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Author: By: Ling TongWriting a cover letter for any job application can be a frustrating experience, but none more so that writing a cover letter for flight attendant jobs. This is because you want to give prospective employers a thorough look at your skills and qualifications. Since a cover letter is intended to be just a snapshot of what you can bring to the position, you often have difficulty deciding what to put in this cover letter and what to omit. You do have to do a good job of selling yourself to the prospective employer so that you will advance to the next step ?getting that all-important call to come in for an interview. You not only have to market your skills, but writing a cover letter to apply for a job as a flight attendant means that you have to demonstrate you have the personality needed to interact with passengers and crew.
Summarize your experience as a flight attendant in other jobs by simply telling the types of jobs you have had in this industry and your total number of experience in years. If you have held a leadership role in the past, make sure you include this in your cover letter because it will show the employer that you are interested in advancing in your career. This will give the employer a brief glimpse of your qualifications in this area of expertise.
Since flight attendants are required to have a high level of education in addition to the specific training needed for the job, you do have to include this information in your cover letter. If you have a university degree, you will have a better chance of being noticed than a person with a two-year course, for example. Therefore it is important for you to place your level of education front and center in your cover letter.
If you speak any foreign languages, you should list them in your cover letter. Since being bilingual in one of more languages is a skill most airlines are looking for in flight attendant applications, this will give you a foot in the door. When you do have the ability to converse in languages other than English, you will be a great prospect for a position as a flight attendant on overseas flights.
Your experience in customer service is almost as important as your education and skills when applying for a flight attendant job. You do not need to go into detail, but if you have dealt effectively with difficult passengers or if you have been on flights where passengers panicked because of problems, you should give a brief outline of these experiences in your cover letter. There is no doubt you will have a chance to elaborate further when you are called for an interview.
When you do apply for a flight attendant job, make sure you read the instructions included in the ad for the position. Some airlines will only accept applications that are emailed, so you do have to make sure you attach your resume and your cover letter to the message. You may have impeccable skills and qualifications, but if you don’t follow the directions, then your application will not even be considered.
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For a free sample cover letter for flight attendant jobs as well as information on the flight attendants hiring process and flight attendant openings visit http://www.CorporateFlyer.net
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By: Ling TongWhen you want to submit an application for a job as a flight attendant, you not only have to complete a questionnaire from the airline, but you have to submit a resume and a cover letter. The cover letter is designed to give the employer a brief snapshot of what you have included in your resume and highlight your best points. You have to take your time in writing this cover letter because if it doesn’t stand out, the employer may never even bother to read your resume, especially if there are many applicants for the position. For this reason, you should find a sample flight attendant cover letter to help you in this task. A simple online search will give you many such cover letters that you can read.
When you find the sample letter that really appeals to you, you are not permitted to copy it directly. You have to make it your own so that your individual personality comes through in your application. There are some basic hints to help you in writing the letter. For example, you should always use the same kind of paper for your cover letter as you do for your resume. White business paper made of 100% cotton is the type of paper than experts recommend you use for a cover letter and resume for any job.
From the sample letter, you will see where you should place your name and contact information. This should be front and center at the heading of the letter. Make sure you include your home and cell telephone number information and your email address so that the employer does not have to waste time getting in contact with you should you be called for an interview.
The cover letter should take the form of a business letter. Once you have your contact information in place, move to the left hand side of the page and write the date. Next you include the contact information of the person to whom you are sending the cover letter and resume, exactly as it is written in the job posting. You should always keep the salutation formal and use a colon for the punctuation.
The body of your cover letter should not be any longer than one page. You should be able to condense everything about you in three or four paragraphs that highlight the qualifications and skills you want the employer to notice and look for in your resume. When you complete this body, the closing should consist of one word ?incerely? This makes it formal. Leave a space between the closing and your typed name so that you have room to personally sign the letter.
In your cover letter, you should not beg for an interview. Simply stating that you will be available for an interview is sufficient. You should never mention what salary you expect to receive, but if this is mentioned in the job posting the best way to cover it is to say that salary is negotiable. Don’t give suggestions for the company in your cover letter and don’t mention your references. These are included in your resume.
