Archive for July 2010
By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T.
- Do you discuss company products and services with confidence and insight?
- Do you give examples that support you have the knowledge, skills & abilities the company seeks?
- Do you tell anecdotes that demonstrate you can hit the ground running?
- Do you reinforce with examples that you have a shorter learning curve?
- Do you expand your potential by establishing added value on topics not discussed in the interview?
- Do you have a personality that fits the existing business culture?
- Do you express passion and enthusiasm for the company and the opportunity?
- Do you ask for the position?
The most difficult interview question is the one that you do not practice before you sit down in the interview chair. The key to successful interviewing is to know what you are going to say before you go to the interview. Identify your most challenging questions. Work out a good response. Practice. Test your response with someone. Your success in interviewing will go up if you identify interview barriers and issues prior to the interview.
By Larry Goldsmith, CWDP, P.E.T.
Below is my philosophy on how I spend the majority of my (mind) time each day. This is how I get by each day. What about you? Have you ever giving thought to thinking about how you ‘think’ about preparing for the next day? How much time do you spend getting ready for tomorrow? Do you have a formal philosophy to guide you towards your achievements and accomplishments?
My approach to taking on life each day:
Once today is here, I minimize the amount of thinking time spent on the day’s tasks. [I don't take shortcuts. I don't cut back on my efforts. I put in whatever time necessary to complete my projects] However my philosophy is that today is already here. Most of it will take of itself, whether I do something or not. My attitude is to focus on tomorrow. My mind is 80% (or more) focused on tomorrow’s tasks even though I am working on today’s business - I am always thinking and planning for tomorrow. This attitude has always kept me on target. Plus I have fewer surprises as I have already anticipated what might jump up and ’slap’ me on the side of the head and become a barrier or a challenge.)
[Time doesn't change. 24hours is always 24 hours. The key to successful management of your schedule is to manage effectively the time that you have.]
Lori Goldsmith, SPHR, GPHR
I had a great time participating in the HCC Summer Youth Program, July 1st. I was teamed up with Kim Scott from Casper’s. We gave the students an overview of what employers are looking for and conducted mock interviews. The students were so receptive.
It is funny how things work. Chuck Sykes, reached out to Holly because Brian Hollands, Business Development Officer, The Corporate Training Center @ HCC did not have the resources or staff to make the 2-week program successful. One of the reasons I love working with Holly Tomlin is her commitment to our community and her support and encouragement of our volunteer leadership roles.
The HCC Summer Youth Program was a chance to serve in a capacity near and dear to my heart. I was on the Philadelphia Urban League Advisory Board for Job Readiness Training for six years. When I relocated to Tampa in 1987, I joined the Tampa Hillsborough Urban League Advisory Board and served as Chairperson for the Job Readiness Training Screening Committee for eight years. Proudly, I attended every one of their graduations from the program and watched many go on to college to become doctors, lawyers, architects and engineers. One of my proudest moments was being recognized at the national meeting and awarded the Exemplary Volunteer of the Year award in 1994. I was so disappointed when the government cut our program funding. Many fond memories came flooding back and it was great to be back in the saddle again.
