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Let's identify why forums are a great place to market your network marketing opportunity.

1) Forums are highly targeted traffic.

2) You can learn great new tips and tricks on any topic.

3) Your links remain over time and increase in number with every one of your posts.

4) People that click through your ads will already be familiar with network marketing or internet marketing and making money.

One of the great ideas in search engine optimization is the correct and efficient use of keywords. Not the sporadic use. Not the overabundant use. But the proper usage of keywords that will increase web traffic to your site and make you wonder why you hadn't done it long ago. Measure web traffic you now receive. Then apply these simple search engine optimization techniques related to keyword usage. The results will please you.
A Keyword Caveat
In this search engine optimization technique you will focus on keywords. But remember these disclaimers:

* Overuse is overkill - search engines frown on the proliferation of keywords on a site just to use keywords to get noticed by the engines. Be discreet. Use keywords in the natural flow of your site. Forcing the usage of them in your text will, in effect, "turn off" the search engine. Its logic is programmed to think that if you have to force keyword usage on your website then you probably don't really have that much to offer. With the abundance of sites available to match its search criteria it will skip yours if there is any hint of keyword insertion in a haphazard manner without natural relationship to the text it appears in. Be wise. Use your keywords discreetly yet effectively.

* Keywords should compel - common, ordinary words do not make the best keywords. Do searches using the keywords you now employ. Are there a gazillion sites out there using them? Come on, you can do better than your competition. You can outfox them with compelling keywords. Be original, but be true to your mission. Describe your site with keywords that are unique yet defining of what you are about.

One of the great ideas in search engine optimization is the correct and efficient use of keywords. Not the sporadic use. Not the overabundant use. But the proper usage of keywords that will increase web traffic to your site and make you wonder why you hadn't done it long ago. Measure web traffic you now receive. Then apply these simple search engine optimization techniques related to keyword usage. The results will please you.
A Keyword Caveat
In this search engine optimization technique you will focus on keywords. But remember these disclaimers:

* Overuse is overkill - search engines frown on the proliferation of keywords on a site just to use keywords to get noticed by the engines. Be discreet. Use keywords in the natural flow of your site. Forcing the usage of them in your text will, in effect, "turn off" the search engine. Its logic is programmed to think that if you have to force keyword usage on your website then you probably don't really have that much to offer. With the abundance of sites available to match its search criteria it will skip yours if there is any hint of keyword insertion in a haphazard manner without natural relationship to the text it appears in. Be wise. Use your keywords discreetly yet effectively.

* Keywords should compel - common, ordinary words do not make the best keywords. Do searches using the keywords you now employ. Are there a gazillion sites out there using them? Come on, you can do better than your competition. You can outfox them with compelling keywords. Be original, but be true to your mission. Describe your site with keywords that are unique yet defining of what you are about.

The first is to buffer the news. Watch something funny before. Since the news usually ends on upbeat notes, that should keep your mood up. Another technique is to do something while you watch the news, so that you don't spend all of your focus on the news. Read a book or do a crossword while watching the news.

By focusing on the Latest SEO news only, you are more likely that you will allow it to adjust your mood. By giving it only part of your attention, you can stabilize your mood a bit more. You can also watch the news with someone else. That way, you have someone with whom you can talk about what you are seeing which might help you to release any anxiety that you are feeling.

Sometimes, watching the news on television is more harmful than helpful. The internet allows you to get news whenever you want and that might work better. Yahoo and Google both have comprehensive news sites and companies like the New York Times and CNN also maintain extensive web presences. It would allow you to watch the news a little at a time and get headlines without needing to get too much information.

Two very well respected marketers, Anik Singal and Rosalind Gardner have finally released a training program, which I think is the easiest way ANYONE can get started blogging online - Blog Classroom.

Their entire goal is to teach you how you can get everything you need set-up in just minutes and then even MAINTAIN your blog in just minutes a day. They recently ran a COMPLETELY free pre-course that had well over 1,000 comments on it from students who were amazed at how easily they were getting their blog businesses started. Now, they’re releasing over 100+ videos and a 4-week Webinar coaching group to basically reveal every detail on how they run their blog businesses.

