Although you feel smart and brilliant, do not trigger the company believes that all the doors will open automatically for you. Because in reality, the master and mistress of this clever often failed in the interview. The reason? not smart and tactical in answering questions.
1. Tell me about yourself
Erina Collins, a recruitment agent in Los Angeles states often have a surprising difference between when we read your application when dealing with someone with the applicant. "Experience has shown, a cover letter that optimism does not always show the same optimism that pelamarnya," kataErina. When the interviewer asked a simple thing like "In your eyes, who are you?" Or "Tell me something about you", many applicants with the interviewer looked puzzled and then suddenly become unsure of himself.
"I feel mediocre" or "not much I can tell about myself" are often the answer to the selected applicants as an effort to humble themselves. During this time many conventional career articles which suggested that you should humble ourselves as much as possible, in an attempt to steal the heart of the interviewer. "But this modern era. The answer is too modest and many stale-stale just shows that you really do not believe in yourself. And companies today do not need employees like that, "tegasErina.
Eliana Burthon experience, public relations staff of a five-star hotel in New York might be interesting to observe. When the interviewer gave him a minute to talk about himself, Eliana says "I'm Eliana Burthon, the first child of five children. Since high school, I was active in the school paper. There I write, interviewing people around me and relate to them. From there I realized it would be interesting to meet people, discuss and learn many things from them. Beyond that, I love music, reading and traveling.Ketika college, I often write my experience of the streets, or just give a reference cassettes that are in demand for my campus newspaper. "
Although not providing answers flowery, what is disclosed Eliana on her show that she was open, friendly and curious. "The answer was intelligent and effective way to describe how he is implicitly stating that he felt worthy diincarnya placed in position. Interviewers need an answer like that. Short enough, but expressed optimism that a natural, "kataErina Collins.
If you are called for interview, as best he could prepare yourself well. Self-confidence and demonstrate that you be yourself is all that matters. The interviewer does not need flowery answers, especially fiery hypocrite. On the first occasion, they usually want to see how the applicant's respect ourselves. Therefore, make a few points about your skills, the things that you like and want for your future. If you have found the points it, practice it argued in a brief answer to a bright and optimistic.
2. Beware of trick question
Anyone ideally not like to answer the questions that corner. But that fact when you are interviewed. Often many unexpected things that leveled the interviewer and makes you often slip talk. In this case, Erina give examples of her experiences when interviewing an applicant about why he decided to change job.
"When I asked 'what made you decide to change job? did you say, the work environment comfortable enough right? 'and the applicant answered' I do not like my boss. Often he makes me annoyed with additional jobs and that too did not make my salary increased. 'I then thought, what would he say if one day out of my company would not different bad as what he expressed to me about his old company, "ungkapErina.
The point, taktislah in giving answers. Do not ever give an answer which disfigure your old workplace or any negative connotation. It's better if you answered "I want a regular rhythm and scheduled work. Regarding salary, actually at work long there is no trouble, but of course I am happy if there is an opportunity for pay increases. "Or if you asked about your weaknesses, it's better not to answer" I'm often running late and forgot the time. "But the answer is more tactical , for example, "sometimes I was forgetful, but some time it has improved because I always record everything in the agenda book." or "I'm often annoyed when working with colleagues who slow, but we are discussing how best to accomplish work more quickly."
In the interview, the interviewer is always trying to extract as much as possible about the applicant's personality. Sometimes trivial questions such as "Already have a girlfriend? There are intentions to marry in the near future? "Is often taken hurriedly by the applicant to answer such as" Already, we plan to be married later this year. "In fact, menurutErina, the answer could be the cover of your employment opportunities. "Companies always want to be convinced that the prospective employee will only focus on their jobs, especially in the early years of service. The answer that you will get married in the near future instead indicate that the company is not your real focus, but only as a distraction, "ujarErina adding that it would be better if you answer" already, but I really want to have enough work experience before deciding to get married .
3. The spirit and body language
In job interviews, appearance is not number one but a supporter that also determines. Therefore, in addition to well-dressed, not pleasant, striking or many knacks, show good body language. Do not ever folded his arms across his chest at the time of the interview, because it gives the impression that you are a rigid and defensive. Ideally, the hands are left free to express your words, of course with moderation.
During the interview, make eye contact is intense. Applicants who often make eye contact indicate a willingness to trust and sincerity to provide the answers. Relax and occasionally smiled to show that you personally are warm. Generally, companies like applicants fun. Reduce the words "I feel ..." or "I do not ..." and should use "I think ...", "in my opinion ..", "I believe ...", "I'm optimistic ...". The words "I feel ..." or "I do not ..." suggests you are more often suspected, use of feeling, not too confident and did not control the problem.
