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<blockquote data-quote="dj gamaya" data-source="post: 12479445" data-attributes="member: 61857"><p><strong><span style="font-size: 22px">Interview Related Suggestions </span></strong></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iTGXYFIkfkA/TEwXaMyoZtI/AAAAAAAAat8/5visK6yGg3M/s1600/My+Interview.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Vague objective statement</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Instead of a vague objective statement, develop a tagline about what you do or your particular area of expertise.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Too job-oriented</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Your resume should not merely be a list of the duties and responsibilities you had at each company you worked for. Provide examples about how you achieved results and success. This may be a good area to outline your strengths.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Using personal pronouns and articles</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">A resume is a form of business communication, so it should be concise and written in a telegraphic style. There should be no mentions of "I" or "me" and a minimal use of articles.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Listing unnecessary information</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">You should only include your interests and hobbies if they’re related to the job. For example, if you’re applying to become a nurse manager, you can include that you’ve volunteered at hospitals throughout college.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Not including a summary</strong></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Include a summary of your experiences that demonstrates your skills and achievements directly related to the position you want (This may not be applicable in all cases unless you have extensive work experience).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Font Size</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">The font size for resume content should be 12 points.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>File Type</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Your resume should be saved in a plain/rich text format. Do NOT save it as in the form of a PDF file type because it could exceed the maximum file size of 200 kilobytes accepted by many email severs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: Blue"><u><em><strong>Cultural Tips and Tricks</strong></em></u> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: Blue"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 18px"><span style="color: Blue"></span></span> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Salary Negotiation</strong></span></span> <span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Although negotiating salary, may be common in some places it is not recommended for the UAE market. It may give the potential employer a negative impression about the candidate.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen"><strong>Work Environment</strong> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px">Typically, the work environment follows a fun and laidback attitude. It’s not a typical North American culture where an average individual works five days a week from 9-5pm. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself working overtime without overtime pay.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><strong><em>You can't get a job without at least one interview.</em> </strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">1.</span></span> Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and a smile, address your interviewer by name, and make eye contact. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">2.</span></span> Never sit until asked to do so. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">3.</span></span> Ensure you are informed about the position and the organization before your interview. Wherever possible get a job description or review the details of the position. Go to their web site. You should know approximately what the salary range is for the position (particularly if going through an agency). Research the organization and affiliations. Be aware of all products or services. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">4.</span></span> Make sure you are familiar with all dates and information on your resume. Be prepared to go into detail and to give examples of various difficult work situations you have successfully handled. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">5.</span></span> Make sure you know the exact location and how to get there. Get there five to ten minutes early. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">6.</span></span> Dress should be appropriate, businesslike and conservative. Always look successful. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">7. </span></span>You may be asked to talk about yourself, but keep your entire life history for non-business situations! An interviewer is interested in how you and your experience best suit the position and the company. Do not take notes, and do not be concerned if your interviewer takes notes. Never speak negatively about present or previous work situations. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">8.</span></span> At the end of the interview you may have an opportunity to ask questions. Express enthusiasm and interest in the company and the position. Thank the interviewer for their time. You may ask what the next step would be in their hiring process. Do not discuss money/salary during the interview, or ask about benefits and vacation, unless the interviewer brings these subjects up for discussion. End the interview with a handshake. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">9.</span></span> A follow-up note or thank you letter sent after the interview, if you are particularly interested in the position and organization, is a good way to keep your name visible. A follow-up call within a week is a good idea, if you have not been contacted. </span><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-size: 15px"><span style="color: DarkGreen">10.</span></span> If an agency arranged the interview for you, call them immediately. It is important for the agency to get your response about the position, before they talk to the employer. A positive response from you can often lead to a positive response from the employer. Keep in touch with your agency.</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
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Be prepared to go into detail and to give examples of various difficult work situations you have successfully handled. [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [SIZE=4][COLOR=DarkGreen]5.[/COLOR][/SIZE] Make sure you know the exact location and how to get there. Get there five to ten minutes early. [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [SIZE=4][COLOR=DarkGreen]6.[/COLOR][/SIZE] Dress should be appropriate, businesslike and conservative. Always look successful. [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [SIZE=4][COLOR=DarkGreen]7. [/COLOR][/SIZE]You may be asked to talk about yourself, but keep your entire life history for non-business situations! An interviewer is interested in how you and your experience best suit the position and the company. Do not take notes, and do not be concerned if your interviewer takes notes. Never speak negatively about present or previous work situations. [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [SIZE=4][COLOR=DarkGreen]8.[/COLOR][/SIZE] At the end of the interview you may have an opportunity to ask questions. Express enthusiasm and interest in the company and the position. Thank the interviewer for their time. You may ask what the next step would be in their hiring process. Do not discuss money/salary during the interview, or ask about benefits and vacation, unless the interviewer brings these subjects up for discussion. End the interview with a handshake. [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [SIZE=4][COLOR=DarkGreen]9.[/COLOR][/SIZE] A follow-up note or thank you letter sent after the interview, if you are particularly interested in the position and organization, is a good way to keep your name visible. A follow-up call within a week is a good idea, if you have not been contacted. [/SIZE][SIZE=3] [SIZE=4][COLOR=DarkGreen]10.[/COLOR][/SIZE] If an agency arranged the interview for you, call them immediately. It is important for the agency to get your response about the position, before they talk to the employer. A positive response from you can often lead to a positive response from the employer. 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