Interviewing Tips: Back in Touch – Ask the interviewer when s/he expects to get back to you on a decision. Close! Let the employer know how you feel about the position. If you are excited about the job express it in no uncertain terms: Example-“I am very excited about joining your team and I hope I have your recommendation for the position.”
Get Everyone’s Business Card – Before you leave, be sure to get the business cards of all of the people with whom you visited. If you cannot do that, ask a secretary for their names and e-mail addresses.
Thank the Interviewer – Verbally thank the interviewer for taking the time to interview you, before leaving. Within a day, send thank-you letters to all of the interviewers with whom you spoke. This does not need to consist of a written letter sent via snail mail; an e-mailed thank-you works just as well.
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Pick of the week! Technical Service Manager Refinery process chemicals-see job listing number #1794.
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West Coast Sales position! Outstanding opportunity! See job posting #1791. Interviews arranged next week!
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HOT JOB 09/05/08: Pharmaceutical Compliance Director. Prefer experience in regulatory affairs, batch record review, batch release and quality systems concerning manufacturing in general and of API’s specifically. Must have hosted FDA inspections. Call for details. (818) 774-0606. Interviews arranged immediately.
Look for HOT JOBS on our blog that I will be posting weekly.
— Al Abrusia
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CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie Abrusia (who happens to my niece) and Mary Piirsalu for the premier launch of NATURAL AWAKENINGS a magazine dedicated to fitness, nutrition, personal growth and creative expression. Go to Natural Awakenings Magazine to learn more about this exciting monthly guide to a better life.
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“There are many ways to format a resume. I have found that the simplier the better and the following example is one I recommend”-Al Abrusia
Example: Resume format ….
Your Name
Your address
Telephone, Email
YOUR OBJECTIVES: This is your sales presentation. . Keep it short. Keep it precise. Don’t ramble. Stay focused. Write no more than one or two sentences.This is where a lot of people make themselves irrelevant by throwing in everything but the kitchen sink. Make sure your career objective pertains to the title of the position you are applying for.
EDUCATION Emphasize those skills, the education and training that specifically pertain to the position.
EXPERIENCE: This is your work history. Include the following facts:
Dates of employment. Make sure you don’t leave a gap in years. Employers like to see
the fact that you were always employed. Even if you were unemployed, put down
something that you did that was meaningful, like going back to school, or
volunteering.
Name and location of your employer. Type of work you did. Give not only the
position title, but also a very brief description of what you actually did and what makes you stand out from the rest.
For Sales Professionals: Position title, products, markets, applications, point of sale, example of customers, region covered and most importantly ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Very Important
Defined as:
Increased production
Increased sales
New accounts
Percentage increases
Generated profits
Increase business over previous year
New business
Saved your employer money
Cut costs
Awards
REFRENCES:You will be expected to list the names of people whom the employer
can contact for information about you. Make sure you get the permission of the people you’ll be putting down as references, because nothing is worse than a reference that is not available (vacation) or a cold call from someone you don’t expect to be calling
Give the following information about each reference
Full name
Title of their position
What was your relationship to this person (supervisor, peer, customer)
Name of business and address
Telephone, fax, email
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Great resignation letter! “I found this resignation letter to be an effective and professional tool when the time comes to advance your career” – Al Abrusia
Date
Dear [ ]
I am writing you this letter to notify you that effective immediately I am resigning my position as
with [employer]. My starting date with my new employer is [ ]
I know you will appreciate my leaving without delay, however I am prepared to stay for the next two weeks if needed. I am returning to your attention all company materials in my possession including technical manuals, customer lists, documents and company records. In addition in order to ensure a smooth transition, I am submitting to you all works-in-progress for follow through.
I would like to express my sincerest thanks for giving me the opportunity to advance my career. Feel free to contact me regarding any further questions.
Please forward all appropriate mail to my home.
Truly,
CC: Human resources and keep a copy for your records. Stick to this tone and format, avoid any sentiments or displays of emotion. Call me if you have any questions.
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Ten Reasons For NOT Accepting A Counteroffer:
What type of company do you work for if you have to threaten to resign before they give you what you are worth?
Where is the money for the counteroffer coming from? Is it your next raise early? All companies have strict wage and salary guidelines, which must be followed.
Your company will immediately start looking for a new person at a cheaper price.
You have now made your employer aware that you are unhappy. From this day on, your loyalty will always be in question.
When promotion time comes around, your employer will remember who was loyal, and who wasn’t.
When times get tough, your employer will begin the cutback with you.
The same circumstances that now cause you to consider a change will repeat themselves in the future; even if you accept a counteroffer.
Statistics show that if you accept a counteroffer, the probability of voluntarily leaving in six months or being let go within one year is extremely high. (95%)
Once the word gets out, the relationship that you now enjoy with your co-workers will never be the same. You will lose the personal satisfaction of peer group acceptance.
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Helpful Resume Tips. “Here are some interesting tips on the do’s and don’ts of resume writing that I found to helpful. Check out this link.“ – Al Abrusia
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