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Reflechissez quelques minutes et pensez a vos points forts 1. Creativite 2. Curiosite 3. Esprit ouvert 4. Amour d’apprendre 5. Perspective 6. Bravour 7. Persistence 8. Integrite 9. Vitalite 10. Esprit Analytique 11. Gentille 12. Intelligence Sociale 13. Resoudre les problemes 14. Juste 15. Leadership 16. Avoir le Self-Control 17. Gratitude 18. Optimiste 19. Entreprenant 20. Sens de l’humour 21. 22. 23. © COACh

Reflechissez a vos satisfactions professionnels Pourquoi vous les considerez satisfaisantes? 2. Quelles etaient les circonstances qui ont contribuees a vos satisfactions? 3. Quelle analyse faites vous de vos choix? 4. Est-ce que cela vous donne des idees pour plus de reussite dans le futur? © COACh

Developpez un CV qui peut etre adapter pour differents appels d’offre de job © COACh

Il n’y a pas de format pour un CV parfait MAIS il y a different types de CV CV Chronologique Plus commun Liste de toutes vos positions/jobs et vos experiences. Les plus recentes doievent etre en tete (ordre chronologique inverse). D’une maniere general, c’est le CV/Resume prefere CV Cible/Fleche Focalise pour une position/job specifique Presente vos capacites qui soutiennent cette position Vous permet de projetez votre savoir faire si vous n’avez pas d’experience Il est facile de preparer une version differente pour chaque position Vous permet de vous mettre en valeur A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. Ou un combinaison.. © COACh

Les CV academiques et industriels sont souvent bien differents 2-4 pages Description detaillee de la formation et de votre experience Peut commencer avec un objectif et un communique/enonce CV Industriel 1-2 pages Presente votre savoir faire qui soutiendrai le job en eliminant les informations superflus Doit satisfaire la loi des 10 secondes Commence par un objectif ou communique/enonce A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Il y a des elements Clefs pour un CV industriel Convaincre l’employeur de vous inviter a un interview Ciblez vos qualifications pour un emploi specifique Preparez un CV bref sans sacrifier les qualifiquations Ayez un format facile a lire Ne pas mentir, exagerer, ou utiliser des mots qui necessitent un dictionnaire Concentrez votre CV sur vos talents et accomplissements le CV ne doit pas depasser les deux pages. Annotez la 2ieme page A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Les premieres lignes de votre CV sont particulierement importantes pour un CV industriel. Objectif du communique/statement: “Voila ce que je desire” L’enonce doit etre bref, clair, et decrit le type de travail que vous desirez L’enonce doit etre tres specifique OU Avoir un resume: “Voila mes competences” Detaillez 3-5 talents/skill, experiences et qualifications que vous pouvez apporter, contribuer Vous pouvez l’intituler, Profile, Resume, Talents, habileté, savoir-faire A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Jane Pearlman 163 Appleton Terrace Oklahoma City, OK 73102 617-555-5183 jpearl@juno.com OBJECTIVE Seeking a position in a university or firm specializing in advanced biochemistry for the development of human immune system vaccines SUMMARY · Nearly ten years of experience in biochemistry. · Served as a guest lecturer in biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma. · 12 published articles in respected biochemistry and medical journals, including the Journal of the American Chemical Society and the American Scientific Review EMPLOYMENT Jensen Labs, Oklahoma City, OK Biochemist, January 1997 to Present Concentrated largely on membrane based lateral flow immunochemistry. Worked with product development from concept through product transfer and full scale manufacturing. Prepared documentation packages. Gained valuable experience with project management, product launch, and gained familiarity with FDA requirements and procedures. InTex Pharmaceuticals, San Diego, CA Research Associate, 1996 - 1998 Served as a research associate in the Enzymology group of the InTex Biochemistry Department. Held responsibility for enzyme characterization, including catalytic and physical properties, inhibitor characterization, compound potency and mechanism, data reduction, and protein purification and characterization for enzyme and inhibitor characterization. Biomedical Laboratory Research, San Diego, CA Lab Technician Intern, 1991 - 1996 Responsible for documentation of new lab research. Served as an assistant for 10 biochemists, performing various research functions. Education University of California, San Diego, CA Ph.D., Biochemistry, 1996 M.A., Chemistry, 1993 Reed College, Portland, OR B.A., Biology, 1990 A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. http://www.resumetemplates.org/templates/biochemist.asp © COACh

