7 Sites That Will Help You Get Hired

Here are seven sites that stand out for their intelligence, niche, data, or usefulness

When it comes to careers, who doesn't need a little help? It's not just the 14.6 million unemployed, but the millions of employed who are stuck in comatose companies or dead-end jobs. While there are plenty of websites that have useful information for job seekers

today, many people still look to the web largely to find job openings. Here are seven sites that stand out for their intelligence, niche, data, or usefulness, rather than their job listings:

Fistful of Talent: Reading the posts on this blog is like listening to a lunchroom full of human resources professionals, hiring managers, and recruiters talk about their likes, dislikes, and strategies. You'll learn things like how recruiters find candidates online, the kinds of questions they like, or their worries about the recruiting process. Sample tip: "A while ago, [SimplyHired] instituted a LinkedIn button. It used to be hidden under their 'more' options, but now it has a prominent display at the top of your job search results. So if I run a search for a recruiting job and connect my LinkedIn network I can quickly see who I 'know' at all of the companies that return posting results. And guess what? Now there's a Facebook button."

Seeking Alpha: This website graciously transcribes public companies' earnings conference calls. That allows you to brush up on all the crucial, timely details about the company you really want to work for, giving you the kind of insight that can elevate a cover letter or interview. The more you know a company, the more hiring managers will feel your pursuit is a targeted one. And they like to be targeted. If you were, say, applying for a job at J.M. Smucker, you could listen to their most recent conference call and learn that sales of their new premium jam—made of "the best fruit" and 100 percent sugar—are exceeding expectations, and that marketing spending this next fiscal year will match last year's record marketing spending. Whether it seems relevant to the position or not, building a foundation of up-to-date knowledge is critical.

Careers at Alltop: This aggregator of topical RSS feeds puts an army of well-known career bloggers (including U.S. News Outside Voices contributors) right in front of you. Career expert Anita Bruzzese might give you a lesson in how to network without hating it. Career coach Marty Nemko will teach you how to cope with self-loathing. The folks at Careerbuilder's Work Buzz blog will keep you updated on companies that are hiring. While you're there, you might check out other Alltop pages relevant to your work.

CareerDiva: Eve Tahmincioglu describes her site as "the thinking man or woman's career blog." But even if you're not much of thinker, her advice will make you smarter, in part because she has her nose in the news. If you're short on time, just click on the "Getting Hired" tag. You'll find hundreds of posts to help you along, or answer some of the trickier questions of job hunting. For example, if you're wondering how to dress for an interview, you might consider removing or turning around the enormous rock on your finger. You'll look more serious.

Facebook: OK, this is more of an app than a site. But this site allows you to mix work with pleasure and mimic more natural and traditional styles of networking. Presumably, you have hundreds of friends all over the country and most of them have listed their current and past employers in their profiles, or "Info" tabs. If you use an application like that offered by SimplyHired, you'll be able to search for jobs where your friends work and ping them for extra information on the company, or ask for the name of the person who's hiring so you can contact them directly.

Indeed's Job Trends: Wondering what kind of positions are growing in demand? You can search any term to see the growth in percentage of posts that include the term. The kind of words that are showing up in an increasing number of posts: Facebook, iPhone, virtualization, social media. It's an inexact science—take a closer look at the kind of job postings that include the word "Facebook" and you'll find that many are either at Facebook or from staffing companies encouraging job seekers to find them on Facebook. But "virtualization"-riddled job postings are for IT positions, through and through. Bonus trend charts: job postings per capita, job market competition, and industry employment trends.

Bureau of Labor Statistics: This site is a bit of a beast, but it's incredibly useful. To start, hover your mouse over the Employment tab on the left, and click on "Employment Projections" in the drop-down menu. The most straightforward data is in the tables that start at the middle of the page. You can see the list of the projected fastest-growing occupations (physical therapists, biomedical engineers, dental hygienists, etc.) and occupations with the biggest declines (farmers and ranchers, file clerks, telemarketers, etc.). Back on the homepage, you'll see a tab indicating resources for job seekers on the left. Click it. You'll find a library of information on topics such as educational requirements for occupations that interest you. Say you're a restaurant manager and you want to move to California. You can search "occupational employment and wages by area" and find that the greatest number (by far) of foodservice jobs in the state are in Los Angeles, but the highest hourly wages are in Napa.

