When a company calls you in for an interview, it means you are being seriously considered for the position. The next step is not only one of the most overlooked steps in the application process, but it is also the most crucial: preparing for your interview. The preparation you put in sets the stage for the entire interview.
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Thinking about what to include in your cover letter can seem like a daunting task. How do you simplify years of experience and skill-building to fit onto one sheet of paper? To make a cover letter the least of your worries on your next job application, we’ve put together this guide on how you can write an effective and unique cover letter.
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The most important matter in any work environment is professionalism, and a large component of this is your professional appearance. Especially in New Home Sales, dressing conservatively and appearing well-polished will show your employers and customers that you are serious about your job, and will give you the confidence needed to close sales.
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Having the right design, layout, and content for your resume is what stands between you and a new job. Many times you only have twenty to thirty seconds to capture the attention of your reader so approaching this endeavor with a clear strategy and plan of action is important. Consider your resume like an online dating profile. Not only does the content have to adequately cover your experience and capabilities, but it must be interesting and even enticing...
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It's likely that you'll be asked to take part in a 30-minute phone interview at some point in your job hunt where there may be one person or several on the other end of the line asking you questions. Preparing for a phone interview is not all that different than getting ready for a face-to-face interview, although there are a few 'extras' to be aware of.
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Group interviews can be an intimidating process; not only are you dealing with the stress of an in-person interview, but your competition is sitting at the table right there with you. While the immediate comparisons are inevitable, it is possible to come out on top just as you would have in a one-on-one interview...
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“A leader is not a person who gives the right answers, but rather, one who asks the right questions.” – Claude Levi-Strauss. We’ve heard it before, right? To sell your product, you have to “Ask the right questions.” The only issue is, we find ourselves fishing and wondering, “Well, what questions should I ask?”...
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Warren Buffett, Michael Bloomber, and Jack Dorsey recently spoke at the 20th graduation of Goldman Sach’s 10,000 Small Businesses program at LaGuardia Community College. While many subjects were covered, one topic they all focused on was “where they think the business magic happens...
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John Murphy, best-selling author, speaker, and management consultant, wrote The How of Wow, which speaks to the world of excellent customer service. As founder and president of Venture Management Consultants, he has been around the world to help the world's leading organizations make a positive change not only within their company, but also their customer...
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