163 rue Didouche Mourad Alger, Algerie 617-555-5183 Ibearl@juno.com Imene Berrah 163 rue Didouche Mourad Alger, Algerie 617-555-5183 Ibearl@juno.com OBJECTIF Cherche une position dans une universite ou entreprise specialise en Bio-Chimie Avancee pour le development des vaccins du systeme immunitaire humain. Resume · Presque 10 ans d’experience en bio-chime.. · Maitre de conference en biochimie a l’universite de Blida. · 4 publications dans des journaux respectes de Biochimie et journaux medicale, en plus du Journal de l’ American Chemical Society and l’American Scientific Review EMPLOI Entreprise XYXZ…. Biochemist, Janvier 2011 a Present J’ai concentrer mes travaux sur les……membrane based lateral flow immunochemistry. J’ai travaille avec les produits….development from concept through product transfer and full scale manufacturing. J’ai prepare la documentation….. J’ai de l’experience de grande valeure avec la gestion de projets, demarrer des produits, et je suis familiaire avec les procedures de …... Entreprise Pharmaceutique, Setif, ….. Chercheur Associee, 2009 - 2011 J’etais un chercheur asssocie au sein du groupe ….dans le departement de Biochimie. J’ai fait la caracterisation de…. En plus de la caracterisation des proprietes catalytique et les proprietes physiquel, characterisation inhibe de….. Laboratoire Biomedicale de Recherche, Alger. Technicien Ide laboratoire, 2009 - 2005 Responsable pour la documentation de nouveau labo. J’etais l’assistant de 10 chercheurs Biochimists, j’ai effectues une grande variete de fonction. Formation University de Setif, Algerie These (PhD), Biochimie, 2009 Master., Chimie, 2004 Universite de Setif, Algerie. License, Biology, 2002

Un CV Academique a un Format Standard Nom en haut de la page avec les coordonnes Resume ou Communique d’Objectifs/Summary (optionel) Formation Positions Professionelles Prix, Honneurs Publications Patents et autre accomplissements A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. Presentez dans l’ordre chronologique inverse © COACh

A Eviter: Evitez les abreviations et acronyms N’utilisez jamais les pronoms comme: “je”, “moi”, “mon”,“nos” N’utilisez pas les fonds non-standard, et les formats Evitez les phrases ennuyeuses Ne rajoutez pas des photos (en plus de celle qui vous presente) N’ajoutez pas le cote personnel, famille, sante…. A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Pour le CV et la “lettre de tete” (cover letter) Faites attention aux details! Relisez, Verifiez, relisez et verifiez encore! Faire lire votre dossier par d’autres qui devraient vous donner des suggestions. Convertir votre CV en un fichie de format pdf Etre certaines qu’il peut etre scanne lisiblement A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Ecrire un lettre captivante et interessante a lire La lettre doit etre claire, concis (1-2 pages) Donner une touche personnelle a votre application Ne repetez pas ce qui est deja ecris dans votre CV Donner une nouvelle perspective, ou souligner, accentuer ce qui est dans votre CV Attirer l’attention sur vos atouts, savoir-faire Petiller l’interet du lecteur A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Verifiez les Resumes des invitees A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Aider vos references a ecrire leur lettres Donnez leur un CV recent Fournissez leur des exemples de vos points forts Offrez un resume de vos accomplissements Fournissez leur une description du travail que vous voulez. Pourquoi vous le voulez et pourqoui vous etes la candidate ideale. A r市um� is just a really short CV, with a lot more self-promotion than a CV would dare include. Itﾕs something you would use if you were looking for a sales job. A CEO might use a one-pager when looking for her own job. Itﾕs more like a really big business card, with just enough sentences about the last great accomplishment to hook the reader. © COACh

Networking est aussi important que le CV, surtout pour les femmes “Un CV (mediocre du point de vue style, pas par rapport a vos accomplissements) et beaucoup de networking vous garanti un job. Un super CV et pas de networking est equivalent a jouer au loto.” Kevin Foley, Ph.D © COACh

Creez une presence positive sur internet pour vous et pour l’avancement de votre carriere Votre presence online remplacera eventuellement un resume. Utilisez votre presence website pour communiquer votre competence et aspirations. Utilisez votre website pour networker avec les autres chercheurs © COACh

Raisons Additionelles pour un website Avoir un website vous permet d’etre “trouve” Cela vous permet de vous etablir avec votre “Propre Style” Il permet de demontrer que vous avez le savoir faire pour developper votre siteweb et que vous avez la confidence de le montrer publiquement. © COACh

It can be a very simple form: © COACh

The Interview Vous devez traverser une riviere avec un renard et 2 poulets mais vous ne pouvez prendre que l’un des animaux avec vous. Le renard mangera un poulet s’il est seul avec lui… Je pose cette question a tous les employes pour tester leur raisonement J’acheterai une assurance pour animaux, je ferai un barbecue de poulets et je rendrai le renard responsible. © COACh

