Monday, September 23, 2013

MLA information and example.


Here´s a link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/media/pdf/20090701095636_747.pdf

1. General Formatting Notes
• Print your essay on 8.5-by-11-inch white paper.
• Double-space the entire text of your essay (including the information on the first page, block quotations and the Works Cited page).
• Use a standard font (e.g., Times New Roman or Courier) and type size (e.g., 12 point).
• Leave one space after periods or other punctuation.
• Do not include a separate title page (see example and details below).
• Use one side of the paper only.
• Set all margins (top, bottom and sides) to 1-inch (2.5cm).
• Include your last name and page number on the top right-hand corner of every page. Use a header and ensure that your name and page number are 0.5 inches (1.25cm) from the top and flush with the right margin.
• The first line of each paragraph should be indented 0.5 inches (5 spaces).

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Interview Questions and video link

Body Language: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW9ztSUGY_Q

Job Interview Questions:
1.   Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related information. Talk about things you have done related to the job you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.
2.      What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can
3.      Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.
4.      What do people say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known.
5.      Why do you want to work for this organization?
Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.
6.      What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, “that’s a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?” In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
7.      Are you a team player?
Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
8.      What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.
9.      Why should we hire you?
10.   Tell me about your dream job.
11.   Why do you think you would do well at this job?
12.   Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
13.   How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner
14.   Describe your work ethic.
15.   What is your greatest strength?
16.   What is your greatest weakness?
17.   How do you handle stress and pressure?
18.              Describe a difficult work situation / project and how you overcame it. Give concrete examples of difficult situations that actually happened at work. Then discuss what you did to solve the problem. Keep your answers positive ("Even though it was difficult when Jane Doe quit without notice, we were able to rearrange the department workload to cover the position until a replacement was hired.") and be specific. Itemize what you did and how you did it.
19.              What is your biggest accomplishment in your life?
20.              What is your biggest failure in life?
21.              How do you evaluate success?
22.              Why do you want this job?
23.              What are your goals for the future?
24.              What are your salary
25.              What are you passionate about?
26.              What experience do you have doing ___________________
27.              Tell me about a time you had to take the initiative.
28.              Tell me about a time you had to respond to a crisis.
What´s the first thing you will do if you get this job.