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Resolved Question: Interview tomorrow, but job description not clear!?
I have a job interview tomorrow and the job was advertised as; "Events and Promotions Manager Manager, Display Trainee" ****** is one of the leading Promotional Marketing Firms in *****. Working hard and smart for our clients, our company is developing and implementing campaigns to increase client share and public awareness of our prestigious client base. ******** is focused on campaigns that address large markets in the consumer products field. Due to recent client demands, we are currently seeking to open two more regional locations in the ***** area. In order to reach our goal, we are actively seeking self-motivated, committed individuals who wish to develop their business skills. TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST: *Possess STRONG communication skills! *Be career-minded! *Have the ability to multi task! WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? *Enhance your interpersonal skills and confidence *Personal and business advancement opportunities *Full product training provided No experience necessary! Please bring your enthusiasm and individuality as your contribution to *******." I know they are a marketing company for telecoms and cosmetic companies but there is no real role that is defined here so how do i approach an interview? Has anyone else interviewed for a job that they weren't clear about? Also this particular company has at least two dozen positions advertised on all the job seeking sites due to it being a new company and there is no clear definition about any of them. moreResolved Question: 1. You've settled on an idea for an essay to write. What should you do next?
1. You've settled on an idea for an essay to write. What should you do next? A. Plunge right in and start writing. Then create your outline from what you've written. B. Ask the reference librarian to help you make a plan and prepare your outline. C. Look up your topic in the Readers' Guide and use an article you find as a basis for your plan and outline. D. Conduct interviews, do some research, ask questions, and make a plan. 2. Where should you look to find quick information on the causes of the American Civil War? A. Dictionary B. Readers' Guide C. Encyclopedia D. Concise Dictionary of American Biography 3. You've come across a book in the card catalog that you think will be useful in your research of famous labor leaders. What three things should you copy from the card so that you know how to find the book? A. The call number, the title, and the topic B. The call number, the title, and the author's name C. The call number, the author's name, and the date of publication D. The call number, the topic, and the date of publication of a book 4. Where would you look to find an article on recent fashion trends? A. Readers' Guide B. Who's Who C. Card catalog D. Encyclopedia 5. Once you acquire these two basic skills, you'll be able to transform a vague idea in your mind into a coherent piece of writing. A. Doing interviews and browsing through books B. Describing people and writing conversation C. Using the Internet and the on-line catalog D. Doing research and organizing your ideas 6. A CD-ROM is a compact disk that A. contains stored information that can be read on a computer. B. generates random essay topics. C. allows you to borrow books from any library. D. regulates the Library of Congress. 7. Which of the following skills is most important in learning how to write? A. Knowing proper punctuation before you write B. Knowing proper grammar before you write C. Knowing how to plan before you write D. Knowing how to use the Readers' Guide before you write 8. A search engine is a way to A. find information on the Internet. B. revise a rough draft. C. borrow reference books in the library. D. speak with a reference librarian. 9. A disadvantage of using a sentence outline instead of a topic outline is that a sentence outline is often A. rigid. B. time-consuming. C. underdeveloped. D. factually grounded. 10. The on-line catalog is a computerized index of A. books in a library. B. library telephone numbers. C. library patrons. D. reference librarians. 11. What is one problem you should keep in mind when researching information on the Internet? A. Information is seldom available on the Internet. B. Library staff usually keep Internet computers locked. C. Information found on the Internet may be unreliable. D. You should avoid using search engines when you're searching for information on the Internet. 12. The Dewey decimal system is the classification system used by A. scientific articles in magazines. B. the Internet. C. most research and university libraries. D. most public libraries in the United States. 13. Reference librarians are specially trained to help you A. get a library card. B. research a topic. C. sign out videotapes. D. create an outline. 14. University libraries are _______ to the public. A. closed B. open C. hostile D. inaccessible 15. The World Almanac is a book of A. articles published in magazines. B. facts and statistics. C. synonyms. D. living notable Americans. 16. Parallel construction means that you A. begin each paragraph of your essay in the same way. B. repeat the first paragraph of your essay as the last paragraph. C. give both sides of the argument in your essay. D. use the same grammatical construction in all similar headings throughout an outline. 17. What is the most reliable way to get the opinions of experts on any writing topic? A. Do research at a library. B. Call them to set up interviews. C. Write to them and hope for an answer. D. Contact them on the Internet. 18. You need to write an essay about hot air ballooning. You know you've seen a good book on this topic, but you can't remember the name of the book or the name of the a moreResolved Question: how long should you stay in a job for?
i am a diagnostic radiographer, when i qualified i had to wait a while for a job so i took one in dental radiography (i was desperate for money!!!!!!) thing is i have no intention of staying here for a long time as i am not utilising the skills i have obtained during training! i've been there for 6 months so far-i haven't found another job i want- just wondering how long is not long enough to stay in a job! p.s if i was asked in an interview why i didnt work there for long i know i could come up with a good answer! i know im very lucky celtic-i definately do i just worry about forgetting things i have learnt moreResolved Question: i am going to try again to train as a nurse - but -?
