http://www.hound.com/ Hound RSS Feed en-gb 2013 Hound. All rights reserved.Office: CA, US Hound Admin admin@mail.hound.com Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:05:25 CDT http://www.hound.com/ 60 http://images.hound.com/new/logo_inner.jpg http://www.hound.com/ http://www.hound.com/article/1090767/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Business-Cards/ Part of being organized and ready for your interview should include a little preliminary work. Job seekers should always have a business card and there are a few different options for creating business cards for your personal or business use. The business card shows your professionalism as a job seeker and reminds potential bosses of who you are and how to contact you. Having your contact info near when they decide to hire you for a job will score you some extra brownie points with the boss before you even get your foot in the door. Here I offer some tips on creating a business card that will catch the eye of potential employers. 1090767 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090764/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Tips-for-Teachers/ A teachers resume is much like writing a resume for any other type of job. Many teachers and professors call their resume Curriculum Vitae. This type of resume is a summary of academic and professional history along with professional achievements and many times books the professor has written. Here I will go over some of the important parts of a teachers resume. To find more articles like this one go to www.hound.com 1090764 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090756/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Careers-in-TV/ The television industry is one type of job that falls under the category of media employment. It can be fun and exciting, but also full of deadlines and heavy work loads. Here I will highlight some interview and resume tips for those wishing to enter into this demanding, but entertaining and rewarding field. 1090756 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090749/Interview-Resume-Tips-Floral-Design/ Floral design is a creative field of amazing proportions. It is for those who have a passion for flowers, creative careers, and design. It is dependent on natural talent and a passion for natural beauty. There are some things aspiring florists can do to spruce up their resume and ace job interviews below I have covered some of those tips. More articles like this can be found at www.hound.com 1090749 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090740/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Phone-and-virtual-interviews/ Some potential jobs constitute a phone interview instead of in person communication. These types of interviews are done for many reasons. First, they are often conducted because a potential employer needs to weed out those individuals he or she feels like are not the best choices to fit their needs. Second, they are also time savers for those interviewing candidates for work at home jobs or for freelance opportunities. Here I will focus on some things to remember when being on the job seeker end of the computer. 1090740 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090732/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Tips-for-Journalists/ If you are a journalist and writer like me writing a resume to suit your needs may be simple or complex depending on your experience level and how many employers you have had. Journalists often work as freelancers and you may have simultaneous employees or you may work for one newspaper for years. Here you will find tips on how to create the perfect resume to meet your journalistic needs. 1090732 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090725/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-for-Freelance-Writers/ Resumes can vary depending on the type of work you do. If you are a freelance writer like me then your resume may differ slightly from a standard resume. Here I will provide some tips on creating a resume if you are a freelance writer or looking to work in the freelance writing business. 1090725 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090722/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Coping-with-anxiety/ Some of us have more anxiety to deal with than others. It's a fact of life. The way we deal and cope with anxiety is most important and can affect us during an interview and in a job. Most of us feel nervous on a job interview and here I will explore some tips as to how to cope with that anxiety and worry so you can ace that employment interview with flying colors. 1090722 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090719/Interview-Resume-Tips-Tips-for-older-workers/ In a compromised economy it may be necessary for those who are retired to go back to work or at least seek part-time employment. Social Security and retirement income may not be enough for elders to survive on and they may need to go back to working full-time or on a part-time basis. Here I will discuss resume tips to assist older generations in finding employment that suits their needs. 1090719 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090711/Resume-Interview-Tips-Employment-Gaps/ There may be one reason or another why you have an employment gap on your resume. Maybe it is from a leave of absence because of health issues, loss of a job, or natural disaster. I have an employment gap on my resume due to Hurricane Katrina something I could not help and something which created an employment breech on my resume. If you find yourself with gaps on your resume there are a few things you can do to smooth over those blemishes. Below are a few tips of which I believe are the bes 1090711 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090704/Interview-and-Resume-Tips-Resume-Templates/ Keeping your resume updated is a must when looking for work. Your resume may need minimal updates or it may need a total overhaul from year to year. Either way, you may consider redesigning your resume yourself or you may want to use a template. There are pros and cons to utilizing templates and here I will discuss some of the pros and cons. 1090704 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090696/Interview-Resume-Tips-Revamping-Your-Resume-for-2012/ The new year will be here before you know it and revamping your resume is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for the upcoming year. Whether you are looking for a new job or just wanting to keep your files updated here are some things to remember when reconsidering your current resume. These are just a few tips I consider to be the most important when revamping your resume for the current year. 1090696 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090687/Interview-Resume-Tips-How-to-Gain-the-Best-Seasonal-Employment-Opportunities/ Finding seasonal employment is not hard, but it does take a bit of time and effort to find the right holiday job for you. Now is the right time to seek holiday employment and here are a few tips on how to land the seasonal job you want. 1090687 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090683/Interview-Resume-Tips-References/ Utilizing those bosses that gave you a good reference is actually more important than you might think. Remembering not to burn bridges is something every current and potential employee must keep in mind while working their current job. You may need to use your boss or supervisor as a reference later on. Sometimes employees are quick to make the jump from one job to another in a hurry because they are dissatisfied with the job they are currently working and sometimes leave without thinking about the consequences. If you keep excellent references you will likely not have trouble finding employment. Here are some tips on getting the best references and keeping them on your resume for good. 1090683 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090668/Interview-Resume-Tips-Prepare-the-night-before/ Everyone gets nervous during an interview, but there are some things you can do to combat the nerves so you will ace the interview. Here are some basics on settling your nerves (at least for the night before the interview). 