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Make an Impression
( from Food Industry News, 2/2001)
People get an opinion of you within four minutes
of your first meeting, and 75% of that impression is bases on your body
language.
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Flash a brow. Raising your eyebrows
briefly upon meeting someone is subtle, powerful signal that takes all of
one-fifth of a second. Not being "flashed" by someone with whom we
are on good terms can create hostile feeling.
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Make eye contact at regular periods.
Eye contact sends the signal to the people with whom you're talking that
you're interested in what they are saying. However, be careful not to cross
the line and state, since that makes you seem aggressive.
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Return a handshake. Apply the same
pressure offered by the other person. Keep in mind that a limp handshake
signals a wimpy image, and a crushing grip seems overly aggressive.
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Stand tall. And walk tall. Good
posture says you're self-assured and trustworthy.
Attitude is Everything!
After sending out numerous resumes without a response, it is easy for job
seekers to feel hopeless and rejected.
However, during these uncertain economic times, a positive attitude may be the
most important tool for success in a job search.
The concept is simple. Remain confident, focused and stead-fast in your journey
towards success and you will begin to get a clearer view of the light at the end
of the tunnel.
It is important to realize that you will come across
inevitable bumps in the road. Accept this fact, as well as the occasional
feelings of frustration, and you are likely to develop a more positive out look
and the persistence needed to continue towards your goal, rather than being
derailed by some inevitable rejection.
Be Enthusiastic
In order to remain enthusiastic during your job search, think of each element of
the process as a learning experience. Take away key lessons, considering that
even in rejection you may find constructive criticism to use to refine and
perfect your job seeking skills. For example, for every company you
research, you learn more about an industry.
For every interview you go on, you improve your
presentation skills. Regardless of whether you get the job or not, try to
take something away from each effort or opportunity. If you begin to feel
pessimistic about finding a job, take a break and work on a task unrelated to
your job search that can be easily accomplished.
Volunteer your time or take a course at a local college.
Sometimes it helps to step away from the process for a while before jumping
right back in.
Project Confidence
Throughout your job search, it's important to remain
positive and project that confidence in your resume,
cover letter and interview. Review your accomplishments and emphasize
specific successes and results. A recruiter or potential employer will
definitely notice if you are proud of your work. When you attend an
interview, highlight these accomplishments in an enthusiastic manner.
Don't Give Up
It may seem like no one is hiring, but that's not true at all. On
Flipdog.com, for instance, there are almost 350,000 jobs listed in the US.
However, be careful not to measure your job search success by the time you spend
answering ads. Instead, you may want to measure it in terms of things you
can control like how many leads you find. Keep plugging away, sending
resumes out and networking with everyone you know. Following are some
tips to keep your winning attitude and make your job search experience easier:
Develop a job search strategy.
Focus on making something happen rather than waiting for it to happen to you.
If you strategically target the areas you want to approach, you'll be more
efficient and save time on your job search.
Do not talk down your past jobs or employers.
Always go into an interview with something positive
to say. Remember that each past employer is a valuable reference and resource
for future job opportunities.
Be brave and take risks
Apply for a job even if you think it might be a reach.
You'll never know if you can succeed unless you try.
You may find that if they like you, they'll tell
you about another job that you may be suited for.
Be flexible and open-minded.
Consider opportunities that, at first glance, may not
be what you're looking for. Sometimes change in a different field or occupation
might be just what you need.
Try not to feel rejected.
If you don't receive an offer, chances are, it wasn't meant to be. Keep focused
on the other opportunities that lie ahead. You could also write a
follow-up letter to the interviewer that thanks him for his time and asks for
input on how you could have improved your interview technique.
Stay busy
Don't neglect to follow-up and maximize your relationships with your contacts.
With so many people to see and follow-up letters to write, you should never feel
like you don't have enough to do.
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