I applied for nursing 21 years ago, passed all my interviews , but failed my medical - I am hard of hearing and wear hearing aid. I then worked as health care support worker in hospital for a few years. after completing my family, i have spent the past 9 years working in elderly care home. And i would love to try again, i have GCSE's in eng lit + lang, biology, human biology, and nutrition, but only grade D maths. i have also achieved NVQ 3 in health and social care. obviously, i manage at work with my hearing , would my skills be enough to re apply for nursing, or would i have GCSE maths also. I'd be encouraged to hear if anyone else has a hearing difficulty and managed to succeed in qualifying as a nurse. oh, im in the uk. but thanks for your time answering. thankyou for your honest answers. i shall cross my fingers and hope for success, and convince them im up to the job. And your opinions were very valuable to me!!!!! moreResolved Question: Where can i find out what has changed in primary education/ teaching since i left?
Hello, i hope you can help me please. I have tried to find out the answer for this myself but am not getting anywhere fast. I left full time teaching 3 and a half yrs ago. (primary teaching in the uk, taught year 4 and it was my NQT year, i gained fully qualified status) I have done a small amount of supply since. I now want to return either full time or to do a lot of supply work. I feel that i could go into a class room today and still know what to do, but i also want to be up to date on current practise. now i only did my teacher training pgce in 2004 so I doubt i am totally out of date with things, but i want to know what has changed in that time. Any new schemes of work? any new assessment? What do i need to know? i don't want to go to an interview and not have a clue. I am willing to do some retraining in order to brush up on my skills. Any websites that can give me concise, focused answers to my questions would be a good help,... anything! Thank you Hi- Supply teaching is another term for stand in teacher... you know if a teacher is off they get a replacement for the day. moreResolved Question: I think I'm going to be sacked on Tuesday. What should I do?
I have been at my company for 7 months and although I cope well at most tasks, However, my reporting skills are limited and I've struggled slightly with this as I've never done it before. Now I've got a disceplinary on Tuesdsay where I think they'll tell me to go. I'm not overly fussed as my boss is a total Dragon and kicks off about little details even though I've not had much training. Now, I have a very last minute interview which is on Monday. I'm thinking of getting myself signed off with stress from the Doctors if I can so that I can go and interview. I'm trying to buy myself time. Can they sack me if I'm signed off with stress? moreResolved Question: Working with people with disabilities?
I currently work as an employment trainer for people with a range of disabilities including mental health issues running courses covering a number of employment based topics from cv writing to interview skills and job search. I am looking to get some information about furthering my career (as my company do not have much scope for progression) but am struggling to find information about working with disabled people in roles other than as a carer. I am not sure of the exact area that I would like to work other than that I would like to stick to working with people with disabilities. I was considering training to become a social worker but when I poned the university and social sevices for advice, neither was of much assistance. If anyone could suggest places / websites / companies for me to get information it would be much appreciated. If anyone has a similar job or expeience that they are willing to tell of then that would be useful too. Thanks guys. moreResolved Question: Employability Training?
I have a job interview for a post as an Employability trainer, working with lone parents who are looking to return to work. Can anyone advise or guide me to current practise/key issues for employability in the UK / Scotland at this time? I have some ideas, but dont want to miss anything - obviously overcoming barriers to employment, identifying existing skills, looking to additional training and support needs, inclusion and equal opportunities, building confidence and maintaining good links with employers/organisations. Any other ideas / subjects that you feel are key to employability training? Many thanks xx moreVoting Question: I'm applying for a job.....what do you think of my letter? Honest answers please!?
