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Greetings
Connections:
Career Communiqué Radio & TV:
In the Spotlight: Interview with a Recruiter – Your Questions Answered
Coach's Corner:
Are you an entrepreneur?
Ace that Interview:
Asking for feedback
Your question answered:
Should I send a thank you letter after
an interview for a possible internal
promotion?
Resources & Tools to
Catapult Your Career
Annemarie
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Friday 05,
December 2008
ISSN:1835-8551
Volume XXV, Issue 44
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Hi,
Welcome to another issue of Career Communiqué x-Press, and especially a warm ‘hello’ to all of our new subscribers. We consider it a real privilege to have you join us!
 For all of our US-based subscribers, I trust you had an enjoyable Thanksgiving Holiday, and were able to share the occasion with loved ones.
Setting aside time to identify all of the things that
we are thankful for, I believe, is very important. We live such busy lives, going from one activity to the next
that we often forget to take the opportunity to recognise the many blessings we've been given.
I’m so thankful that I was able to share in my husband’s 50th birthday celebrations this past Saturday
(here's a picture of him about to cut the
cake), and for the friends and family who helped us celebrate this milestone. I’m also thankful for the beautiful weather that we have had today,
and for the sound of my children laughing in the distance.
Even difficult situations can provide wonderful opportunities for learning and growth. What are you thankful for?
Hope you enjoy this fortnight’s article!
Feature Article:
Are you an entrepreneur?
Thinking of making a career change from
being employed to self employed however
uncertain if this would be a good option for
you? This fortnight’s article presents 25
questions to identify whether or not
entrepreneurship and starting up your own
business is the right decision for you.
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Until next time, to your success!
Remember: If you can dream it...you
can achieve it!
Annemarie Cross
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What's coming up on our next show – Monday 8th December 2008?
Topic: Why in a market downturn job seekers need to think like an entrepreneur.
The current market downturn in Australia has created uncertainty for many workers. However, while many remain concerned about job security, and others have found their job security taken, there is also a proportion of the workforce who look at the current market and remain calm and focused on securing that next great job opportunity, by taking on the mindset of an entrepreneur.
Join Annemarie Cross and Kelly Magowan (from SixFigures.com.au the premium job site exclusively for six figure package jobs across all industries and professions) as they identify key factors of the Entrepreneurs Profile and what you can learn from Entrepreneurs for a more successful job search.
If you have any questions you would like answered during the show, send them through to: asklive@career-coach.com.au
Previous Show:
In the Spotlight: Interview with a Recruiter – Your Questions Answered
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Coach's
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Are you an entrepreneur?
Can you recall a time when you met someone who had a fantastic story about how they built up and developed their very own successful business and you thought “I want to do that!” The ability to start and grow your own business requires certain traits, and if you posses many of these qualities, chances are that entrepreneurship would be a great match for you.
Measure yourself through the following assessment to see if you possess the innate personality characteristics that can indicate a high probability of being a successful entrepreneur. Each question can be rated from 1-5, with 1 being less true and 5 being more true. Select the score which represents you the best.
- I regularly set both short- and long-term goals
- I have an abundant supply of energy, determination and drive
- I work hard to successfully accomplish the goals that I set myself
- I have the ability to revise and implement strategies to overcome arising obstacles if it becomes apparent that existing plans are not achievable
- I possess self-discipline and self-motivation
- I assume full responsibility for all my successes and failures
- I thoroughly enjoy working on my own
- I am willing to accept and confront challenges and obstacles head on
- I have a competitive nature
- I am prepared to take reasonable risks to fulfil my goals
- I often get so immersed in my tasks and become totally oblivious to the time
- I welcome and regularly participate in opportunities for professional and personal development to acquire new skills
- I accept having to perform tasks that normally would not interest me
- I can hold firm to my visions and dreams even if I lack the full support of those people around me
- I enjoy and thrive on opportunities where I can perform a variety of tasks
- I feel a strong conviction about being able to achieve something meaningful in my life
- I can follow a project through to completion even if I am faced with obstacles
- I am able to recognise disappointments are valuable opportunities for ongoing learning, whether personal or professional growth
- I dread the thought of working for someone else
- I thoroughly enjoy being in control of my own working environment and schedule
- I have had a yearning to create and build my own business for as long as I can remember
- I yearn for the opportunity to express my own creativity and independence within my own business
- I love reading/learning stories of highly successful business people and what led to their success
- I am frequently coming up with new and exciting ideas on how to start up a new business
- If presented with an opportunity I would definitely be in my own business and am currently working hard to achieve this
Score Explanations:
Total Score 76-125
If this is your score then in all probability you are a born entrepreneur. You have probably had an underlying interest (for as long as you can recall) to create an idea and transform it into an income-generating product, and are excited at the prospect of starting and operating your own successful business. You will probably find that you will not feel truly rewarded unless you are actively involved in an entrepreneurial endeavour.