Look - blogging is big business. People are making serious income blogging online. If you’ve always wanted to work from home, if you’ve struggled making money online, or if you’ve never even considered it - give Blog Classroom a try. You’ll be glad that you did.

Always keep your keywords as descriptive and as relevant to your subject matter as possible. In other words, the search engines follow whatever you write, they don't know what your article is about. The search engine crawlers will take a snapshot of exactly what you write. If you have used the correct descriptive keywords to make your point, your audience will have no trouble finding what you have written.

Believe me Google and Yahoo want you to find what you're looking for. When deciding on what keywords to use in any situation, I find the best strategy is to put myself in the shoes of my searching customer. I ask myself, what question would I ask, to find what I'm selling, and how would I phrase it. When you can answer that question, your customers should have no problems finding you.

For instance, if you are selling coffee online and you want your customers to find you, you could advertise "coffee for sale", but when your prospective customer types "coffee for sale" into the search engine, they will get millions of results returned, and finding you in the results is a joke. However, if you advertise "Mike's Aroma Blast Kona Coffee", your customers will find you every time.

It doesn't matter whether you are selling something online or searching for something to buy, using relevant keywords makes all the difference between success and failure.

The general reasoning behind people or companies still wanting or attempting to use meta tags is: "Meta tags will make all the difference for our web site" or "We have heard or read of companies that their web sites were placed way on top because of meta tags". Our response to such statements is, four or five years ago, it could have been true somewhat, even if some people don't exactly agree on that statement.

At the beginning of the Internet, meta tags were originally incorporated in a site as an attempt to better assist webmasters. They were also included to help search engines discover what their site was all about. Well, as one might expect, it didn't take very long that some people found a way to short-circuit the system as it were.

Some actually tried and successfully got around in abusing this technique by writing useless keywords into their meta tags in hopes to trick the search engines to rank them higher. Today, and because of all this abuse, most major search engines, especially Google, are placing less and less importance in the presence or absence of meta tags and their content.

1. Make sure you update all of the pages on your site frequently. Unchanged sites can be dropped by some sites and nobody wants to go onto a site and see something last updated in 2005 do they? It could be a good idea also to put a last updated counter so it shows to people you update it a lot so they will check back.

2. Allow customers and visitors to your site to be able to sign up for discounts and special offers. Put a form on your site to allow them to be able to sign up for a weekly, fortnightly or even monthly newsletter which they may be interested in.

3. Add a link to allow people to add your site to their favorites or send this to a friend, it will remind people about your site when they take a look in their bookmarks and think “Oh look, I wonder if this site has any updates”

4. Make sure that your site is easy to find if people forget the address. I have wanted to visit a website but could never find it. The best thing to do is put links so users can add your site to social bookmarking sites, so even if their computer dies they will be able to find their way back.

5. Never spam anybody who has signed up for a newsletter. If people no longer wish to receive these then make sure you do take them off the mailing list. This makes you look respectful and that you are not a cowboy who will just spam peoples’ in boxes to try and sell their product or get the odd page view.

6. Make a “Whats New?” section. People will instantly go to this to take a look at what has recently been updating and following on from earlier they will like a site that is always updated and will probably come back to take a look at what is new and what has been updated.

Just like any web site, it is capital you accept cartage visiting your blog. Once you accept a connected breeze of cartage advancing to your blog it’s abundant easier to run as you will body responses and get acknowledgment for the online autograph that you’ve posted.

A abundant way of accretion cartage to your blog is by announcement in forums and added online communities targeted at your blogs niche. There are actually bags of forums on the internet and award one in your alcove to access cartage to your blog shouldn’t be a problem. Just seek google or one of the added above seek engines.

Targeted cartage is acutely important as it will accompany you added committed readers to your blog. Random hits don’t beggarly annihilation these days, you wish to recruit an admirers and accumulate them absorbed by announcement on affair online autograph that will kepp them advancing back.

Another abundant means of accretion cartage is autograph articles, just like this one. Make abiding your commodity is on affair and gives as abundant advice as possible. You’re your online autograph amid 250-500 words for best results.

