The Hardest Job Interview Questions and Their Answers

Job interviews are what your nightmares are made of. The dream you have that leaves you waking in a sweat is the night before an importantjob interview. The questions they ask you are what give you the chills up and down your spine. Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a heads up for these situations?

With 100 people sometimes interviewing for one job, you want to make the best out of getting in front ofa company representative and being able to sell yourself to the company as the best candidate for the position. Make you stand out from the rest of the pack and you could get the job of your dreams or at the very least, your dream of a job.

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Canada Post is the spot for the online shopper in you! Canada Post Comparison Shopper affords up-front pricing in Canadian dollars and guarantees that all products are available in Canada. At last, a retailer that delivers an easy along with user friendly online shopping experience that puts Canadians first.

Although prices rise and fall, your budget will typically stays the same. Track price history and trends to find the ideal prices at the ideal moment so you will never miss out on that steal of a deal ever again.

Millions of products and hundreds of retailers can be found at your fingertips at Canada Post online store. There is easy and simple access to American shops and retailers. Browse at your heart’s content from the comfort of your own home on your on schedule with Canada Post.

What separates Canada Post from other online retailers is our unique and intuitive filtering tool created with our shoppers in mind. You can sift through millions of products to locate your exclusive or special something.

Some of our hottest deals online include laptops, video equipment, supplies and accessories, men and women’s clothing, dishwashers, barbecue grills, mattresses, mattress pads and sheets, digital cameras and hundreds of different types of televisions,  a unique tablet that can be used for writing resumes and researching information for your resumes and so much more. Anything that you happen to be searching for is more than likely simply waiting for you online at Canada Post.

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7 Tips to Follow to Get the Job at the Interview

In our current economy, locating a job can be more than a little difficult. Many job finders may seek a position week after week before finally landing an interview. Once you land an interview you are considered one of the lucky ones.

After landing the interview you want to make certain that you get the job. Set yourself apart from the rest of the bunch. Setting yourself apart from the rest of the bunch can mean you’re sitting behind the desk for the open position instead of someone else.

These are tips to help you land the job you seek;

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Working on Your Resume, While You are Still Working

Resume lady.com is a blog concerned with anything about and around resumes. With the economic climate in our country where it has been for the last several years, resumes are something that those without current employment are concerned with. However, if you are employed you also need to make certain that you are always working on your resume to continue to add work and experience to it just in case you may need it.

Many people in the workforce today don’t consider the value of having a resume that is continually being updated. A resume that is continually being updated with new education and training as well as employment skills and knowledge is a great idea. You can do several things in your current employment to make sure that this occurs.

There are a lot of companies that permit their employees to take internal courses, external courses, training and move to different positions within the company. If you happen to be an employee in an industry that offers these opportunities don’t hesitate to take advantage at each chance you get.

Depending upon which industry you are employed in will determine what additional courses or training is available to you. There are some that are free of charge and others may cost you a nominal fee.

Small businesses as well as larger companies will offer their employees the chance to take computer courses to learn Word, Excel, Power Point and other Windows programs. Although some are related to your current position, some may not be. Whether or not you can use them in your current position or not, take any and all that are offered and affordable, especially if free of charge. For example, you may not use Power Point in your current position, but a position you may be interested in applying for may have Power Point as a requirement.

Taking these courses can do several things for you as an employee;

·         Show your employer that you are interested in continually growing and learning new things

·         Put additional benefits on your current resume

·         May possibly fill in educational requirements necessary for another position you may wish to apply for

·         Personally provide you with more education or information that can help you do your current job better

·         If the worse should happen and your position is no longer available to you, you can take this additional knowledge, training or certification with you elsewhere

·         Make your employee review better

·         Hopeful help you make more money in the long run

Imagine that you are a nurse in a facility that allows continued education free of charge. Your current professional status is a L.P.N (licensed practical nurse). However, you can attain your R.N. (registered nurse) degree free of charge while employed. This will save you thousands of dollars in education, get you wonderful reviews which in turn leads to higher raises  as well as helping you make more money in your profession whether you remain with the same employer or not.

Remember that a resume is a something that you need all the time, whether you are currently employed or not. Having the opportunity to work in it to make it better should be taken advantage of at every turn.

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Reasons to Use a Resume Service If You Want a Winning Resume

guest blogger Jeff Shuman

Are you trying to decide if using a resume sample service to help you write your resume is smart, but can't make up your mind? Before you can decide this, you first need to understand the many reasons why anyone would be smart to use this type of service.

