Writing a Resignation Letter
For most of us, a day comes when we want to resign from our job and move on. There are good ways and not-so-good ways to resign. I cringe when I hear from people who tell me that they didn't need to give notice, it was okay to quit and walk out the door, but then wonder why their previous employer wouldn't give them a good reference. Whenever possible, and I do understand that there can be difficult circumstances when you might need to just quit, it makes sense to leave your job as diplomatically as possible.
You're not going to gain anything other than a moment's satisfication by telling your boss he or she is jerk or telling your co-workers that you can't stand them. Burning bridges isn't going to do anything other than hinder your future job search. Rather, take the time to be sure you're making the right decision, then resign gracefully and tactfully. Write a resignation letter that's brief, polite, and to the point. Also, politely say farewell to your co-workers and let the ones you want to stay in touch with know how to contact you.
If you're not sure how to say good-bye these sample resignation letters, retirement letters, farewell letters to colleagues, along with information on how to write an appropriate letter will help you to professionally (and politely) move on to the next stage of your career.
Resignation Letters:
How to Resign
Resignation Letter Samples
Sample Farewell Letter
Sample Retirement Letter
Submit a Resignation, Farewell or Retirement Letter
Friday, May 16, 2008
Where to Look for Job Listings
Where to Look for Job Listings
I spent some time this week helping a friend look for a new job. She wasn't sure where to start, so we talked about the job search engines so she could find job listings that met her specifications fast, job sites with local listings like Craig's List, and niche job sites like MediaBistro and the New York Times Media Jobs section (she's a writer). There are lots of sites out there, and it isn't easy to know where to start, especially when you haven't looked for a job for a while. The world of job searching has changed a lot in the eight years since my friend last job searched.
To help make it a little easier, here's a list of job search engine sites, jobs listed by location and type of job, networking sites where employers and recruiters can find you, and all the other job search sites where you should be looking for job listings.
Job Listings
Career Networking Sites
Help Wanted Ads
Job Listings
Job Banks
Job Search Engines
Local Job Search
Top Job Sites
I spent some time this week helping a friend look for a new job. She wasn't sure where to start, so we talked about the job search engines so she could find job listings that met her specifications fast, job sites with local listings like Craig's List, and niche job sites like MediaBistro and the New York Times Media Jobs section (she's a writer). There are lots of sites out there, and it isn't easy to know where to start, especially when you haven't looked for a job for a while. The world of job searching has changed a lot in the eight years since my friend last job searched.
To help make it a little easier, here's a list of job search engine sites, jobs listed by location and type of job, networking sites where employers and recruiters can find you, and all the other job search sites where you should be looking for job listings.
Job Listings
Career Networking Sites
Help Wanted Ads
Job Listings
Job Banks
Job Search Engines
Local Job Search
Top Job Sites
Getting from College to Career
Getting from College to Career
If you're a college senior or recent grad who is starting to panic because you haven't done anything about finding a job yet (and don't worry, you're definitely not alone) or an undergrad who wants to get ahead, spend some time reading Getting from College to Career. It will be well worth it.
The book is full of practical advice on how to discover what you want to do, transitioning from college to career, who to network with, how to communicate professionally, and the best ways to get ahead of the crowd when you're job searching. There is also good advice on how to use the skills you might not even know you have to your advantage, along with information on what to do when you're stuck, as author Lindsey Pollak was when she returned home from graduate school in Australia.
Related Resources
Getting from College to Career
Class '08 Plans for After Graduation
Career Building Books
Entry Level Jobs
Internships for Grads
College Job Search Tips
If you're a college senior or recent grad who is starting to panic because you haven't done anything about finding a job yet (and don't worry, you're definitely not alone) or an undergrad who wants to get ahead, spend some time reading Getting from College to Career. It will be well worth it.
The book is full of practical advice on how to discover what you want to do, transitioning from college to career, who to network with, how to communicate professionally, and the best ways to get ahead of the crowd when you're job searching. There is also good advice on how to use the skills you might not even know you have to your advantage, along with information on what to do when you're stuck, as author Lindsey Pollak was when she returned home from graduate school in Australia.