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Wireless technology makes it easy to get rid of the cables and take computing away from the desk. It's becoming the household norm, and while the technology is advancing quickly, there are some easy things you can do to improve your own wireless connectivity.

1. Position your Router
A wireless signal doesn't carry far, and any walls or large objects may cause interference. For this reason, a wireless router should be centrally located in your home to insure the best range possible. Place the router on a flat surface off the floor and away from obstructions. Additionally, there could be interference from a neighboring wireless signal. Make sure that you're using a unique wireless channel to limit interference.

2. Replace your Antenna
The antennas shipped with most routers are small antennas with omni-directional capabilities. These antennas broadcast a signal in all directions, which can be useful if you need wireless throughout your house, but the range is quite short. A directional antenna can improve range by focusing the signal in a specific way, allowing you to aim it where it's needed. These antennas are often called "high-gain" and the signal increase is measured in decibels (dB).

3. Get a Repeater
A wireless repeater is the easy and safe way to boost your signal. A repeater works very much like a router, but instead of creating a signal, it relays an existing signal. A repeater is easy to install and doesn't require any additional wires or connections. Multiple repeaters make it easy to create a home or business network with complete connectivity.

4. Make an Antenna Booster
It's possible to make a homemade reflector or antenna to improve your wireless signal. There are templates and building instructions on many Web sites across the internet to use materials as commonplace as foil and cardboard. Common designs are a parabolic satellite shape and a "coffee can" yagi antenna. Both can increase range and direct your signal, though homemade quality will vary.

5. Upgrade Firmware
Router manufacturers publish firmware updates regularly and upgrading your router can provide a performance boost and access to new features. Another option for the tech savvy is to install third-party firmware. There are a number of free, safe alternatives that may be compatible with your router. One project, DD-WRT, offers more robust features than many of the official firmware packages.

"Describe yourself!", This question is almost invariably asked in the majority of interviews, and just as invariably answered dismally!. What does one say and why do we always seem so flustered by the question?. Because we have always been taughtby our parents and respected elders not to boast or talk about ourselves.

With a childhood full of such repressive advice, its not surprising that the majority of us begin the answer with a stammer and a blush, almost instantly changing from flash to foolish and ruining our chances of employment.

So what do we say? Frankly, just answer the question as it comes. Most disconcerted candidates dread this question and begin with a silly "Basically, my name is ...". Why don't we realise that our CV is there right in front of the interviewer, and he knows this already.
By repeating the stuff that fills our CV, we just demonstrate that we are an 'in-the-box' kind of person, with little if any skill in innovation and presentation.

Actually, a question of this kind is an ideal way to plug in everything we want to say about ourselves that we had leave out of the CV. If you have attended a premier institution, say that the institution taught you much more than the degree it awared ypu, mention people who influenced ypu, talk about the books you like reading, your hobbies and your other interests.

Talk about your strengths; perhaps mention an instance when you used your conflict resolution skills or selling skills or whatever. But make certain that it does not sound like blowing your trumpet. Mention these instances as learning.
Tall about your weaknesses, but make sure that they are 'positive' weaknesses. For instance you could say that that you sometimes pay more attention to detail than is warranted. You can openly confess a tendency to be impatient with team members who cannot carry their own weight, or who cannot contribute sufficiently.

But first, think today what you want to say and practice. Remeber, if you hesitate about yourself, your interviewers will doubt whether you fit their bill of requirements. After all, if you don't know about you, who does?

To be a lawyer, one needs to be a qualified in the field of law. To be a graduate in law, it takes four years in undergraduate school and three years' specialization in law through a law school. In this case, specialization would be in corporate law. To practice law, you need a license. To get the license, you first need to pass the bar exam - an examination that will test your knowledge, character and attitude. After the test, students are then recruited by law firms.

Junior Corporate Associate

As a junior corporate lawyer, you will be learning things the hard way. As a junior corporate associate, you have to do the grunt work of organizing documents, faxing, proofreading, copying, scheduling meetings, etc. In addition to these, the junior associate also has various other duties. These duties can be classified into various categories such as drafting contracts and conducting reviews, preparing filings, due diligence and writing of memoranda. A lot of a junior associates' time is spend doing research work. A lot of trial and error work goes on into drafting contracts, security disclosure statements and corporate resolutions - and these are things that are not necessarily taught in law school. The junior associate, at times, has to spend a lot of time proofreading.

