CANDIDATES
The
only thing that interferes with
my learning is my education.
Albert
Einstein |
The report section is comprised of:
- How to Interview
- Intelligent Research
- What to bring to an interview
- Compensation is perceived value
- Resign with grace
Following is a brief introduction to
each article.
How to Interview
There are two different types of interviews. One is the interview
that lasted ten minutes by felt like is lasted an hour to the interviewer.
The other type of interview is the one that lasted an hour, but
felt like it was ten minutes. Which one do you think the interviewer
enjoys and is most likely going to lead to a positive outcome for
you? A great interview lasts an hour but felt like it was
ten minutes
How do you achieve a great interview?
By taking your experiences and putting them into clear, succinct
stories with relevant outcomes. Don’t regurgitate your resume.
That’s what the lousy interviewee does.
A great interview should be a stories
describing who you are; your life xperiences, your values, your
gifts and weaknesses, and your philosophy. Typically, you have 30-45
minutes in which to clearly communicate why someone would want to
hire you. You do not have the chance to come back and clarify your
points. Therefore, for those of you who think you are a great interviewer
--- and you do not need to prepare for it -- I can assure you the
less you prepare -- the less the chance you will be considered for
the position. Read
more in the Report: How
to Interview
Intelligent Research
COMPREHENSIVE COMPANY RESEARCH
Whom would you hire? Someone who has done extensive and thorough
research on your firm, the industry, and your competitors, or would
you hire someone who has no knowledge of your firm?
Research company history, products and services, press releases
for the one-two years, financial condition reference area, office
locations, and career opportunities, (look for various position
description and responsibilities). Review investor relations
and/or services (should request an annual report ASAP), management
profiles, product performance, fund management, company management,
and technology overview. Long term; short term objectives,
etc. Read
more in the Report: Intelligent
Research
What to bring to an interview
A copy of your resume
A copy of your performance records for
the past 3 years
Copy of national standings, articles
quoted in, etc.
A yellow pad of paper with your list
of questions on it, along with a pen that writes.
Research you have done on the company
and their products.
What Questions should I have written down and prepared to ask:
Compensation is Perceived Value
When do you negotiate for an increase
in compensation? When you just completed a major project that
generated new revenue for the company, or you were able to gain
economic efficiencies by merging administrative support and cut
your costs by 10%, or you identified, initiated, and directed
a new line of business for the organization.
Let’s start with IF YOU deserve a raise. That’s always
my favorite. Everybody thinks they do, and the truth is maybe you
don’t. What’s the criteria? Chances are good I may not
give you one. I'm a tough boss. I've
run five companies. Some big. Some small. So guess what? I'm a good
judge. So let's start with what are the most important issues in
determining whether or not you deserve a raise. Read
more in the Report: Compensation
is Perceived Value
Refine Your Lines When You
Resign
People frequently make the mistake of thinking "business is
just business" at the most convenient times---when they resign,
quit, ask or demand more money. Yet other times-when there
is a family emergency, or a personal crisis, they expect to be treated
like family.
Well, guess what? At break-up time, when
you resign-it's personal! It's a break-up, no ifs and or buts
about it! The only thing you get to choose is whether you
will be nasty or classy. (nasty would be so much more
fun, but non- productive!)
No one likes getting dumped. Do you? Remember what it
felt like to be 16 years old sitting in the back seat of a car,
trying to make out with a girl, and she won't let you? Well
that's how this guy feels right now! . Read
more in the Report: Refine Your Lines When You Resign
