How To Get That Job

how to setup an email account, compose an email message, and attach a resume.

Should you get foot in the door for an interview, even the most confident and experienced applicant should brush up on interview skills. Read articles on Preparing for a Job Interview, Job Interview Etiquette, Body Language, Stress Interviews, "Ten Rules about Interview". Know the company and be prepared with good questions to ask them so you have a conversation (instead of a monologue) of how you fit just right on their team. Learn about overcoming nerves and even how to ace that interview.

After the interview, don't let them forget you. Have some follow-up strategies such as Interview Follow-up Etiquette, Job Interview "Thank You Letters" / E-mails, Feedback, and post-interview "Thank You" letter. It simply says thank you, I’m available, interested and following up to let you know these facts. Also, learn how to handle the dreaded "Thanks, but no thanks" letter.

If your job is to get a job, you'll get one. Stay diligent. 70% of job searches last 4 weeks or longer. Consider articles on 20 Companies Hiring for the Holidays, Unconventional Ways to Expand your Network, and Job Searching in a Recession. Especially if you have the time and funds, do yourself a favor: spend some time growing and improving yourself. We all can get better at interpersonal skills and customer service, two of some of the most important things any wants in a job and in life. Get Computers Training at GCFLearnFree.org and even a Career Development Tutorial for free. Don't just pretend: BECOME that person on the catchy resume that your future-boss must hire.

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