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Maintaining a good relationship with previous employers and
colleagues has more benefits than you can imagine. This is the reason
that most people try their best to iron out any difficulties with their
previous employers even if they are no longer associated with the
company. Aside from the possibility that your potential employer will
call previous employers when they review your job history, former
employers and colleagues are also a good source of information
related to that field.

When you ask for help from family and friends, there is the possibility
that the information that they can give to you is just from another
source. They may not be able to give you first-hand information or
detailed information unless they also work in the same field that you
came from or would like to go into.

This is very different when you consult former employers and
colleagues from the same sector. They will be able to provide you with
valuable information and may be able to clarify such information and
answer you questions.

Marketing is not about trying to sell your products and services to everyone. It is about knowing who to market your products to.
In marketing, it is good to remember these fast facts:

> Know about your customers.
>Communicate with your customers.
>Build a good and personalized relationship with your customers.
This will be a great edge for you to have against the bigger companies.
They might offer discounted prices but it is harder for them to keep
track of customers on a more personal basis.
>Do not stop the marketing process.
As a small organization, you need to routinely review the markets that you need to pursue so that you can better reach out to your
customers.

Remember, small organizations are big businesses these days so do not be afraid to work hard for the company that you have – not matter how small.
If you work hard, make wise business decisions, learn how to market your small business and personalize your customer interaction, your
small-scale business is sure to rise to the top.

Career advisers tell jobseekers to send a thank you note after an interview. To address the most frequently asked questions on how
and what to send in a thank you note, here are some give aways. Won’t the employer think that an applicant is desperate and a sissy
applicant if he sends a thank-you letter?

Of course not. Rarely does an employer not pleased to receive a thank-you letter. It is considered as a common way of showing
politeness, a gesture of courtesy, one way to outshine the rest of the interviewees, and a way to keep your name upfront.

Will it not jeopardize the possibility of getting the job? Not in most cases, but it could in some point of time. So why take the
chance? (so they ask) The answer: Most bosses wavers between the last two most promising applicants, a student and experienced officer
for example, after the final interview for a certain position. But when the boss gets a thank-you letter from the student, it made all the
difference. Because of that simple well mannered gesture, the student lands on the job.

Can it be handwritten or should it be typewritten?
Actually, it does not matter. What’s important is the thought of doing it. It must be tailored to your prospective company and the officer
who made the interview. Thus, respect is further established. However, if the company, interviewer or the position being applied
calls for a formal business letter, then do so. Mostly, a handwritten note is okay if the interviewer and the applicant have built rapport.
Will it be okay to e-mail the thank you note?

First thoughts indicate that this is a big NO. However, it depends on the company’s culture. If the people in the company use e-mail in all
of their communication and correspondence, then it should be acceptable. This will also apply if the company is into fast decision
making when hiring applicants. Always remember that even if e-mails fit in with the culture of the company, it’s still a better idea to follow
up the email with a hard copy of your thank you.

So you can just save yourself from trouble since “anything goes” right? NO. On the other side of the previous story, there are prospective
applicants who were almost on the verge of being hired but suddenly hit the skids after sending in a sloppy, ill-fixed thank you letters, with
many typographical errors and misspelled words. A part of having a good communication skill is being able to write effectively and
companies do not need employees who have to be taught simple writing skills.

Will a borrowed thank-you letter do?
Yes, borrowing is one thing. But make sure to look at the basic structure of the letter. Never plagiarize the whole letter as it may be
applicable to the one person but not for the other. Surely, there are employers who can distinguish a thank-you note that has been copied
or not.

If it was a panel interview should thank you letters be sent to all interviewers? Frankly, that’s the best. The same letter to each is as essential as
making one for each. All you have to do is edit some phrases for individuality in case the interviewers would bump in to each other and
compare the notes they received.

How soon should a thank-you note be sent?
The golden rule is to send thank you notes within 24 hours after the interview.

Will it still be okay to mail the thank you note if the hiring decision will be made sooner than when the mailed thank you note is received?
Come to think of it, if the mail is too pre-historic for the hiring decision makers, then find a much speedy way: it can be via e-mail, fax, express delivery or personal delivery. In fact, if you have hand
delivered the thank you note, it can leave a great impression. What if there’s already an offer before even sending the thank you notes?

It’s still better to send the thank you notes as this can be used to accept or decline the offer. This could also be a confirmation of your
agreement andor understanding of the offer they have given (salary, benefits, other compensation, starting date, vacations, etc.), this way
any discrepancies can be straightened out before even starting for the job.

