Job Search Cafe Ezine June22 2010
Job Search Cafe Ezine June22 2010
Last week's ezine provided Part 1 of our 3-part series on interview preparation tips and dealt with formulating
effective answers to interview questions.
Part Two of the Interview Tips series involves tips on dressing for your job interview. Once you are confident
with the look you are presenting, you will be more at ease in your employer interviews.
I hope this helps you put together an updated, polished look to go with your effective answers!
Sincerely,
Marcy Travis, Job Search Cafe.com President
Job Search Cafe Ezine June22 2010 Edition
Interview Tips (Part 2)
Job Search Cafe Ezine June22 2010
Look at Men & Women's Interview Clothing & Sales
Job Interview Dress
Now is the time to plan ahead for that professional, updated, and confident look that you will have for your
next interview. How you look and feel about yourself will shine through to the employer during the interview.
Review these free job interview tips and plan ahead so that on the interview day, you can relax knowing that
you look great.
Your Clothing Style Should Be Current
If you are middle aged, one of the tips to appearing youthful is to make sure you update your clothing styles.
Take some time to look in catalogs and online to see what the current styles are.
Try Your Look on Ahead of Time
Once you've determined what you are going to wear, try it on ahead of time to make sure you do not need any
altering. Everything should be wrinkle free; if not get out that iron!
Your Hairstyle Should be up to Date
Another trick to a youthful appearance is to maintain an updated hairstyle. Get your hair colored or
highlighted and get a great cut that frames your face and brings out your best features.
Encouraging Thoughts
Take time to envision the next steps you will be taking in life. Not only will you feel more prepared,
but envisioning and anticipating your future actions will help you focus on what needs to be done now!
Considering a New Career Field?
Check out this "In Demand" Job
Every week I feature information on a different In Demand Job, which are those occupations that are
projected to have long-term growth, are economically important, or are being transformed by technology and
innovation. Most jobs featured here have a projected growth that is average or faster than the average job,
which means that there should good demand for workers in that occupation.
Computer Support Specialists
Median wages (2009) $21.30 hourly, $44,300 annual
Projected growth (2008-2018) Faster than average (14% to 19%)
Computer support specialists provide technical assistance, support, and advice to individuals and
organizations that depend on information technology. They work within organizations that use computer systems,
for computer hardware or software vendors, or for third-party organizations that provide support services
on a contract basis, such as help-desk service firms. Support specialists are usually differentiated between
technical support specialists and help-desk technicians.
Education & Training
A college degree is required for some computer support specialist positions, but an associate degree or
certification may be sufficient for others. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.
Those who possess a bachelor?s degree, relevant technical and communication skills, and previous work
experience should have even better opportunities than applicants with an associate degree or professional
certification.
Certification
For some jobs, professional certification may qualify an applicant for employment. Certification can
demonstrate proficiency in a product or process, and help applicants obtain some entry-level positions.
Some hardware and software vendors require their computer support specialists to be certified, and many of
these will fund this training after an applicant is hired.
Job Outlook
Employment of computer support specialists is expected to increase by 14 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is
faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for these workers will result as organizations and
individuals continue to adopt the newest forms of technology.
Job growth will be fastest in several industries that rely heavily on technology. These include the
computer systems design and related services industry; the data processing, hosting and related services
industry; the software publishing industry; and the management, scientific, and technical consulting industry.
* Taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook 2010 - 2011 Edition
I hope you enjoyed Job Search Cafe Ezine June22 2010.
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