A law firm may later offer a junior associate the role of a partner. This involves working on individual projects and having junior associates working for you. So to be a good corporate leader, you will need to be hard working, diligent and possess excellent problem solving skills. A corporate lawyer gets paid extremely well, but the job it involves a lot of hard work. Many corporate attorneys work in excess of 60 hours a week.

What Does A Corporate Lawyer Do?

A corporate lawyer mostly works in the legal department of a business, as a legal advisor. Their work includes dealing with issues of taxes, employee rights, amalgamations, mergers and acquisitions. In short, a corporate lawyer has to ensure the legality of commercial transactions. There are other types of practice a corporate lawyer could undertake, and not all lawyers do the same type of job. Some provide advice on legal or/and non-legal issues to the corporation. In this area, the work of a corporate lawyer starts from the formation a corporation and goes on through the life of the business. Until it is dissolved.

Though setting a career goal is considered to be a difficult task, it really isn't that hard। You should know how to choose a career based on your interests, abilities and academic qualifications. It is also important to analyze various career options before settling on one.

Interesting Career Goals

There are some interesting career oriented goals that will help you stand apart from the crowd। Some of the important career goals that can make you successful in your desired field of work are as follows:

-Concentrate on quality rather than on quantity। Instead of trying to build a great network, spend some quality time with the contacts that you already have and discover more about them.

-Be clear about your career growth। Always have a vision about your position in one, four or six years. Decide what kind of job you would prefer to do, where it will be located, what kind of work environment you would like to have and your compensation expectations.

-Try to work to the best of your ability in your current job। One of the most important ways to be visible and rise higher in your career is by being highly passionate about your work. It is believed that when a person does well in an organization, everyone starts recognizing that individual's abilities and talking about them positively. The appreciation and recognition along with rewards keeps coming for people who continuously stay passionate and focused towards their work.

-It is essential to market yourself within the company। More often than not, people work very hard, and still senior mangers or people at the higher position in a company fail to recognize their efforts. This is generally due to poor self-promotion. Marketing your efforts is one of the greatest arts

- while no one like a boastful person, you sill need to get the word out about your accomplishments in a direct or indirect way। For instance, you can always single out and praise a junior co-employee or your team in an email memo to your boss with copies to other managers.

-Try to develop and enhance your efforts to build healthy relationships with new people। In other words, you need to build your contact list and further expand your network. You never know who you are going to meet somewhere. Always act professionally wherever you may be and always be ready to "toot your own horn" in a positive way.

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Either those working in a creative environment or those who don’t, must have had experienced a moment when they feel like they had nothing at all in their mind. They got blocked. They are stuck. However, there are some steps that these people can try to get unblocked. They can even go back to being extremely creative.
All they have to do is simply:

1. Break off. Simply do nothing. Take your time. You might be overloaded. You might be stressed out. And, there is nothing better you can do than just stop doing anything. Take some time to enjoy yourself. Get a bubble bath or enjoy your most favorite food or go shopping. Anything that can make you feel relaxed.

2. Don’t be afraid to make changes. Change anything that you think is necessary. Change your working atmosphere. Change your way of doing the job. Change your way of thinking.

3. Believe in yourself. Don’t underestimate your capability. If once you could do it, then you can do it and you’ll always be able to do it. Keep in mind that you are a creative person. Don’t ever think the opposite.

4. Play with what seem to be impossible ideas. Try to. You’ll never know whether it’s really impossible or not until you try. Even if it might not be an amazing result, at least you have exercised. And, for most creative people a seemingly-impossible-or-bad idea might turn into an astonishing one.

5. Get a friend. Link with a friend also working as a creative person.

6. Enjoy the process. Anything done with joy might bring a better result than that with depression. Especially anything related to creativity. If you tend to get drowned in the river of hopelessness, you are unlikely to be creative. Don’t waste your being blocked and stuck. Move forward. Your willingness is the key to creativity.

