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		<title>So, uh, what do you do?</title>
		<link>http://raymccullie.wordpress.com/2008/10/23/so-uh-what-do-you-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 03:25:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As someone who&#8217;s unemployed, for the time being anyway, I don&#8217;t quite know what to say to that question anymore.
I took my car in to get the oil changed today and found myself asked this very question.  The guy happened to like the model of car, an Olds Cutlass, great car, at least I [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=raymccullie.wordpress.com&blog=4706961&post=315&subd=raymccullie&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>BassPro</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BassPro called me back Thursday about an application I submitted back in August. They let me know there were some openings I qualified for but since it had been over 30 days I&#8217;d need to do a new application. I continue to be impressed, so far, by BassPro&#8217;s good communication, they clearly had my information [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=raymccullie.wordpress.com&blog=4706961&post=313&subd=raymccullie&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Closing the Interview</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:10:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not only is the interview a time for the employer to ask you questions, it is an opportunity for you to find out information about the job and the company. You should have specific questions in mind before the interview ever begins. Some examples are:

What 	would my duties and responsibilities be?
What 	are my working hours?
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		<title>Answers to Common Interview Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your application and resume have gotten you in the door for an interview, now it is up to you to set yourself above the other candidates for the job. A good interviewer will be evaluating not only your experience and qualifications for the job, but also your personality and attitude to see if you will [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=raymccullie.wordpress.com&blog=4706961&post=299&subd=raymccullie&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Common Interview Questions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Tell 	me about yourself.
Why 	did you choose this field?
What 	have you done that shows initiative.
Why 	have you held so many (or so few) jobs in the past five years?
Tell 	about how you could be of an asset to this company.
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		<title>Tips on Interviewing Strategy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2008 04:06:59 +0000</pubDate>
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Be 	on time. That means around ten minutes early.
Know 	the interviewer&#8217;s name and use it in the interview. Using a person&#8217;s 	name personalizes the conversation and adds warmth.
Bring 	a few copies of your resume. Demonstrate that you&#8217;re prepared in 	case the one you sent isn&#8217;t available.
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		<title>How to Sell Yourself to an Employer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Make a presentable appearance.-Make sure your hair and body are neat and clean.-Dress a little better then you would if you were working in the position to which you are applying.-Have clean and ironed clothes, polish your shoes.
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		<title>Ten Critical Qualities Employers Look For</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:02:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Positive 	attitude toward work
Proficiency 	in field of study
Communication 	skills (oral and written)
Interpersonal 	skills
Confidence
Critical 	thinking and problem solving skills
Flexibility
Self-motivation
Leadership
Teamwork





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		<title>Non-Verbal Communication</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2008 07:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many interviews fail because of lack of proper communication. But communication is more then just what you say. Often it is the nonverbal communication that we are least aware of, yet it speaks the loudest. Your body language, facial expression, and eye contact make up the majority of the communication process. It&#8217;s not just what [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=raymccullie.wordpress.com&blog=4706961&post=229&subd=raymccullie&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing for an Interview</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[First impressions are everything! It is important to note that up to 60% of the hiring decision is made within the first three minutes of the interview, so your impression is critical! By preparing for the interview, both physically and mentally, you will feel more organized and ready for the meeting. It is natural to [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=raymccullie.wordpress.com&blog=4706961&post=200&subd=raymccullie&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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