. The method, results and discussion sections of a qualitative research article by Weston, J.M., Norris, E.V., Clark, E.M. (2011). ‘The Invisible...
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...(CIB pdf formfields Demoversion) BASIC ANALYSIS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DR ERNEST CYRIL DE RUN DR LO MAY CHIUN HERIYADI KUSNARYADI BASIC ANALYSIS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS 1 (CIB pdf formfields Demoversion) PREAMBLE This book was originally written as notes for my students of EBQ2053 Research Methodology at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. Nevertheless, as we looked through it and with the various courses and seminars that we have given, we began to realize that what was being said was universal for all researchers, either those just starting out at 2nd year university of seasoned well published researchers. We all need to know the basics. Nevertheless, at the same time, even seasoned researchers tend to forget some methods that they do not always use. Therefore the idea for this book, as a handout for students yet at the same time a quick guide and reference for the seasoned researcher. Please note that we are using SPSS v15 and AMOS v4. May it be of help to all who strive to better themselves. This book is dedicated to or my darling wife, Doren, and my dearest son, Walter. Associate Professor Dr Ernest Cyril de Run 16 November 2007 BASIC ANALYSIS: A GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND RESEARCHERS 2 (CIB pdf formfields Demoversion) 1. What is SPSS? SPSS refers to computer software named Statistical Program for Social Sciences and it comes in various versions and adds on. It is software and not a method of analysis....
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...situation or the problem (Kumar, 1999) Population of the Study According to Bryman (2008), the term population refers to an entire group or aggregate of people or elements having one or more common characteristics. Borg and Gall (1989) also indicate that the larger group which the research scientist wishes to learn about is the study population, whereas the smaller or representative group the researcher actually studies is called the sample. The population of this study shall be teachers and pupils in three selected primary schools in the Kumasi metropolis, lecturers of Theatre Arts Department in the University of Education, Winneba and Personnel of the National Commission for Civic Education, Kumasi Metropolis. Sample Sample is a small proportion of a population selected for a study (Seidu, 2006). The researcher recognized that both the internal and external validity of the research will be dependent upon the decisions that are made about the scope of the lessons and the selection of the sample (Hitchcock & Hughes, 1995). When selecting the two sample classes for the teaching the researcher considered a number of factors, for example, the willingness of the teachers to participate and engage in the follow-up class tasks. The researcher also had to consider the age and stage of the children (upper primary). It was recognized that there were a number of variables such as the children’s previous experience of drama and their pre-knowledge of citizenship education. By careful planning...
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...doing quantitative or qualitative research, it is important that you outline the reasons why you propose doing the study and what process or procedures you will follow to complete the proposed study. Some of the important parts of a good quantitative or qualitative research proposal include: 1. Determining the general topic; 2. Performing a Literature review on the topic; 3. Identifying a gap in the literature; 4. Identifying a problem highlighted by the gap in the literature and framing a purpose for the study; 5. Writing an Introduction to the study; 6. Framing research hypotheses and or research questions to investigate or guide the study; 7. Determine the method of investigation 8. Outline the research design 9. Define the Sample size and the characteristics of the proposed sample; 10. Describe the procedures to follow for data collection and data analyses. Determine a General Topic The first step in writing an academic research proposal is to idenitfy a general topic or subject area to investigate. Usually this first point is the easiest because the research proposal will be tied to the overall theme of a course. In such a case, the the general subject for investigation is normally determined by a professor who is leading the class, the school's department chair, or academic advisory committee. Perform a Literature Review The next step is to read as much literature on the general subject matter as time will allow. While...
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