Always find a way to make it as personalized as possible. Try to think out of the box, you may even adapt what you have observed the
interviewer has in the office during the interview. Sending an article that you think the interviewer could be interested in is also another
suggestion. Whatever method you use, make it fast and professional

Heres a job-scout checklist to help you along your way:

1. Identify experience list
2. Identify prospective employers
3. Prepare documents
4. Plan schedules
5. Contact companies andor employers
6. Get ready for an interview
7. Evaluate how interview went along
8. Take the exams
9. Start with the new job!

How often we talk about having the perfect job yet is there really such a thing? Is
there anything that is perfect in life? When it comes to the perfect job, it is
something that is in the mind of the job seeker. Each person has his or her own
idea about what constitutes the perfect job and only the person making the choice
can identify what is truly a perfect job. The definition is different for each person
and is therefore not something one can identify with a dictionary definition.
For some people the perfect job may mean being able to have weekends free to
spend with family or being there when the children come home from school. Each
persons definition will be directed toward what is important for that person and not
for the working force in general. It is impossible to say that any one type of job is
the perfect job because that in itself would be putting the term into a world of
fantasy. There will never be any two people who will want the exact same thing
from a job and as such there will never be two people who view a perfect job in the
same way.

People seek different things in their jobs and what is the perfect job for one person
will be different for another. Making the choice that is right for each person is an
individual one that depends on the needs of that person. It is not the choice of any
other person to decide if it is fantasy to even consider whether there is such a thing
as the perfect job. It is ludicrous to think that the term perfect job will be the
same for everyone.

What is a perfect job? The term will vary among job seekers and is impossible to
identify otherwise. As a job seeker, you must decide what you consider a perfect
job to be. That means you must place your own identification marks on it and
decide what you need and what you seek. The combination of things you seek in a
job will be you definition of the perfect job, and these will be different from
someone else. You and others you know may have some of the same requirements
but they will never be the samethere will always be some differences even if it is
just one of the items on your list.

There is a great deal of work involved in obtaining the perfect job. It begins with
defining your idea of the perfect job then searching and obtaining interviews. It is
not an easy task and you may ask yourself if it is worth the effort but when you
look at the end results that you can accomplish you will know the effort is
worthwhile. When you have to work anyway, isnt it worth it to do something that is
worthwhile and enjoyable? People who have a job they enjoy are more successful
than those who work a job they do not like.

The efforts you exert in having the proper training and experience will give increase
your opportunities in the workforce. With an enhanced skill level you have a better
chance of finding the job you want and being able to secure it. Certainly it takes
more effort but when the job market is in a slump, you will have a better chance to
remain or become employed. The effort you exert in both obtaining and maintaining
your perfect job will provide all that you need during those times when the job
market is in a slump.

For many people a job is nothing more than a way to make sure their family has
what they need and although this is the major function of a job, is it not worth it to
having something that is enjoyable? The extra effort you exert to have the job you
really want will allow you to become a higher achiever than you would under other
conditions. For instance, those who like their jobs are likely to become managers
and executives while those who do not like their jobs usually remain in the same
position unless something else opens in another department or another company.
The effort you exert to find the perfect job will ensure that you will enjoy a lifetime
of success as long as you continue to put forth the effort. Its essential to go the
extra mile in order to make sure you will not be overlooked when it comes time for
promotions. Even if you do not advance with your current company, if you decide to
move forward to something else, you will have the skills necessary to be an integral
part of another company doing the job you enjoy because you put forth the effort
to achieve.

In order to get the perfect job you have to first pass the interview process and get
to the hiring manager. That means you have to know how to conduct yourself at
the interview in order to even pass the first stage. There are some places that will
hire you directly without going through the hiring manager but you still have to
pass the interview process to be hired. Many people just go to an interview and
have no idea what they need to do or how to conduct oneself and end up losing the
job because of it.

One of the places many people go wrong at interviews is not having a clue about
the company or the position. Not all companies ask that question but you have to
be prepared. It makes you look foolish if you dont know anything about the
company. They assume if you want to work for them you will take the time to find
something out about the company. You do not have to know a great deal, but you
should at least know what the company does and the types of products or services
they provide.

Before the interview you should also prepare a list of questions you want to ask the
interviewer. Most of the time the interviewer will ask if you have any questions, and
if you dont have any, the consensus is that you are not concerned enough to ask
any questions rather than that the interviewer covered everything. However, if he
or she does not offer the information, you do not ask about the salary at the
interview. This is something that is against interview protocol and should never be
asked until a job offer is made. Most interviewers will discuss the salary as part of
the interview process but if that is not the case, do not ask.
If you are not sure where the company is located, leave extra early for the
interview or do a dry run the day before your interview. You want to avoid being
late by getting lost, and though this may not be possible if the company is out of
town or you are leaving from another job, make every effort to make sure you
know exactly where the company is. If you are not sure and cannot leave early
from another job, make sure you obtain explicit directions from the company where
you are going.

