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How to Present Yourself to a Potential Employer…

14 Sunday Jul 2013

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How to Present Yourself to a Potential Employer:

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I have been interviewing with potential employers for the past year. Is our economy getting better or am I just getting better at interviewing? Maybe a little of both, is safe to say.

I discovered three things that I did differently in my last interview…that I might add; I got the job.

This is for the ladies:

First: Wear a pant suit instead of a dress or skirt. Women, we are still living in a man’s world, especially if you are working in Corporate America. A nice pant suit with high heels shows that you are still feminine, but carry power. Men like power.

Second: Give a firm handshake. Show them that you are confident and strong. A flimsy handshake shows submission.

Third: Be yourself. This is the one and only interview where I wore my hair down straight. Nothing fancy or prissy.

And always have good eye contact and a strong self-esteem.

Good luck!

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Wearing Many Hats

20 Wednesday Feb 2013

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Wearing Many Hats:

In today’s world and economy, we can’t get by with just one task. We must wear many hats. It used to be that you could go to college and get your degree…..you were set for life. The more education meant the better paying jobs.

Sadly, it isn’t like that today. Sometimes having more education can be a handicap to getting that perfect job. Employers would rather pay someone less money and with less of an education than the graduate student with years of work experience.

What to do? Put on as many hats that will fit on top of your head. I personally wear an abundance of hats….I’m a mom, a writer, an accountant, studying real estate, managing my website, substitute teaching, and looking for a full-time job. Seven hats. It’s exhausting.

That is what we have to do to make it. Who knows what can happen…so many prospects and so many chances of opportunity. So, don’t cut yourself short…one opportunity has to come through, right?

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