I know this is a long question but please can you spare just a tinsy winsy bit of time to give me your honest opinions of my letter. I'm applying for Staff Nurse at a Nursing Home. This is the letter i am sending to the company which is advertising for this position: I am writing to you to display my firm interest in the position of Staff Nurse, which you are offering at Castlerock Care Services. In your advertisement, you made it clear that you are looking to recruit experienced qualified nurses to support a large number of Four Seasons Nursing Homes throughout England. I, myself, am a fully qualified registered adult nurse with a considerable amount of experience to my name, thus not only do I wish to display my firm interest in the position of Staff Nurse which you are offering but to also convey that I consider myself a suitable candidate for this position. I have had five years experience as a registered adult nurse after graduating from University, and over this duration have gained most valuable experience by working for the National Health Service within Hospitals. Furthermore, I also have some experience of working in a Nursing Home as I worked for around eight months in one when I was completing my training. Needless to say, supporting people and ensuring that the quality of care, which I am providing, is effectively meeting their needs is something that I am truly passionate about. Therefore, it is ultimately for this reason why I have such an enthusiasm and a genuine love for nursing. I am, at present, looking for a new kind of challenge, as I find challenges most stimulating. Not only this, but I would like the opportunity to be able to take on more responsibilities, thus it is primarily for this reason that I wish to apply for the position of Staff Nurse which you are offering. Working in a nursing home would be a relatively new environment for me, as I am mainly used to working within hospitals, but a change of working environment is something which I do also desire as it once again presents somewhat of a challenge. Becoming a staff nurse, therefore would, for me, be the ultimate progression in my career, thus it is an opportunity which I truly want to undertake, and really do hope that you consider me for this position. In your advertisement, you in fact specify that you require a number of part or full-time staff, and here I would also like to express my desire to be considered on a full-time basis. Moreover, I am a person who is very flexible so would be more than happy to cover day or night time shifts. With this letter, please also find enclosed my Curriculum Vitae. This, hopefully, will provide you with a more in-depth view into the skills and qualifications, which I have to offer you and everyone else at Castlerock Care Services. Thanking you in anticipation So, does it sound ok? Is it convincing? Would it succeed in getting me called back for an interview? Thanks so much for your time xxxxx moreVoting Question: Help on writing a cover letter?
Hi, I am an accounting and finance graduate looking for my first job in accountancy however i am really struggling to even get an interview at the moment. I think this may be due to the covering letter im sending to companies. This is my covering letter: Post: Graduate Trainee Accountant Dear Sir/ Madam, I am very interested in the above position, particularly as the role relates directly to the experience, skills and qualifications I have gained during my studies and in previous jobs. As summarised in the accompanying CV, my most recent studies includes, completing a BA Accounting and Finance (2:1) degree and ACCA examination, which certainly highlighted all the exciting career prospects that accountancy has to offer me. In addition to my studies, I have gained practical work experience within challenging, customer-facing environments. As part of a team within a leading insurance company, I was responsible for selling car insurances and providing advice to customers. This role allowed me to gain strong negotiation skills and be able to motivate team members to ensure targets are met efficiently. As an Admin Assistant for a language translation company, I communicated by telephone to book appointments with customers and clients, word process multi-lingual documentation and carried out general administration tasks. This gave me the opportunity to enhance my communication, time management and organisational abilities. I am looking for a firm to which I can contribute my energy, enthusiasm and teamwork while receiving training and support for career development in return. I particularly enjoy working on projects and am very driven to achieve targets and goals I set myself. I am confident my experience, combined with a determination and enthusiasm to succeed, will enable me to make a very positive contribution to your company. I enclose my CV and look forward to hearing your favourable reply. Yours Faithfully ....................... Could any make suggestions as to what imdoing wrong? moreResolved Question: what would you suggest i do, i want to work in retail, but i lack the experience that is need?
don't actually mind which department/area, i work in, my CV is full of education and studying, yes it's true i have done more training, than i have done work experience, i feel as i am getting older, the chances of me getting the job i want, are getting less and being on jsa, my options are limited, becuase i am at that critical age, there are a lack of local suitable jobs, i feel that is the case, that is the reason why i have suffered through long term unemployment, which is no fault of my own, being 30 and never having had a fully paid full time job, i believe my chances of that ever happening are less than zero, yes i have had more 50 interviews in my life, only being succesful in getting 2 jobs out of 50 interviews is poor, i have very poor social skills, i don't even really know what sort of job is suitable to me anymore, yeah i have done loads of charity work, i have worked for 3 of the largest charities in the UK, doing part time volunteering moreResolved Question: School receptionist vacancy telephone interview, help!!?
The ad states "experience not necessarily required as full training will be given, although having IT skills would be preferred" also "for an application form and further information telephone: ***** ******" What kind of questions should I be prepared to answer, just incase they ask more than my address? BTW i know this isnt an interview, but sometimes just calling for an application pack can turn into one. moreResolved Question: Job interview and no experience?