Do not see interviews as the chance, think it as an opportunity to present you to a company. It is a chance for you to prove yourself in front of the interviewer, so you should come with full preparation of questions you need answers. You can search for the company profile. Also gather the latest information on that company. If want all information about the company then a good option is to check their website which may have more background information. If you want to do well at the interview, you will need to convince the interviewer that you are technically qualified to do the job.

The job interview tips covered most job interview tips and also covered lots of things which we have to avoid during interview.

Job Interview Tips:-

Some job interview tips are given below, please go through it, that will help you a lot.

Preparation and confidence

Preparation and confidence are very important tips. Good preparation always creates confidence. So the important thing to an interview is to be well prepared. In this you have to consider two things:
You must prepare yourself practically for the interview.
You have to gather information which is useful during the interview.

Checklist

While going to interview you must consider the following things:
1. You have to confirm about the time, date and location of the interview and name of interviewee where appropriate.
2. You have to plan to get there no earlier than half an hour before the interview time.
3. You must ready with your dress which is professional.
4. Concentrate on the interview at the interview.
5. If you are asked to bring certificates, references etc., get them ready before the day. Your interview letter must be with you.
6. On arrival ensure the receptionist knows you are there.

Be on time!

Public transport may be useless if the traffic is heavy. Always keep in mind that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. So be on time at the particular location of interview.
Also if you are there so early, you can wait nearby cafe of shop. And if you are going to be late, then best option is call them.

Be Prepared!

Preparation means not only preparation of your syllabus etc. but also look at the company's website and learn something about the company before you attend your interview.

Write down and practice possible questions!

If you collect the job interview sample questions and practice for it then it will make easy to remember when you get to the interview. Use the third person when talking about the job. Avoid sounding as though you assume the job is yours.
It is fine to ask about the package on offer and accommodation - living in and living out are particularly relevant. Do not forget to find out if the company will guarantee a resort or chalet - many will only allocate you a country. You could also try a fewer more testing questions such as how they differentiate themselves from their competitors or what they think the toughest/hardest part of the job is.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression!

First keep in mind that you never the second chance to make a first impression so be careful. Some points are here to remember:
Smile is one of the thing which may matter in your impression. Good smile always please people.
Dressing also an important thing. You should be in professional dress. And must be looking formal.

Do not forget for firm handshake.

Eye contact without glaring is showing your confidence.

Do not talk too much!

Always remember that communication is two-way things so give them a chance. Also don't interrupt to interviewer when he/she is talking. Give him/her full chance to talk. One common mistake candidates make when interviewing is talking too much. It is important to listen to the question asked and answer that question. Keep your answers to two to three minutes at the most. When you limit your time, you tend to stay more focused. It is very easy to stray off the subject and ramble about things irrelevant to the job if your answer is too long.

Be enthusiastic and positive!

During interview always enthusiastic. Do not say bad points for the previous employers. Focus on positive achievements and views.

Check in During Interviews

Your initial interview answers should be brief. But some of your best stories may take time to detail, then after two minutes ask for permission to go on. You may say something like, "Now I have described about my project, would you like to hear about my role in detail?"

Answer Briefly

The best interviews have a give and take atmosphere. To do this, you need to ask questions and try to draw out your interviewer rather than talking about yourself nonstop. When it comes to talking during an interview, sometimes less is more. A general rule is you should speak one-third of the time and definitely no more than half of the time. When it is your turn to speak, do not hesitate to talk about yourself.

First Comes the Phone

Now a days telephone screening is becoming very common. So you need to be prepared for the phone to ring at any time. These screenings may be for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on your answers and fit for the job. it is helpful if you have thought about questions likely to be asked during the screening and prepared your answers.

Take a spare photo and CV with you!

It may happen that the interviewer wants your resume and photo. Your interviewer won't be expecting it so you will impress them. It also helps them remember you after the interview. So always keep a spare photo and resume with you while going to interview.

Look Them in the Eyes

Eye contact is showing your confidence. Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of nonverbal communication and can make a significant difference in how you present yourself. If you look away when speaking to someone, you are viewed as lacking confidence or interest. So always answer the question with eye contact to interviewer.