Il y a beaucoup d’options pour les interviews En se presentant Par Telephone On-line © COACh

Preparez un maximum pour vos Interviews Developpez des reponses fortes, claires et concises pour des questions les plus communes. Faites de la recherche sur vos employeurs potentiels et soyez prete a poser des questions. Apprenez a parler sur un ton fort et autoritaire. (mais ne pas trop pousser…. souriez….) Pratiquer le contact des yeux, serrez la main fermement, un body-language positif, et soyez une audititrice attentive. © COACh

Pratiquez des questions d’interview communes. 1. Parlez moi de vous?. 2. Quel type de travail cherchez-vous? 3. Racontez-moi un challenge que vous avez surmonte pour me demontrer votre creativite. 1. So, tell me a little about yourself.
Iﾕd be very surprised if you havenﾕt been asked this one at every interview. Itﾕs probably the most asked question because it sets the stage for the interview and it gets you talking. Be careful not to give the interviewer your life story here. You donﾕt need to explain everything from birth to present day. Relevant facts about education, your career and your current life situation are fine.2. Why are you looking (or why did you leave you last job)?
This should be a straightforward question to answer, but it can trip you up. Presumably you are looking for a new job (or any job) because you want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to grow as a person and an employee. Itﾕs not a good idea to mention money here, it can make you sound mercenary. And if you are in the unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and be as brief as possible about it. If you were fired, youﾕll need a good explanation. But once again, stay positive.3. Tell me what you know about this company.
Do your homework before you go to any interview. Whether itﾕs being the VP of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the company or business youﾕre going to work for. Has this company been in the news lately? Who are the people in the company you should know about? Do the background work, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job.4. Why do you want to work at X Company?
This should be directly related to the last question. Any research youﾕve done on the company should have led you to the conclusion that youﾕd want to work there. After all, youﾕre at the interview, right? Put some thought into this answer before you have your interview, mention your career goals and highlight forward-thinking goals and career plans.5. What relevant experience do you have?
Hopefully if youﾕre applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if thatﾕs the case you should mention it all. But if youﾕre switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like itﾕs matching up. Thatﾕs when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?
Ok, this is not the time for full disclosure. If some people from your past are going to say youﾕre a boring A-hole, you donﾕt need to bring that up. Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind. ﾒTheyﾕd say I was a hard workerﾓ or even better ﾒJohn Doe has always said I was the most reliable, creative problem-solver heﾕd ever met.ﾓ7. Have you done anything to further your experience?
This could include anything from night classes to hobbies and sports. If itﾕs related, itﾕs worth mentioning. Obviously anything to do with further education is great, but maybe youﾕre spending time on a home improvement project to work on skills such as self-sufficiency, time management and motivation.8. Where else have you applied?
This is a good way to hint that youﾕre in demand, without sounding like youﾕre whoring yourself all over town. So, be honest and mention a few other companies but donﾕt go into detail. The fact that youﾕre seriously looking and keeping your options open is what the interviewer is driving at.9. How are you when youﾕre working under pressure?
Once again, there are a few ways to answer this but they should all be positive. You may work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actually PREFER working under pressure. If you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to help you get your foot in the door.10. What motivates you to do a good job?
The answer to this one is not money, even if it is. You should be motivated by lifeﾕs noble pursuits. You want recognition for a job well done. You want to become better at your job. You want to help others or be a leader in your field.11. Whatﾕs your greatest strength?
This is your chance to shine. Youﾕre being asked to explain why you are a great employee, so donﾕt hold back and stay do stay positive. You could be someone who thrives under pressure, a great motivator, an amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary attention to detail. If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself. The interviewer is looking for work-related strengths.12. Whatﾕs your biggest weakness?
If youﾕre completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the butt. If you say you donﾕt have one, youﾕre obviously lying. This is a horrible question and one that politicians have become masters at answering. They say things like ﾒIﾕm perhaps too committed to my work and donﾕt spend enough time with my family.ﾓ Oh, thereﾕs a fireable offense. Iﾕve even heard ﾒI think Iﾕm too good at my job, it can often make people jealous.ﾓ Please, letﾕs keep our feet on the ground. If youﾕre asked this question, give a small, work-related flaw that youﾕre working hard to improve. Example: ﾒIﾕve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so Iﾕve been spending time laying out the complete project every day to see my overall progress.ﾓ 4. Que considerez vous comme etant vos points forts? Vos points faibles? 5. Pourquoi voulez-vous travailler dans cette entreprise? © COACh