Related Resources
Getting from College to Career
Class '08 Plans for After Graduation
Career Building Books
Entry Level Jobs
Internships for Grads
College Job Search Tips
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Mock Interviews
Job interview guides available now:
Complete Interview Guide
Complete Interview Guide with Supervision Interview GuideMatt & Nan DeLuca and the job-interview.net experts will prepare you for your interview with the Complete Interview Guide and the optional Supervision Interview Guide. Answer questions like a pro without the jitters and embarrassment:
Answers to tough job interview questions including follow-up questions.
Give natural unrehearsed interview answers - do's and don'ts
Thank you letters and interview follow-up.
3 practice interviews including a 24 hour plan.
Questions to ask the interviewers
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Interviewer's Question BankHuman Resources/Personnel professionals and employers - Save valuable time. Use the 600+ interview question bank to develop interviews quickly, easily and accurately to hire the right person. Includes behavioral interview questions and supervisory interview questions.
Complete Interview Guide
Complete Interview Guide with Supervision Interview GuideMatt & Nan DeLuca and the job-interview.net experts will prepare you for your interview with the Complete Interview Guide and the optional Supervision Interview Guide. Answer questions like a pro without the jitters and embarrassment:
Answers to tough job interview questions including follow-up questions.
Give natural unrehearsed interview answers - do's and don'ts
Thank you letters and interview follow-up.
3 practice interviews including a 24 hour plan.
Questions to ask the interviewers
HR Professional Interview GuideJob interview resources for the Human Resources/Personnel professional includes HR Interview Question Bank and answers to tough interview questions.
Supervision Interview GuideSupervision interview question bank and answers to the toughest supervision interview questions.
Interviewer's Question BankHuman Resources/Personnel professionals and employers - Save valuable time. Use the 600+ interview question bank to develop interviews quickly, easily and accurately to hire the right person. Includes behavioral interview questions and supervisory interview questions.
how to make the most of a job interview
HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF A JOB INTERVIEW A job interview is a journey and not a destination. The interview is your opportunity to make a good impression on the interviewer and hopefully, get the job you are being interviewed for. It therefore follows that if you are smart, you should make the most of the interview and land the job.I have attended a number of interviews myself and I have also interviewed prospective employees in some of the organizations for which I have worked. So, based on my experience in such matters, I believe you can make the most of a job interview if you use the tips explained below.
1) Interview yourself firstThis means that before you go for the interview, give yourself a mock interview first. I imagine that you the one interviewing another for the position you are looking for. Write out a series of possible questions and try to answer them logically and correctly. Be objective and ensure that your answers are in accordance with what the company may want to hear from you.
2) Dress wellYour appearance tells the interviewers something about your disposition and your personal habits. So dress formal, be well-groomed and neat as this will make a good impression on your interviewers.
3) Switch off your mobile phone If your phone rings while you are getting interviewed, you can kiss the job goodbye. It is a sign of disrespect and you can bet your interviewers will hold it against you.
4) Be polite No interviewer likes a rude and generally aggressive applicant. So be very careful in your choice of words. Some interviewers may even try to provoke you. It’s all part of the game. Don’t get trapped and don’t lose your cool. Speak in a quiet and respectful tone and if a question is repeated, answer it again patiently.
5) Don’t gloatOf course, they’ll be questions about performance in your previous place of work. If you did a competent job there, try to downplay your own role. “I was the team leader and, with the efforts of the others on the team, we met out target”. This sounds much better than; “I always met my targets and I consider myself a red-hot executive.”
6) Ask relevant questionsDon’t be afraid to ask good questions. Ask questions about company policy – expansion, goals, work ethics and how to cope with competition. It shows you are interested in the corporate goals of the company and this is what every interviewer loves to hear.
7) Watch your mouthAn interview is not quite an opportunity to run mouth. So watch what you say and only express things that will portray you in good light. Don’t run down your former employers and don’t bad mouth your former colleagues. If you do this you will give your interviewers in very bad impression.