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week (September 18-24)

We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and less employment opportunities available.

To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies with the most job openings this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.

Good luck job hunting!

01. Accenture

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.

Top Job Categories:

Finance Jobs

Human Resources Jobs

Information Technology Jobs

Sales Jobs

See All Accenture Jobs

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02. ADP.Com

ADP is one of the world’s largest providers of workforce solutions, with nearly $9 billion in revenue and over 585,000 clients. Strengthened by our solid financial position, market-leading share in our core businesses, reputation for product innovation, and impressive client retention, we offer you a work environment that’s unmatched in our industry. Our strategic plans for global growth add to our vitality. Most of all, ADP derives power from the ability and world-class service of associates like you.

Top Job Categories:

Additional Career Paths Jobs

Client Service Jobs

Implementation Jobs

Sales Jobs

Technology Jobs

See all ADP jobs
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03. Booz & Company

Booz & Company is a leading global management consulting firm, helping the world's top businesses, governments, and other institutions.

Top Job Categories:

Campus Jobs

Experienced Professionals Jobs

Case Prep Jobs

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04. Deloitte Consulting LLP

“Deloitte” is the brand under which tens of thousands of dedicated professionals in independent firms throughout the world collaborate to provide audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients.

Top Job Categories:

Consulting Jobs

Audit and ERS Jobs

FAS Jobs

See all Deloitte Jobs
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05. Ernst & Young

Ernst & Young is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, advisory services and strategic growth markets. We aim to have a positive impact on businesses and markets, as well as on society as a whole.

Top Job Categories:

See All Ernst & Young Jobs

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06. Heinz.Com

Heinz is a $10 billion global company
Heinz products enjoy #1 or #2 market share in more than 50 countries
Heinz sells 650 million bottles of its iconic Ketchup every year
Heinz's top 15 power brands account for more than two-thirds of its annual sales
Heinz employs approximately 32,500 people around the globe
Heinz is a responsible corporate citizen committed to safe practices, environmental stewardship and giving back to the community
Heinz was founded in Sharpsburg
(a suburb of Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania, in 1869 by entrepreneur Henry John Heinz

Top Job Categories:

Marketing Jobs

Human Resources Jobs

Research & Development Jobs

Sales Jobs

Supply Chain Management Jobs

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07. Met Life Inc

MetLife, Inc. is a leading provider of insurance and other financial services to millions of individual and institutional customers throughout the United States.

Outside the U.S., MetLife companies have direct insurance operations in Asia Pacific, Latin America and Europe.

Top Job Categories:

Corporate Services

Customer Relationships

Insurance

Sales Careers

See All Metlife Jobs

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08. PricewaterhouseCoopers

PwC is one of the world’s largest providers of assurance, tax, and business consulting services. We believe that the best outcomes are achieved through close collaboration with our clients and the many stakeholder communities we serve. So every day, 161,000 PwC people in 154 countries work hard to build strong relationships with others and understand the issues and aspirations that drive them.

At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients, our people and the wider investing public are looking for.

Top Job Categories:

Accountant Jobs

Engineer Jobs

Healthcare Jobs

H.R. Jobs

See All PricewaterhouseCoopers Jobs

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09. Standard Chartered Bank

It's our new brand promise. Though in reality, it's our oldest belief. It's what we've been doing for the past 150 years, and our aim for the next. To be here for people. Here for progress. Here for the long run. Here for good.

Top Job Categories:

See All SCB Jobs

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10. Smartronix, Inc.