When you accept a position you always wonder if you have made the right decision.
Is there any way to know if you have indeed made the right decision? Of course its
di9fficult to know until you get into the position and begin working but if you have
made your list of attributes for the perfect job and chosen the one that most closely
matches your list, you can be reasonably certain you have made the right choice.
You went to a great deal of trouble to obtain your perfect job, so you dont want to
be too quick to question your judgment. You want to give yourself time to think
about it and learn all there is to know about your new job before you make any
judgments. When you first start a job there will be time for you to work into the
position and learn it, so dont think because it isnt what you expected at the
beginning that will continue. You should have asked all the pertinent questions at
the interview, and if you did that, any doubts you have in the beginning will
dissipate as you learn more about your new job.

Keep in mind that all new positions have a breaking in period and even if you done
the same type of work in the past for another company, there will still be some
differences. You are not going to work right into your perfect job the first time you
sit down at your new deskyou and the job need to learn to know one another
before you will feel comfortable. Once you get past the getting to know you stage,
you will feel more comfortable about the decision you made.

There may be cases where you asked all of the right questions but the employer did
not give you complete answers and you find the new job is not what you thought it
was. Do you simply grin and bear it? That depends how close it is to being your
perfect job. If there is a possibility for improvement, you dont want to just walk
away. If, on the other hand, you do not think the new job is going to work out for
you in the end, you will have to decide if you want to stay for the time being and
look to move on before you become too involved with the company to seek
something else.

The job interview is the only chance you have to present yourself in a positive light
to a potential employer. If you fail to do that, you kill your chances for being hired.
Of course, most of us do not fail at interviews by choiceit is simply the employers
choice to hire someone else. However, some things a person may do that are
completely out of line and will kill all of their chances of being hired.
Being late to the interview
Although there may be some circumstances that are beyond your control, for the
most part if you schedule your time properly, there should be no reason for not
arriving at the interview on time. Things such as an unforeseen traffic delay or
being unable to find the employers place of business are acceptable if you have
allowed enough time initially. Do make sure to call and communicate with the
interviewer.

Inappropriate dress for the interview
In most cases it is inappropriate to go to an interview wearing jeans, shorts or
other casual attire. If this is acceptable the interviewer will tell you at the time they
schedule the interview. If you are leaving one job to go for the interview, make
sure to let the interviewer know that ahead of time in the event your current job
allows casual dress.

Taking calls on your cell phone during the interview
At no time is it acceptable to accept a phone call during an interview or to provide
the interviewers phone number to others. If you have children that may become ill,
make other arrangements for their care. The employer is going to see this as a sign
you will be unwilling to arrange care for your children and will expect to leave any
time they are ill.

Discussing personal business with the interviewer
Although the interviewer may ask you a series of personal questions during the
interview, do not offer any information that is not directly related to the job. For
instance, if you dont drive, he may ask how you will get back and forth to work if
there is no public transportation and you can say that your husband or boyfriend
will take you and pick you up, but there is no need to discuss other issues. The
interviewer doesnt care if you are buying a new house, getting married next week,
or having problems at home.

Job search engines use state-of-the-art technology to assist people in their job quest. Here you could enter all the relevant information to reduce the lists of sought after jobs to get more accurate results.

Because new jobs are being added daily or even hours after, the tendency to see the results you had yesterday may be different from what you see today. This is where job search engines come in handy.

After some trial and error there are a few job search engines that could yield better results. They allow searchers to see major job sites, companies and even its associations by entering a keyword and location. Results can be seen in different ways, it could be in a browser list and some sent thru e-mail.

SimplyHired.com, America’s Job Bank, Jobster, and http:Indeed.com are just a few of the search engines that can give you more accurate results. These sites include over 500 job listings with job boards, prime newspapers, and numerous companies with career pages.

Indeed.com even has an advance search option that could be used to search company names, positions, and even the distance for commuters.

America’s Job Bank let’s you enter the job category you would like to search, then you can enter either the city or the zip code and state you would like to find the job and it gives the list of job openings. If you’re lucky, you can even get the quoted salary from each of the companies you’re eyeing on.

In http:SimplyHired.com aside from the list of jobs open, applicants are also given a short description of the job you’re about to handle including the responsibilities to be met even during application. It also includes the type of company, location and date when the job was posted.

Jobster provides the latest job postings from today up to the last 7 days wherein you can also choose the distance you prefer. This site gives you the ability to see the list of the freshly posted jobs from a variety of sources.

How Well Are They?

These sites give listings that are relevant and timely, compared to other search engines that generate results a little longer than the others. Some would even provide results that are far from the location picked out.

So far the best among the search engines used is the http:Simplyhired.Com. It showed the job title, a link was also provided for posting, a summary of the job description, where the exact current location and where it originated. The produced results are easy to read, non-confusing with bits and pieces more of information plus the getting around is user friendly