PAUL BOWLEY asked:


If your job hunt is going smoothly, you may become complacent. You may think you can cream any interview because you’re sharp enough to handle anything that’s thrown at you. But be careful!

Now is the time to be prepared for job hunt backlash . . . you know, the kind of questions an interviewer may throw at you to unsettle you and find your weak spots. It happens almost every time. And unfortunately unprepared candidates fall right into the trap . . . and strangle their chances.

Job hunt tip: Be prepared for tough questions. Don’t become defensive!

Human nature being what it is, we tend to become defensive when confronted with something we don’t like to hear about ourselves. We feel we have to explain. We have to protect our image. We can’t let someone else think we’re not as good as we think we are.

So we have to show the other person they’re wrong. Trouble is . . . no one likes to be told they’re wrong. Especially if you’re a prospective employer.

In fact, employers will frequently ask difficult questions just to see how you respond. If you get defensive you just lost! So you need to be prepared for the tough questions that come your way. And you need to have a way to respond that opens door rather than close them.

So, here’s a simple 3-step process guaranteed to defuse tough job search questions and create respect.

STEP ONE: Acknowledge the legitimacy of an employer’s concern by saying, “I appreciate your concern,” or “I certainly understand why you would want to know that.”

STEP TWO: Give an employer an alternate, more positive way of considering an objection. For example, you could say, “My lack of experience in your business actually works to our advantage. It means I can bring fresh thinking to the table and an opportunity to show you innovative ways of getting the job done.”

STEP THREE: Illustrate your alternate positive statement with a story taken from your experienced that demonstrates in very picturesque and memorable ways how you handle situations like that. Then show the benefit that this experience brings to the organizations.

Like we said before, the secret to avoiding job hunt backlash is to be prepared. Certainly, you want to have responses worked out and practiced for the obvious liabilities an employer might find in you and your background. Be hones with yourself. Put them down in a list and prepare a strategy for each using the 3-step method we showed you above.

But the questions that can sink you are the ones that you can’t prepare for . . . but you have to be ready for. If you memorize and practice out loud the 3-step response, you’ll come across like a pro even if your answer isn’t right on the money. You’ll be a winner because you didn’t become defensive. And you’ll win the respect of the interviewer.

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Atlanta asked:


i live in Gwinette county G.A and i’ve been jobless for almost a year. Most my experience is in warehouse assembly. I’ve tried applying to about 3 or 4 different warehouse positions and was told i would get a call back when they have a open position(which never happened) i really need a job becuase i have medical bills coming in and no way to pay it off. Where should i go to apply at, that requires no experience. I’m interested in retail store jobs but don’t know how to go about getting a job at one and i have no experience in retail. Although im pretty confident i can do the job. Any tips on where i should go to look for a job? how do i go about it?

please help!

crestent asked:


or should i get a bachelors degree?

Debby Richardson asked:


Most of the movement with regards to goods in United States happens through trucks. Several business owners depend on ‘truck drivers’ to have their materials and goods reached on time. The present scenario is such that number pertaining to truck drivers is increasing at an alarming rate. Such a thing doesn’t only assure you of a secured tomorrow, but a high income as well. There’re various bonuses and benefits for having earned from an exciting career like this.

Truck driving

All those willing to make their job thrilling can move ahead with having made the maximum from trucking. According to ‘American Trucking Association’, there’s acute shortage, as far as truck drivers are concerned. Majority of them, however, aren’t aware of reality that ‘truck driving jobs’ can aid them in having climbed the success ladder. In fact, trucking companies always look out for fine drivers. The demand for truck drivers rises especially after their completion of CDL, i.e. Commercial Driver’s License training. This training goes on to have assured the organization that proper road sense is contained with you and huge trucks can be handled under crisis as well. You might be pleased to know that fresh graduates learning such techniques from ‘Tech School’ have also been preferred so far.

Simplicity

Obtaining a handsomely-paying job, that too, in trucking industry, isn’t all that difficult. The school in which you would get enrolled would play an important role in granting you the driving job. Certain companies tend to have tie-up with ‘truck driving schools’. Moreover, if you happen to perform well with respect to trucking skills and theory, there are chances of you landing up at a good job place. However, you need to check whether the school you wish to enrol yourself in makes way for placements or not. Such a thing would remove the burden of job search from your head. It’s advisable to go for recognized and recommended schools which would assure placements with regards to trucking industry.

Internet

The other way of locating a driving job is the ‘internet’. Several online organizations aid you in finding a job with regards to trucking companies. You can get your resumes uploaded, thereby allowing online companies to aid you in approaching finer companies in trucking industry. This can be done irrespective of you being a fresher with the above-mentioned training or an experienced person. There are companies giving advertisements on such websites. They also make mentions regarding salary offered and job profile. Choice can be made and application can be submitted to these companies. Their response can be awaited then.

Companies usually prefer candidates having proper driving record, along with those having experience of >6 months after ‘CDL’ training. For making it big with regards to trucking profession, you can begin with a small company. You can then obtain good experience, maintain a crystal clear record by having driven safe. Accidents should be strictly averted. These guidelines would help you in getting a finer job within a span of 6-12 months. Growth can also be ensured. Thus, enormous profits can be earned.

roddy414 asked:


I have tried Careerbuilder and Monster but are no good for entry-level graduates.

Richard H asked:


What is the best place to work and get a good discount on video games and other related materials?

lee-lee27@sbcglobal.net asked:


I did all sorts of bookkeeping at my old job. Anywhere rom payroll, a/p, a/r, reconciliation of ledgers, banking, ect. I ran a deli from top to bottom and I want to be able to use those skills somewhere other than food or retail. What do I do to get a more professional job using the skills I obtained over the years with hands on experience as opposed to traditional schooling?

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plakola asked:


I am a recent graduate from this medical assistant program. I am applying places, faxing resumes, going to interviews, following up on interviews, calling places, calling some temp/staffing agencies (one said they need at least 6 months experience to place me. Life *****. Most places want people with experience, how can I have experience if they don’t hire me? I feel like I will never get a job, My question is, what else should I do to get my foot in the door?