Smartronix is a global professional solutions provider specializing in NetOps, Cyber Security, Enterprise Software Solutions, Mission Focused Engineering, and Health IT. Smartronix is headquartered in Hollywood, Maryland with operating offices in Virginia (3), North Carolina, Florida (2), Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, Texas, and Arizona with more than 550 employees throughout the United States and at strategic locations in Germany, Korea, Japan, and the Philippines. The company has been recognized as an Employer of Choice by Northern Virginia Family Service and as one of the fifty fastest-growing companies in the Greater Washington D.C. area and one of the top 500 and top 5000 nationally as ranked by Washington Post and Inc 500 media, respectively.

Top Job Categories:

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How Do I Find A Job When Nobody Is Hiring?

Which word best defines today's economy?

A. Downsizing

B. Layoffs

C. Mergers

D. Outsourcing

E. All of the Above

In the morning paper and on the evening news, these buzzwords have become synonymous with the "Great Recession," a time of chronically high unemployment with no end in sight.

Businesses continue to scale back, leery of increasing taxes, regulations and mandates that have them hamstrung. Making matters worse is that the unemployment rate, typically a lagging indicator of recovery, is likely to deteriorate before it improves.

It is often said that perception is reality, which is why it seems like nobody is hiring. The reality is that nobody is advertising, but there are jobs. The key to finding those jobs is by adopting a new paradigm of seeking out not jobs, but business opportunities.

While the direction of employers will be away from hiring people in the traditional 9 to 5 sense, there is actually an uptick in independent contracting or business to business (B2B) relationships that limit a company's exposure to the rising costs of healthcare, workers' compensation, litigation and disability.

To succeed, one must now think outside of the box. Searching classifieds, enduring cattle calls and answering questions from personnel that have nothing to do with your ability aren't going to land you in that dream position. Rather, consider the following:

· What talents do I have?

· How can I put those talents to work?

· How can someone benefit from what I have to offer?

· How much am I willing to risk for more personal freedom?

· What price would I pay for a better home/work balance?

As an individual looking for a job, you now have the power to create the product to present to the potential employer from the perspective of a self starting entrepreneur. By actively seeking out decision makers in venues such as rotary clubs, chambers of commerce or trade organizations, you are taking proactive steps to move to the front of the line. By devising solutions and positioning yourself as a business partner willing to absorb some costs and risks traditionally borne by employers, you have become the embodiment what will define employment in the 21^st century

In my own situation, I saw a 20 year career fall apart as a bank too big to fail nearly fell into the abyss. Despite the overwhelming odds, I used the knowledge that had been gained during my tenure to develop multiple business solutions, which in turn are being sold to a variety of organizations looking to decrease costs while increasing productivity and income. This success came because I embraced a new paradigm, recognized the changing economy and understood that my full time job was to identify new revenue streams.

Through the prism of history we have seen recession followed by prosperity time and time again. Without fail, those who took the greatest risks reaped the greatest rewards. Carpe Diem is Latin for "seize the day" and that day is now, for businesses and individuals alike, to begin their quest for a more prosperous and successful tomorrow.

By Chris Tidball

That's a Real Job?

5 careers you might not have heard of

One of the many unfortunate effects of the Great Recession was felt by longtime professionals who found themselves looking for a job for the first time in decades. These skilled and experienced workers discovered that the job market was significantly different than it was 20 years ago, or in some cases, even just five years ago.

A shift in public demand can create new jobs or cause others to fade away. Technology also plays a significant role in the evolution of career opportunities, as some of today's jobs (think Internet security) couldn't have existed 40 years ago. The job industry has a natural give and take that permanently removes certain jobs and creates other. For instance, within the manufacturing industry alone you can witness a shift from one emphasis to the other. Once upon a time turntables and large console stereos were being built in droves because they were found in every home. Today digital music players and music-playing phones are being churned out for music lovers. The production is still there, but the job titles changed.

Now, as you try to find the right career, you just don't recognize some of these job titles. In order to simplify your job hunt and perhaps realize where your skills can be put to good use, we've put together a list of five jobs that many job seekers don't recognize but that are real opportunities. In some cases the jobs are relatively new, while others are just often overlooked.