Pratiquez des questions d’interview communes. 6. Qu’est ce qui vous motive pour faire du bon travail? 7. Comment travaillez vous sous pression? 8. Comment vos anciens co-equipies vous decrivent? 9. Ou avez vous-postulez? 1. So, tell me a little about yourself.
Iﾕd be very surprised if you havenﾕt been asked this one at every interview. Itﾕs probably the most asked question because it sets the stage for the interview and it gets you talking. Be careful not to give the interviewer your life story here. You donﾕt need to explain everything from birth to present day. Relevant facts about education, your career and your current life situation are fine.2. Why are you looking (or why did you leave you last job)?
This should be a straightforward question to answer, but it can trip you up. Presumably you are looking for a new job (or any job) because you want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to grow as a person and an employee. Itﾕs not a good idea to mention money here, it can make you sound mercenary. And if you are in the unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and be as brief as possible about it. If you were fired, youﾕll need a good explanation. But once again, stay positive.3. Tell me what you know about this company.
Do your homework before you go to any interview. Whether itﾕs being the VP of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the company or business youﾕre going to work for. Has this company been in the news lately? Who are the people in the company you should know about? Do the background work, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job.4. Why do you want to work at X Company?
This should be directly related to the last question. Any research youﾕve done on the company should have led you to the conclusion that youﾕd want to work there. After all, youﾕre at the interview, right? Put some thought into this answer before you have your interview, mention your career goals and highlight forward-thinking goals and career plans.5. What relevant experience do you have?
Hopefully if youﾕre applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if thatﾕs the case you should mention it all. But if youﾕre switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like itﾕs matching up. Thatﾕs when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?
Ok, this is not the time for full disclosure. If some people from your past are going to say youﾕre a boring A-hole, you donﾕt need to bring that up. Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind. ﾒTheyﾕd say I was a hard workerﾓ or even better ﾒJohn Doe has always said I was the most reliable, creative problem-solver heﾕd ever met.ﾓ7. Have you done anything to further your experience?
This could include anything from night classes to hobbies and sports. If itﾕs related, itﾕs worth mentioning. Obviously anything to do with further education is great, but maybe youﾕre spending time on a home improvement project to work on skills such as self-sufficiency, time management and motivation.8. Where else have you applied?
This is a good way to hint that youﾕre in demand, without sounding like youﾕre whoring yourself all over town. So, be honest and mention a few other companies but donﾕt go into detail. The fact that youﾕre seriously looking and keeping your options open is what the interviewer is driving at.9. How are you when youﾕre working under pressure?
Once again, there are a few ways to answer this but they should all be positive. You may work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actually PREFER working under pressure. If you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to help you get your foot in the door.10. What motivates you to do a good job?
The answer to this one is not money, even if it is. You should be motivated by lifeﾕs noble pursuits. You want recognition for a job well done. You want to become better at your job. You want to help others or be a leader in your field.11. Whatﾕs your greatest strength?
This is your chance to shine. Youﾕre being asked to explain why you are a great employee, so donﾕt hold back and stay do stay positive. You could be someone who thrives under pressure, a great motivator, an amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary attention to detail. If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself. The interviewer is looking for work-related strengths.12. Whatﾕs your biggest weakness?
If youﾕre completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the butt. If you say you donﾕt have one, youﾕre obviously lying. This is a horrible question and one that politicians have become masters at answering. They say things like ﾒIﾕm perhaps too committed to my work and donﾕt spend enough time with my family.ﾓ Oh, thereﾕs a fireable offense. Iﾕve even heard ﾒI think Iﾕm too good at my job, it can often make people jealous.ﾓ Please, letﾕs keep our feet on the ground. If youﾕre asked this question, give a small, work-related flaw that youﾕre working hard to improve. Example: ﾒIﾕve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so Iﾕve been spending time laying out the complete project every day to see my overall progress.ﾓ 10. Avez-vous des questions a me poser? © COACh