Below are the top reasons that everyone would be smart for using a resume service to write a great resume.

1. Samples or examples - This type of service will offer you free samples or examples of resumes so you can use them as a guideline to help you write your own. These samples can be a big help because they ensure that you get everything in the right order and that all of the information is added.

2. Templates - You will also be able to find templates that can be used for free with these services. This will also let you be confident that you wind up with a good resume that will get results easily.

The templates give you the right format, structure and information that you definitely need to ensure is provided for the specific job you want, especially if you use a job specific template.

3. They can write it for you - Many of the services you find will also offer to write your resume for you. You want to be sure that you look at more than one service so you can find the right price for your budget, but if this is something you want them to do, then this will be a big advantage for you.

4. Saves you time - Using a service, whether you are using a sample, template or having your resume done by the professionals will definitely save you time. Writing a resume and making sure it is professional and right can be time consuming.

This type of service will help you cut back on the time you need to spend writing the best resume you can because of all of the different services and information that they offer you.

These are the top reasons that anyone would be smart to use a resume sample service so you can provide employers with a resume that will get results. Now that you know these reasons, you need to decide if you will use this service, or if you will take your chances on your own and hope for the best when you hand your resume to an employer.

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The Crucial First Step In Resume Writing: Establishing Your Focus

this article was originally posted on my blog for freelance writing. however, i believe it also works here at resumelady.




OBJECTIVE: A professional position with opportunities for advancement that will allow me to use the full range of my qualifications.

Wow! Could you imagine an objective that could be any less specific? But, as a professional resume writer, I can tell you that such a nebulous, non-specific resume objective is more common than it is not. This is one of the most frequent mistakes that I see people make on their resume.

Let me ask you: If you don't know what you want and where you are going, what makes you think a busy employer will take the time to figure it out for you?

Very frankly, they won't and they shouldn't!

While I hear it every day, I still cringe when I pick up the phone and prospective clients tell me that they "just want to find a job - any job."

Using this hit-or-miss, anything-will-do strategy, even if by some stroke of luck you land a position, the job you land would very likely be one that you would be miserable in! You may have the ability to do the job, but it wouldn't be in line with your interests, your values, and your passions.

When individuals come to me and are not able to express a focus, I tell them very frankly that until they are able to articulate a clear career target, hiring a professional resume writer will be a waste of their time and money. If I am unable to assist them in narrowing down a focus, I will refer them to a career counselor and suggest that they spend some time defining a focus and setting career goals before we work together on the resume. And yet, so many people TRY to write a resume without a clear focus. Are YOU guilty of this?

Do you have a resume? If so, what I would like to request is that you pull it out and take a look at it with a fresh eye - try to look at it objectively as someone receiving it for the first time might look at it. Is your career focus immediately clear? Within seconds - because that is REALLY all you have - will the recipient come away with an understanding of your job target -of the level and type of position you are seeking - and of exactly where you would fit in their organization and add value? Be honest with yourself? This is really important! If you have trouble being objective, it may help to ask a friend or acquaintance for their impressions after a 10 second scan.

Assuming that you do need to refine the focus of your resume - as most people do - you may be wondering just how to do that.

Is an objective statement the best way to focus your resume? In the past you were probably taught that objective statements were an essential part of the resume. Happily, this is no longer true.

Today, profile or summary sections are used to set the tone and focus for most resumes. Why? Well, think about it: objectives tell the reader what you WANT from them. Profiles or summary sections tell the reader what you OFFER them. This is a subtle but really important difference.

Your resume needs to be employer-centered and focused on how you will meet the employer's needs, solve their problems, and add value to their organizations. Your resume must be focused, but the more modern way of doing this than an objective statement, is to create a headline statement that is incorporated as part of your summary or profile. Are you having trouble envisioning what a headline statement is? Or, even what a resume profile or summary is? There are dozens and dozens of examples for you to review in the resume samples section of the Distinctive Documents website.

The best job target, of course, is the well-defined one. At the very least, you should be able to articulate and succinctly state the job function that you want to perform and the professional level you are targeting. But even these two criteria are quite broad. To be really effective you should pair those criteria with one or more criteria. For example, other criteria might include the industry you plan to target, the company size or type you are interested in, or maybe the type of product or service developed or sold by the company.

