Technology has affected everything, including the interview process. Now there is an app for everything, even for brushing up your interview skills. When you take a break from updating your Twitter handle, check out apps that will benefit your interviewing skills.
Below are a few that you can utilize to set yourself apart in an interview.
- SayHired offers a free service to conduct a phone conversation. Practicing to answer interview questions will improve your ability to speak effortlessly in an interview.
- Job Internet Questions provides you with all the interview advice you will need. Take some time to learn how to behave in certain interview situations.
- Interview
Questions Pro contains vital information you need to succeed in an interview. You will be advised on how to address interview questions, which questions are appropriate to ask the interviewer and tips on how to conduct yourself.
Today, we have countless outlets we should be taking advantage of to better our interviewing skills. Brittany Troyer features a few interview apps on Come Recommended, though a full list of apps aiding the interview process can be found on CBS News.
It's all about who you know. Networking is extremely important for job seekers. ComeRecommended posted a guest blog post on YouTern offering excellent advice for what not to do when networking. Here are a few mistakes to watch out for:
- Don't ask for a job, ask for information. Networking provides a chance for you to learn more about a position or company. Take advantage of this opportunity, but don't abuse it and sound desperate by begging for a job.
- Networking is all around you. Don't overlook those that you come across every day. Family members and close friends should not be overlooked because they can turn out to be powerful contacts.
- Be general about your talents and interests. You should present yourself in a open manner by showing all of your skills, instead of narrowly defining yourself. That way, it is possible to be considered for more than one position.
To read the entire blog post, click here.
We are proud to present Volume 3, Issue 4 of our chapter's newsletter, esPResso. View the online version by clicking here. Enjoy!
This semester, I interned at a mid-size PR agency that represents consumer and lifestyle brands. The specific team that I supported was within the beauty division on the Olay team. Though I have had internships before, this one truly opened my eyes to the world of PR because I received hands on experience in an agency. I really enjoyed working with the Olay team, not only because I received some free swag, but also because I learned a lot!
I picked up a few do's and don'ts that will serve as subtle reminders while interning:
Do bring a notebook and pen with you to meetings and even impromptu run-ins with your supervisor.
Do ask if you are unsure how to prioritize tasks, your superiors will know what needs to be done right away and what tasks can wait.
Do strike up conversation with co-workers. This makes for a comfortable and personable environment.
Don't assume. Never ever ever. Always ask, no matter how silly you think it is!
Don't be afraid of anyone, no matter their title. An internship is your chance to network and learn more about your field of choice. Do take advantage of that!
Do set up informal, informational interviews with co-workers. Again, this is a great opportunity to learn more about PR professionals and the PR field.
Don't sit around waiting for your supervisor to give you your next task. Do be proactive and ask if your supervisor needs help with anything.
Do arrive on time and stay until all your tasks are finished: it shows your dedication and commitment.
Do keep in contact with co-workers and supervisors! They can provide you with great recommendations in the future.
Don't be negative. Your internship is an extended interview to see how you do, even if you're doing administrative, seemingly meaningless tasks. Always be positive!
I hope you take my advice and keep it in the back of your mind at your internship!
We've all been advised to clean up our online social sites many, many times. But this is yet another piece of advice: actually do it. Clean up your Facebook, Twitter and any other site you partake in. Why? Because companies are increasingly recruiting online; just check out this infographic. Maybe then you will at least want to monitor your profile picture (it gets the most attention).
Read the entire blog post by Kate D'Amico on Come Recommended by clicking here.
The photo-sharing app Instagram has been acquired by Facebook this past Monday. Just last week, the mobile app launched for Android users. Prior to this, Instagram was only offered to iPhone users. Even still, it was already huge.
Facebook values its photo-sharing experience, but realized that Instagram was beating them at their own game: users uploading what they are doing along with their location. Facebook now has a ton of the mobile app's users, as well as Instagram's experienced team of social app experts. This, above all, is what Facebook wants. Zuckerberg, in the Instagram announcement, explained Facebook's intentions to “try to learn from Instagram’s experience to build similar features into our other products," while also stating that they are “looking forward to working with the Instagram team, and to all of the great new experiences we’re going to be able to build together.”
Facebook does intend on developing Instagram independently, but also hopes to utilize Instagram's experienced team to develop its own products. Only time will tell what Facebook plans to do with its new mobile app purchase. Why do you think Facebook bought Instagram?
Find out more in the original article from Mashable by clicking here.
Pinterest has reached 21.5 million visits and has beat out LinkedIn to earn its well deserved spot as the third most popular social network, behind Facebook and Twitter, of course. A social site with as much momentum as Pinterest is being utilizied not only for personal reasons, but for brands as well.
One of the top 10 most-followed brands on Pinterest is Real Simple not surprisingly due to its fashion, recipe and organization advice. A post on Ragan.com provides us with insight to brand success on Pinterest.
- Variety: Real Simple has 57 boards, each titled to attract a narrower audience. Some boards include: "Celebrate Easter," "Problem-Solving Products" and "Healthy Eating."
- Consistency: With over 2,000 pins, Real Simple offers a steady output of content to gain exposure and engagement.
- Relevance: Pinterest users are 80% women and Real Simple targets this audience. Brands should keep in mind the interests of their customers and pin content accordingly.
- Quality Photos: Real Simple demonstrates how high quality images satisfy the audience's need for visual appeal.
To see how Real Simple manages its brand on Pinterest, click here.