8) Be punctual This is one thing that interviewers look out for. A guy that comes late for an interview is clearly an irresponsible person. So, make sure you are there a few minutes before the stipulated time.
9) Don’t be a wimpIt pays to be respectful at an interview but that does not mean you should be a wimp. Some questions may require that you assert yourself and insist on your point of view. Do so politely but don’t across as a yes-man. No interviewer wants a yes-man for a position that requires some initiative.
10) Don’t discuss moneyOf course, you want to know how much your salary is going to be. You are curious about allowances, vacations, stock options and paid vacations. My advice is don’t ask. If you do, you will come across as a money minded person and that is a bad sign.
11) Show that you fit the bill If the position calls for a person that will be a team player, try to come across as one. If initiative and decisive action is required, point out previous experiences where you have exercised your initiative. In other words, be smart.
12) Give a feedback After the interview, whether you are likely to get the job or not, get back to your interviewer by e-mail or fax. Thank them for the time and attention and express the view that you will always keep in touch with them. This is a great public relations tool and it will do you a lot of good.Finally, remember that an interview in most cases is touch and go. Make the most of the interview and you are in pole position to get the job. Good luck.
1) Interview yourself firstThis means that before you go for the interview, give yourself a mock interview first. I imagine that you the one interviewing another for the position you are looking for. Write out a series of possible questions and try to answer them logically and correctly. Be objective and ensure that your answers are in accordance with what the company may want to hear from you.
2) Dress wellYour appearance tells the interviewers something about your disposition and your personal habits. So dress formal, be well-groomed and neat as this will make a good impression on your interviewers.
3) Switch off your mobile phone If your phone rings while you are getting interviewed, you can kiss the job goodbye. It is a sign of disrespect and you can bet your interviewers will hold it against you.
4) Be polite No interviewer likes a rude and generally aggressive applicant. So be very careful in your choice of words. Some interviewers may even try to provoke you. It’s all part of the game. Don’t get trapped and don’t lose your cool. Speak in a quiet and respectful tone and if a question is repeated, answer it again patiently.
5) Don’t gloatOf course, they’ll be questions about performance in your previous place of work. If you did a competent job there, try to downplay your own role. “I was the team leader and, with the efforts of the others on the team, we met out target”. This sounds much better than; “I always met my targets and I consider myself a red-hot executive.”
6) Ask relevant questionsDon’t be afraid to ask good questions. Ask questions about company policy – expansion, goals, work ethics and how to cope with competition. It shows you are interested in the corporate goals of the company and this is what every interviewer loves to hear.
7) Watch your mouthAn interview is not quite an opportunity to run mouth. So watch what you say and only express things that will portray you in good light. Don’t run down your former employers and don’t bad mouth your former colleagues. If you do this you will give your interviewers in very bad impression.
8) Be punctual This is one thing that interviewers look out for. A guy that comes late for an interview is clearly an irresponsible person. So, make sure you are there a few minutes before the stipulated time.
9) Don’t be a wimpIt pays to be respectful at an interview but that does not mean you should be a wimp. Some questions may require that you assert yourself and insist on your point of view. Do so politely but don’t across as a yes-man. No interviewer wants a yes-man for a position that requires some initiative.
10) Don’t discuss moneyOf course, you want to know how much your salary is going to be. You are curious about allowances, vacations, stock options and paid vacations. My advice is don’t ask. If you do, you will come across as a money minded person and that is a bad sign.
11) Show that you fit the bill If the position calls for a person that will be a team player, try to come across as one. If initiative and decisive action is required, point out previous experiences where you have exercised your initiative. In other words, be smart.
12) Give a feedback After the interview, whether you are likely to get the job or not, get back to your interviewer by e-mail or fax. Thank them for the time and attention and express the view that you will always keep in touch with them. This is a great public relations tool and it will do you a lot of good.Finally, remember that an interview in most cases is touch and go. Make the most of the interview and you are in pole position to get the job. Good luck.
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