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In our 2nd Podcast, we cover Interview preparation tips and techniques.  We also cover our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and job search tip of the week.  Now you can rev up your resume on ResuWe.com with Facebook!  All interview questions are provided by the Interview Pro iPhone App. www.resuwe.com www.fightunemployment.com

In our 2nd Podcast, we cover Interview preparation tips and techniques.  We also cover our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and job search tip of the week.  Now you can rev up your resume on ResuWe.com with Facebook!  All interview questions are provided by the Interview Pro iPhone App. www.resuwe.com www.fightunemployment.com

In our 2nd Podcast, we cover Interview preparation tips and techniques.  We also cover our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and job search tip of the week.  Now you can rev up your resume on ResuWe.com with Facebook!  All interview questions are provided by the Interview Pro iPhone App. www.resuwe.com www.fightunemployment.com

Welcome to the ResuWe Interviewing and Job Search podcast.  We are Dan Boersma and Jeff Schwartzman, founders of ResuWe.com and search firm Laguna Source. This is the first of a series of weekly Interviewing and Job Search podcasts.  Our podcast will focus on interviewing topics followed by our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and conclude with our job search tip of the week. We've been recruiters for over 12 years each.  We see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by working with an outdated, poorly formatted, and poorly written resumes.  We felt the need to help job seekers quickly improve their resume on their own using a free and interactive site. ResuWe is built from a recruiter's perspective and is fighting unemployment by showing you how to position yourself properly in a job search. We integrate resume templates and formats which are most recognized and preferred by employers. ResuWe's groundbreaking technology lets you upload your current resume, recognizes the key components of your resume, and allows you to quickly and simply re-build your resume with minimal to no data entry - a first for the industry! We also see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by not preparing themselves for interviews and conducting their job search to the max.  That's why we've integrated job search tips, tools, and content within ResuWe.com, our blog Fight Unemployment.com and our weekly podcast series. Phone Interview Tips: This week we're focusing on the first step of the interview process, the phone interview Preparing for the Phone Interview: Prepare Beforehand – Treat the phone interview exactly how you would an in-person interview.  Review your notes on the company and the position you are interviewing for 10-15 minutes before the interviewer calls.  Have the company website open on your computer and job description in front of you. Speak in a Quiet Place - Make sure you are in a quite place without distractions where you can speak freely.  Clear the room of extra noise including the TV, radio, kids and pets.  If the interviewer calls at a bad time, it’s better to reschedule for five or 10 minutes later when you can speak freely than trying to get through it. Resume - Keep your resume in clear view so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.  Interviewers typically use your resume as a guide for asking questions.  Be prepared to answer questions about your background, education, dates of employment, employment lapses and accomplishments. Prepare for Questions from the Interviewer – Be prepared for standard interview questions such as “Why would you like to work for us?”, “What is your greatest strength/ weakness?”, “Why are you leaving your current (last) position?” Prepare Questions for the Interviewer – Prepare at least 5 intelligent questions about the company or position you are interviewing for.  Think of questions which will immediately demonstrate your understanding of the position.  This will also be helpful at the end of the conversation when the interviewer asks “So, do you have any more questions?”. Landline - Do your best to speak from a land-line versus a cell phone.   You may think your cell phone reception is great but it is much easier to detect poor reception from a land-line.  If the interviewer calls you on your cell phone, it is OK to ask to call the interviewer back from a land line.  If you are at work, try to find an empty conference room or cubicle. Take Notes - Have a pen and paper handy for note taking. Home Phone – Do your best to have a professional incoming greeting on your home answering machine.  If you are able, turn off call-waiting prior to a phone interview. During the Phone Interview: Stand Up – Many people feel that when you stand up while speaking on the phone your voice sounds stronger projecting you as more alert and enthusiastic for the position. Smile - Smiling will project a positive image to the listener and will change the tone of your voice. Short Concise Answers - Give short answers which are to the point.  Make sure your answers are clear and concise.  Don’t ramble or interrupt the interviewer.  If you don’t know the answer to a question, don’t fake it-just say so. Keep in mind the Interviewer is going through a set of questions and wants to keep the interview within an allotted time period. Speaking - Speak slowly and clearly. Face-to-Face Interview - Remember your goal is to set-up a face-to-face interview.  After you thank the interviewer, let the interviewer know your availability within the next few days to a week Never Discuss: Negatives about your current or previous employers. Anything which is "self-serving" rather than "service-giving". Salary – Do your best not to discuss salary or compensation during a phone interview.  A phone interview is too soon to discuss this topic.  If the interview asks your salary expectations, do not quote a number or even a range.  Remember the first rule of negotiation, “whoever speaks first loses”.   Always let the interviewer know you are open based on a great opportunity. All Interview Questions have been provided by the Interview Pro iPhone App - You can download Interview Pro from the iPhone App Store or at http://addictiveiphoneapps.blogspot.com/2009/05/interview-pro-iphone-app.html

