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By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T.
Professor Geert Hofsted, a Dutch expert developed the Cultural Dimensions Theory which eventually became a guide on how corporate executives effectively and successfully conduct business in an international environment. The theory demonstrated that there is no such thing as a universal management method. Professor Hofsted’s theory in essence says to manage successfully in an environment that transcends borders and countries, you need to know and identify with the entire local population. Hofsted’s research pointed out that people from difference cultural orientations will behave in different manners.
Why do I bring up this Cultural Dimensions Theory in a job search book?
Since a job search involves your interaction with the behavior of many individuals, from a broad spectrum of cultures too, you will do better in your job search if you take into consideration this Cultural Dimensions Theory. It is essential you understand that is there is no universal approach to your job search. An example is that each employer will interpret your Résumé differently. Each response to an interview question may not mean the same to each employer. One answer to the same interview question is not automatically best. Approach every employer as an individual. Consider each position you apply a new beginning. Apply this theory by reinventing yourself for each position you apply. It does not have to be much. But be in the habit of refining, correcting, upgrading, adjusting and modifying yourself at each stage of your search. This means you will need to fine-tune and adjust your Résumé, your responses to interview questions and how you conduct yourself during the interview process for each employer you come in contact.
Sidebar: Just as an athletic team prepares a new game approach for each opponent, you too will fair best if you do the same for each position you apply.
Except from Staging a Successful Job Search.
Due out in December 2009
By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T.
1. Be ten minutes late; it is more fashionable
2. Lie on your resume; they’ll never catch you
3. Demand more money; you know you’re worth it
4. Don’t practice interviewing; why draw attention to your talents
5. Bring your children to the interview to show you can multi-task
6. Just use the classifieds; ignore the other 90+% of job opportunities
7. Wear lots of jewelry, perfume and cologne; you will be memorable
8. State you want to start work at 10 a.m. because 8 a.m. is too early
9. Make your resume stand out by including stains, misspellings and poor grammar
10. Shake hands in a soft and wet way; you don’t want to make a good impression
©Carnegie, Hill & Associates, Inc. 2005
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By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T.
You come from all walks of life. You transcend every industry. You are employed, underemployed and unemployed. How can you be expected to know the ins and outs behind an effect job search in a world where many jobs (and industries) no longer have a shelf life while many more occupations and jobs (and industries) haven’t even surfaced yet? How could you possibly have all the know-how to do an informed job search? For example, are you prepared for any of these scenarios?
1) You call an employer on the telephone. They are not in and you get their voice mail. What do you do? What should you say?
2) You call the employer and the phone is answered by an aide. What do you say which will allow you to get by the gate keeper. Or maybe you actual reach the employer. You tell them why you are calling. They say, “Thank you.” We don’t need anyone right NOW. Are you prepared in either scenario to respond? How can you turn this around? My goodness. In the second example, you are speaking with an actual employer. Does a no mean nothing is there for you or can you find a way to get in the door for a future opportunity?
3) You are setting in the interview chair. The interview says, “Tell me about yourself.” You’ve always known this is your hardest question. What do you say?
4) You are at a restaurant. An old friend walks by your table. You recognize one another and they say, “Hello, what are you doing these days?” You have a good exchange. They tell you of a perfect contact, someone whom you’ve been trying to reach for a month now. You friend asks for your telephone number. What do you do? Write your number down on a piece of paper or a napkin?5) You are in an elevator. Two business people enter the elevator. You hear one say to other, “What are we going to do?” We weren’t planning on our key person quitting without notice”. You realize it is exactly the type of position you seek. What a golden opportunity. You have 15 seconds to introduce and sell your skills. How can you do this effectively so they remember you?
A poorly prepared job seeker is not ready to compete. Businesses today have too much at risk. Business managers do not lower their standards of hiring just because they are in need of employees. Even if high employment exist and lots of jobs are available, it does not necessary translate to automatic interviews and offers.
It is essential you are able to navigate these churning times of employment. From the onset, solid footing is essential. You must be alert to the important development stages of a job search. Where you are in what process and what is required of you to be competitive. When you develop an understanding of what works for you, you will find a well-being and a focus with clarity of self and direction.
Staging a Successful Job Search© (Coming This Fall)
Learning to create a series of staged events that engage the potential employer in a positive memorable experience to achieve the interview you seek.