Well, ready to compete in the world of work? What is important, prepare yourself well and do not ever underestimate the slightest question in job interviews. Congratulations to compete! (Lily Bertha Kartika / multiple sources)
MOST WANTED SKILLS COMPANY
Do you have one of them ..?
Like every person who wants to advance his career, the future of your career also determined skills you have and can you 'sell' the company. And job seekers with the skills the company wants that job seekers, which will more quickly get a job.
Actually, you can improve the skills you have you know, of course depending on their interests, abilities, talents, funding adequacy and suitability of career goals. However, given the economic uncertainty like now or in the future, then you better put to have useful skills for your career advancement in the near future. Here are eight skills that are most wanted at this time, according to research by the United States Department of Labor.
1. Foreign language skills
In modern times like these, mastery of foreign languages has become an absolute requirement in all the companies when they open up the jobs. Hence, those who master a foreign language such as Britain, Japan, China, Germany and France, are often preferred and prioritized in the entrance examination in a company. Specific areas of work in this category such as interpreters, diplomats, etc..
2. Technical skills of the machine
Today, technology is absolutely necessary in all areas of business. Part installation repair most electrical network of a building, electronic equipment and so forth. Engineers, the telecommunications, automotive experts, transportation experts are part of the field of employment that fall into this category.
3. Skills in managing human resources
Generally, a company that has employees more than one person, certainly has a problem which is closely related to how to do a reciprocal interaction in the company. So certainly, the success of a company depends on how the employees in all lines of companies that can work together. Those engaged in this work generally does understand and handle all the needs of workers in an enterprise.
4. Skills in computer programming
The company today has been very dependent on a sophisticated computerized system. That's why they need people who understand in detail the ins and outs of computer programs. If you have a mastery of the skills the ins and outs of HTML, Visual Basic, Unix or SQL Server, you will become one of the main asset of the company and the opportunity to enhance your career.
5. Teaching Skills
As part of a modern community that is always evolving all the time, companies today often want mempuanyai his knowledge is multi-dimensional, not even a field of work. Therefore, now many companies hire special teachers to not give additional courses for its employees, such as taxation, business management, social services administration or management. Those who have a multi-disciplinary knowledge of this kind usually are often 'pursued' a lot of companies to provide 'short courses' for their employees.
6. Financial management skills
As well as in families, companies also need a systematic financial planning for long-term survival. Many companies often bring in business advisory, investment and financial planning for their future ideal. Therefore, you who have ability in accounting, finance or business planning and investment, will always be the target companies.
7. Chemistry and mathematics skills
Lots of great progress in this world is created from a variety of discoveries in the fields of chemistry and medicine. Therefore, labor market needs of human resources in the fields of chemistry, physics, biology, this will always be high and will never subside. Field work included in it such as pharmacists, specialist food and medicine, researchers, etc..
8. Problem-solving skills
The various tasks that we face every day, both personally and also in terms of business is a complex thing that often happens. Those who are able to identify various problems, find solutions, make effective decisions is the most sought-after value-added companies. That fall into this category of work such as field of business administration, management consultants, public administration, science, medicine or engineering.
PARADIGM CHANGE IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Career is something that is very important in our personal and social person. In a consulting career in Kompas many questions centered on career development, both from the non-managers and managers.
For example: I now have worked in an office for 5 years. When is the right time to move positions or take positions? How to increase business career in an uncertain situation? "The organization I work with do not allow me to get a promotion, what should I do in my career development?
This paper discusses about the changes that occur in one's career patterns and how our strategy for our career development can be guaranteed. Development of traditional careers
In the traditional view, career development is the responsibility of an organization that prepares employees with specific qualifications and experience, so that at the time it takes organizations already have employees with specific qualifications. Its paternalistic, top down and centralized.
So that the employee is working best, following all the training provided, waiting for a promotion opportunity and usually compliant positions offered by the company.
Development of traditional careers in general the form of a career rise vertically from one level of a specific job to the next level. So someone is expected to explore a particular field of work and then occupy managerial positions.
Vertical nature of career development is possible due to the nature of hierarchical forms of organization / bureaucratic. Less traditional career development provides the opportunity for someone who has high technical competence but has no managerial skills., Because it is not available specialist channels.
But some large companies that have a system of integrated training and development opportunities to its employees to switch channels or profession provides the opportunity for employees to be generalists.
Business Environment Challenges
External challenges such as globalization, competition, advances in technology, customer demands, encouraging an organization to change. The economic situation and the sharp competition to encourage the organization restructuring, downsizing the organization, decentralization, mergers, etc. IT utilization.