Here are five careers you've probably never heard of:

Social media managers / social media strategists

Industries: Technology, public relations and communications

What they do: Social media has emerged in the past six years as a serious player in the business world. Although MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare began as ways to kill time or connect with friends, they have become essential extensions of a company's brand. Social media managers and strategists help organizations understand how to use social media to connect with customers, what messages they should be conveying and how to measure success. Social media experts can be part of a marketing that is promoting a new ad campaign online or they can be a liaison who interacts with customers and presents feedback to managers and company leaders.

Cybrarians

Industry: Library and information sciences

What they do: Cybrarians are exactly what the name implies: a librarian for the 21^st century. Cybrarians have the same research and data gathering skills of traditional librarians, but they apply that knowledge to online technology. They are experts in accessing online information and using the latest technology to conduct research. (Many libraries and research centers do not distinguish between the two, as many traditional librarians have the same education and technology skills as a cybrariain.)

Risk management specialists and managers

Industries: Finance, technology and insurance

What they do: Risk management professionals look at specific projects or initiatives and assess the potential damage that could occur to any involved parties and set plans for dealing with it. Although that description is vague, it can be applied to a variety of industries. In one setting, a risk manager might estimate the cost of a natural disaster and what the financial repercussions would be. In the technology sector, a risk manager can look at computer safety issues, such as data leaks or security flaws.

Patient advocates

Industry: Health care

What they do: Patient advocates work for health care patients who need assistance understanding the often confusing world of medical bills and treatments. They educate patients on their rights and ensure they are consulting with the proper specialists. They also help patients sort through medical bills and keep important items in order.

Futurists

Industry: Science and social sciences

What they do: Simply, futurists are the opposite of historians. Futurists predict how an industry, consumers or even nature might change over time. They use research and case studies to understand what is happening today and then attempt to figure out what will happen in the coming years. Futurists are employed by many organizations, from an educational institution to a corporation wanting to create a business plan that is ahead of consumers' demands.

By Anthony Balderrama

Top 10 Jobs in Healthcare

Love the idea of working in healthcare, but can't stand either the sight of blood or several more years of school? Good news: Jobs in the healthcare industry are wide-ranging and cater to a variety of professional levels and skill sets. Better yet, these jobs are also growing at a rapid pace.

Wherever your particular interests lie, from analysis to administration, chances are there's a healthcare job for you.

1. Physician Assistants

What they do: Provide diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive healthcare services as delegated by a physician.
What they need: Accredited educational programs usually last two years and are full-time. Once they complete one of these programs, physician assistants will need to take a national exam to obtain a license.
What they earn: $63,675/year*
With benefits and bonuses: $75,861

2. Medical Records Technicians

What they do: Maintain and evaluate the accuracy of patients' medical records, including exam results, X-ray reports, lab tests and past diagnoses.
What they need: Most often, an associate's degree from a community or junior college, with coursework in science and medicine.
What they earn: $31,837/year
With benefits and bonuses: $36,575

3. Social Workers

What they do: Help people and families who face life-threatening diseases, domestic troubles or social problems function the best way they can in their environments, deal with relationships and solve personal and family problems.
What they need: Although a bachelor's degree in social work is sufficient for entry into the field, a master's degree in social work is becoming the standard and is typically required for positions in health settings and clinical work.
What they earn: $52,119/year
With benefits and bonuses: $59,554

4. Clinical Laboratory Technicians

What they do: Perform tests that result in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. They analyze the results and relay them to physicians.
What they need: The usual requirement for an entry-level position is a bachelor's degree in medical technology or one of the life sciences; however, a combination of education, on-the-job experience and specialized training may suffice.
What they earn: $27,861/year
With benefits and bonuses: $32,070

5. Mental Health Counselor

What they do: Work with individuals, families and groups to address and treat mental and emotional disorders and promote optimum mental health, using a variety of therapeutic techniques.
What they need: A master's degree is typically required to be licensed as a counselor, which may entail 48 to 60 hours of graduate study.
What they earn: $40,338/year
With benefits and bonuses: $46,206