Exercice: Pratiquez une session d’interview Divisez la classe en plusieurs groupes Designez une personne qui cherche un emploie, une qui donne l’interviewer et une qui observe. Utilisez le job scenario precedent, pratiquez un interview 1. So, tell me a little about yourself.
Iﾕd be very surprised if you havenﾕt been asked this one at every interview. Itﾕs probably the most asked question because it sets the stage for the interview and it gets you talking. Be careful not to give the interviewer your life story here. You donﾕt need to explain everything from birth to present day. Relevant facts about education, your career and your current life situation are fine.2. Why are you looking (or why did you leave you last job)?
This should be a straightforward question to answer, but it can trip you up. Presumably you are looking for a new job (or any job) because you want to advance your career and get a position that allows you to grow as a person and an employee. Itﾕs not a good idea to mention money here, it can make you sound mercenary. And if you are in the unfortunate situation of having been downsized, stay positive and be as brief as possible about it. If you were fired, youﾕll need a good explanation. But once again, stay positive.3. Tell me what you know about this company.
Do your homework before you go to any interview. Whether itﾕs being the VP of marketing or the mailroom clerk, you should know about the company or business youﾕre going to work for. Has this company been in the news lately? Who are the people in the company you should know about? Do the background work, it will make you stand out as someone who comes prepared, and is genuinely interested in the company and the job.4. Why do you want to work at X Company?
This should be directly related to the last question. Any research youﾕve done on the company should have led you to the conclusion that youﾕd want to work there. After all, youﾕre at the interview, right? Put some thought into this answer before you have your interview, mention your career goals and highlight forward-thinking goals and career plans.5. What relevant experience do you have?
Hopefully if youﾕre applying for this position you have bags of related experience, and if thatﾕs the case you should mention it all. But if youﾕre switching careers or trying something a little different, your experience may initially not look like itﾕs matching up. Thatﾕs when you need a little honest creativity to match the experiences required with the ones you have. People skills are people skills after all, you just need to show how customer service skills can apply to internal management positions, and so on.6. If your previous co-workers were here, what would they say about you?
Ok, this is not the time for full disclosure. If some people from your past are going to say youﾕre a boring A-hole, you donﾕt need to bring that up. Stay positive, always, and maybe have a few specific quotes in mind. ﾒTheyﾕd say I was a hard workerﾓ or even better ﾒJohn Doe has always said I was the most reliable, creative problem-solver heﾕd ever met.ﾓ7. Have you done anything to further your experience?
This could include anything from night classes to hobbies and sports. If itﾕs related, itﾕs worth mentioning. Obviously anything to do with further education is great, but maybe youﾕre spending time on a home improvement project to work on skills such as self-sufficiency, time management and motivation.8. Where else have you applied?
This is a good way to hint that youﾕre in demand, without sounding like youﾕre whoring yourself all over town. So, be honest and mention a few other companies but donﾕt go into detail. The fact that youﾕre seriously looking and keeping your options open is what the interviewer is driving at.9. How are you when youﾕre working under pressure?
Once again, there are a few ways to answer this but they should all be positive. You may work well under pressure, you may thrive under pressure, and you may actually PREFER working under pressure. If you say you crumble like aged blue cheese, this is not going to help you get your foot in the door.10. What motivates you to do a good job?
The answer to this one is not money, even if it is. You should be motivated by lifeﾕs noble pursuits. You want recognition for a job well done. You want to become better at your job. You want to help others or be a leader in your field.11. Whatﾕs your greatest strength?
This is your chance to shine. Youﾕre being asked to explain why you are a great employee, so donﾕt hold back and stay do stay positive. You could be someone who thrives under pressure, a great motivator, an amazing problem solver or someone with extraordinary attention to detail. If your greatest strength, however, is to drink anyone under the table or get a top score on Mario Kart, keep it to yourself. The interviewer is looking for work-related strengths.12. Whatﾕs your biggest weakness?
If youﾕre completely honest, you may be kicking yourself in the butt. If you say you donﾕt have one, youﾕre obviously lying. This is a horrible question and one that politicians have become masters at answering. They say things like ﾒIﾕm perhaps too committed to my work and donﾕt spend enough time with my family.ﾓ Oh, thereﾕs a fireable offense. Iﾕve even heard ﾒI think Iﾕm too good at my job, it can often make people jealous.ﾓ Please, letﾕs keep our feet on the ground. If youﾕre asked this question, give a small, work-related flaw that youﾕre working hard to improve. Example: ﾒIﾕve been told I occasionally focus on details and miss the bigger picture, so Iﾕve been spending time laying out the complete project every day to see my overall progress.ﾓ © COACh