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For a free sample flight attendant cover letter as well as information on the flight attendant hiring process and flight attendant openings visit http://www.CorporateFlyer.net
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By: Pedro NeiraDuring the past month I’ve been contemplating the possibility to work in Dubai and doing a lot of research on the available sites to look for a job, online recruiting agencies and headhunters. At first sight, it might seem easy, there are several sites and many jobs, but when looking more in depth and start reading blogs and reviews, you’ll probably find something different. Some of this sites are scams, they charge you upfront with the promise to “send your CV” to the right people and the key headhunters in Dubai. You pay and …. Guess what … you’re right, they do nothing afterwards. Some others might actually do what they promise, but you can get the exact same level of service from other free and more recognized sites so… Why pay for something that you can get for free??
After a month of research and having used several job websites, here’s my opinion on them.*
* DISCLAIMER: I’m am not affiliated in any way to any recruiting company, job portal or Headhunter. The thought shared here are just from my personal experience. Any recommendation is based just on my opinion and nothing else.
Job portals in Dubai that I would NOT recommend
www.jobsindubai.com
This one I tried it myself. After requiring an upfront fee they literally did nothing at all. I kept logging into the website and the same jobs kept appearing over and over, no new jobs were added on a daily basis. Some of the jobpostings seemed fake to me. I didn’t get a single answer, not even a general or an automated response, from any of the applications I did.
www.teleportmyjob.com
I signed, but didn’t pay and I kept receiving calls and e-mails for weeks. They offer the same service as the other job portals: “Tailor” your CV to UAE standards (costing more than US$ 250) and sending it to key recruiters and headhunters.
www.dubaijobs.net
Seems exactly the same as the other two described… haven’t tried it but honestly, I wouldn’t run the risk.
Recommended websites to look for a job in Dubai
www.bayt.com
Good portal. Nice layout, updated regularly with real job postings. It’s free (as all should be !) and the matching and search systems work pretty well.
www.monstergulf.com
We all know Monster right so why comment any further. The only thing I could add is that in this case, Monstergulf doesn’t seem to be the market leader, and therefore not to many job postings as in other countries. Websites like Bayt.com seem to have more traffic, more jobs and
www.jobtrackme.com
The website is not so well designed. Looks a bit old and has huge scrolls but when talking about the most important thing, it has it: real and regularly updated job postings.
Other Job resources to look for a job in Dubai…
I haven’t tried these ones but some might worth a try… Here’s the list
www.careermideast.com
www.firstselectinternational.com/ae
www.jobs123.com
www.uaestaffing.com
business.maktoob.com
www.naukrigulf.com
List of Dubai’s Headhunters: email address and website URL
… And finally my list of Dubai Headhunters/Human Resource Consultants with presence in Dubai.
(You can have access to the full article and my Excel compilation on Jobs in Dubai at my blog MBA Internet Marketing Manager)
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Pedro Neira is an MBA Internet Marketing Manager. Freelance Consultant and Online Entrepreneur with experience in Strategic Consulting, Start-Up fundraising and general management. Online Marketing expert with special abilities in SEO and SEM.
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By: Tanya WilletteWell, here they are! We don’t like to hear them, we don’t like to think about them, but of course, we have to answer them! Just to add a little twist, they are not just the hardest interview questions, they are also the most common!
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By: Andrew LaDukeJob Interview Questions? Know How to take
Corporate Personality Tests
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If you’re just getting into the job market, trying to advance your career, or are an executive trying to land that career making position, chances are extremely high you’ll be asked to take a corporate employment test, or personality test.
You’ve spent countless hours preparing your resume, practicing for interview questions, and picking out the right interview clothes to wear. You know what to say, what not to say, and how to communicate your interest through body language.
Why risk questionable results from the pre-employment personality test?
It’s not uncommon. The hiring manager will insist that you are “the one.” But if negative test results come in, any corporate executive manager will recommend that the hiring manager “…go with the other candidate.”