I have a job interview tomorrow. Its for a receptionist job. I am 20 and have never really worked. I had a part time job in a supermarket when i was 16 and stayed there for 2 and a half years. I finished school just before my final exams and started woking there full time for 6 months. I left when i found out i was pregnant and went to study childcare. I had to finish that course a month before the final exams due to my baby being born. My daughter is now 10 months old and my benefits are going to be stopped in 3 weeks time so im desperate to get back to work and have applied for everything i see. This is the only place that has given me a interview and im worried they will think im just a drop out. Although i have no receptionist experience i used most of the skills in my other job such as customer complaints, answering phones, taking down messages and i also have an equal skills computer training cert. Can anyone give me any advice on ho to win them over. I need this job!! moreResolved Question: Pluming through the btsc?
i have an interview for pluming training tommorow, at the building and trade skills centre in chessington , surrey, Has anyone trained or training through this building, please help i need advice I need to know what the crack is with all aspects moreResolved Question: Going for pre-employment assessments. Can anyone recommend any sites that I can use to brush up on my Maths?
I have been invited to an assment day for a well-known train company in the south of england. It's for a managerial position and I really want this job! I know I will be facing a Literacy and numeracy test alongside an interview. I am very concerned about the numeracy test as Maths has never been my strong point. I do have Maths GCSE. I also got a First in my statistics module at Uni and Use maths everyday in my current position. But I am very nervous as I have no idea what kind of things to revise or brush up on and I ALWAYS freeze during maths exams. I did well on my uni course as statistics was coursework-based and I spent alot of time interpreting my answers. When presented with a Maths paper my brain just does not want to know - give me the problem in a "real life" setting and I will do just fine. Can anyone reccommend any (free) sites where I can practice and re-learn the appropriate maths skills? moreResolved Question: Just been served compulsory redundancy?
I am a 40 year old who has worked in the same office as an administration officer for the last 15 years. A few weeks ago I was served with compulsory redundancy. I do not want to find another job in office administration and want my skills and experience to be used elsewhere. I obtained a degree about 20 years ago in Business Studies. Can you tell me the best way to change my career direction? Do you think it would be a good idea to go to one of these Career Consultants to discuss my career options and also undertake further training where necessary? I heard some Career Consultants charge quite a lot of money for their services. Finally, when I do go for interviews, would age be an issue for the employer when deciding whether or not to give me the job? moreResolved Question: communication training/ course?
I was looking on some sort of training or course on vocal skills. because i need to improve on my communication skills for group interviews etc, where you need to be able to prove the ability to lead a group of unknown people through good communication. Is there any courses out there for this? i dont mind paying money for this as it is more likely to get me somewhere, as i dont want that free counselling service etc lol. Thanks moreResolved Question: communication course / training?
I was looking on some sort of training or course on vocal skills. because i need to improve on my communication skills for group interviews etc, where you need to be able to prove the ability to lead a group of unknown people through good communication. Is there any courses out there for this? i dont mind paying money for this as it is more likely to get me somewhere, as i dont want that free counselling service etc lol. Thanks moreResolved Question: new deal training course help?
i have to go to this training center for part of my new deal training. its a 13 week course. i got told before i went that i would have a couple of days for an induction and so they could help us write spec letters or update our CVs and then i would start a work placement in a salon or a busy shop to help me gain customer service skills that would help me get a job. i went today and the induction took 2 hours. after dinner we went into a small classroom with people who were already on the course and told us to make a new CV or write a spec letter for a shop job. i asked when our placements would start and they said in about 4 weeks time. this really annoyed me. my CV is already up2 date and doesnt need changing i just need help with interviews and to get my work experience. most people on the course just arent bothered what happens as long as they get their money. im not sure i can put up with it but as i live alone i cant afford to lose the money. i can see myself getting really stressed as i really thought this course would help me get a job. what can i do? moreResolved Question: is this good interview preparation, it's incomplete and need's work on it.?