6. Medical Scientists

What they do: Research human diseases to provide the information necessary to develop solutions to human health problems, such as vaccines and medicines. They may also perform clinical investigations, technical writing, drug application reviews and patent examinations.
What they need: A doctorate in a biological science is the minimum education required for most prospective medical scientists. Medical scientists who perform invasive procedures on patients must obtain licensure by graduating from an accredited medical school, passing a licensing exam and completing up to seven years of graduate education.
What they earn: $88,281/year
With benefits and bonuses: $103,638

7. Pharmacists

What they do: Distribute drugs prescribed by health practitioners, inform patients about medications and their use and advise health practitioners on the selection, dosages, interactions and side effects of medications.
What they need: A degree from an accredited college of pharmacy and successful completion of the state-required licensing exam.
What they earn: $81,439/year
With benefits and bonuses: $102,792

8. Physical Therapists

What they do: Provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries and physical ailments.
What they need: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited physical therapist educational program, as well as a state-required license.
What they earn: $53,410/year
With benefits and bonuses: $67,229

9. Medical Transcriptionists

What they do: Transcribe dictated recordings made by healthcare professionals into medical reports, correspondence and other administrative material that eventually become part of patients' permanent files.
What they need: Postsecondary training in medical transcription from a vocational school, community college or distance-learning programs is often preferred by employers. Certificate programs often last a year and associate's degrees last two.
What they earn: $27,602/year
With benefits and bonuses: $31,776

10. Medical and Health Service Managers

What they do: Plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the delivery of healthcare.
What they need: A master's degree in health sciences or administration (health services, long-term care, public or business) is the standard; however, a bachelor's degree is adequate for some entry-level positions.
What they earn: $55,380/year
With benefits and bonuses: $68,860
By Kate Lorenz

What It's Really Like to Work for the 10 Best Companies to Work for

Whether you're currently unemployed or just considering a company or career change, wouldn't it be nice to snag a job at one of Fortune magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For?" We think so, especially at the very best, the Top Ten. So we set out to ask the people who work there just what puts those ten companies at the top of the heap; not surprisingly, common themes of excellent benefits, terrific training, open channels of communication and even free lunch were some of the commonalities among these diverse workplaces.

1. SAS

One of the world's leading business data software suppliers, SAS has been consistently in the top ten for 13 years.

-- Find out what it's like to work at SAS.

2. Edward Jones

St. Louis-based investment firm Edward Jones maintained its high ranking by weathering the financial recession without layoffs or cutting benefits to its far-flung staff.

-- Find out what it's like to work at Edward Jones.

3. Wegmans

Grocery chain Wegmans is loyal to its employees, having never had a single layoff in the company's almost 100-year history.

-- Find out what it's like to work at Wegmans.

4. Google

The world's biggest search engine company is currently hiring, with plenty of perks for its new (and old) employees.

-- Find out what it's like to work at Google.

5. Nugget Market

Northern California's Nugget Market is famous for continually showing their employees just how much they are appreciated.

-- Find out what it's like to work at Nugget Market.

6. DreamWorks Animation

Making animated movies should be fun, so bosses Steven Spielberg and Jeffrey Katzenberg make sure that DreamWorks is a place where creativity can soar.

-- Find out what it's like to work at DreamWorks.

7. NetApp

Network storage is the name of NetApp's game, and the company makes sure to play fair with all its employees.

-- Find out what it's like to work at NetApp.

8. Boston Consulting Group

Highly qualified business consultants can make top dollar at this integrity-driven firm based in Beantown.

-- Find out what it's like to work at Boston Consulting Group.

9. Qualcomm

San Diego's largest employer keeps employees happy with a strong commitment to their health and wellness, both at work and beyond.

-- Find out what it's like to work at Qualcomm.

