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I have been seeking employment outside of my local area that requires travel. What can I expect with regards to reimbursement? What if the employer does not mention or discuss this issue with me when I am asked to come for an interview? Should I assume the company would pay?
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Most companies will
either reimburse your expenses or make the arrangements necessary for your job
interview when travel is involved. However, each company has it's own policy for
handling such reimbursements or payments. Therefore, it is vital to understand
exactly (get it in writing), what is and is not covered prior to traveling. That
being said, if you are asked to interview with a company that does not adhere to
one of these options, make sure the job is worth it or stay away. It could get
expensive.
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I work for
a small company as their Senior Business Development Manager. The problem
is, I am the only sales person. Although very successful, I am often required
to not only sell but also perform other tasks to make the company successful.
In essence, the size of the company calls for both my sales and management
expertise. How should I market myself on the job market so larger companies
can notice me? |
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I would prepare
a couple different Profiles highlighting your individual skill sets through
a tailored Executive Summary and skills summary. Having this ready to
go allows you to quickly respond to different scenarios without missing
a beat |
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I
have posted my profile on your site but feel it does not adequately portray
my complete knowledge base because I have been with the same employer
over ten years. Can you help? |
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If
you have been with one employer for a long time, I would recommend you
split up your job duties so the perspective new employer will see your
progression. In this case, titles are not as important. But, do not over
look them. |
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I
have sent my profile to at least fifty companies and have yet to receive
any responses. I have a degree with experience and am getting frustrated.
What can I do to make myself stand out better? |
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How
many times, during this period, have you attended civic breakfast meetings
or luncheons? The key to getting employed in a tight job market is networking.
SO Network and Network more, the right job will come. |
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I
finally got an interview with the company I most want to work for. How
should I prepare? |
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There
is no substitute for preparation. The more you know about the company
and the job and the more relaxed, knowledgeable and confident you will
be, the better interview you will have. Nothing kills an interview faster
than an unprepared interviewee. |
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I am about to attend a local job fair. What can I do to prepare? |
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Check
out the "Theme" of the Job Fair and the list of attending Companies.
After making a list of the companies you wish to visit, spend time on
their web site checking out the available job openings. But take that
one step further. Check out the other pages of their website - find out
about their marketing plans, their financial condition, competitors, new
products coming out, etc. This could be beneficial when you have your
1 to 2 minutes of time with each Company Recruiter - remember, each Recruiter
meets hundreds of candidates, but you may stand out from the rest if you
are well informed. |