Look Better, Feel Better

If you want to spruce up your appearance for the interview but can not afford new clothes, consider altering an outfit you already have by pairing it with a different shirt, tie, blouse or accessory. Even on a tight budget, you can find some real bargains out there. Think about what you need before you go out shopping. Outlet stores and resale shops offer some great treasures. For better or worse, looks can make a difference.


Think of an Interview as a First Date

Instead of the Inquisition, think of a job interview as a first date: you are both trying to figure out if there is a match. This mindset proffers many advantages. You come off as curious, not desperate, you do not assume that too-formal, phony-appearing job-seeker persona, you talk about what you want to talk about instead of just passively getting bombarded with the employer's probes and you are more likely to ask questions during the interview. Those questions will help you assess if you really want the job. Treat the interview as a first date, and you will both be better informed when deciding whether you should hook up.

Bring Up a Weakness

In an interview, bring up a weakness before you are asked for one. For example, "I really need to work on my leadership skills. I am a good worker and totally competent, but sometimes I lack the confidence to stand up and take a leadership position." This will help you a lot as you want to improve yourself.

Get the Info

Informational interviews are a great way to get leads and information regarding company. It is important that the person you contact understands you are seeking information not a job. Be prepared when you ask for an appointment to say what you are looking for and why you want to talk to this person. At the informational interview, have a prepared list of questions. At the end, ask if the person has any recommendations of others you could speak with.

Virtual Thanks

You can send follow-up letters through email if this is the way you and the potential employer have been communicating all along.

Attitude Adjustment

It is difficult to remain upbeat in a tough job market. Isolating you and waiting for the phone to ring is the worst way to handle negative thoughts. When you start feeling down, take steps to turn your thinking around. Go for a walk, or do something fun. It may be just what you need to feel relaxed and at ease. Getting together with friends and having a support system will help you to laugh and keep going.

Explain Why You Left

Follow these guidelines when interviewers ask, "Why did you leave your company?" Carefully describe the reason for your departure, and do not go into details unless asked. Provide references to support your reasons for leaving and job performance. Stay with the facts of what happened, what you did, how you felt and what you learned. Then describe how you will handle things differently in the future.

Sell Yourself

Interviewing is about selling yourself. The product you are selling is you. Give them reasons to buy. Tell them what you can do for them. Emphasize what you can bring to the company, department and position. Convince them that your product is better than the competition's

Talking Salary

Timing is everything in the interview. Let them bring up the subject of money. If you are asked what your salary expectations are too early in the process, just say you would rather postpone that discussion until you have more information about the position.

Do not forget to listen

Listening is one of the most underused interview skills. Most candidates are so nervous about answering interview questions correctly that they forget to listen. Follow these tips:
Listen through eye contact.
Listen with nonverbal expressions.
Listen until the speaker is finished.
Do not interrupt.


Ask the power questions

In the earlier you can ask these questions:
What are you most hoping to find in the person you hire?
What would be my first priorities on the job?

it is OK to be nervous

Not only is it OK to be nervous about an interview, but it is essential for you to accept how you feel. Telling yourself you should feel differently than you do is unrealistic and just makes you feel bad about yourself. What's the worst that can happen at an interview? For many, it would be not getting an offer. Did you ever think that maybe the job wasn't right for you? Try to look at the process as a learning experience.

Put up with rejection?

If you are rejected from the company, you may feel hurt, angry or fed up. Instead of being stuck in feeling rejected, take back the power by staying proactive. If you really wanted to work for that particular company, sit down and write a letter. Remind them of all the positive points you could bring to the organization. Let them know you are still interested in working for the company if something should change or open up.

Face the feedback

If you ask for feedback from an interviewer, be prepared to hear things that could be upsetting. You should listen carefully, and take notes to refer to and react to. Do not argue or defend yourself. At last do not forget to thank the interviewer. Then, take the advice and think about changing some techniques to improve on your next interview.

Follow the interviewer

During the interview, your interviewer is giving you information that can guide you on how to behave during the meeting. Observe your interviewer's style. Listen very carefully, and let him/her know that you have been listening by asking good questions and making good comments. Answer questions by providing the information asked for.