That’s because managers want to avoid risk. Nobody wants to have to explain why they were the one that hired the guy that had “skewed” results on the personality profile. So they will choose the candidate that the test results show to be the best choice.
Don’t let a quiz take control of your career direction. Here’s why personality tests are unreliable:
They only measure different attitudes about things from different people. Your attitude about something in general cannot be used to predict how you’ll react to business situations.
They cannot predict behavior because behavior is context sensitive. People act differently in different situations.
They associate success with different personality types. In fact, personality requirements are different for different jobs.
YOU NEED TO KNOW HOW YOUR ANSWERS WILL BE INTERPRETED BY EMPLOYERS!
How would you answer the most common question?
“I have never told a lie.”
No one could ever make this claim while being honest. Not Abe Lincoln, not George Washington. So when you come across this question, you’ll have five answers to choose from:
1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Neutral
4. Disagree
5. Strongly Disagree
If you answer #1 or #2, you’re going to set off some red flags. In fact, you’ll probably set off some fireworks. Your best answer is #4: “Disagree.”
Ironically, this will tell the employer that you’re actually a very honest person for answering the question truthfully.
What you need to do is prepare, and study, and understand the psychology behind these tests.
So why are so many employers using these tests today? The answer is simple.
Corporate use of the pre-employment screening test has increased 300% in the last five years alone because of complex computer modeling that employs powerful mathematical algorithms, making the results far more accurate than ever before.
Another reason employers love these tests are simply because there is nothing else out there to evaluate you with. Your previous employer will refrain from saying anything negative about you because they may risk litigation. So today, your previous employer(s) will only confirm your dates of employment.
You may be asking yourself “Is it ethical to learn how to take these tests?” Absolutely. People will tell you “just answer the questions honestly.” But you’re only human. If you’re taking a test for a job that can really advance your career, you can’t help but be a little apprehensive when you take the test.
So what’s the next step? That’s easy. Let’s take a further look at some example questions, and examine exactly how your answers will be interpreted.
Let’s begin by putting our questions into segments. For demonstration purposes, let’s assume the segment is “reliability.” Here are some questions from this area:
How thorough are you?
Will you complete assignments?
Are you the type of employee who always arrives on time?
These are some questions the employer will have about you.
Don’t be surprised to see questions like this:
“Work is the most important thing in my life.”
How should you answer? Put yourself in the employer’s shoes. They have objectives to meet, and are looking for employees that are dedicated. They want to know that you’ll be perfectly willing to go the extra mile. They don’t want someone who puts their hobby, kids, housework, or pets at the same priority level.
So absolutely select “agree” or “strongly agree” as the answer to this question.
Here’s another question:
“I would be interested in learning how people handle stress at work.”
This is a trick question. Agree and you could be saying that you can’t handle stress. Disagree, and you might think you could be admitting that you don’t like to learn new things. In this case, the best choice is actually “neutral.”
This means you’re it’s not an important issue to you. So while you might glance at an article about stress, you don’t seek out therapies, books, alcohol, etc. as a way to relieve stress.
Almost all employee experience tension at work. Employers want to know that you won’t have extreme reactions like yelling or screaming and that the tension won’t affect your health and make you seek medical or psychological assistance.
Like any other part of the job search process, you need to do your homework. You’ve already selected a conservative but sharp outfit to wear during your interviews. You’ve spent hours and hours reading about interview questions. You know what questions to expect, and how to respond.
Your resume is honed and polished, and it highlights all of your accomplishments beautifully.
So why risk losing the job on the personality profile test results?
You don’t have to. Do your research on personality test questions, and in no time you’ll know exactly how to respond.
For more information go to http://www.personalitytestinc.com
About the Author
Andrew LaDuke is a Novi, Michigan based author, and has held several executive management positions in the legal, manufacturing, and software industries.