1090668 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090144/Writing-an-Authentic-Resume/ A resume being one of the most important marketing tools in your job search, great care must be taken to ensure that you highlight your skills and achievements in a creative as well as in an authentic manner. It is absolutely critical that the information we provide on this document is accurate and that which can be supported with facts, if questioned. Given below are the six most important tips that you need to bear in mind in order to craft a transparent, accurate, and authentic resume. 1090144 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CDT http://www.hound.com/article/1090141/The-Use-of-References-in-Your-Job-Search/ An Individual who can verify for all or part of the information you provide on your resume is known as a resume reference, and is generally contacted after the interview stage. They could be former supervisors, clients, professors or any other contact who has a fairly good idea about your credentials, skills, and talents. 1090141 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090135/Resume-Writing-Tips-Part-3/ Resumes are one of the most important marketing tools in a job search. Crafting a well written and professional resume is not so simple and requires a lot of thought and planning before actually writing it. Given below are another three very important tips to be followed in order to kick start on your resume. 1090135 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090134/Resume-Writing-Tips-Part-2/ Resumes are one of the most important marketing tools in a job search. Crafting a well written and professional resume is not so simple and requires a lot of thought and planning before actually writing it. Given below are another three very important tips to be followed in order to kick start on your resume. 1090134 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090133/The-Best-Way-to-Find-Your-Next-Job-Interview/ One has to look for avenues where an advertisement for an open position could be placed. It could be anywhere, at local newspapers, televisions, websites, malls, or walking parks. 1090133 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090131/Ace-a-Telephonic-Interview/ Interview is the step after applying for the job. When you find a suitable job and apply for it you will get an interview call if your application is accepted. The employer calls you for the interview if he finds that your resume and other important documents are as per the requirement. 1090131 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090129/Following-Up-on-Your-Job-Application/ It can be very frustrating to apply for a job and after several weeks not hear anything back. You're not sure if the position has been filled, or if you're still in the running and the company is just slow in their interview selection process. Regardless, it doesn't hurt to find out. An email to the HR company, or the hiring manager, asking if the position is still available, will not only answer your questions, but it will show that you're still interested in the position (which is helpful if they are still looking). 1090129 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090128/Avoid-Interviewing-Faux-Pas/ Interview is the first step in the job procurement. When you apply for a job you might get a response back for an interview if the employer feels your details are fulfilling the job requirements. The interviews are conducted in different formats. The interviews follow different patterns and forms. 1090128 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090123/Resume-Writing-Tips-Part-1/ Resumes are one of the most important marketing tools in a job search. Crafting a well written and professional resume is not so simple and requires a lot of thought and planning before actually writing it. Given below are another three very important tips to be followed in order to kick start on your resume. 1090123 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090122/The-Objective-Section-in-Your-Resume/ In order to craft an effective resume for yourself, there are several factors that you need to keep in mind. But one of the first and foremost things to remember is that simply listing your credentials will in no way get you to the interview. You need to present your information intelligently, demonstrate your caliber through proper wording and design, and work very hard to make an impactful beginning. 1090122 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090121/Do-s-and-Don-ts-of-the-Job-Interviewing/ Interview is a method to determine the skills and capabilities of the job candidate. The interview is conducted to assess the job candidate as per the job requirements. The job candidate should prepare himself well for the interview. 1090121 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090120/Facing-an-Interview-for-a-New-Job/ Job is very important for us. It is important for us from different perspectives. Job is important both from the earning and career point of view. When you want to get a job you need to search for a job. Job search is made pretty easy now with the growth and advancement of the IT sector. 1090120 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090119/Deconstructing-your-Job-Interview-s-High-s-and-Low-s/ Interview is the next step after knowing about the job opportunity. When you find a job you have to face an interview to get the employment. Interview is essential in securing an employment. 1090119 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090118/Resume-Writing-Tips/ Resumes are one of the most important marketing tools in a job search. Crafting a well written and professional resume is not so simple and requires a lot of thought and planning before actually writing it. Given below are three very important tips to be followed in order to kick start on your resume. 1090118 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090117/Following-Up-After-the-Interview/ A common misconception among job searchers is that after the interview is over all they can do is wait. But being passive can actually hurt your chances at the job offer at this point. It's important to follow up after the interview to ensure that your name is still fresh on the interviewers' and hiring committee's minds. 