Job Searching Tips

By Martin Yate CPC

Ive been writing about job interviews, from both sides of the desk, for twenty-five years and without a doubt, the toughest interview question going the rounds in 2012 is, “Your job exists to help your employer achieve and maintain profitability. How do your efforts support these goals?” Its a question that can only be answered when you really understand the guts of the job you are pursuing.

The question actually has two parts. The first part, your job exists to help your employer achieve and maintain profitability, shouldnt be too difficultbecause it is a statement of fact: all jobs exist to support profitability.

You need to think through whether your job is chiefly concerned with generating revenue, protecting assets, improving productivity in some way, or is perhaps a combination of these imperatives.

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Every job seeker knows that a job interview can make for a tense experience.  You want to make the right first impression, which is sometimes easier said than done.  The good news is that there are some mistakes you can outright avoid if you know what they are.  Let’s take a look at six common job interview blunders you can easily avoid:

1. Showing Up at the Wrong Time

It’s a given that you shouldn’t show up too late for an interview, but did you know that showing up too early can be annoying too?  Hiring managers are busy people who schedule interviews around other work.  If you show up 30 minutes early, it’s likely that you’re requiring them to stop what they’re doing to accommodate you.  To play it safe

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