Hierarchical organizational structure that is considered too slow to provide added value to customers. Organization in a very dynamic situation must be able to move quickly and flexibly.
The organizational structure is more flat / horizontal is considered more appropriate for the situation now because of the distance between consumers and decision makers closer.
Even the organizational structure that is the network where an organization only has a small center and carried out organizational functions outsourced., Regarded as a suitable structure for this situation.
Environmental challenges of this business to make employees feel safe to be lost. Place someone in an organization can suddenly disappear. This can cause big problems in one's life.
A person can no longer rely on the organization. Person's career development responsibilities are encouraged to be individual responsibility.
One must look for value-added for themselves so that more flexible in looking for work, including creating jobs for themselves (entrepreneurship). Job security is lost must be replaced by a career security.
New Paradigm Career Development
In line with changes in the organizational structure of career development that are traditionally considered not sufficiently flexible to the needs of the organization and employees accordingly at this time.
Challenges of business world demands of work patterns that are cross-functional and team work. Someone who works in marketing must have knowledge of finance, human resources, production or operation. One can also develop a career into the field of specialist and professional without having to go through the managerial field.
In some companies benefit received by a professional can exceed the benefits of a manager. Another important option is to create employment for yourself and others.
Now the people who dare to risk mangambil, sensitive to business challenges to choose this alternative. So the direction of career development at this time is more varied, it can be vertical, horizontal, can also be used horizontally and then vertically. So that you have more security is the active career to improve the skills and competencies, so you really become very skilled or have skills that are multiskill.
Secret Get Career Security:
· Set your career goals, technical, managerial, professional, functional or become entrepreneurs.
· Find a mentor who knows your strengths and weaknesses.
• Do not limit your career in just one area alone, because it would reduce the flexibility of your space.
· Participate in any training and development opportunities in your organization, even if you do not believe the benefits for now.
S2 · Education among others in the field of business can give you more choices in improving career, including the choice to be an entrepreneur.
· Contribute if you are elected as members of a work project, because it would expand the cross-functional competencies and improve teamwork.
· Improve your networking both within and outside the organization where you work.
· Increase your human relations skills such as communication, leadership, motivation, negotiation, etc..
· Please update your technical skills including knowledge in the IT field.
• Do not easily satisfied, always trying to better ways of working.
· Hold fast to the ethics that go along with your career success.
Now you are ready to enhance a career in accordance with the new organizational paradigm shift?
Juliati T. MBA Gunadi Prasetiya Mulya School of Management (Career Consultation Team on karier@kompas.com)
If your cover letter is not returned
If you already sent a letter of application and did not get a reply, there are several possibilities why your cover letter is not returned. Of course, first you have to apply for jobs that match your own abilities and interests, which should be reflected in your letter. Then, we need to understand how a company selects a cover letter it receives. For companies, a cover letter can be considered as a first filter for prospective employees. Normally, that wants to know first is whether an absolute requirement which is usually listed in advertisements are met or not.
Absolute requirements that include, for example, low education, the amount of work experience, and also whether the experience is relevant to the job. Of course the first impression is very important. The letter, which is less neat pleats, either write or type the unfavorable impression. When you complete an application letter, enclosing particulars as required, then the personal impression that appear from your letter of application will determine whether you will be invited for interview or not. Letter writers who reflect the personality attractive will get more attention.
Display yourself in a fair, honest and professional. Mention of vacancies to be clearly spoken. Tell me briefly what prompted you to apply for the job and how you personally feel will be able to grow and also contribute to the company. Do not make the letter too long. One sheet was enough. Include an attachment in the form of employment history, education, copies of diplomas and other matters requested.
How to dress well in interviews
Dress is "good" in the interview can not be generalized because each company has different kebiasaan-kebiasaan/budaya company. However, there are a few tips that can be remembered, among others:
· Find advance information about the company and Mr / Ms who will interview you. Some companies have rules or "habit" to dress formally, but there is also a semi-formal, or even free. This is important, so you will not be seen as "a freak", adapted to the position which will be spoken. For male applicants are advised to use long-sleeved shirt and tie, no need to use the suit. Neatly dressed and clean, not wrinkled. This gives the impression that you appreciate this interview.
· Dress with a less conspicuous color (eg, shiny, ngejreng).
· For female applicants who are not too tight dress (skirt, top shirt button.)
· Dressed with a simple design (not too many trinkets, Toch is not the party).
· Not excessive in the use of perfume and jewelry.
How much salary do you ask?
When the interview, you asked how much salary you want, how to answer that question properly without creating the impression that you search high salary or give any remuneration given the impression you want.