1090117 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090116/The-Interview-Saying-it-Right-with-Your-Body-Language/ You thought you said all of the right things during your interview, but in the end, you weren't offered the job. So what went wrong? Maybe it wasn't what you were saying with your mouth during the interview, but what you were saying with your body that hurt your chances. The truth is that even before you open your mouth, your body language is making an impression on the people (or person) conducting the interview. Read on to learn how to make sure that your body language is helping your chances of getting the job, and not hindering them. 1090116 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090105/Importance-of-a-Professional-Cover-Letter/ A cover letter can be considered as a one of the most important branding tools which accompanies a resume and that which introduces a candidate to the prospective employer. 1090105 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090104/A-One-Page-Resume-Versus-a-Two-Page-Resume/ A resume is the primary and one of the most important factors in a job search. Since it can be considered as the first meeting between you and the prospective employer, and serves as a promotional brochure, it is of prime importance to do everything within your power to provide insight into your credentials in the correct manner. 1090104 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090103/How-to-handle-Sticky-Job-Interview-Situations/ Job interview is a method or a way to assess or determine the skills, capabilities and efficiencies of the job candidate as per the job requirements. The job interviews are conducted by the human resource managers. 1090103 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090102/Prepare-for-an-employment-Interview-How/ Employment is essential for all of us. Employment or job is a source of earning. For some people their employment is only the source of income. Therefore for such people, employment is of high importance. 1090102 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090100/Tips-for-After-the-Job-Interview/ Most job seekers do not remember that the assessment of their job interview performance is a major milestone. This must be realized before moving to the next step, that is obviously the follow-up interview. 1090100 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090099/Things-You-Don-t-Do-At-a-Job-Interview/ Sometimes we get nervous during a job interview and we say or do things that don't really help us present the best impression. Here are ten things you shouldn't do at a job interview. 1090099 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090098/How-to-Impress-Your-Employer-During-An-Interview/ You want to take this time to sell yourself and talk about your qualifications. 1090098 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090097/The-Importance-of-The-Interview/ Finding a job in today's market is tough. Competition is high, the economy is in a downswing and the future is uncertain. Employers have dozens of applicants for each job available, and prospective employees seem to be competing with a myriad of other qualified people for each position. 1090097 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090096/What-Questions-will-you-be-Asked-During-an-Interview/ Many questions in job interview can be deceptively simple ''Tell me about your resume'' or ''Tell me about [insert any experience on your resume here]''. It is certainly the easiest type of question from an interviewer to ask, since it does not take much foresight. 1090096 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090095/Waiting-Room-of-the-Interview-Etiquette/ How do we get in the waiting room of the interview may be as important as what we do in the waiting room! Could it be characterized as a ''duck'', ''elephant'' or ''mouse''? 1090095 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090094/Etiquette-Tips-for-the-Interview/ How do we behave during an interview? Most of us do not know how to talk with food in your mouth or to give an interviewer a summary about typos. But what are some other etiquette tips that can guide us through the interview process? 1090094 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090093/Dealing-with-Gaps-in-Employment/ There are some simple strategies that can help you deal with gaps in employment. 1090093 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090092/Questions-That-a-Job-Seeker-Should-Ask-During-a-Job-Interview/ Seeking a job during these tough economic times is a job in itself. Having a polished resume all right ''cuts'' is important, but knowing about the work and the company is working on is so important. Learn how to dress for the interview is important too. Then comes a very important part of the interview and this is coming from a person who has had to make many interviews as an experienced administrator and manager of human resources for many years and that is what kind of questions to ask during the interview. 1090092 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090091/How-to-Prepare-for-Case-Interviews/ Candidates often find interview as a daunting task, as the case interview can be very fluid and it is difficult for any candidate to be well prepared. 1090091 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090090/The-Do-s-and-Don-ts-of-Informational-Interviewing/ Interview is a test or a method to measure the capabilities of the job candidate as per the job requirements. Every organization conducts the interviews. Basically the human resource department of an organization is responsible for looking after the hiring, recruiting, selecting, controlling etc. 1090090 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090089/Thinking-about-your-Prep-School-Some-essential-Tips-for-Acing-your-Prep-School-Interview/ Prep Schools also conduct interviews for the students. The prep school interview is common and applicable to all students. The schools conduct interviews to measure the necessary qualification and skills of the students. 1090089 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090088/How-to-Ace-your-College-Interview/ College comes under the higher level education. A student after completing his secondary education moves to join college to pursue his higher educations. Since college is a higher educational level, it requires meritorious and excellent students to take the genre of education ahead. 1090088 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090087/Making-the-Most-of-the-Job-Interview/ Job interview is basically a test conducted on the job seekers who measure the qualifications and skills of the job employees as per the job requirements. The employer conducts the interviews as per the format and type of the job. Interviews differ in type and form. 1090087 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST http://www.hound.com/article/1090086/Getting-interviewed-is-an-Art/ Interview is a formal conversation or communication between two people-the interviewer and the interviewee. The interviewer (employer) and the interviewee (job candidate) communicate with each other in an interview. The interview mostly involves more of a one sided communication. 1090086 Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CST