You'll be using all of this information to create a really strong and focused headline statement and summary profile. But don't stop there. Your resume is a marketing document! It is not an autobiography. Your resume is, at its very core, an advertisement of the specific benefits you have to offer in relation to a specific type of position. Every word and element in your resume should serve a purpose and should support your job target. If irrelevant or extraneous data that does not support and promote your job target is left in your resume, you will dilute your focus and will almost certainly confuse the reader. Don't let that happen and don't make the mistake of thinking you need to include everything about yourself in your resume. Once you know your focus, carefully review the body of your resume and eliminate or reframe everything that doesn't serve your job target.

And, here is another really key tip: Remember that you are writing to the future in your resume, not about the past. Your resume content should be guided by who you want to be and how you want to be perceived. You need to know your goals and write from those perspectives. If you are involved in a career transition, you need to be absolutely honest and truthful while re-evaluating, re-weighting, and reframing past experience to bring the transferable qualifications to the forefront.

A well-defined target will guide you in your entire job search - in how you prioritize your skills and past experience as a focus for your resume and other job search documents, the people that you contact and network with, and the companies that you research and ultimately apply to.

So, go ahead. Take some time right now - today - to make certain that your resume is clearly, accurately, and immediately conveying your focus and your job target to the reader. This simple step will dramatically enhance your resume and the results it generates. And, as always, don't hesitate to ask for professional resume writing help if you need it. 

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Watch Your Step Buddy! - Best Resume Writing For Graduates

As a graduate student, the least thing you want to do is spend so much time researching on how to write a Resume or CV. And even if you want to make a break, sooner or later you will have to make the first step in order to apply for a job; you will need your Resume or CV ready in minutes. These are four essential stages for you to find out how to write a resume that stands out above the rest!

First stage: Collecting the information
Collect only useful information that is relevant to your job! If you are applying for a number of similar jobs or fields, try to write a couple of Resumes by simply providing only important accurate details relevant to the job description.

Second stage: Start Writing a Resume
Organize your Resume in a following order:
1. Objective (concise, focused and compiling statement why you are qualified for the job position and how an employer would benefit from hiring you)
2. Experience (if applicable list your all your jobs related to the job you are applying for, consider listing volunteer experience as well, because non-paid experience is equally as valuable as paid experience)
3. Education (since this is strongest asset for graduates, focus the reader on your academic credentials and continued commitment to your education by listing your major and minor area of study with classes relevant to the job that you are seeking)

Third stage: Key Elements for Resume of Graduate Student
As a finishing graduate there are four key elements that you need to include in your Resume:
1. Association Memberships (list all memberships related to your job target to demonstrate characteristics important to the job you are applying for)
2. Your Volunteer Work (list all your volunteer work through separate accomplishments, capabilities or skills sections)
3. Computer Knowledge (list all your software and hardware knowledge)
4. Knowledge of other Languages (knowledge of a second language or more will definitely make your Resume stand out from the rest of the candidates)

Fourth stage: Finishing Touch!
Be sure to include short right verb tenses and strong action words and key terms. As a finishing graduate use specific key words to bust up you leadership and team roles that you have had. For example: organized, performed, maintained, developed, team work, supervised, executed, etc. Here are a couple of additional rules to make your Resume elegant and smart:
1. In marketing there is a general rule "Give them what they want". So, try to include as many relevant points as possible,
2. Crucial to avoid grammar and spelling errors,
3. Exclude details that do not relate to the position that you are applying for.
4. Do not include the names of any referees (once they ask you for them you can give these).
5. After you drafted a couple of Resumes try to find right Resume Template for the perfect visibility of your wording!

These are really essential points in each and every Resume that you need to prepare as a graduate student. Apply these rules and you will have a great Resume in your hands in no time! That will be your first crucial step towards your job seeking process. So, watch your step buddy! 

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5 Resume Tips: Do What Most Job Seekers Don't

When it comes to writing a great resume, there are no hard and fast rules or specific formats that you should adhere to; however, your resume should be targeted to each specific job that you are applying to. In addition, it must be concise, clear, command attention and stand out from the pack.

Include a Title for the Job You Want

Use a professional title for the position that you want. An improper job title will only serve to position you at a level far below the responsibility or salary level you are seeking to achieve. Including a job title can greatly increase the number of interview calls that you get for higher positions and improve your chances of clinching a higher salary and when you start at a higher salary, your career growth is also accelerated.