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By: David A RussellCompanies often tie rewards such as bonuses and merit increment to a person’s rating in a performance appraisal. From an employee’s perspective, it’s thus about highlighting as much achievements as possible, and downplaying weaknesses or areas where improvement is required.
However, there is of course no such thing as the perfect employee. Most companies require employees and their managers to indicate at least a couple of areas of improvements, and plans on how to achieve those goals in the next review period.
As such, it is important to write “areas of improvement” in such a way that it does not have a negative impact on you professionally.
Here are 3 areas of improvement or development plans that you can live with, or even put you in a good light.
Area of Improvement # 1: Improve soft skills such as presentation or negotiation skills. Everyone needs to improve their soft skills, and highlighting this has no impact on your professionalism.
Area of Improvement # 2: Increase proficiency in internal systems – most large companies have complex internal systems to say the least. Wanting to improve your proficiency in using internal systems does not affect your professional work (unless of course you’re in fact responsible for the system).
Area of Improvement # 3: Improve cross group collaboration – again, most large companies struggle with cross group collaboration particularly those with complex matrix reporting structures . Your desire to improve collaboration implies you’re a team player.
These development plans are generic, and can be included in your performance feedback regardless of industry, company or role you’re in.
David Russell (author for Phrases For Performance Appraisals)
www.PhrasesForPerformanceAppraisals.com
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David A. Russell is the author of the Phrases for Performance Appraisals Resource Guide, which helps professionals prepare and submit well-written performance appraisals.
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By: Peggy McKeeIf you’re searching for a sales job (or any job), you want every advantage you can get, right? Which means, you’ve probably put a lot of effort into your resume, you’ve found the perfect suit for interviewing, and you’ve gone over your answers to potential interview questions as well as your dos and don’ts.
Want another advantage?
Create a 30/60/90-day plan for the job you want.
What is a 30-60-90 day plan? And how do you use it to get a job in sales? Why does it help?
A 30-60-90-day plan is an outline for what you will do when you start the job. Essentially, you spell out for your future employer, in as little or as much detail as necessary, how you will spend your time. To do that, you have to do some research on the company so that you know what you’re talking about…a search on Google, LinkedIn, or the company’s own website can provide you with the information you need. (It’s always impressive to a hiring manager if you can show that you’ve done your homework before the interview, remember?)
The basics:
The first 30 days of your plan is usually focused on training–learning the company systems, products, and customers. So, most of the items in your 30-day plan should be along the lines of attending training, mastering product knowledge, learning specific corporate systems, traveling to learn your territory (if you’re in sales), meeting other members of the team, or reviewing accounts.
The next 30 days (the 60-day part) are focused on more field time, less training, more customer introductions, reviews of customer satisfaction, and getting feedback from your manager.
The last 30 days (the 90-day part) are the “getting settled” part. You’ve had the training, you’ve met the customers, and now you can focus on sales! It should include things that take more initiative on your part: landing your own accounts, scheduling programs, or coming up with new ways to get prospects’ attention (again, if you’re in sales), as well as continuing to get performance feedback and fine-tuning your schedule.
The more specific you can be in the details, the better off you are—by that I mean specifying the name of the training you’ll need, rather than just indicating that you’ll “get training,” for instance. That’s why you research the company, not just the position!
This kind of analysis of the position not only sets you apart from other job seekers… it also makes you a better performer on the job. It means you’ve put some thought into what it takes to be successful, and once you’ve written down your goals, they become much easier to attain.
Using a 30-60-90-day plan to show that you’ve done your homework, analyzed the position, and thoughtfully considered how you can best serve this particular company in this particular capacity is very impressive to a hiring manager. This kind of effort is the advantage you need that will set you apart from other candidates and get you hired.
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Peggy McKee has been recruiting and placing top sales talent (in the medical industry) for over 10 years. Her firm, PHC Consulting, is one of the nation’s leading medical sales recruiting firms. Check out her blog and site to learn powerful tips that will set you apart in the job search! See www.phcconsulting.com/, and www.phcconsulting.com/WordPress.
