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5 Body Language “No-Nos” That Can Cost You the Job
By Dan Burns author of "First 60 Seconds"

Posted: Sept 20th, 2012 by Dr. Mariam Ghazvini
source here!

Mistake #1: No Body Language At All

This refers to arriving at the interview on time and in the right frame of mind: cool, calm and collected. "It seems fairly obvious, but you really need to be at the job interview on time and in the right frame of mind," says Burns. "If it normally takes you 30 minutes to get to the location, then plan for an hour."

Mistake #2: Not Projecting A Professional "Look"

"The person that is doing the interview, they want to see a very clean, professional image," says Burns. Problem scenarios arise when a job candidate wears inappropriate or ill-fitting clothing, looks disheveled and does not smile, he says. According to Burns, interviewees cannot look too professional. "I've never heard of a situation where a someone got turned down for a job because they look too good," he says. "Err on the side of setting yourself apart from everyone else."

Mistake #3: An Ineffective Greeting

While the greeting is over in 10 to 15 seconds, notes Burns, it is a critically important part of the interview process. The most common problems with an ineffective greeting are not smiling, not making direct eye contact and a weak handshake, he says. You want to be sure to convey the following with your "hello":

• Smile: This shows you are happy to be there and meeting the interviewer.
• Make eye contact: This shows the hiring manager that there is no other place you'd rather be.
• Give a firm handshake: This will tell the interviewer that you are a professional and confident.

Mistake #4: Conveying Anything But Pure CONFIDENCE

If you are nervous for the interview, "the more you prepare the more confident you are going to be," says Burns. "The more confident you are the more comfortable you'll be in the interview process and you will be able to get across why you are the best person for the job." His tips for being prepared for the interview include:

• Understanding the company
• Understanding the job
• Being prepared to relate your skills and experience to the job requirements

If you are not confident or prepared, your body language will show it: You may start to lose eye contact, stumble or even sweat.

Mistake #5: Being Distracted in ANY Way

While this may seem like common sense, Burns says interview candidates must still be reminded to turn off their cell phones and other mobile devices during an interview. Or better yet, leave the device at home or in the car.

 

Take Your Job Search Seriously!

Posted: Sept 6th, 2012 by Dr. Mariam Ghazvini

Career Tip of the Day!

Posted: Aug 24, 2012 by Dr. Mariam Ghazvini

An interesting article about the habits of "high functioning" people that I would like to share. As the title suggests, "12 things successful people do before 12:00" is all about organizing and prioritizing your day. It is almost like the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People". Not all 12 things may suit everyone but we can pick and choose the ones that suits our personality if not all 12! Here is the link:

Business Insider Article

Seminar Series - Potential Career Paths for Engineers and MBA’s in High-Tech Marketing

Posted: July 10, 2012 by Dr. Mariam Ghazvini
Date/Time: Saturday, July 14, 3:00-4:00 PM
Speaker: Marc Saunders
Location: Room 312 South Building

Abstract:
In your career planning have you considered the wide variety of challenging and rewarding jobs in High-Tech Marketing? In this presentation we’ll look at a variety of jobs in a typical high-tech marketing unit, the skills and qualifications for each, potential career paths, and some things hiring managers look for in candidates for these positions. We’ll conclude with a short discussion of the benefits of a career in marketing and whether this career choice might be right for you. The presentation will be structured to provide time for questions and discussion.

Introduction to the Speaker:
Marc Saunders has had a 40 year career in High-Tech Marketing at Hewlett-Packard and Agilent Technologies, which spun-off from HP in 1999. Over his career Marc has held a wide range of marketing jobs from entry level to management and executive levels, giving him a unique perspective on high-tech marketing and the positions and people who make it work. Mr. Saunders has also been involved in hiring and mentoring many successful marketers in both companies. Mr. Saunders has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University and an MBA from the University of Santa Clara.