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History Does Repeat Itself
One of my biggest philosophies about history is that it does tend to repeat itself. Whether this is good or bad can be debated forever, but it is a phenomenon that also occurs in the field of economics. In fact, the events of a historical period...
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Five Leadership Secrets For Challenging Times
We consistently face new and ever growing challenges in the workplace such as reorganizing, downsizing, and “left out sizing.” We are faced with the question, “How do we lead in this storm of change?” It may seem difficult at times and the decisions...
Management Skills: Positive Reinforcement in the Workplace
Most people just want to be appreciated. If you're a manager, that's something to seriously think about as you set the tone for maximum productivity. Ever work for someone who preferred a 'bullying and intimidation' managerial style? This type...
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Online university education 101
With hectic working lives and the increasing cost of higher
education, more and more people are opting for an online
university education. You need a computer, a phone connection,
and an Internet Service Provider before you register for...
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What Questions Should I Ask During An Interview?
What are good questions to ask during an interview is a good
question in itself, and one that always comes up when a
conscientious person is preparing for a big job interview. The
fact that a person even wonders that sets them apart from the
crowd of applicants and means that he or she is a proactive
individual, intent on making a good impression and proper
presentation of skills and experience.
The best question to ask, according to many human resource
management professionals, is "what can I do to benefit the
company?" This question shows a good, positive attitude and will
lead the HR manager to think of you as a go getter and team
player and the type of individual the company needs.
The worst question to ask would be anything that makes you, as
an applicant, appear to be selfish or self centered. A bad
interview question would be a question related to vacation, pay
or raises too early in the interview. It is best to first
establish that there could be a good ongoing professional
relationship between you as an employee and the company as an
employer before getting into the details. Of course vacation,
raises and starting pay are important to you, and the answers
will come in good time, but it is best to show the interviewer
that you will be a team player who thinks of the good of the
company and the team.
When interviewing remember that the HR manager or other decision
maker you are interviewing with has been through the process
dozens of times, if not hundreds. The decision
maker may be a
little bored, and is looking for a way to liven up the
conversation and get some information on your personality. In
that case a good question to ask the decision maker would be
anything that relieves their boredom and allows them to talk. It
is an accepted fact of making friends and influencing people
that people love to talk, love the sound of their own voice, and
love to hear their own name. The sweetest sound anyone can ever
hear is the sound of his or her own name, so be sure to call the
interviewer by name. That is just basic human nature. With that
in mind, pay attention to the office surroundings. Does the
decision maker have a hobby, like golf or fishing? Does the
decision maker have sports trophies on display or a family
photograph? If so, ask anything related to what is important to
the decision maker. Disguised as small talk, this is a strategic
question that will bond you with the decision maker interviewer.
If you allow the interviewer to talk about something he or she
cares about, they will have positive feeling about you and about
the interview. Give it a try, it could be the best question that
you've ever asked a potential employer, and may lead to a great
job.
About the author:
Heather Eagar provides reviews of the top resume writing services
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