Job Interview Secrets and Best Practices That Land Job

By Steve Wong

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy    

Some job seekers always land more jobs than the others because they know a couple of job interview secrets that most people do not know. These secrets indeed are not really a "secret" because they're just the things often neglected by majority of job seekers.

Here are some best practices to help you ace in your next job interview.

1. Don't Wing It

Always attend job interviews with proper preparation. The areas you should spend time to explore are as follows:

• Research the company's information and know its products, services, recent news, goals, future plans, mission statement, work cultures, etc. Check out its web site, visit the local library and call the employer to find out the necessary information.
• Know your abilities, accomplishments and experiences as well as how you can contribute to the prospective employer. Link them with some examples.
• Find out what the key interview questions are and prepare for appropriate answers.

The level of your preparation demonstrates to the interviewer how hardworking, proactive and thorough you are on critical task like this.

2. Practice your interview questions and answers

Practice makes perfect. You should go through the questions and answers with a friend a few times until you feel comfortable to walk into the interview room. Show the employer you're confident to bring your experiences and abilities to the company.

3. Show your interest and enthusiasm on the job and the company

The first few minutes often determines if you can make it to the second interview and land the job. Make a good first impression and show your interest on the job position by using your body language, asking intelligent questions and sending a thank you note to the interviewer to reiterate your enthusiasm about the job and company.

4. Important practices

Effective Job seekers also carry out a few other job interview secrets or best practices to make them stand out from the crowd.

• Arrive 15 minutes early to check your appearance and scan the reception area for latest company news. Also, you do not want an upset employer to interview you.
• Be well-groomed and dress appropriately. Wear smart and simple, but suit the environment of the particular job.
• Be friendly and polite. Give a firm handshake to the interviewer and greet him or her by the last name with a friendly smile.
• Establish an effective two-way communication and try to agree to what the interviewer tells you.
• Don't respond questions with a "yes," or "no." Your answer should be about a minute long.
• Be attentive to the hiring manager and make good eye contact when replying his or her questions.
• Don't chew gum, smoke, or eat garlic before the meeting.
• Don't bad mouth your previous employer even if you're not happy with the company or the job.
• Don't touch on salary or benefits in the first interview.

10 Tips When Searching For A Job

By James A. Russell

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy  

1. Know Yourself
The first thing that you should do is figure out your interests. Use these interests to set you apart from the crowd.

2. Take a career assessment test
These are available numerous places online. After you take this test, you should get a good idea about what you like in a job environment.

3. Talk to other people
Look to friends, co-workers, and family to tell you what you do best. They can give you a different perspective from your own. Hearing your strengths and weakness from other people can help you determine what kind of job you should be looking for.

4. What are YOU looking for?
Compare different aspects of a job. Are you more interested in a job that you are going to enjoy or a high salary? Are you planning to have the weekends off to spend time with your friends and family?

5. Take charge
Nowadays, you are likely to bounce around from company to company. On average, you are likely to work for five companies during your working career. Pick a certain career track and try to stay on that path.

6. Do you fit in the company?
Agreeing with the ideals and goals of the company you are working for is very important. Take note of what the company stands for and compare that with your own ideals. You should feel comfortable working in a company. Make sure that the company works for you, not only that you work for the company.

7. Keep Your Options Open
Choosing a new career path can lead to a lot of change, both personally and professionally. There are tons of opportunities available to you.

8. The key is balance.
When you are in your 20s and 30s, you spend a lot of time on the job. As you get into your 40s, your personal life will become more important. It is important to find a career that will allow you to balance you work and personal life.

9. Don't Hang Around
If you are not satisfied with your career, do not hesitate to look around for another one. Make sure that you are in control of your career and that you are doing something that you want to be doing.

10. Make a schedule
The best way to stay organized is by making a schedule. If you are applying for many different jobs and get some interviews, you are going to want to keep track of everything that is going on. The best way to do this is by creating a schedule.

How to Create a Professional Portfolio for Medical Device Sales Interviews

By Joy Bridges

Job Vacancy Indonesia, Employee, Vacancy

 

What is a professional portfolio?

A professional portfolio gives employers a more vivid and complete picture of who you are as an employee. It showcases your skills and accomplishments using a variety of materials so you stand out from other candidates and "stick" in the hiring manager's mind.

What does a professional portfolio look like?

• A three ring binder is best. It should be durable, easily altered, and professional. You may be changing the content per interview so avoid permanent binding.
• Organized with a table of contents and tabs for each section
• Or show off your technological skill with an easily navigable website instead

How should you customize your professional portfolio for the medical device industry?

The first section of your binder should be reserved for a targeted resume. The best resumes include the name of the companies you worked for and the specific medical devices those companies were responsible for. Be specific.

Example: Smith & Nephew, Inc. - Orthopedic DivisionSold joint reconstruction, trauma fixation, and clinical therapy devices to Orthopedists, Podiatrists, clinic and office staff, patients, and insurance companies in southwestern Texas.

Those keywords capture the attention of recruiters and hiring managers that were given specific skill sets to look for in a candidate. Explaining your specific sphere of influence implies that you already have relationships within the region, which can help when you start a new career in the same state or territory. Include these keywords in your cover letter as well.

After the basics, a professional portfolio takes shape based upon your own personality, skills, and industry experience. Here are some examples of what a professional portfolio could include.

• Concrete evidence of your sales results: One of the best profiles I've seen included corporate emails that applauded the candidate for the amount of revenue he made for the company. These testimonials and evidences of your sales results are more interesting than a bullet pointed list on a resume, but still showcase your professional achievements.
• Copies of certificates and awards
• A 30-60-90 day action plan: What can you do for the company? How will you do it? Hiring a new employee is an investment for any company and an action plan will show your potential employer just how serious you are about the return on investment.
• Letters of recommendation: include any good reports from employer evaluations, testimonials from colleagues, etc.