Comments on: Interview AND Resume Tip- The Job Description Is Just The Starting Point http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/ Getting Things Done, Getting Ahead, Getting Through The Day Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: IT Jobs » Job Interview Tip: How to Discuss a Layoff http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-8308 IT Jobs » Job Interview Tip: How to Discuss a Layoff Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:26:38 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-8308 [...] Interview AND Resume Tip- The Job Description Is Just The Starting Point [...] [...] Interview AND Resume Tip- The Job Description Is Just The Starting Point [...]

]]> By: Clara http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-5883 Clara Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:51:38 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-5883 I just wanted to write a big THANK YOU to the person that wrote this. I was looking for a teaching job and my odds to get "the job"felt like winning the lotery sometimes in today's economy, the competition is fierce and this would be my first teaching job= no experience. With that in mind, I read every possible blog and website about interviewing, and right before I walked out to go to THE INTERVIEW, I came across this blog. We all know the obvious : don't curse, dress nice, don't chew gum... etc. but I did exactly what this article is about: go beyond the job description. I had a portfolio with drawings that I have made, since my background is in design, I told them that I was interested in enrichment activities after school such as art, or chess and I had a management plan in place for the classroom...and smiled, smiled and smiled. I didn't even talked about my nonexistent teaching experience, ( they were aware of that, and they called me for an interview anyway). One week later, I got the job. It was my first and only interview ,when I was mentally prepared to interview at at least 5 schools, wich is what I've heard from other people in my situation. All because of the JOB BORED, so if I didn't say it before: THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!! I just wanted to write a big THANK YOU to the person that wrote this. I was looking for a teaching job and my odds to get “the job”felt like winning the lotery sometimes in today’s economy, the competition is fierce and this would be my first teaching job= no experience. With that in mind, I read every possible blog and website about interviewing, and right before I walked out to go to THE INTERVIEW, I came across this blog. We all know the obvious : don’t curse, dress nice, don’t chew gum… etc. but I did exactly what this article is about: go beyond the job description. I had a portfolio with drawings that I have made, since my background is in design, I told them that I was interested in enrichment activities after school such as art, or chess and I had a management plan in place for the classroom…and smiled, smiled and smiled.
I didn’t even talked about my nonexistent teaching experience, ( they were aware of that, and they called me for an interview anyway).
One week later, I got the job. It was my first and only interview ,when I was mentally prepared to interview at at least 5 schools, wich is what I’ve heard from other people in my situation. All because of the JOB BORED, so if I didn’t say it before: THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!

]]> By: Daniel http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-3741 Daniel Sun, 17 May 2009 02:43:01 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-3741 ...And of course, upon hiring the lady that spoke spanish, you gave her remuneration package a little boost, as she was doing somewhat more than the job description asked for, right? Right. I would be VERY wary about freely offering more skills than the job required, unless you can successfully negotiate compensation for those skills, either right away or down the track. If not, keep your mouth shut, or you may find yourself in the situation where you are doing double the work of your co-workers without any benefits. It happens all the time! …And of course, upon hiring the lady that spoke spanish, you gave her remuneration package a little boost, as she was doing somewhat more than the job description asked for, right? Right.

I would be VERY wary about freely offering more skills than the job required, unless you can successfully negotiate compensation for those skills, either right away or down the track.

If not, keep your mouth shut, or you may find yourself in the situation where you are doing double the work of your co-workers without any benefits. It happens all the time!

]]> By: How To Know If The Job Interview Went Well | TheJobBored http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-872 How To Know If The Job Interview Went Well | TheJobBored Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:49:54 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-872 [...] the job requirements, AND THEN start to discuss all the other things you can bring to the job. As I’ve discussed before, you win the job by using the interview to convince them that hiring you will bring them all sorts [...] [...] the job requirements, AND THEN start to discuss all the other things you can bring to the job. As I’ve discussed before, you win the job by using the interview to convince them that hiring you will bring them all sorts [...]

]]> By: InternshipRatings.com http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-779 InternshipRatings.com Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:25:14 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-779 I agree with the previous comment. Good post! From personal experience (and workshops with past internship employers), I can suggest adding some personal interests and/or accomplishments at the end of the resume. This is a great way to differentiate yourself from other candidates and add some personality to your resume! Once you've landed the internship, don't forget to critique it on InternshipRatings.com! I agree with the previous comment. Good post! From personal experience (and workshops with past internship employers), I can suggest adding some personal interests and/or accomplishments at the end of the resume. This is a great way to differentiate yourself from other candidates and add some personality to your resume! Once you’ve landed the internship, don’t forget to critique it on InternshipRatings.com!

]]> By: Rick http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-768 Rick Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:37:36 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-768 Nice post! If you REALLY want to land that job, this is clear evidence that any skills or accomplishments you possess BEYOND the job description can make you a prime candidate. And if it's a small company that wants to grow, or a large company that's looking to, say, break into a new market or push a new product line, you may be very valuable before you even interview. To improve your chances, at that stage, make sure you research the company. Nice post! If you REALLY want to land that job, this is clear evidence that any skills or accomplishments you possess BEYOND the job description can make you a prime candidate. And if it’s a small company that wants to grow, or a large company that’s looking to, say, break into a new market or push a new product line, you may be very valuable before you even interview. To improve your chances, at that stage, make sure you research the company.

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