Welcome to the ResuWe Interviewing and Job Search podcast.  We are Dan Boersma and Jeff Schwartzman, founders of ResuWe.com and search firm Laguna Source. This is the first of a series of weekly Interviewing and Job Search podcasts.  Our podcast will focus on interviewing topics followed by our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and conclude with our job search tip of the week. We've been recruiters for over 12 years each.  We see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by working with an outdated, poorly formatted, and poorly written resumes.  We felt the need to help job seekers quickly improve their resume on their own using a free and interactive site. ResuWe is built from a recruiter's perspective and is fighting unemployment by showing you how to position yourself properly in a job search. We integrate resume templates and formats which are most recognized and preferred by employers. ResuWe's groundbreaking technology lets you upload your current resume, recognizes the key components of your resume, and allows you to quickly and simply re-build your resume with minimal to no data entry - a first for the industry! We also see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by not preparing themselves for interviews and conducting their job search to the max.  That's why we've integrated job search tips, tools, and content within ResuWe.com, our blog Fight Unemployment.com and our weekly podcast series. Phone Interview Tips: This week we're focusing on the first step of the interview process, the phone interview Preparing for the Phone Interview: Prepare Beforehand – Treat the phone interview exactly how you would an in-person interview.  Review your notes on the company and the position you are interviewing for 10-15 minutes before the interviewer calls.  Have the company website open on your computer and job description in front of you. Speak in a Quiet Place - Make sure you are in a quite place without distractions where you can speak freely.  Clear the room of extra noise including the TV, radio, kids and pets.  If the interviewer calls at a bad time, it’s better to reschedule for five or 10 minutes later when you can speak freely than trying to get through it. Resume - Keep your resume in clear view so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.  Interviewers typically use your resume as a guide for asking questions.  Be prepared to answer questions about your background, education, dates of employment, employment lapses and accomplishments. Prepare for Questions from the Interviewer – Be prepared for standard interview questions such as “Why would you like to work for us?”, “What is your greatest strength/ weakness?”, “Why are you leaving your current (last) position?” Prepare Questions for the Interviewer – Prepare at least 5 intelligent questions about the company or position you are interviewing for.  Think of questions which will immediately demonstrate your understanding of the position.  This will also be helpful at the end of the conversation when the interviewer asks “So, do you have any more questions?”. Landline - Do your best to speak from a land-line versus a cell phone.   You may think your cell phone reception is great but it is much easier to detect poor reception from a land-line.  If the interviewer calls you on your cell phone, it is OK to ask to call the interviewer back from a land line.  If you are at work, try to find an empty conference room or cubicle. Take Notes - Have a pen and paper handy for note taking. Home Phone – Do your best to have a professional incoming greeting on your home answering machine.  If you are able, turn off call-waiting prior to a phone interview. During the Phon

Welcome to the ResuWe Interviewing and Job Search podcast.  We are Dan Boersma and Jeff Schwartzman, founders of ResuWe.com and search firm Laguna Source. This is the first of a series of weekly Interviewing and Job Search podcasts.  Our podcast will focus on interviewing topics followed by our 10 interviewing questions in 5 minutes segment and conclude with our job search tip of the week. We've been recruiters for over 12 years each.  We see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by working with an outdated, poorly formatted, and poorly written resumes.  We felt the need to help job seekers quickly improve their resume on their own using a free and interactive site. ResuWe is built from a recruiter's perspective and is fighting unemployment by showing you how to position yourself properly in a job search. We integrate resume templates and formats which are most recognized and preferred by employers. ResuWe's groundbreaking technology lets you upload your current resume, recognizes the key components of your resume, and allows you to quickly and simply re-build your resume with minimal to no data entry - a first for the industry! We also see so many great job seekers fall short on their job searches by not preparing themselves for interviews and conducting their job search to the max.  That's why we've integrated job search tips, tools, and content within ResuWe.com, our blog Fight Unemployment.com and our weekly podcast series. Phone Interview Tips: This week we're focusing on the first step of the interview process, the phone interview Preparing for the Phone Interview: Prepare Beforehand – Treat the phone interview exactly how you would an in-person interview.  Review your notes on the company and the position you are interviewing for 10-15 minutes before the interviewer calls.  Have the company website open on your computer and job description in front of you. Speak in a Quiet Place - Make sure you are in a quite place without distractions where you can speak freely.  Clear the room of extra noise including the TV, radio, kids and pets.  If the interviewer calls at a bad time, it’s better to reschedule for five or 10 minutes later when you can speak freely than trying to get through it. Resume - Keep your resume in clear view so it's at your fingertips when you need to answer questions.  Interviewers typically use your resume as a guide for asking questions.  Be prepared to answer questions about your background, education, dates of employment, employment lapses and accomplishments. Prepare for Questions from the Interviewer – Be prepared for standard interview questions such as “Why would you like to work for us?”, “What is your greatest strength/ weakness?”, “Why are you leaving your current (last) position?” Prepare Questions for the Interviewer – Prepare at least 5 intelligent questions about the company or position you are interviewing for.  Think of questions which will immediately demonstrate your understanding of the position.  This will also be helpful at the end of the conversation when the interviewer asks “So, do you have any more questions?”. Landline - Do your best to speak from a land-line versus a cell phone.   You may think your cell phone reception is great but it is much easier to detect poor reception from a land-line.  If the interviewer calls you on your cell phone, it is OK to ask to call the interviewer back from a land line.  If you are at work, try to find an empty conference room or cubicle. Take Notes - Have a pen and paper handy for note taking. Home Phone – Do your best to have a professional incoming greeting on your home answering machine.  If you are able, turn off call-waiting prior to a phone interview. During the Phon