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Questions of Salary Exepectations
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
What do you expect for a salary? As well what are the job employment benefits? The interviewer wants to hire the best person for the job, but it has to be within the budget. Interviewers will usually wait until later stages to raise the issue and issues of salary and bonus. There may be a few questions earlier on in the interview stage to sense whether or not they can afford you - are you within the range of the ballpark.
Always be on the lookout for these prompts. It may save both you as a jobseeker and the employer/ interviewer wasted time, expense and heartache.
As an example here are some probing salary questions that may we be asked or floated:
1) What are your salary expectations?
- You would be wise to deflect this question until you have a full job description and have been offered the job. You may well indicate that you are flexible and willing to discuss the matter further.
2) Can you tell me what you would be expecting for a salary in order that we can both see that you are in range?
You could well ask what the range or salary range is. This way it can be qualified as a start in the interviewing process
3) I am concerned that someone with your experience and expertise might be priced out of our range. Could you kindly tell me what you are looking for as a compensation package?
Early on in the discussions it is wise to deflect this question. It may be wiser to reflect on these concerns further down the path
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UncategorizedWhy Should You Be Hired Over the Other Candidates - Be Prepared
Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
The interviewer wants to find out what is special about you. You are most likely “one of thousands of candidates”. The interviewer wants to find out why on earth she should consider hiring you especially above all the other candidates.
Here are some of the questions that you may encounter in such a situation
1) If you could give me one reason why you are the person for this job
- let your enthusiasm show. Tell the interviewer why you want to work for them and what you can offer to the organization
2) We have interviewed five people for this position. What do you think makes you the best candidate for the job. Let the interviewer know that you are enthusiastic. If there is a short list of five people - all at the same level of skill then the person with the best attitude will obviously win out
3) What is the most important quality that you can bring to this job, position and organization?
You want to work for them, you are enthusiastic!!! You have a great attitude! It is these sorts of skills and skillets that you bring to the job that will make you a great employee
Work Employment Volunteer Positions in Manitoba
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Volunteering is always a good means of getting good references on your resume / c.v.
Networking for jobs can always pay off when job hunting or looking to upgrade your current employment or employer.
Volunteering builds and enhances your job and communications skills.
Age & Opportunity Centre, friendly visitors. Dianne, 956-6440.
Assiniboine Watershed Network, plant trees in Optimist Park, Sept. 15. Kristin, 986-7235.
ASSE International Student Exchange, Cdn. host families. Richael, 204-748-6768.
Big Brothers/Sisters of Wpg., mentoring program. Aneesa, 988-9218.
Canadian Blood Services, speakers. Monica, 789-1063.
Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, various for Run for the Cure, Sept. 22. Donna-Lynn 231-4885 ext. 224.
Canadian Cancer Society, Man. Dragon Boat Festival, Sept. 7-9. Jackie, 786-0614.
Canadian Diabetes Assoc., fall residential campaign. Chadat, 925-5800 ext. 240.
Cat Tails Rescue, cat shelter caregivers. 339-9468 or 586-1477.
Children’s Hospital, closed circuit TV show, Good Day. Sandy, 787-3533.
Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada, various. www.ccfc.ca or 1-866-856-8551.
D’Arcy’s ARC, morning & weekend help with animal care. Brenda, 888-2266 or 1793 Portage.
Deer Lodge Centre, assist patients/residents who face death alone. Training provided. Rosie, 831-2541.
District Schools Heritage Assoc. Inc., 2010 centernary of one-room schools in Sarto area. Paul, 667-4811, Lawrence, 895-0222 or Helen, 453-4041.
Extendicare Tuxedo Villa, various. Joan or Twyla, 889-2650.
Fred Douglas Lodge, guitarist or pianist for hymn-sing. Linda Churchill, 586-8541 ext. 135.
Good Neighbours Senior Centre, dance luncheon coordinator. Anne-Marie, 669-1710.
Golden Links Lodge, various. Phyllis, 257-9947 ext. 228.
Gwen Secter Creative Living Centre, various. Alica, 339-1701.
Health Sciences Centre, stock magazines in Corner Store. Shelley, 787-3533.
Heart & Stroke Foundation, various for Sept. 12-14 conference. . Jennifer, 949-2041.
Heritage Lodge, various. Lois, 888-7940 ext. 30.
Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba, companions & bereavement support. Peggy, 889-8525 ext. 228.
Immigrant Women’s Counselling Services, tutor, drivers. Dung Le, 940-1973.
International Centre, EAL Conversation Circle Facilitators. Marsha, 943-9158 ext. 260.
K.D.S. Delivery for Disabled Shut-Ins, drivers/walkers. Chris, 786-4765.
Kidney Found. of Canada-Man. Branch, various for Sept. 17 golf tournament. Allison, 989-0807 or www.kidney.mb.ca.
Learning Disabilities Assoc. of Man., tutors for 6-11 year olds. Cher, 774-1821 ext. 13.
Lions Housing Centre, various. Laurie, 784-2709.
Manitoba Children’s Museum, various. Lynn, 924-4002.
Manitoba Crafts Museum & Library, treasurer. Stephanie, 487-6117.
Manitoba Military Aviation Museum, bilingual tour guide. Anrea, 833-2500 ext, 4739.
Manitoba Riding for the Disabled, horse leaders or side walkers. Peter, 925-5905 or www.mrda.cc..
Meals on Wheels, drivers & servers. Shirley or Christie, 956-7711.