Preparing for a phone interview Keep your resume in clear view Have a short list of your accomplishments Use a land line ･Don't smoke, chew gum, eat, or drink.･Do keep a glass of water handy, in case you need to wet your mouth.･Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice.･Speak slowly and enunciate clearly.･Use the person's title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to.･Don't interrupt the interviewer.･Take your time - it's perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.･Give short answers. ･Keep your resume in clear view, on the top of your desk, or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.･Have a short list of your accomplishments available to review.･Have a pen and paper handy for note taking.･Turn call-waiting off so your call isn't interrupted.･If the time isn't convenient, ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives. Have ready･･ ﾊ pen and paper, a calculator･･ ﾊ the job ad and the resume and cover letter which you sent in response to the ad.･･ ﾊ a list of your accomplishments which relate to the job you are discussing.･･ ﾊ research you have done on the company.･･ ﾊ a short list of questions about the job.･･ ﾊ your calendar.The Techniques of a Pro･･ ﾊ Smile - it comes through in your voice.･･ ﾊ Speak directly into the phone.･･ ﾊ Don't smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything. It all telegraphs to your listener.･･ ﾊ Stand up. Your voice sounds stronger.･･ ﾊ Avoid ah, er, hum. This habit is especially noticeable on the telephone. This takes･ﾊ ﾊ practice. So practice.For a winning performance･･ ﾊ Confirm the caller's name and company. Get the caller's telephone number.･･ ﾊ Be aware that the caller can't see you - can't see your hand gestures, can't see you･ﾊ ﾊ taking notes.･･ ﾊ Pace the call. Let the caller do most of the talking, without interruptions.･･ ﾊ Do use the technique of repeating or re-phrasing questions. It tells the caller that you･ﾊ ﾊ listened carefully, and gives you time to think about your answer.･･ ﾊ Avoid the simple yes or no; add selling points at every opportunity.･･ ﾊ If you need time to think, say so - as in radio, silence during a telephone conversation is･ﾊ ﾊ dead air time.･･ ﾊ Compensation issues come at the end of the interviewing cycle, never at the telephone･ﾊ ﾊ stage. You can truthfully say you don't know enough about the job to state a salary figure.･ﾊ ﾊ And, of course, you would need a personal interview to really talk with the company.･ﾊ ﾊ Which is another way to go for the personal interview. Re-affirm your qualifications,･ﾊ ﾊ express your interest in the job and the company. Say you would appreciate the･ﾊ ﾊ opportunity to talk about the job further - in person. Be ready to jot down any notes, names © COACh

During the phone interview Speak slowly and enunciate clearly Use the person’s title Give short and concise answers Avoid simple yes and no ･Don't smoke, chew gum, eat, or drink.･Do keep a glass of water handy, in case you need to wet your mouth.･Smile. Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice.･Speak slowly and enunciate clearly.･Use the person's title (Mr. or Ms. and their last name.) Only use a first name if they ask you to.･Don't interrupt the interviewer.･Take your time - it's perfectly acceptable to take a moment or two to collect your thoughts.･Give short answers. ･Keep your resume in clear view, on the top of your desk, or tape it to the wall near the phone, so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.･Have a short list of your accomplishments available to review.･Have a pen and paper handy for note taking.･Turn call-waiting off so your call isn't interrupted.･If the time isn't convenient, ask if you could talk at another time and suggest some alternatives. Have ready･･ ﾊ pen and paper, a calculator･･ ﾊ the job ad and the resume and cover letter which you sent in response to the ad.･･ ﾊ a list of your accomplishments which relate to the job you are discussing.･･ ﾊ research you have done on the company.･･ ﾊ a short list of questions about the job.･･ ﾊ your calendar.The Techniques of a Pro･･ ﾊ Smile - it comes through in your voice.･･ ﾊ Speak directly into the phone.･･ ﾊ Don't smoke, chew gum, eat or drink anything. It all telegraphs to your listener.･･ ﾊ Stand up. Your voice sounds stronger.･･ ﾊ Avoid ah, er, hum. This habit is especially noticeable on the telephone. This takes･ﾊ ﾊ practice. So practice.For a winning performance･･ ﾊ Confirm the caller's name and company. Get the caller's telephone number.･･ ﾊ Be aware that the caller can't see you - can't see your hand gestures, can't see you･ﾊ ﾊ taking notes.･･ ﾊ Pace the call. Let the caller do most of the talking, without interruptions.･･ ﾊ Do use the technique of repeating or re-phrasing questions. It tells the caller that you･ﾊ ﾊ listened carefully, and gives you time to think about your answer.･･ ﾊ Avoid the simple yes or no; add selling points at every opportunity.･･ ﾊ If you need time to think, say so - as in radio, silence during a telephone conversation is･ﾊ ﾊ dead air time.･･ ﾊ Compensation issues come at the end of the interviewing cycle, never at the telephone･ﾊ ﾊ stage. You can truthfully say you don't know enough about the job to state a salary figure.･ﾊ ﾊ And, of course, you would need a personal interview to really talk with the company.･ﾊ ﾊ Which is another way to go for the personal interview. Re-affirm your qualifications,･ﾊ ﾊ express your interest in the job and the company. Say you would appreciate the･ﾊ ﾊ opportunity to talk about the job further - in person. Avoid silence - if you need to think, say so Smile © COACh

Preparing for the on-line interview Use a hard-wired internet connection Arrange the camera for your eye level Prepare as for an in-person interview Dress professionally Choose a professional environment IT troubleshoot and practice © COACh

