Canadian Resume Writing Service

Offering Resume & Cover Letter Development Plus Career / Interview Coaching

The Person Who Secures the Position is Not Necessarily the Most Qualified, But Perhaps the One Who Knows How to Get a Job

Canadian Resume Writing Service strongly recommends that you use our interview coaching service to truly see the results of being better prepared for interviews. The best piece of advice would be: "be yourself", this has never been more important than in the job search process. Examine your best attributes and HOW to sell yourself to the marketplace.

Employers are looking for energy, ambition, good personality, confidence, competency, maturity and professional appearance.

Research the company--I can't stress this enough. Find out as much as possible about this industry, it's changes, who the president is and the number of years in business. If you can help the company solve problems, you are that much closer to getting hired.

1. Shake hands firmly and don't take a seat until offered. Don't slouch, and always maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s).

2. Always remain professional before, during and after the interview. Relax and be yourself, but don’t forget the person sitting on the other side of the desk could be your future employer.

3. Dress for success for an immediate favorable first impression. Don't underestimate this. Shine your shoes, as many candidates forget this.

4. Bring at least three copies of your professionally prepared resume, as well as a list of references on matching letterhead.

5. Don’t bad mouth your present or former employers. Limit your comments to those necessary.

6. Talk in a firm, confident voice and always present a positive attitude.

7. Practice mock interviews with a career coach or friend pinpointing your weaknesses and working to improve them. Practice.

8. Ask relevant questions during the interview, which should be a two-way communication. It's important to develop a rapport with the interviewer.

9. Allow the interviewer to describe the position and its responsibilities early in the interview so you can apply your accomplishments to that position.

10. Follow up on your interview within three business days. Enthusiasm and interest make a difference.

11. Let the interviewer bring up salary first. The person who talks about salary first will lose.

12. Always send a thank you note the day following the interview.
    Understand that nervousness is normal, so prepare for it in order to convey a calm appearance.

13. Always send a thank you and follow up letter--an important step in the job search process.

We provide effective follow-up and thank you letters.

These are just some tips. If you want to master the art of interviewing, contact us -- your future career partner.

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Contact Candace Davies

candoco@telus.net

Toll Free # (877) 738-8052 Canada & U.S.A.
Local and International # (780) 513-0010

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Copyright © 1999 -2007

Candace Davies, Founder and Director

Canadian Resume Writing Service

R.R. #1, Site 24, Box 36

Grande Prairie, AB T8V2Z8

All rights reserved. Revised: November 27, 2007

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