Emotional preparation

Preparing emotionally for the interview is also important. The right mood helps you perform at your best. Try out following points for preparing emotionally:
Get moving that means go for a walk, run, exercise, meditate, do yoga, stretch, dance.
Sing your favorite song while driving to the interview.
Repeat an inspirational phrase aloud that's meaningful for you

Preparing to meet the employer

The interview is not the time to get to know about the post or the employers business. It is a chance for you and the employer to get to know one another.
Gather information about your employer before you are interviewed like what are their current projects, what other interests do they have? etc.
You should know job description, or ask someone in a similar post. Otherwise ring the company to clarify.
Keep in mind that the employer is interested in you as a person, your experiences and your opinions do take the time to sit down and think about you, who you are and what you have achieved.
Remember the one thing that your CV must be with you and make notes about your work record and what you have achieved. Make notes and prepare and rehearse sound bites about yourself.

Ask Questions

There is always the opportunity to ask them questions at the end of the interview, remember the interview is a two-way process, you need to be sure you want to join them. Try to concentrate on issues, which are both important to you and combine an apparent interest in the company. Write your questions down prior to the interview and take them with you.

Be honest!

Be honest with every question. No need to lying about your background and/or skills. If you get caught then you will definitely out. Job interviews are about matching needs, if there is not a good match, then there is no chance of job.


Check your CV for possible gaps!

If there is any gap between your academic then make sure you know how you are going to explain time gaps on your CV.

Presentation

Dressing is also important aspect at the time of interview. Dressing should be appropriate for the post and the company. Try to get information about what the company would expect from employees. What would be appropriate for a building company is very different for a public relations agency. Be well-groomed and clean and above all try to look confident.

You have sent out hundreds of resumes and finally a Human Resource person calls to schedule a time for you to come in for a face to face interview. This is a great company, and you think you are perfect for the job. Now, you must demonstrate that to the hiring authority you are perfect for the position. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when going in for the interview practicing for the interview means practicing several behaviors not just answering questions. You must dress well, watch your body language and posture, practice your manners and eye contact as well as practice answering questions correctly, smoothly, and with confidence. The practice questions below, in one form or another, account for a large percentage of interview questions. With each question, you are given a series of choices as to how you might answer the question. When you select an answer, you will learn whether your answer is correct-and why. Answering these questions will help you polish your interviewing techniques. The questions and answers in this exercise are generic and, in many cases, must be tailored to your individual situation. Still, the logic behind the answer remains essentially the same..
Do not go in attempting to "wing" it. Keep in mind there are lots of competitors for the job, and you will only have this opportunity to impress the hiring authority. Research and know the company, their history, products, services and reputation .prepare answers to questions that will likely come up, like "What is your biggest weakness?" "What is your greatest failure?" "Describe your best and worse boss?" "Tell me
Something about yourself?" "Why did you leave your last job?" "How can you contribute to this company in this job?"
There will likely be a longer list of questions, each a potential landmine that can eliminate you from the competition. Keep your answers short and to the point. Do not ramble. Always be honest and avoid negative statements. Wear your best suit - The first impressions of a candidate are lasting. It is better to be over-dressed than under-dressed. Your appearance will demonstrate that you are taking the initiative. Go out of
Your way to make a good impression. Even if you never wear a suit to work, even if it is a production job, the interviewer will be pleased by your effort to impress.


These are most frequent Interview Questions. You should prepare well and Leave the result to God…

1. Why are you the best person for the job?

I’ve held a lot of positions like this one, and that experience
Will help me here."
"Because I am good at what I do."
"Our discussion here leads me to believe this is a good place to
Work." "You need someone who can produce results, and my background and
Experiences are proof of my ability. For example..."


2. Tell me about yourself.

1. Outline personal data, hobbies, and interests.

2. Give an overview of your personality and work habits.

3. Give three specific examples of your personality traits and
Accomplishments.


5. What are you looking for in a position?

1. "I'm looking for an opportunity to apply my skills and
contribute to the growth of the company while helping create
some advancement opportunities for myself."

2. "I'm looking for an organization that will appreciate my
contributions and reward my efforts."

