The 5 Job Interview Stories That Will Get You Hired

Well-crafted career stories can be a powerful tool to show a prospective employer what kind of worker you are. And, when you craft your stories ahead of time, you’re less likely to stray off topic, talk too much or give information that you’d rather not.

The 5 Job Interview Stories That Will Get You Hired – The Savvy Intern
(En Español)

Preparing for your interview will not only help keep you relaxed, but helps your chances of getting hired. These 5 Interview Stories are examples of winning stories that helped people, just like you, get hired. Did you know that the library has books specifically about preparing for job interviews? Take a look at this article, then come in to the library and take a look at the books we have that will have you feeling confident, ready and able to tackle your next employer with the confidence you already have!

Preparación para la entrevista no sólo ayudará a mantenerte relajado, pero ayuda sus posibilidades de ser contratado. Estos 5 Historias son ejemplos de entrevistas que les ayudaran ser contratados. ¿Sabía usted que la biblioteca tiene libros específicamente sobre cómo prepararse para una entrevista de trabajo? Echa un vistazo a este artículo, después ven a la biblioteca y echa un vistazo a los libros que tenemos que le va sentirse seguro, dispuesto y capaz de hacer frente a su próximo empleador con la confianza que ya tiene!

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers

We spoke with a bunch of hiring managers and asked them to reveal their toughest interview questions.

Prepare to answer these tough interview questions before your next big job interview:

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers | Careerbliss

Going to an interview soon? Not sure what type of questions that they’ll ask? Don’t get blindsided! Take a look at this article by Careerbliss that breaks down the hardest interview questions asked by Hiring Managers and Human Resources Professionals. The more prepared, the better your chances are at getting your dream job!

Books about Interviewing @ Brentwood Library:
101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions
How To Say It: Job Interviews
Don’t Blow the Interview: How to prepare, What to Expect, and how to React

How to Explain Your Winding Career Path to a Hiring Manager

So, how, exactly, do you do this? Here’s the advice I offered to the yoga teacher turned real estate advisor turned HR person.

How to Explain Your Winding Career Path to a Hiring Manager (Daily Muse)

How would you explain a career change to Hiring Managers during an interview? If you need help, this article, brought to you by theDailyMuse, can help you explain why you’re best qualified for the job.

Understanding Applicant Tracking Systems

In fact, what matters most to applicant tracking systems is the uniqueness or “rarity” of the keyword or the keyword phrase, says Ciampi. That is, the keywords and phrases must be specific to a particular job ad. Applicant tracking systems, which “see” all job ads a company has ever published, determine which keywords and phrases in a specific job ad are unique to that job ad, says Ciampi.

Jon Ciampi, CEO of Preptel, explaining how Applicant Tracking Systems Work (Career Geek Blog)

If you’ve applied online to anywhere from a local small business to a major multinational employer, you have used an Applicant Tracking System. It is a complete break from the past and a new way to select employees. Want to know how it works? Click on the link to see how you can avoid being part of the 75% of applicants that are automatically rejected by this new method of hiring employees. This link by Cio.com will also give you 5 Insider Secrets for optimizing your resume for an ATS. A major difference: Cio.com recommends making your resume longer than a page.

Resume Tip Tuesday: 3 Awesome Free Resume Builders

Remember, your best bet is to keep it simple. Avoid fancy shenanigans in case your resume hits a snag in an automated applicant tracking systems (that darn ATS). Each of these have free and paid versions.

Resume Tip Tuesday: 3 Awesome Free Resume Builders (Careerbliss)

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Sometimes, it’s impossible to get to the library and work on your resume. We use Resume Writing and Cover Letter writing software to help people work on their resumes, without any need for resume expertise. We can also look over your resume and let you know what parts work and what doesn’t. If you need to work on your resume but you don’t have time to come to the library, here are three Resume Building websites that can help you make the best resume possible. While the Career Center does not sponsor or make judgement on which one is the best, the sites are provided to let the community know that they exist. Check them out, and tell us what you think!

A veces, es imposible llegar a la biblioteca y trabajar en su hoja de vida. Utilizamos programas de hoja de vida e cartas de presentación para ayudar a la gente en sus hojas de vida, sin necesidad de conocer como hacerlo. También podemos revisar su hoja de vida y decirle qué partes funcionan y lo que no. Si usted necesita hacer su hoja de vida, pero no tiene tiempo para venir a la biblioteca, aquí hay tres sitios web para ayudarle construir la mejor hoja de vida posible. Aunque el centro de la carrera no patrocina ni hacer juicio sobre cuál es el mejor, se proporcionan los sitios para que la comunidad sepa que existen. Échales un vistazo y dinos lo que piensas!

