1.Sample resume by industry
Administrative/Art, design and media/Automotive/Education/ Engineering/ Finance and accounting/Health care/Hospitality/Human resources/Insurance/ manufacturing/Marketing and PR/Transportation and warehousing
2. 10 Tips to Boost Your Interview Skills
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Practice Good Nonverbal Communication - It’s about demonstrating confidence
» Standing straight
» Making eye contact
» Connecting with a good, firm handshake
2
Dress for the Job or Company
Be well-groomed & dress according to the company culture and the position you are seeking
Observe your interviewer, and match that style and pace
Tell the interviewer what he needs to know
Bring energy and enthusiasm to the interview and ask questions,but do not overstep your place as a
candidate looking for a job
6
Use Appropriate Language
Inappropriate slang words or references to age, race, religion, politics or sexual
orientation could send you out the door very quickly
Have a fine balance between confidence, professionalism and modesty.
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Take Care to Answer the Questions
When interviewers ask for an example of a time when you did something, they are asking behavioral interview questions, which are designed to elicit a sample of your past behavior. If you fail to relate a specific example, you not only don't answer the question, but you also miss an opportunity to prove your ability and talk about your skills.
The best questions come from listening to what you're asked during the interview and
asking for additional information
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Don't Appear Desperate
Observe your interviewer, and match that style and pace
3. Make a career decision
How to make a career decision
Making decisions about your career doesn’t always have to be complicated. If you have spent time getting to know yourself and researching different opportunities, you should be able to make a sound decision.
Things to consider when making a career decision
How will a new job or a change in career affect your life outside work, and the people around you? You'll need to consider these aspects before you make any career decision, because they may affect what you'll be able to do.
Find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur, and the steps to take when setting up a business.
Now that you have a firm idea about what you want to do, it's time to plan how you will get there.
How literacy and numeracy skills affect job chances
The ability to read and write, and understand information, can affect your job chances. If you have low literacy and numeracy, you can get help and improve your future prospects.