10. Camden Property Trust

Apartment-building development, construction and management is the main business of Camden, a Houston-based company that provides homes and jobs across 13 states.

-- Tell us what it's like to work at Camden Property Trust.

By Jenny Peters

Top 10 Companies Hiring This Week- August 1 - 7

We know that your job search can get quite frustrating these days with more people trying to find a job and less employment opportunities available.

To ease the burden, we've tracked down 10 top companies with the most job openings this week -- from sales jobs to finance jobs, full-time jobs to part-time jobs. We hope you find a job that's perfect for you.

Good luck job hunting!

01. UPS

UPS is the world's largest package delivery company and a leading global provider of specialized transportation and logistics services.

Top Job Categories:

• Distribution Jobs
• Manufacturing Jobs
• Transportation Jobs
• Skilled Labor Jobs
• See all UPS jobs

02. UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Through their family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, they're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever.

Top Job Categories:

• Health Care jobs
• Management Jobs
• Nursing Jobs
• Insurance Jobs
• Information Technology Jobs
• See all UnitedHealth Group jobs

03. CarMax

CarMax sold more than 2 million cars and appraised more than 5 million. And the news is buzzing with stories about CarMax, the experience we offer our customers, and the work environment we provide for our Associates.

Top Job Categories:

• Sales Jobs
• Retail Jobs
• Consultant Jobs
• Automotive Jobs
• Management Jobs
• See all CarMax jobs

04. Wackenhut Services Inc

Wackenhut Services Inc is one of the largest security companies in the United States and the leading provider of security services to the US Government.

Top Job Categories:

• Professional Services Jobs
• Government Jobs
• Skilled Labor Jobs
• facilities Jobs
• See all Wackenhut Services Inc jobs

05. Con-way Freight

Con-way Freight provides improved exception-free delivery, better on-time service performance and faster transit times to markets of all sizes.

Top Job Categories:

• Trade Jobs
• Transportation Jobs
• Professional Services Jobs
• Management Jobs
• Shipping Jobs
• See Con-way Freight jobs

06. Comcast Cable

Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable networks and in the delivery of programming content.

Top Job Categories:

• Sales Jobs
• Retail Jobs
• Management Jobs
• Telecommunications Jobs
• Customer Service Jobs
• See all Comcast Cable jobs

07. Alpine Access

Alpine Access is the premier provider of customer service solutions using home-based employees. Alpine Access' clients are organizations that value their customers and are passionate about their brand.

Top Job Categories:

• Customer Service Jobs
• Clerical Jobs
• Entry Level Jobs
• IT Jobs
• Telecommunications Jobs
• See all Alpine Access jobs

08. Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General's mission is to serve others. And, they think their customers are best served when they keep it real and keep it simple.

Top Job Categories:

• Management Jobs
• Customer Service Jobs
• Grocery Jobs
• Food Service Jobs
• See all Dollar General jobs

9. Pepsi

The Pepsi Beverages Company is the world's largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages - some of the world's most recognized consumer brands.

Top Job Categories:

• Shipping Jobs
• Management Jobs
• Retail Jobs
• Transportation Jobs
• Sales Jobs
• See all Pepsi jobs

10. General Dynamics

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has served as a trusted partner to the U.S. intelligence, maritime, space, and homeland communities for more than 50 years. .

Top Job Categories:

• Information Technology Jobs
• Engineering Jobs
• Management Jobs
• Government Jobs
• See all General Dynamics jobs

10 Steps To Sell Yourself in a Job Interview

Step-01

Find out as much as you can about the company: How is it performing? What is its mission statement and who are its customers? What are the interviewer's priorities and responsibilities? The more you know, the more you'll be able to ask informed questions about the job.

Step-02

Study the description of the job for which you have applied. Be clear on what is expected and if you have the background and skills to do it.

Step-03

Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job. Write down specific examples that demonstrate these strengths and be able to speak fluidly and intelligently about them.

Step-04

Make a winning first impression at the interview. Be prompt, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Dress one notch above what's expected for the position you're interviewing for.