10 Guidelines for Awesome Job Search References

Most employers will ask you to provide personal and/or professional references. Your resume and your answers during the interview showed you have the necessary skills to get the job done. Now they want to know what your former co-workers think about you… a picture of you, from outside perspectives:

10 Guidelines for Awesome Job Search References (The Savvy Intern)

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Every employer asks for references, so a smart strategy can cover any question marks and reinforce your position for working. Because of the state of the economy, gone are the days where you get three references and send them off. Now, employers want to cover all their bases before they can offer you the position. For the employer, it makes sense: with a glut of qualified candidates, they want to be absolutely positive that they are not overlooking another (better) candidate. For the employee to-be, this means trying to cover as much of your references and experiences as possible, without having to let an employer guess about your work ethic and history. The article will give you a thought-out strategy to providing references, and what you should communicate to your references.

Cada empleador pide referencias, por lo que una estrategia inteligente puede cubrir los signos de interrogación y reforzar su posición de trabajo. Debido a la situación de la economía, se han ido los días en que usted consigue tres referencias y lo envia. Ahora, los empresarios quieren cubrir todas sus bases antes de que te puede ofrecer la posición. Para el empleador, tiene sentido: con un exceso de candidatos calificados, quieren estar absolutamente seguro de que no están pasando por otro candidato (mejor). Para el empleado a-ser, esto significa tratar de cubrir la mayor parte de sus referencias y experiencias de lo posible, sin tener que dejar que un empleador adivinar acerca de su ética de trabajo y la historia. El artículo le dará una estrategia pensada para proporcionar referencias, y lo que se debe comunicar a sus referencias.

5 Ridiculous Things Not to do in an Interview

these interview mistakes certainly aren’t the most common ones around but they are definitely the most ridiculous and memorable.

5 Ridiculous Things Not to do in an Interview (Doostang.com)

These tips should go without saying, but bear reiterating: Don’t Be Rude to the interviewer, Don’t wear inappropriate clothing (Click here to get tips on How to Dress for an Interview), Don’t bring your criminal record with you, don’t get too comfortable with the interviewer, and don’t go to your interview if you are noticeably sick. Also, don’t talk badly about your previous employment. Stay positive!

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers

“Why do you want to work here?”

6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by Employers – Careerbliss.com

Careerbliss.com came out with a post today listing 6 Tough Interview Questions Revealed by employees, and how to prepare for them. Questions such as the one listed above, as well as salary, relationships with co-workers and your learning curve are all covered in this post. They not only answer why a hiring manager would ask these questions and what type of answer they want, but how you could mentally prepare to answer these difficult questions. Make sure to keep these questions in mind before your next interview!

Jobs in Brentwood 4/18

This is a listing of the most recently posted jobs in Brentwood, for 4/18. A general rule of thumb is to apply to these positions as soon as they are posted, up until a week afterwards. After that, due to the deluge of applicants, your application may end up getting lost in the mix. Good Luck!

• Mid-Island Apartments is hiring for a 2-year maintenance technician.
• Hallmark is looking for an Installation Manager in Commack, NY. Duties include changing displays and remodeling stores. The employee would travel within a 75 mile radius of Commack, so travel and overnight stays are mandatory.
• Capital One is looking for a Full-Time and Part-Time Tellers in Islip. Basic Qualifications include a High School Diploma and Six Months of work experience.
• GCA Services Group is looking for Warehouse Janitorial Workers. Prior Janitorial Experience is a plus, as well as prior fork lift experience.
• Southside Hospital is looking for a Security Officer to work maintaining order at Southside. Requirements include a HS Diploma (or equivalent), security guard license (not necessary for active police officers) and drivers license OR CDL Class B Permit within 6 months of employment and a minimum of 1 year of security (Healthcare Preferred) or prior law enforcement experience.  

How Recruiters Really Read Your Resume: 7 Steps in 7 Seconds

The reality is that your resume will most likely never be read in its entirety. And the real thought process when reading is…

“Is there anything in here that will allow me to eliminate this person from further consideration?”

In today’s competitive job market, employers are overwhelmed with the number of applicants, most of whom aren’t even remotely qualified. An employers’ only hope of getting to the viable candidates is to reject as many as possible, as quickly as they can.

How Recruiters Really Read Your Resume: 7 Steps in 7 Seconds (The Savvy Intern)

As reported lately in the news, job openings are at their highest levels since 2005 (Bloomberg). If you’ve been encouraged by the latest news and have decided to take the plunge back into searching, here are a few tips from technology recruiter Harry Urschel on how recruiters look at your resume.

Due to the number of applicants, a recruiter’s goal is to eliminate as many non-qualifying candidates from the interview stage as quickly as possible. In order to keep yourself in the running for your next job, Mr. Usrchel provides us a few tips to keep in mind when sending out your resume. The tips will put you in the mindset of a recruiter (or help you understand how an Applicant Tracking System Works) so when the resume is sent, it is clear, concise and helps recruiters find the most important information about you, as quickly as possible.

Don’t forget the golden rule: No spelling errors!  If you need help with your resume or would like another pair of eyes to help, the Career Center in the Brentwood Public Library is happy and willing to help. Stop by during normal library hours!