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Tip#5. Send a follow up letter (or email) after the interview to remind the interviewer what you would bring to the position and to address any concerns that you may have picked up on during the interview. For more : www.interviewcoach.com www.thecompleteinterviewcoach.com www.interviewfitnesstraining.com

Tip #4. Focus on your strengths – the skills that you have used in the past. Think of five skills that you consider what you do “best.” If your strengths are in sync with the employer’s wish list, emphasize your ability and past experiences using those skills to show that you have “been there and [...]

Tip #3. Do some research, using the internet to discover what is required in the type of position you are seeking. Job postings are “wish lists” that employers put together in hopes of finding the perfect candidate. Use these postings to see what employers are seeking and make sure that your resume and your interview [...]

Tip #2. Make sure that you are up-to-date on changes that have occurred in your field in your absence. This may entail taking a brush up class or course. It is important that you be able to show that you can “hit the ground running,” particularly with so many candidates to choose from in this [...]

Tip #1. Be able to explain why you have decided that now is the time for you to return to the work force – why now? Have a convincing statement about your goals or intentions of staying in the work force after being away for a period of time – this is best done by [...]

If you thought interviewing was only about answering questions, you’ve been missing the point. You’ve also been missing an opportunity to gather valuable information. Listening is one of the skills most underutilized by candidates. Most people go into the interview thinking and worrying about how they will answer the questions, and they forget that they [...]

Am I Dreaming – or am I back in the military? If these rules sound familiar it may be because these are the same standards as the military. 1. Look Sharp! – Before the interview select a couple of interview outfits. Depending on the industry, and position, get out your best duds and check them [...]

1. When you change careers the focus will be on the “softer” skills – referred to as “transferable” or “portable” skills. These skills include communication skills, ability to work with a diversity of people, ability to plan and organize, time management, etc. 2. Each candidate is unique. What makes you unique? Think about your personality [...]

The words that you use to express yourself send a strong message about who you are and what you know. In fact, your vocabulary and the use of appropriate words say more about you than the message you are trying communicate. In the job search, the right words are essential to your success. Whether you [...]