Step-05

Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd. You may have the same alma mater or mutual friends. Be careful not to overplay this and look desperate.

Step-06

Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths. You might say "I haven't worked in promotions but I coordinated getting the word out for my son's school carnival and we had twice as many people attend this year." Be calm and confident.

Step-07

Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job. Ask probing questions to demonstrate a genuine interest in the position. In the process, interview the interviewer to find out why the position is open. Get a sense of what the turnover rate is at the company, what the position's job track is, and how the company keeps its employees happy. You're trying to find out if you want to work for that company as much as they're trying to find out if they want you.

Step-08

Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver. Identify an issue the company is facing or a problem you might potentially encounter in that job and discuss how you'd solve it.

Step-09

Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you. Be enthusiastic, responsive, truthful and friendly.

Step-10

Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview.

Step 2

Study the description of the job for which you have applied. Be clear on what is expected and if you have the background and skills to do it.

Step 3

Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job. Write down specific examples that demonstrate these strengths and be able to speak fluidly and intelligently about them.

Step 4

Make a winning first impression at the interview. Be prompt, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Dress one notch above what's expected for the position you're interviewing for.

Step 5

Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd. You may have the same alma mater or mutual friends. Be careful not to overplay this and look desperate.

Step 6

Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths. You might say "I haven't worked in promotions but I coordinated getting the word out for my son's school carnival and we had twice as many people attend this year." Be calm and confident.

Step 7

Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job. Ask probing questions to demonstrate a genuine interest in the position. In the process, interview the interviewer to find out why the position is open. Get a sense of what the turnover rate is at the company, what the position's job track is, and how the company keeps its employees happy. You're trying to find out if you want to work for that company as much as they're trying to find out if they want you.

Step 8

Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver. Identify an issue the company is facing or a problem you might potentially encounter in that job and discuss how you'd solve it.

Step 9

Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you. Be enthusiastic, responsive, truthful and friendly.

Step 10

Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview

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Step 2

Study the description of the job for which you have applied. Be clear on what is expected and if you have the background and skills to do it.

Step 3

Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job. Write down specific examples that demonstrate these strengths and be able to speak fluidly and intelligently about them.

Step 4

Make a winning first impression at the interview. Be prompt, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Dress one notch above what's expected for the position you're interviewing for.

Step 5

Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd. You may have the same alma mater or mutual friends. Be careful not to overplay this and look desperate.

Step 6

Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths. You might say "I haven't worked in promotions but I coordinated getting the word out for my son's school carnival and we had twice as many people attend this year." Be calm and confident.

Step 7

Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job. Ask probing questions to demonstrate a genuine interest in the position. In the process, interview the interviewer to find out why the position is open. Get a sense of what the turnover rate is at the company, what the position's job track is, and how the company keeps its employees happy. You're trying to find out if you want to work for that company as much as they're trying to find out if they want you.

Step 8

Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver. Identify an issue the company is facing or a problem you might potentially encounter in that job and discuss how you'd solve it.

Step 9

Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you. Be enthusiastic, responsive, truthful and friendly.

Step 10

Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview

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Step 2

Study the description of the job for which you have applied. Be clear on what is expected and if you have the background and skills to do it.

Step 3

Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job. Write down specific examples that demonstrate these strengths and be able to speak fluidly and intelligently about them.

Step 4

Make a winning first impression at the interview. Be prompt, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Dress one notch above what's expected for the position you're interviewing for.

Step 5

Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd. You may have the same alma mater or mutual friends. Be careful not to overplay this and look desperate.

Step 6

Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths. You might say "I haven't worked in promotions but I coordinated getting the word out for my son's school carnival and we had twice as many people attend this year." Be calm and confident.

Step 7

Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job. Ask probing questions to demonstrate a genuine interest in the position. In the process, interview the interviewer to find out why the position is open. Get a sense of what the turnover rate is at the company, what the position's job track is, and how the company keeps its employees happy. You're trying to find out if you want to work for that company as much as they're trying to find out if they want you.

