THE BILINGUAL JOB FAIR BLOG

Interview Tips: Preparing for the Job Interview

These days, many people begin their job search by browsing available positions online, or flipping through the classifieds section of the newspaper, but long before you start applying for jobs or contacting companies, you need to prepare yourself for making a good impression on a potential employer and getting the job that you really want.

Start the process with some soul searching.  Consider what type of job would be a good fit for you.  What type of work would make you happy?  What job would you not consider ‘work’ or a place where ‘you earn a living’?  What type of job would you be passionate about?  What personal traits do you have that qualify you for the job or the career that you want?  Do you like to work with people?  Do you like to work behind the scenes?  Do you like to work with your hands, or with children?  Do you like to work in an office environment, or work outdoors?  Do you like to do paperwork?  When you answer these questions for yourself, then you can proceed to look for a job in the field that will make you happy.  Be honest with yourself, because your work will be a big part of your life.

Take a close look at your resume. Is it in order?  Does it represent you? If you were the reader of your resume…would it impress you?  Do you like what it says about you, the way it describes your experience, your accomplishments and your personal attributes? (For more on resume writing, read Resume Tips: Writing a Resume that Showcases Your Bilingual Skills and Resume Tips: How to Write a Resume That is Memorable.)

Ready to start your job search? Browse the bilingual job openings updated daily at www.bilingualjobfair.com!

Leave a Comment October 20, 2009

Make Your Mom Proud: Confidence and Positivity on the Job

You have entered the Manager’s office.  You feel confident.  You believe that you can get the job.  You did your homework, learned all about the company you will be interviewing with, and feel like you are at the top of your game.  All of a sudden, the Manager comes in…and you quickly turn to mush.   You think that you might not be as prepared as you thought you were.  But this is where the confidence Mom instilled in you shines through.  Right at this point.  You talk to yourself and calm yourself down, because you believe in yourself.  Because you believe that you have a lot to offer.

The Manager asks you questions and you feel good about your answers.  You get the second interview, the third and final interview, and then you get hired.

You call Mom and tell her the good news.  She is ecstatic for you.  You don’t know what to do with yourself.  Enjoy the moment.  Celebrate. You made your Mom proud, and made yourself feel proud too.

Your next goal should be to make yourself irreplaceable in your job.  Simply by having the best attitude and by having the best work ethic.  No one can do as great as you can, because you’ve decided to be awesome at what you do.  That’s how you can position yourself for life – by doing 110% each and every day, by being cordial to your friends and co-workers, and to your companies’ customers, at all times.  You can become the most positive person you know.  Everyone wants to associate themselves with you, because you are so pleasant to be around.

To be told that you are irreplaceable is the best feeling you can experience. Go ahead.  Have that wonderful feeling – and share your irreplaceable accomplishments with us.  And go ahead.  Keep making Mom proud.

1 Comment July 8, 2009