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Sample Good CV with Comments...

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The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking

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The Quick and Easy Way to Effective Speaking Fundamentals of Effective Speaking 1. Acquiring the Basic Skills Take heart from the experience of others Keep your goal before you Predetermine your mind to success Seize every opportunity to practice 2. Developing Confidence Get the facts about fear of speaking in public Prepare in the proper way Predetermine your mind to success Act confident 3. Speaking Effectively the Quick and Easy Way Speaking about something you have earned the right to talk about through experience or study Be sure you are excited about your subject Be eager to share your talk with your listeners Speech, Speaker, and Audience 4. Earning the Right to Talk Limit your subject Develop reserve power Fill your talk with illustrations and examples Use concrete, familiar words that create pictures 5. Vitalizing the Talk Choose subjects you are earnest about Relive the Feelings you have about your topic Act in earnest 6. Sharing the Talk with the Audience Talk in terms of yo

How to Win Friends and Influence People

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How to Win Friends and Influence People Fundamental Techniques in Handling People 1. Don't criticize, condemn or complain. 2. Give honest and sincere appreciation. 3. Arouse in the other person an eager want. Six ways to make people like you 1. Become genuinely interested in other people. 2. Smile. 3. Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language. 4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves. 5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests. 6. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely. Win people to your way of thinking 1. The only way to get the best of an argument is to avoid it. 2. Show respect for the other person's opinions. Never say, "You're wrong." 3. If you are wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically. 4. Begin in a friendly way. 5. Get the other person saying "yes, yes" immediately. 6. Let the other person do a great deal of the talking. 7. Let

Building your self confidence. . .

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Building your self confidence: 1. Visualise Yourself As The Person You Want To Be Each morning spend a few minutes visualising yourself as the person you want to be. Think about the way you dress, the way you carry yourself and the way you interact with other people. Seeing yourself as the person you want to become is the first step towards building self confidence. 2. Self Confidence Statement After visualising yourself as the person you want to be, read the following statement out loud: "I know I have the ability to achieve my major goal in life. Therefore today, I demand of myself persistent and continuous action towards achieving my goal" Reading this statement out loud is a great way to start your day in a confident state of mind. 3. Dress Well One of the most effective ways to instantly improve your level of self confidence is to dress well and to make the decision to always be well groomed. This does not mean you have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe. Instead,

How would you answer these sample interview questions?

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How would you answer these sample interview questions? Common Job Interview Question 1. Tell me about yourself: The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present. Common Job Interview Question 2. Why should you be hired for this job? Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison. Common Job Interview Question 3 . Why did you leave your last job? Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a pos

7 Reasons why people fail in interviews...

7 Reasons why people fail in interviews 1. Lack of preparation Of all the reasons, this is the foremost one. It includes carrying improper CV, inappropriate dress code, completely unaware of interview questions and positive answers etc. By improper CV I mean, a CV which is not aligned well, or handwritten. Walking into interview room in casual wear is also one of the key reasons for people to get rejected. 2. Casualness Let us cross the bridge when it comes' does not apply to interviews. One needs to be geared up 100 per cent before the interview. I have seen few candidates saying 'I will learn everything by experience. I am confident that by 'Law of average, if I attend 10 interviews, I will crack at least one'. This attitude could prove lucky for few initially, but not for everyone at all times. The interview preparation should be given due respect it deserves. 3. Failing to understand the job role This is a typical problem with a few of the candidates. They are compl

Interview Tips...

The Three most common interview questions Tackling a Few of the Basic Interview Questions Interviews can be daunting to the most experienced job seeker, and "terror-ific" to the less experienced. Preparation before the interview can make a dramatic difference in your confidence level. Here are some basic questions for you to review to help you prepare for the interview and become more confident: 1. "Who are you?" - or - "Tell me about yourself." The answer you give to this question will set the tone for the rest of the interview. The secret to success with this free-form question is to focus, script, and practice. You cannot afford to "wing" this statement, as it will have an effect on the rest of the interview. Focus: List five strengths you have that would be pertinent to this job (i.e. experiences, traits, and skills) – consider the requirements and key words listed in the job announcement when you begin listing your strengths. You want them t