A Loyal Employee Is Worth His or Her Weight in Gold
By Philip | November 21, 2008
Most people are hiding their true motives behind a mask of compliance and amiability. You never know where their true allegiance lies until they are tested. Some are only using you for the money you can pay them, and slack off behind your back. Some are jealous of you but try it hide it. Yet they steal for you and plot your downfall behind your back.
Others are true-blue loyalists as Bill Zanker, the owner of the Learning Annex who will do everything they can to help you succeed. It will take months are even years to know who is who. Their actions will eventually betray them. Don’t hesitate to immediately get rid of the slackers and the plotters. When you learn from experience that someone is really and truly working solidly for your benefit, cherish them and reward them. For they are a rarity that should be treasured. People like this don’t come around very often.
If you can assemble, over time, a whole group of loyal hardworking people who will do anything for you you will be able to accomplish almost anything you want in your business.
Bill Zanker, Founder and CEO of The Learning Annex said, “I try to hire people who are honest and loyal. I value loyalty very much. The other kinds of people don’t last very long at The Learning Annex. They end up being fired or quitting. I’ve been very fortunate to have some of the most dedicated employees a man could ever have. We have accomplished great things at the Learning Annex because of them. We put on amazing expos where over 60,000 people attended, and did this over and over again for several years, when experts told us we could never get more than 2-3 thousand people to attend. All because of a group of positive thing, staff that believes they can do anything.”
So always reward and promote the loyal people who are on your side and put your interests above everything else, and you’ll succeed mightily
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Are You Prepared for Your Interview?
By Philip | November 15, 2008
For a lot of us, interviews can be quite nerve wracking. It’ll be worse if you come for an interview unprepared as you might lose your dream job.
Interviews vary from one to another but the following are some important points that will help you improve your success chance.
The first point is, prepare yourself with as much information about the company your going to get into, and the role that you are going for. You can try to go to the company’s website to learn about the company as well as their products and services they are offering. Try to find some information about your interviewer, and his/her role within the company.
The second point might sounds obvious, but sometime it is one of the biggest lame mistake one can make. Make sure you know exactly the place where you are going to attend the interview. Give yourself plenty of time to arrive as arriving late will not be a good first impression. By arriving earlier you’ll also have the opportunity to gather your thoughts and prepare yourself on the spot.
The third point, decide what you are going to wear the night before to avoid rushing around the day of your interview.
The fourth point, have a copy of your CV with you and ensure that you read it through so you are able to answer any questions related.
The fifth point, greet your interviewer with a smile and a strong handshake. Maintain a good eye contact at all times, with the interviewer you are responding to.
The sixth point, ask questions and show a real interest in the position and the company. Ask questions that indicate an interest in their line of work or products and your enthusiasm and interest in the role itself, rather than holiday entitlement, pensions etc.
The seventh point, it is always better to response in a positive way. Also, if you do not understand a question, don’t guess the answer - ask them to explain the question further. Although you may be nervous and want to give the impression you are knowledgeable, don’t talk too much. Give yourself at least 5-6 seconds to think about your answer before you reply.
The eight point, Have your own questions prepared in advance but try to ensure that you use them in the context of the interview and think about the information you have already been given by the interviewer already. This will help to show the interviewer that you are interested in the company and want to find out more about the role you are being interviewed for. You can try to ask about the training available within the role you are taking or what would the career development pathway you can expect over the upcoming years.
At the end of the interview, if the opportunity arises, ask them how they felt the interview went. Also, if you are interested in the position, it is important to tell them.
Finally, make sure you know what the follow up procedure is, and when you can expect to hear back from them. Always thank them for seeing you.
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Confused on Choosing Your Dream Job?
By Philip | November 8, 2008
These are some ideas to help you on choosing your dream career, especially if you’re still trying to figure out how to do what you absolutely love – or even figure out what you love.
One that got your interest
So, if you want to find your dream career, you’ll have to go after what you want. Think about it, there are people making a living playing their favorite instrument, dressing up in makeup and “clowning around” or going the traditional route of joining the ranks of Corporate America – and you can do it too. The main way for you to accomplish this goal is to take note of the projects you absolutely love then explore ways to turn that love into a tangible career.
Know your Personality
By taking a personality tests, you can better determine, based on your interests, what careers would be best suited for you. Examples of the two tests you can take online are the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and Ansir Self-Perception tests.
Both of them are the most widely-used personality test in the world. The first would help you determine your organization, career, and personal development attributes. While the latter will help you identify your dominant strengths and innate potential so that you can quickly move toward what best suits your personality. Both of these tests work well to give you insight into aspects of your personality that you may not have been aware of. But most importantly, they help you correlate those personality traits with various career options, helping to make finding your dream career a little easier.
Try Temporary Work
By taking on a temporary work, you can test the waters of different careers without having to commit permanently to any.
Don’t be afraid to go after your dream job. You may find it to be the best decision you’ve ever made.
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