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What if you could walk into an interview and in about 20 minutes, convince everyone that you belonged on their "short list?" Imagine further that on your second interview, they said to you, "How soon can you start?"

Would you be interested in having that experience?

If so, read on. The following free information may prove to be priceless to you one day.

After weathering a long recession, some employers are hiring again. But such companies are selective about rewarding these coveted positions.

Business owners are looking for people who have good ideas that, when implemented, will help their company stay in business and even grow during tough economic times.

in order for you to have such ideas, you need to study the company where you want to work—before you arrange an interview there. Find out what it needs and determine if you know enough already or can learn to be of help in meeting those needs.

More important than a resume is the ability to recite a company's business history for the past year or two and then demonstrate some knowledge of what's going on in its respective industry.

And when you go on that interview, offer a plan that is designed to meet real needs the company is currently facing. Ask questions and listen to the answers.

What is effective listening? The ability to hear what people need. What's an effective conversation? One where you focus on how you will benefit the prospective employer and meet his (or her) need(s).

People who do these things are the people who get hired. May you be one of them. God bless!
Posted By: Warren Maye
Monday, June 14th 2010 at 11:58PM
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Well with the economy changing drastically and jobs being sent out of the country I decided to go back to school to get my degree. Presently.. Im in the Public Service sector... Transportation, but we also have our "slow" periods.
Tuesday, June 15th 2010 at 12:24AM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Earning a degree is a wonderful idea these days, especially if you can get one in an industry where jobs are not being outsourced to India or China. And even when you're having a slow period, Cynthia, use that opportunity to put your career pursuit into high gear. I attended a college graduation the other day where the speaker challenged everyone by suggesting that "learning is more than a curriculum, it's a lifestyle." That says to me that there are always greater opportunities for us—if we're able to find a need and fill it.
Tuesday, June 15th 2010 at 9:05AM
Warren Maye
Hey... Im in Biology (Pre-Med)... But now Im leaning towards Nursing school... health care is always in demand.
Tuesday, June 15th 2010 at 10:55PM
Cynthia Merrill Artis
Yes, healthcare is in huge demand. An RN can make six figures and work anywhere in the nation. Being a pharmacist also yields similar rewards and after fewer years of required study. Go for it! It may take you some more years in college, but hey! In a few years you'll be doing something anyway, so position yourself now to be where and to do what you want!
Thursday, June 17th 2010 at 9:56AM
Warren Maye
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