During the on-line interview Sign on 15 minutes early Display confidence as much as possible Speak directly into the webcam Relax and show your personality © COACh

Follow up after the interview Thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity to interview Provide any additional comments about what you learned from the interview Add a sentence or two stating why you are well-suited for the position © COACh

Sealing the deal Understand the importance of DATA Learn to LISTEN Know the benefits of collaborative negotiations Recognize positive and negative tactics Understand that negotiation is not a “One Act Play” Be relentlessly pleasant - its good for everyone © COACh

Advancing in your career Make the most out of feedback and criticism Get out and make contacts Its not all in the paycheck The way you look and talk matters Avoid meltdowns Don’t assume the workplace is fair Don’t assume that your good work will be noticed Don’t ask, don’t get 1. Quit thinking the workplace is fairLast month, the Supreme Court Court agreed to decide whether to certify the largest class-action employment lawsuit in U.S. history, a long-standing dispute against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over alleged gender bias in pay and promotions. The plaintiffs allege women were paid less than, and were given fewer opportunities for promotion than, their male counterparts.A few months earlier, the New York Times reported three former Goldman Sachs female employees filed a lawsuit claiming the firm discriminated against women.The reality is that gender matters, says professor Sheila Wellington, who teaches the course "Women in Business Leadership" at New York University's Stern School of Business.She says one of the most common mistakes women make is believing the playing field is equal. "They have it in their minds that it doesn't matter if I'm a woman."By acknowledging the barriers ahead such as the difficulties of reintegrating into the work force after having a child, women can better plan their careers. Wellington also pointed out some managers still believe women may not work as hard or put in as many hours. A woman can overcome this assumption by putting herself forward and offering to do more work.2. What are you waiting for?Many women believe if they do what they are told, they will be noticed and rewarded, says Lois P. Frankel, psychologist and author of the book "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office."In fact, Frankel warns that "hard work typically begets more hard work."She advises women should subtly call attention to their achievements. When it comes to compliments, she says women tend to reply shyly instead of owning her accomplishment by saying, "Thank you for noticing."Asking for assignments that can help build your career is another way to get your manager's attention, Frankel says. Women should also speak up quickly at meetings. Employees who are the first to speak at a meeting are seen as having more self-confidence than those who make comments at the end, she said.3. Don't be afraid to askSheila Wellington at NYU added that she finds women are less likely to ask for a pay raise than men. A 2008 Washington Post survey reported women were 85 percent less likely to ask for a promotion than their male counterparts."If you lack the courage to ask your supervisor for something, then the answer is always 'no'," Wellington said. "What's the worse that could happen?"Read 6 ways NOT to blow your interviewMariko Chang, a Stanford-educated sociologist and author of books on women and wealth, said women should investigate the pay for their roles at similar companies or cities. By doing the research, women can negotiate a better pay or a new job offer.4. Don't ever, ever cry at workWe all know that work can be stressful, especially in this economic climate. With budgets shrinking and layoffs looming, people are more prone to snap, says Alexandra Levit, workplace issues speaker and author of "They Don't Teach Corporate in College."Levit has heard stories of women losing their jobs because they were perceived as "over-emotional."Criers are more likely to ruin their credibility with coworkers and managers, she said. To avoid a meltdown, Levit says women should take time outside of work to think of situations that make them upset and practice how to cope with them calmly.5. Make the most out of feedback and criticismIt's not easy to swallow your mistakes, but sometimes you just have to do it.You have to let your boss be able to give you honest feedback, says Hannah Seligson, author of "New Girl on the Job."Seligson says politely handling negative feedback can demonstrate you are a resilient and receptive worker. 

6. Look outside the office for opportunitiesJust showing up to your cubicle is not enough. Actively participating in social outings, outside company functions and parties is just as important, says Catherine Tinsley, associate professor at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business.Tinsley says women tend to hold the misperception that if they work extra hours, they can advance their career. Instead, the best way to network may be golfing with the guys or grabbing a beer with your coworkers."You really have to press the flesh," Tinsley says. "You have to let people know and see you." 7. Remember wealth is more than a paycheckA job brings fringe benefits such as 401(k) plans and other employer contributions, and women should be taking advantage of them. Mariko Chang, who has written on women, wealth and the workplace, says women are less likely to invest in these benefits than men. She advises they should start contributing to their 401(k) immediately after their first job."Income is important, but wealth is what lets people retire comfortably," she said.8. The way you look and talk mattersYour attire and speaking skills affect how others perceive you, and it's nothing personal.Author and psychologist Lois P. Frankel says company cultures may vary, but proper workplace etiquette is essential for landing the next big job. Frankel advises young women to look to how successful senior female managers dress and emulate that style.When women communicate, they should stick with simple but confident sentences. The more words used, the softer the message sounds, Frankel says. Women can also practice short speeches at home to help push their main ideas to the beginning. © COACh

