Posts tagged with “tips”

The thing about getting a job is that there is no simple and easy "follow these steps and you're guaranteed to get hired" formula. Here at Emurse we give all kinds of tips and strategies and here's another for inspiration: 4 of the steps most critical to getting hired.

• #1: Customize your resume and pitch to each interview.
• #2: Focus more on results and a little less on skills and responsibilities.
• #3: Get the inside track, meaning make a point to find out and understand the company's culture, focuses, and needs before you apply and interview (so you can better do #1!).
• #4: Make a great first impression by dressing the part and having a positive, powerful presence.

You've created a great resume on Emurse -- now what?

While we take many steps to help get your resume listed on the major search engines, there are a few things you can do to help increase the traction your resume finds online. Over the years we've heard a lot of great testimonials and have seen a lot of creative uses for Emurse resume links.

We've put together a list of the best ways to utilize your new Emurse resume and get the most out of the site!

Six Easy Ways to Increase Traffic to Your Resume

#1 Take Advantage of Your E-mail Signature
Perhaps the most effective way to spread the word about your resume is to include your resume URL in the signature area of your e-mails. Not only will this tell your personal and professional network where to find your latest resume, you'll be able to see instantly who views it ;) Many of our users have been including their resume in their signatures with absolutely fantastic results.

You'll be building your professional network with each and every e-mail!

If you have ever placed your resume online then you surely have received at least one email telling you that you are the perfect candidate to make nearly $4,000 a month working from home part-time. From stuffing envelopes to medical coding it seems like the opportunities are flowing in! Who mentioned a recession? They obviously never posted their resume online and saw the opportunities that are out there! It seems like such a great opportunity, however, a common rule to follow is that if it sounds too good to be true... it probably is.

Here are some common practices to assure that the job to which you are applying is legal, credible, and will not cause you problems in the long run.

Imagine you are a hiring manager for a moment. You have an interview set up and the candidate walks into your office very meekly and offers up a limp handshake with a "Please hire me, I need a job so bad" look on his/her face. Despite the lack of confidence, you pursue the interview and the candidate seems to answer your questions and then some, talks badly about his/her previous employer when asked why he/she left, and seems only concerned about his/her new compensation, benefits, and/or vacation. Upon completion of the interview the candidates gets up to leave and makes little eye contact. Immediately following the interview your receptionist comes in and complains how the candidate was quite rude. As a hiring manager do you think you would hire this candidate? I seriously doubt it.

As such, I have compiled the five interview mistakes you absolutely need to avoid when meeting with a potential employer.

With the job market being flooded with candidates, both qualified and unqualified, now is the best time to proofread your resume and make sure it gives you the best opportunity at attaining an interview to prove yourself.

Here are some common best practices for resume writing and an example of a resume to help get you going!

Overlooked Best Practices:

• Make sure all fonts on your resume match. You want your resumes to look as clean as possible and flow articulately. A constant switch in fonts, sizes, colors, etc. becomes an annoyance to the reader and is just one more reason for the hiring manager to place your resume to the side. (Note: Often times, an exception to this rule are resumes for creative positions, i.e. Graphic Artist, Marketing Professionals, etc.)

During your job search you are bound to get a call about or discover jobs that are contract positions. Whether 3, 6, or 12 months long it seems that these positions are only temporary fixes to your major problem: finding stable employment in an unstable economy. Maybe you know a little about contract work or maybe you know nothing at all; either way, we're here to describe the nuances of contract work and why it can sometimes lead to something better than you would have imagined.

Veredus, a Florida based recruitment agency specializing in technology job placement, recently posted a video crash course on interviews.

Here's the summary with 9 solid tips for a successful interview.



Interview Tips

Tip #1: You only get one chance for a first impression. Make it a good one.
Tip #2: Be properly prepared for the interview.
Tip #3: Learn about the company and do your research in advance
Tip #4: Be interactive, positive and confident
Tip #5: Dress for success.
Tip #6: Treat your interviewer the way you would like to be treated. Courtesy, positive & engaging.
Tip #7: Interview the interviewer. Ask questions.
Tip #8: Take every precaution to control your environment during a phone interview.
Tip #9: Be confident.

Have any other quick tips? Share in the comments!

Nervous about an upcoming job interview?

Perhaps you're sweating over a big business presentation?

In either scenario, a certain degree of nervousness is perfectly normal. Most audiences understand and accept a certain level of inevitable nervousness. Displaying excess nervousness, however, can certainly be detrimental to the task at hand.

Here's a few tips for keeping your nerves under control.

Tips for Overcoming Nervousness

#1. Be Prepared - It may seem obvious, but preparation is almost always the best way to control nervousness. Know your stuff and be confident in your abilities. If you're interviewing for a job, make sure you have properly researched the company before hand. Come up with a few key points you can go to if things turn south. Have a few questions you can ask the employer to get them talking while you regroup.

#2. Practice Breathing Techniques - Deep, slow breaths can calm your nerves in a hurry. Before you start your interview or presentation, try holding your breath for a bit and then resume in a calm, deep breathing pattern. Getting control of your air flow will reduce your nervousness, keep you focused and help improve your body language.

#3. Stay Positive - Envision the interview going well. Think about the potential questions and how you'll answer them. Imagine yourself answering questions calm, directly and confidently. Stay optimistic and most importantly, smile.

#4 Practice, Practice, Practice - Practice your interview. Rehearse answers to questions and anticipate follow up questions. Change up the language in your responses each time through, and have a friend ask you questions in different orders and in different ways. Become confident in your ability to converse.

Have any other tips to share? Join the conversation in the comments below!

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Job interviews are getting pretty scarce these days, so if you find yourself lucky enough to land one you want to be sure and make the most of the opportunity. Here are 5 bits of advice to help you showcase your skills and really knock their socks off:

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