Include an Executive Summary (what you can do for them) - Not an Objective (Me-focused)

An executive summary should be clear and well defined, consisting of a short paragraph or four to five bulleted points. It should focus on how your skills can benefit the employer, not on what the employer can do for you. Using action words will help to convey you as an intelligent and active individual capable of making contributions to accomplish company goals. Highlight your strengths and achievements clearly and quickly. Recruiters and hiring managers want to see information that is to the point, and hardly have time to dig for buried nuggets of information hidden in your resume.

Include Relevant Information

Let's state the obvious - your resume is targeted at landing interviews. In effect, you are advertising your capabilities and experience. Therefore, you need to provide precise, accurate and relevant information. Your resume should be able to convey relevant information, but at the same time, the resume should also convey a message that if the hiring manager buys this product (YOU) it will lead to positive and direct benefits in specific areas where their needs exist (the job).

Brag - With PROOF!

When it comes to your resume, you can forget modesty. Brag if you have irrefutable proof that establishes you as an outstanding performer (notice I didn't say exaggerate or lie). Give your resume an accomplishment-driven profile. Accomplishments are results you produce by resolving problems, or when you overcome a real or perceived obstacle. Mention any project that you spearheaded that served to heighten employee morale, revenues or company savings. Formulate 'Problem-Action-Result' (PAR) statements to convey your ability for producing similar or better results in your future employment.

Highlight Achievements - NOT Responsibilities

Although important, listing responsibilities should not form the focus of your resume. Responsibilities are passive - achievements project you as an active, dynamic individual. When you are seeking a higher position, your achievements rather than your responsibilities acquire crucial importance so don't clump the two together. Write a paragraph giving an overview of your responsibilities and then highlight your achievements with bullets. When you want to sell something, you must make it stand out.

Having a well-written resume is crucial when it comes to getting interview calls. Following the 5 tips above will ensure that you maximize your chances. 

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How To Write Resumes That Build Confidence

What's even more challenging than writing a great resume? If you're like most people, it's the action steps that come next: contacting employers and convincing them to hire YOU. Speaking persuasively about yourself requires confidence, and job seekers who feel confident are more likely to land a job.

Fortunately, the same process that can be used to develop a great resume can also be used to build confidence.

To see why, consider what it means to have job search confidence. The most confident job seekers are those who:

* Know their personal strengths and how to describe them effectively.
* Can point to accomplishments (examples of how they have used their strengths with success).
* Understand the requirements of the job and the needs of the employer.
* Have a strategy for showing how they meet those needs.

In short, confidence isn't a matter of luck or personality. You can build confidence by learning and reflecting about yourself (your strengths, skills, and accomplishments), about the employer (his or her needs, goals, and preferences), and about your own strategy for success.

The best time to build this kind of confidence is at the outset of your job search, and the best vehicle for doing so is your resume. Resume writing, when properly done, is an opportunity to learn about yourself, target the needs of the employer, and create a winning strategy.

You can develop an outstanding resume AND build the confidence to succeed by taking the following three steps:

1. Become an expert on yourself.

Reflect in detail on your past positions and projects. What specific things did you do well? (Make a list of your accomplishments.) What did it take to do those things well? (List your strengths, skills, and any special knowledge or experience that you used.)

Your past offers a wealth of information about who you have been, and who you can be on your next job.

2. Learn about the job you want and the employer who will interview you.

What are the requirements for the job, and what would it take to do that job very well? (Learn as much as you can from the company or from others with similar experience.) What is the employer likely to be concerned about, or value very highly? (Put yourself in the employer's shoes!)

The guideline is simple: resumes that don't speak to the interests of the employer are not very interesting for the employer to read.

3. Create a strategy for success and build your resume around it.

A resume is best thought of as a proposal rather than a history. It looks forward rather than backward, highlighting the information about yourself that will be of greatest interest to your future employer.

To write this kind of resume, define your strategy: know the top five things that the employer will be looking for and the top five ways that you will address them. Build the case for why the employer should hire you, making sure that you provide specific supporting details.

Finally, structure and format your resume so that it's easy for the employer to see important information, even in a thirty-second scan. Your strategy should inform all aspects of resume writing, from content to visual layout.

With these three steps complete, you will have the makings of an outstanding resume. In addition, you will have a newfound confidence: the confidence to contact employers, shine the spotlight on yourself, and highlight your strengths and accomplishments. 

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