Tough Time Job Tips

The moment you're invited for a job interview, begin 
your preparation. Jot down notes related to the 
following:

- Facts about the company.

- Skills and abilities you can bring to the job.

- Specific experiences that illustrate your value 
as an employee.

- Hidden talents--such as crisis leadership and 
effective communication.

- How you can save/make money for the company. 
(This is every "for-profit" company's #1 goal 
so have something prepared in this area).

You don't have to write out a one-sided presentation, 
just a few jottings that will help you be clear and 
concise when you speak to the hiring manager during 
the job interview.

Some job seekers prefer to 'wing' it. They're certain 
their sparkling personality and engaging smile will 
do the work for them. Not so. Even though it's 
important to be friendly and outgoing, an employer 
is primarily interested in how you are going to best 
fit into the job opening. And they usually want to 
hear about what you've accomplished in your previous 
employment or how you rose to a challenge and 
overcame it with success.

Help When Needed!

The notes you prepare and refer to while talking 
with the interviewer will help you over the rough 
spots when you feel nervous or forgetful or anxious. 
You can simply glance at the card or small sheet of 
paper in your hand or lap, and then pick up from 
where you left off without missing a beat.

You might wonder if it would be best to memorize 
the facts rather than putting them in note form. 
This is a possibility, of course, but it's still 
a good idea to have the notes in a handy place in 
case you need them. Job seekers often 'go blank' 
just when they want to share something important. 
Rather than risk such embarrassment, be prepared 
with notes to get you through, if needed. A simple 
highly-effective tip!

"Do what you do so well--so uniquely--that people 
can't resist telling others about you." ~Walt Disney