Metis Child, Family & Comm. Services, drivers to transport children. Minnie, 927-6913.
Misericordia Health Centre, Cree speaking visitor. Mirna, 788-8132.
Oakview Place, friendly visitors, outing assistants. Laura, 888-3005 ext. 254.
Oyate Tipi, weekday/daytime sorting, warehouse duties. Cheryl, 589-2265.
Pembina Place Mennonite Personal Care Home, various. Dianne, 478-7964.
Pregnancy & Family Support Services, retail clerks for Thrift Shop, pickup/delivery driver. Christine, 783-9281.
Quagga’s Kitten Kaboddle & Stray Cat Rescue, various. Maureen, 237-1958 or 479-6867.
River East Council for Seniors, Daily Hello program. Debbie, 667-6812.
River East Meal Program, various. Debbie, 667-6812.
Ronald McDonald House, various. Kerry, 774-4777 or kerry@rmh.mb.ca.
Rupert’s Land Caregiver Services, drivers. 452-9491.
Salvation Army Booth Centre, sort donated clothing & assist in store. Noreen, 946-9477.
Salvation Army Multicultural Family Centre, English speaking people to visit. Wendi, 946-9156.
Sarasvati Productions, various with FemFest 2007, Oct. 19-28, bookkeeper & Board of Directors. Dana, 586-2236 or info@sarasvati.ca.
Siloam Mission, health care professionals. Information night Sept. 12. 956-4344.
Society for Manitobans with Disabilities, transcriptionist for Sept. 24-25 conference. Angie, 975-3013.
St. Amant, work with developmentally disabled. 258-7048 or www.stamant.mb.ca.
St. Boniface General Hospital, gift shop retail clerks. Karen or Gisele, 237-2442.
St. James/Assiniboia Senior Centre, facilitate Current Affairs Group in fall. Jennifer, 987-8854.
Tache Centre and Foyer Valade Personal Care Homes, various. French/English. Marie-Jo, 235-2155.
Team Canada Volleyball Centre 2007 Sr. Women’s Championship, Sept. 17-22. Melody, 474-7227.
Teen Touch, Board of Directors. Kelly, 945-5467.
Terry Fox Run Foundation, various for fundraising event Sept. 16. Janice or Tammy, 231-5282.
The Sharon Home, various. Jennifer, 589-9008.
Transcona Community Network, curtail auto theft. Doug, 224-2338 or thebuck@shaw.ca.
Tuxedo Villa Personal Care Home, various. Joan or Twyla, 889-2650.
UNICEF Prairie Region, speakers. Nuala, 477-4600 or nnazarko@unicef.ca.
Victoria General Hospital, gift shop cashiers, front lobby ambassadors. Suzie, 477-3346.
Villa Rosa, child care assistants. Barb, 786-5741 ext. 227 or volunteers@villarosa.mb.ca.
Western Canada Aviation Museum, guest services. Cathy, 786-5503.
Winnipeg Child and Family Services, drivers. Sonya, 944-4367.
Winnipeg Harvest, drivers, various. Gary, 982-3587 or gary.mcghee@winnipegharvest.org.
Winnipeg Humane Society, seniors & pets visitation. Volunteer Services, 982-2043.
Winnipeg Inner City Missions, Flora House, various. Whitney, 586-5494.
Winnipeg Railway Museum, greeters for Railway Days Sept. 8-9. Peter, 233-0252 or lacey@mts.net.
World Heritage, host an exchange student. 1-866-761-0131 or 1-800-888-9040.
Youth Employment Services, various. Angie, 987-8661
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Polish Your Resume Before Submitting - Presentation is Everything
Thursday, September 6th, 2007
Polish Your Resume Before Submitting - Presentation is Everything
Spell check… the old-fashioned way.
Spelling and grammar errors can be the kiss of death for resumes: They show employers that you don’t pay attention to detail. Computer spell-check programs don’t always pick up these errors, so make sure you proofread it yourself before handing it in. For insurance and a fresh perspective, have a friend look it over, too.
2. Put it in reverse chronological order.
Organize your résumé to reflect your most recent job at the top and include dates of employment. Employers tend to prefer these over functional résumés, which can be great if you’re switching career paths, but otherwise make it difficult to determine when you worked where and can hide employment gaps.
3. Simplify your language.
Keep your sentences short and don’t worry about fragments.
Leave out personal pronouns like “I,” “my” and “me.” Saying, “I performed” this or “I demonstrated” that is redundant. Who else would you is talking about if not yourself?
Omit the articles “a,” “an” and “the.” Instead of “Coordinated the special events for the alumni association,” simplify it to say, “Coordinated alumni association special events.”
Take out terms like “assisted in,” “participated in,” and “helped with.” If you assisted in managing client accounts, simply say, “Managed client accounts.” You can explain later what this role entailed.
Change passive statements to active verbs. Saying “Coordinated client meetings” instead of “Ensured client meetings were coordinated” adds punch and clarity to a job description.
Exclude words like “responsibilities” and “duties” under job listings. Your résumé should focus on accomplishments, not tasks.
4. Eliminate clutter.
Format your résumé for consistency and easy reading.
Bold, italicize or underline important headlines (just don’t do all three at once – that’s overkill).
Create a bulleted list – not a paragraph formation – for job descriptions
Use a standard font like 11 point Times New Roman or Arial. Fancier fonts are not only harder to read, but they may become garbled in an e-mail format.
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