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By: CK TanWhat should you bring to an interview? Should you come with little more than your carefully groomed and polished self? When deciding what to bring to a job interview, many people fail to prepare. They think that bringing things to an interview makes them appear over the top, but the opposite is actually true. If you don’t bring anything, an employer may feel like you have come unprepared.
You should never attend an interview empty handed. At the very least, you should bring a copy of your resume. If you are being interviewed by a team, bring a resume for everybody that will be attending the interview. References are also required. Do not wait for the interviewer to ask for these. Offer them. Avoid carrying a handful of loose leaf papers. Carry your documents in a professional file and briefcase.
If you hold a professional license, you should bring evidence of your license to your interview. Bring anything that proves that you are legally able to perform the job that you are applying for. Positions that may require a professional license includes nursing positions, cosmetology positions and teaching positions.
When deciding what to bring to a job interview, many people decide to put together a portfolio that highlights their qualifications. It is a proven fact that visual aids are effective, so why not use these to your advantage during a job interview? Before you throw together a portfolio, gather examples of your best work only. Remember; a portfolio is an aid and should not take up the bulk of the interview. If your portfolio contains digital information, bring a laptop or some other medium with you. Do not expect your interviewer to supply the equipment. Avoid carrying bulky objects as well. Do not overwhelm the interview room with all of your gear. Keep it simple and professional.
Never forget essentials when deciding what to bring to a job interview. Be prepared for anything. Extra copies of your resume, breath fresheners, an extra pair of panty hose, deodorant, safety pins and a change of clothes are all good ideas. Be prepared for anything. This will help you stay calm and in control no matter what happens the day of your interview. Being prepared will help you concentrate on what really matters, like all of those questions you will need to answer.
About the Author
CK Tan is the owner of JobAsiaSearch.com, a web site dedicated to assisting job seekers secure a job in Asia. If you need help in your Asia job search or looking for a job opening in Asia, visit http://www.jobasiasearch.com
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By: Agustin Valecillos15 Most Common Investment Banking & Finance Interview Questions
Some of the most common banking interview questions for an investment banking interview include (some are a bit on the tough side but they DO come up very often, increasingly as a means of trimming down the candidate lists as the finance graduate job market gets harsher):
- How many degrees (if any) are there in the angle between the hour and the minute hands of a clock when the time is a quarter past three?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for entry level investment banking graduate jobs] - Find the smallest positive integer that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 2, a remainder of 2 when divided by 3, a remainder of 3 when divided by 4, … and a remainder of 9 when divided by 10
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for quantitative investment banking finance jobs] - Two standard options have exactly the same features, expect that one has long maturity, and the other has short maturity. Which one has the higher gamma?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for bank derivatives trading jobs] - How do you calculate an option’s delta?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for derivatives trading jobs] - When can hedging an options position make you take on more risk?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for trading jobs] - Are you better off using implied standard deviation or historical standard deviation to forecast volatility? Why?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for quantitative finance jobs] - Describe “duration” and “convexity”. Describe their properties and uses
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for graduate investment banking jobs] - Two players A and B play a marble game. Each player has both a red and a blue marble. They present one marble to each other. If both present red, A wins $3. If both present blue, A wins $1. If the colours do not match, B wins $2.
Is it better to be A or B, or does it matter?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for quantitative finance or derivatives jobs] - How do you “value” yourself? Here “value” means in financial terms
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for MBA finance jobs or experienced banking hires] - What distinguishes you from other candidates we might hire?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for graduate investment banking vacancies] - If you could go on a cross-country car trip with any three people, who would you choose? Why?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for corporate finance / mergers & acquisitions banking jobs] - Tell be about a stock you like or hate and why
[Asked by investment banking job interviewers for any accounting, finance or investment banking job!] - What is the difference between default and prepayment risk?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for credit jobs / risk management jobs] - How would you move mount Fuji?
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for consulting jobs or graduate accounting jobs] - Estimate the annual car demand for car batteries
[Typically asked during investment banking interviews for corporate finance jobs, mergers & acquisition banking jobs or consulting jobs]
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