3. "I'm looking for a position that will allow me to make
enough money to support my lifestyle. I am a hard worker and
will give a concerted effort to earn the money I need."


6. What do you know about our organization?

1. "I've done a little homework and here is what I know about
your organization...(cite examples)"

2. "Everything I've seen and heard makes me want to be a part of
this organization. I understand your industry is ________ and
your primary customer is __________. A particularly exciting
part of your business appears to be _________ ."

3. "I know enough to know this is an exciting place to work. It
appears to be fit for my career goals."


7. What is a weakness?

1. I get really frustrated with my co-workers when they whine
about everything.

2. I don't "toot my own horn". I like to go in and get the job
done and I don't dwell on who gets credit.

3. I don't think I have a weakness.


8. How would you characterize your work style?

1. I am a very driven person. I make a list of what needs to be
done and then tackle the items until I've completed the job.

2. I show up whenever I'm scheduled to work.

3.I haven't held a job yet so I don't know what my work style will be.


9. What are your strengths?

1. "I am good at giving constructive criticism to my coworkers.
This honesty is something I'm very proud of and have found
essential to having open working relationships."

2. "I consider myself to be very consistent. I have proven myself
to be someone who can be counted upon to do what is
expected."

3. "I would have to chose between two skills. I am very proud of
my determination and ability to get things done. At the same
time, I am very proud of my analytical abilities and problem
solving skills. These skills combine to give me a unique
ability to solve problems and then implement the solutions."


10. How would co-workers describe you?

1. "They perceive me as a leader. The people who have worked with
me learned great deal and accomplished in many cases more than
they thought possible."

2. "My employees would tell you they got direction when they
needed and the room to work when it was appropriate. I believe
a measure of a good manager is how much he is able to get done
through others."

3. "They perceive me as someone who cared about them personally
and had high expectations. I get a great deal of satisfaction
from helping others do their best. My former employees would
highlight three of my priorities which are to build loyalty
and a team environment, obtain results and develop people."

11. What did you like and dislike about college?

1. I didn't like the tremendous ammount of homework some
professors assigned us. I liked those professors who
realized, I had a life outside of class.

2. I liked the opportunity to be involved on campus. It was a
small campus that allowed students to take responsibility,
organize events and be a part of the planning team. I can't
really think of anything I disliked, college was a wonderful
experience.

3. I liked having Wednesdays off. I think the thing I disliked
most was living in the dorms.

12. Are you willing to relocate?

1.No.

2. I'm open to opportunities within the company so if that
involves relocation I would consider it.

3. I'd move, but I know your headquarters is in Alaska and that's
too cold for me.



13. What are your short term goals?

1. "Short term, I just want a job."

2. "Bills are beginning to pile up. In the short run I need to
find work so I can keep up with my obligations."

3. "Short-term, I'd like to find a position that is a good fit
and where I can contribute to a company's bottom line. The
position we are here to discuss today would appear to be such an
opportunity. Could you tell me more about it?"


14. Where do you want to be in 5 years?

1. I haven't really thought that far ahead but I think I'd want your job.

2. "If selected I would hope to meet my goals and take advantage
of opportunitites to learn so I will be considered for other
positions within the company. I hope to build my career with a
company such as this one."

3. "Long term, I hope to start my own business."


15. Describe a situation you've encountered with a difficult
Customer ?

1. In my last job I dealt with customers at a retail store. One
customer wanted to return an item she had obviously bought
several years ago, which was against store policy. I talked to
her calmly and explained our policies and encouraged her to shop
and I would exchange the item however I could not give a refund.

2. I rarely encounter a difficult customer because of my
excellent customer service.

3. I had a customer once who claimed her steak was not cooked
correctly....I picked up a knife and cut it open and explained
that's the way it's supposed to be.


16. Before we go any further, what kind of money do you need to
make?

1. I feel I am worth at least $30,000."

2. "My salary requirements are negotiable. Your firm has a
reputation of compensating employees fairly and I trust you
would do the same in my case. I am very interested in finding
the right opportunity and will be open to any fair offer when I
do so."

3. "Money is not very important to me. I need to be able to pay
the bills but the work environment is far more important to
me."