In general, the company already has a standard range of salaries for positions that are offered. For applicants for a higher position and rare usually have bargaining power is higher. So in answering that question you must first obtain the total benefits you will receive in a year. Total Rewards is the salary and other compensation benefits, including incentives and bonuses. Also need to be asked whether the benefits offered include PPH or the net.
In answering that question answer the benefits you expect a year. Based on market price that is suitable for the job and the added value you have. Be prepared to go diplomatically: "I think this company would have to have the standard benefits for this position. Based on the experience I have and the contribution that I can give at this company, I expect the benefits to be provided is at least Rp. ... / Year plus other facilities in accordance with company regulations.
Negotiations on salary at this time is no longer considered taboo by most companies, but you are expected to gather information first so to negotiate well.
Variations in the interview questions
For applicants, especially for novice job seekers need to prepare themselves to face the questions that will be faced. Here we give the variations of questions that often arise in the interview
Questions about the history of education:
· Why you choose these majors?
· What subjects are you most like, explain why.
· Subjects less what you like, explain why.
· On the education level where you feel the most accomplished, why?
· Is the test results illustrate the potential of you, explain?
· Who is funding your studies?
• How your friends or teacher about a portrait of yourself?
• In what kind of environment you feel could work best?
Questions about work experience:
· Tell me about your work experience
· For those who have never worked are generally asked to tell about extra-curricular activity during the study
· Work is most challenging for you, please explain.
· Work is most challenging for you and how you resolve it
· With what kind of colleague you are happy working together?
· With what kind of boss you love to work?
· How do you memperlakuan your subordinates?
Questions about your target:
· Why you want to work in this industry?
· Is that encourages you to apply to our company?
· Do you want in 5 years?
· Do you want in your life?
· What do you do to achieve your goal?
Questions about the organization you wish to enter:
· Do you know about your organization that will be attending?
· According to you what the success factors needed someone to work here?
· What are you looking for work?
• How you can contribute in this company?
· According to you what the vision and mission of this organization?
The question that needs to be observed:
· Please open the window (there are signs of "being painted please close")
Have a go on this interview December 27, 2000 (Lebaran).
CV = Your Success
(If you manage it properly)
Curiculum Vitae (CV) you are like a mirror for recruiters in companies that you are applying. By reading it, a rekruiter will soon be able to imagine what you are, even before they see you. Profesionalkah, slow or grumbler?. Therefore, be careful in making Curiculum Vitae (CV) or resume anda.Kalau incorrectly entered information, it is quite possible chance you float.
1. CV face.
Who does not love a pretty face or look attractive? Parable that too applies when you create a CV. Even if you are smart and professional, recruiters will not be interested to read your resume if you look unattractive. Therefore, papers and letters are the things that need to be looked at carefully to ensure your CV read until finished.
a. Paper: Do not use lined paper, colored or whose designs meriah.Kesan incurred by using this type of paper is: not a professional and HVS kuno.Sebaiknya use plain white paper and type the application you are using a computer. Never send a copy of CV, because you will be deemed not appreciate a company that you are applying. Familiarize your CV mengeprint several sets at once, so you will not fuss when all of a sudden have to send the application.
b. Letter: Try typing your CV with a computer, because it will be more secure kerapihannya than if you use a typewriter typeface manual.Untuk is appropriate in the CV typing, use a simple letter but clearly legible, such as Arial or Times New Roman. Do not choose the letters that make carving effect, because it would bother people who read it and impress you an amateur. Use black ink.
2. CV Content
To 'sell' yourself to the company that you are applying, you should point out things that are worthy of note. It is essential to show honesty in your CV, but that does not mean you sell yourself by writing things that do not need, such as height and weight, health condition or the number of children.
a. Personal data: in this section explain the things that in principle should be known company where you apply, namely: full name, place / date of birth, address and telephone number.
b. Education: This section worth mentioning is the certificate associated with your formal education, the name of the institution where you have an education, field of study, achievements, awards or significant coursework with your education. If you ever get a scholarship, an award as winner of writing contest or have a foreign language course or a computer, then write a brief and clear.
c. Work Experience: Please indicate with a brief and clear in any company you have worked. If you have worked less than six months in a company, you should not be written unless there are special things that you believe is good for career development anda.Tuliskan briefly if you ever have a performance in your workplace who lama.Hindari to mention the name of your boss long or your company telephone number of the old.
d. Activities and special skills: point of this nature does not have to. If you do have an activity or skill that is supportive, write it down. For example: follow the philatelic associations, have secretary or shorthand writing skills, management etc..
e. Interests: Please indicate briefly your interest that you believe a positive and significant for your career advancement.
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