Total Score 26-75
If this is your score then in all probability you have some of the key qualities of an entrepreneur. Even though you do not possess all of the characteristics of an entrepreneur you may find that your passion for small business has come later in life. If you choose entrepreneurship as your career path, and commit to hard work and maintaining your focus, then in all likelihood you will be successful in your entrepreneurial endeavour.
Total Score 0-25
If this is your score then it is likely that you are not someone who has had an underlying passion and interest in entrepreneurship. You are probably someone who is more inclined to stability, whereas entrepreneurs tend to be drawn more to risk and change. Even though you do not possess a natural entrepreneurial spirit it does not mean that you cannot be a successful entrepreneur if that is the career you choose. By working and developing these key entrepreneurial characteristics you can to develop and build a very successful business.
Disclaimer: This assessment is not intended to provide a psychological diagnosis and should be used only as a resource tool to facilitate further exploration, personal/professional development and growth.
In next fortnight’s Career Communiqué x-Press newsletter, we’ll be covering Identifying Your Expertise, Experience and Education
Till next fortnight!
To your success!
Annemarie
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Ace
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Asking for feedback
A question that was raised by one of our readers was: “When you know you were out of two people in an interview and the job went to another person, how can I find out the reason why I was not selected – even though I know I was perfectly suited for the role (and thought I would be offered the job)?”
This is a great question and one that stumps many job seekers. The answer is plain and simple - request feedback from the interviewer. |
This is something I encourage all my clients to do and is something that you should consider doing as part of your job search. Make contact with the interviewer and ask him/her for his/her honest criticism to assist you in your job search. Ask them what led them to make the decision to make an offer to the other person? Were they more experienced? Did they portray themselves better within the interview and if so, what could you have answered differently in order for them to have offered the role to you?
While this may seem awkward (and often confronting having to listen to honest feedback), it certainly is a worthwhile exercise particularly if through the feedback you are able to change and enhance the way in which you respond to certain questions the next time you are asked that same question.
10 key steps to Ace that Interview devotes the last chapter on how to move forward confidently despite not having a successful job offer and is certainly a worthwhile read.
If you want to learn more about how to turn potential negative situations into positive situations and how to continue positioning yourself in the best possible way EVEN if you have received a ‘No thank you’ letter, then grab your copy of 10 key steps to Ace that Interview! today Send me Ace that Interview today!
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Subscriber Spotlight:
Your questions answered
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Subscriber Spotlight: Your questions answered…
Hi Annemarie
I am interviewing for a promotion. Following the interview, is a thank you appropriate? The two people who interviewed me know me well and have been my senior managers for a number of years.
-- Bob.
Hi Bob,
This is a great question, and my response is, absolutely do send a letter of thanks. They have given of their time to meet with you to review your application, and it is common courtesy to extend your thanks, even if they know you.
You may wish to take the opportunity to reiterate a few key points discussed which may include pertinent accountabilities of the role and your commitment and enthusiasm to deliver.
Never let an opportunity pass by that will allow you to get your name in front of the decision makers, even if you know them well, and a thank you letter is an excellent example.
All the best with your promotion.
Drop me a line at info@a-e-c.com.au and let me know how you go Bob.
Annemarie
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