Launching your Career: Tips and Tactics for Success Preparing for the job search Creating a strong resume or CV and website presence Helping your references write a compelling letter Network, network, network USE COACh website/facebook, conference contact….. Practice interview questions Follow-up after the interview Develop strong negotiation skills Understand the dynamics of the workplace 1. Quit thinking the workplace is fairLast month, the Supreme Court Court agreed to decide whether to certify the largest class-action employment lawsuit in U.S. history, a long-standing dispute against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over alleged gender bias in pay and promotions. The plaintiffs allege women were paid less than, and were given fewer opportunities for promotion than, their male counterparts.A few months earlier, the New York Times reported three former Goldman Sachs female employees filed a lawsuit claiming the firm discriminated against women.The reality is that gender matters, says professor Sheila Wellington, who teaches the course "Women in Business Leadership" at New York University's Stern School of Business.She says one of the most common mistakes women make is believing the playing field is equal. "They have it in their minds that it doesn't matter if I'm a woman."By acknowledging the barriers ahead such as the difficulties of reintegrating into the work force after having a child, women can better plan their careers. Wellington also pointed out some managers still believe women may not work as hard or put in as many hours. A woman can overcome this assumption by putting herself forward and offering to do more work.2. What are you waiting for?Many women believe if they do what they are told, they will be noticed and rewarded, says Lois P. Frankel, psychologist and author of the book "Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office."In fact, Frankel warns that "hard work typically begets more hard work."She advises women should subtly call attention to their achievements. When it comes to compliments, she says women tend to reply shyly instead of owning her accomplishment by saying, "Thank you for noticing."Asking for assignments that can help build your career is another way to get your manager's attention, Frankel says. Women should also speak up quickly at meetings. Employees who are the first to speak at a meeting are seen as having more self-confidence than those who make comments at the end, she said.3. Don't be afraid to askSheila Wellington at NYU added that she finds women are less likely to ask for a pay raise than men. A 2008 Washington Post survey reported women were 85 percent less likely to ask for a promotion than their male counterparts."If you lack the courage to ask your supervisor for something, then the answer is always 'no'," Wellington said. "What's the worse that could happen?"Read 6 ways NOT to blow your interviewMariko Chang, a Stanford-educated sociologist and author of books on women and wealth, said women should investigate the pay for their roles at similar companies or cities. By doing the research, women can negotiate a better pay or a new job offer.4. Don't ever, ever cry at workWe all know that work can be stressful, especially in this economic climate. With budgets shrinking and layoffs looming, people are more prone to snap, says Alexandra Levit, workplace issues speaker and author of "They Don't Teach Corporate in College."Levit has heard stories of women losing their jobs because they were perceived as "over-emotional."Criers are more likely to ruin their credibility with coworkers and managers, she said. To avoid a meltdown, Levit says women should take time outside of work to think of situations that make them upset and practice how to cope with them calmly.5. Make the most out of feedback and criticismIt's not easy to swallow your mistakes, but sometimes you just have to do it.You have to let your boss be able to give you honest feedback, says Hannah Seligson, author of "New Girl on the Job."Seligson says politely handling negative feedback can demonstrate you are a resilient and receptive worker. 

6. Look outside the office for opportunitiesJust showing up to your cubicle is not enough. Actively participating in social outings, outside company functions and parties is just as important, says Catherine Tinsley, associate professor at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business.Tinsley says women tend to hold the misperception that if they work extra hours, they can advance their career. Instead, the best way to network may be golfing with the guys or grabbing a beer with your coworkers."You really have to press the flesh," Tinsley says. "You have to let people know and see you." 7. Remember wealth is more than a paycheckA job brings fringe benefits such as 401(k) plans and other employer contributions, and women should be taking advantage of them. Mariko Chang, who has written on women, wealth and the workplace, says women are less likely to invest in these benefits than men. She advises they should start contributing to their 401(k) immediately after their first job."Income is important, but wealth is what lets people retire comfortably," she said.8. The way you look and talk mattersYour attire and speaking skills affect how others perceive you, and it's nothing personal.Author and psychologist Lois P. Frankel says company cultures may vary, but proper workplace etiquette is essential for landing the next big job. Frankel advises young women to look to how successful senior female managers dress and emulate that style.When women communicate, they should stick with simple but confident sentences. The more words used, the softer the message sounds, Frankel says. Women can also practice short speeches at home to help push their main ideas to the beginning. © COACh