Where would you like to be in your career five years from now? In five years, I want to have gained solid experience and be developing my skills. Weaknesses What negative thing would you say about yourself? I have been paying close attention to my academic level and have decided to further my education. I have also been paying attention to the sort of work that interest’s me and have decided which area’s I want to pursue. What can you do for us that other candidates can't? Enthusiasm – I have always had the desire to work hard. Working long hours doesn’t bother me. I like to prioritise my workload. I have enjoyed all of the jobs in have done in the past. I like to choose my own routine of work. I like doing challenging tasks Such as:- Serving customers Answering the telephone Deliveries & Collections Making entries into the inventory Balancing the books Potential I have done this sort of work before and I am confident I can do an excellent job. I am prepared to set up the shop, for when new deliveries are on the way. I like to sell things efficiently, so that productivity is kept to a high standard. I like to give customers an insight to what the company is selling, this keeps up customer satisfaction, which means they will return on regular basis. I am comfortable with keeping regular contact with customers. I always make sure I greet the customers politely and treat them fairly. When dealing with a customer, I will endeavour to see to it, that they receive quality service. Commitment I like to keep all of my customers happy and like to show respect to my employers by paying attention to detail. Professionalism I am always polite to my customers and I always respond to their needs in a quick manner. Experience I have recently worked in a charity shop, which is an advantage, because I know how a shop should be prepared. I know how products should be displayed and I know how to provide excellent customer service. Attendance I like to be independent and always turn up at work on time. I will always notify my employers, when I have prior appointments. What Is a Weakness of Yours? I can be a passionate person and I endeavour to do a good job. I sometimes feel the need to push myself the extra mile and do far more than I should. What Do You Think of Your Last Boss? I thought my last boss was great. My last boss was a person who I hold in high regard. She taught me how to be wise, the meaning of showing others respect. She taught me how to deal with change and how to prioritise my workload. Tell Me About Yourself? I have strong organisational skills and I like a prioritised work pattern. I approach my work with enthusiastic attitude and I am prepared to put in the extra 150%. I like to pay attention to my work and communicate to others, how I want to do things. I work well with others. Doing things this way helps me form great working relationships and shows other people that I respect their wishes. Tell me about a project you worked on that required heavy analytical thinking? For the RSPCA, me and my supervisor where given a challenge of making £2000 in one week. We had analyse the situation, then we decided what we where going to do and then, take action. This is the result. Analysis: We thought about the best solutions of making a profit for the company. We both had good Ideas. Decision: What we decided to do in the end was. First we started a half price sale in both shops, which lasted a full week. Then we endeavoured to make flyers for both shops, to attract attention. Then we delivered the flyers to all of the shops in town. Having two shops to work in, made the difference, because we could sell the furniture and clothes in one shop and sell the clothes and bric a brac in the other. What made the task in hand much more achievable was the pricing system we used for the furniture. We decide to price to sofa’s, wall unit’s, futons, cabinets, welsh dressers, wardrobes etc @£60 or above. With the clothes, we priced those @£2 for evening wear, shoe. The leather jackets, were priced @£6, the trouser, skirts, tops, sweaters and blouses @£1. We had a lot of stock in that week, so we complete the task, with no trouble at all. Result. Doing this task brought me and my supervisor closer. We gained a few extra customers as well and people where coming to use, to find out about the company. Weaknesses? I generally don’t fail. I have identified the fact that I need more qualifications, so I have that, as well as finding a job. I am going to enrol on a few courses this year Why did you leave your last job?" I had a really good working relationship with all of my staff members, but there where there were a lot of new changes going on and my supervisor, decided it was time to part company. We had a new supervisor, who wanted to cut staff numbers. I was looking for a change myself and feel it’s time to face new challenges. What do you enjoy doing outside of work? For my previous job, I liked doing the deliveries. So I am hoping for opportunity of helping to display products in the shop. What are your strengths? I like the challenge of a demanding job. I like to be given a heavy workload. I am a flexible person. My previous job proves that I am capable of doing a job that is rewarding. I can multitask. In previous job I had to sometimes do several jobs at once. I had to do things like:- Clean the furniture and then vacuum the shop, at the same time. When we dealt with customers over the counter, we had a policy of dealing with the customer and then doing your previous duty. When customers wanted to know dates of events, like the yearly dog show, they would expect you to look at the calendar and serve them, at the same time. There are other strengths I have, for example. I can serve customers and watch the shop, at the same time. Why do you want to work here? What qualities do you think will be required for this job? What can you contribute? Why do you want to work for this company? What interests you about our product (or service)? What do you know about this company? Do you consider yourself successful? How long would you expect to work for us if hired? As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job. Describe your work ethic? Determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work How would you know you were successful on this job? You set high standards for yourself and meet them Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends? What motivates you to do your best on the job? What is more important to you: the money or the work? Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is? There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver Explain how you would be an asset to this organization? Interview Questions Who will I report to? What do you expect me to do in the first 6 months? What level of performance do you expect from me? What training do you provide? When will you decide on the appointment? moreResolved Question: I have an interview for a facilities management company as an engineer, what can I do?
I am a qualified Engineer, but lack some of the skills the title requires, altho they may train me further. The salary is great, the building is just down the street and they offer final salary pension. This job sounds like the one for me, I dont want to blow the interview. Anybody been in the situation? Can anybody offer me advice? moreInterview Skills Training News
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