Step 8

Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver. Identify an issue the company is facing or a problem you might potentially encounter in that job and discuss how you'd solve it.

Step 9

Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you. Be enthusiastic, responsive, truthful and friendly.

Step 10

Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview

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Step 2

Study the description of the job for which you have applied. Be clear on what is expected and if you have the background and skills to do it.

Step 3

Take an inventory of your strengths and practice discussing how they complement the requirements of the job. Write down specific examples that demonstrate these strengths and be able to speak fluidly and intelligently about them.

Step 4

Make a winning first impression at the interview. Be prompt, make eye contact and give a firm handshake. Dress one notch above what's expected for the position you're interviewing for.

Step 5

Look for common ground between you and the interviewer to establish a positive rapport and to stand out from the crowd. You may have the same alma mater or mutual friends. Be careful not to overplay this and look desperate.

Step 6

Turn what could be seen as potential weaknesses into strengths. You might say "I haven't worked in promotions but I coordinated getting the word out for my son's school carnival and we had twice as many people attend this year." Be calm and confident.

Step 7

Use specific examples to describe why you're a perfect match for the job. Ask probing questions to demonstrate a genuine interest in the position. In the process, interview the interviewer to find out why the position is open. Get a sense of what the turnover rate is at the company, what the position's job track is, and how the company keeps its employees happy. You're trying to find out if you want to work for that company as much as they're trying to find out if they want you.

Step 8

Demonstrate that you are a problem-solver. Identify an issue the company is facing or a problem you might potentially encounter in that job and discuss how you'd solve it.

Step 9

Make the interviewer feel good about hiring you. Be enthusiastic, responsive, truthful and friendly.

Step 10

Follow up with a thank-you note that reiterates your qualifications and mentions specific topics covered in the interview to trigger the person's memory about your winning interview

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8 Tips for High Performance Hiring

Success in hiring the right people determines how quickly a small business moves from survival mode to growth paths. Business success depends on not only hiring good people, but hiring extremely talented people who are the best for the position and the company.

Below are eight tips for increasing your hiring success-in big or small businesses:

1. Define Key Objectives of the Position
   Make a prioritized list of five key objectives, then determine the skills and experience needed to be successful in the job.
   
   

2. Create a Thorough Job Description
   Or, at least create an outline of the functions and expectations of this position. Thinking this through helps refine the description and firms up priorities in the hiring decision.

3. Use a Broad Base of Sources to Find a Sufficient Number of Prospective Candidates
   Asking employees, vendors, colleagues, trade associations, educational and alumni groups, advertising in traditional and non-traditional places helps you cast the broadest net. Give yourself plenty of choices to screen, so that you can narrow down the best choices.

4. Utilize the Screening Process
   Take advantage of the screening process to gain valuable data on competitive salaries, intelligence and best practices. Call in only those who pass the first few hurdles when evaluated against your key objectives and skills required screen.

5. Use a Structured Interview Process:
   A. Screen
   B. Inquire
   C. Evaluate & Investigate
   D. Trust but Verify
   

6. Ask All Applicants a Core of the Same Questions, then Some Custom Questions Created for their Particular Experience
   During the interviews, ask specific experience and accomplishment-related questions and ask for examples. Try to avoid hypothetical questions as most candidates know the right things to do/say. Asking for specific examples give a better read on what they did and will do in the future.

7. Check References, Verify Degrees and Steer Clear of People Who Have Too Many Ready Excuses
   Unfortunately in today's litigious employment climate employers must practice "defensive hiring." Be cautious of people who look too good to be true-as they often are.

8. After the Hire, Create a Thorough Orientation for the New Employee
   Getting the right person off to the best start takes only a little more effort and can reap big rewards. Give progress reports and feedback in the first few days, weeks and months.

No system is fail proof. However, after thirty years in the staffing industry, as an owner of executive recruiting, employee leasing and employment agencies, I have learned that the extra effort in creating the right climate helps to avoid disasters and hire better people almost every time.