July 2007

Quick Tips for Successful Job Interviews

Many people feel that a job interview is a stressful experience- this shouldn’t be the case. A job interview is a friendly meeting of two interested parties: you, as the interviewee, and the interviewer. If you have been invited for an interview it is because they have read your cover letter and resume and they like your qualifications. You are literally almost hired at this point.

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Action Words in Resumes

Letting your prospective employer know the type of person you are is crucial to establishing a common ground. You will have three venues to accomplish this: your cover letter, your resume, and the interview.

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How to Properly Paraphrase

Paraphrasing is a great way to relay information from one source to the next without having to memorize the message word for word. You paraphrase every day whether you are aware of it or not- it’s the minds way to making messages understandable. However, when it comes to formal or business communication you need to be sure that you do it properly when you put your thoughts down onto paper. This avoids any possible legal complications that could result from improper paraphrasing.

What is Paraphrasing?
This is when you reword another person’s statement or argument. When paraphrasing academically it is required to be about the same length as the original, but outside of academic pursuits there are no specific requirements like that.

An Example
Your boss looked quite angry with you. “I know that you’re very busy and that you need to take time to yourself, but that doesn’t mean that you should put the needs of this company second! If you keep slipping up I’m going to have to take administrative measures to correct the problem.”

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