FastTrack: 55 Ways to Get a Great Job Fast
by Angela Brown © 2007 Continued

Take Care of Yourself

Being laid off is taxing to your nervous system, your physical body, mental and emotional well-being.

Your first priority is to negotiate a reasonable severance package that includes health insurance and unemployment compensation so you are not worried unnecessarily while seeking for the next job.

• Take vitamins daily such as Vitamin C, A Vitamin B complex and Echinacea to boost your immune system.
  
  
• Exercise daily for at least half an hour. A serious cardiovascular work out, such as running, walking, swimming, or bicycling will regulate your appetite, sleeping patterns, mood swings and with the release of natural endorphins, you will look and feel on top of the world.
  
  

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• In the job search while preparing for a job interview, it is easy to be uncomfortable and wonder “What will they think of me?” or “what if I screw up and say the wrong thing?”
  
  When feelings of doubt creep in, ask yourself; “What is the worst thing that can happen?”
  
  
  Often you will find that the worst thing that can happen, is nothing at all, or that they don’t hire you…and if the worse thing is no worse than the results you have right now, then by all means go for it. What have you got to loose?

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The CEO is NOT Intimidating

It is intimidating to be in the job search. Our natural feelings want to keep us from interfering with important people’s time …and when these feelings creep up, remember that… even God is approachable.

• Keep things in perspective and don’t worry about people too busy or too important to talk with you.
  


• Remind yourself that we are all members of the human race, doing the best we can to get from point A to point B, including the CEO, and he or she should be thrilled you are offering to carry part of the load.

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Information Employers Seek

• Your passion for their business



• Your motivation and purpose for wanting to work for them.



• Your skills and experience – or what qualifies you to work for them.



• Your diligence and professionalism, which includes your work ethic and character.



• Your creativity and leadership capabilities



• Your compatibility with the job



• Your personal and cultural compatibility – How do you deal with various personalities?



• Your management style and interpersonal skills



• Your Problem solving ability



• Your accomplishments and the actions you took to achieve your results



• Your career aspirations



• And Your Personal Interests and Hobbies – Are you balanced and is what you do on your free time cohesive with what you do at work?

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How to Dress for a Job Interview

• A man should always wear a coat and tie to a job interview. This shows you take the job seriously. Lace-up wing tip shoes are best for a man.
  


• A woman should wear a conservative dress or suit (knee length or longer) and low heeled, closed toe shoes.
  


• For women, avoid clunky, distracting jewelry and too much make up.
  


• If you are interviewing for a casual job and a suit would not be appropriate, check out an article on casual dress.

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What to Take to an Interview

• Carrying a briefcase is appropriate for either a man or woman, but a woman should never carry both a briefcase and a purse – one or the other.
  


• Wear a wristwatch. This will keep you on time and show that you respect time.
  


• Take several copies of crisp, unfolded resumes with you.
  


• Carry your business cards with you.
  


• Take a list of professional references with you and if you have it, a letter of recommendation from your last boss.
  


• If appropriate, take examples of your work.

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Angela Oberer © 2008, Oberer is the author of the "Be Well Series".  You can send your questions and comments to her at: Angela@WordsofWellness.com