Making the Most of a Bad Interviewer
Learn to show your strengths even when you have a bad interviewer.

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What are the best entry level jobs? Find out here!

According to a recent employment survey, the 5 hottest entry-level occupations based on jobs posted during the academic year are:

5. Computer, information technology, and mathematical

4. Architecture and engineering

3. Office, administrative, and customer support

2. Sales and marketing

1. And the NUMBER 1 hottest entry-level job category is... Business operations, human resources and financial services 

Not surprising then, that the highest in-demand jobs and skills were:

• Entry level programmers
• Electrical and mechanical engineers
• Administrative assistants and call center workers
• Accounting and audit-related skills
• And human resource and labor relations training

By: Judi Perkins, VisionQuest

The only thing that might be more difficult to deal with than an interviewer who asks tough, probing questions is an interviewer who hasn’t a clue how to interview. You can leave feeling as if you ignited no interest, bombed the interview, and surely won’t be asked back.  Where was the scintillating conversation?  The professional give and take about the industry and your skills? 

But if you’ve just met the person, how are you to know if they’re a lousy interviewer – or you’re a lousy interview?  If you prepared for the interview, then you’ve an indication where the problem lies, because your preparation enables you to jump in and take control of those awkward moments.

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At JobsInCT.com, it’s our job to help you – local Connecticut job seekers – find the jobs you’re looking for. One way we try to help is by attending local job fairs and career events to meet you, talk to you, and give you tips on finding your dream job. Look for the JobsInCT.com booth at the next job fair you attend and pick the brains of your local JobsInCT.com representatives – Howard, Kim, and Anne-Marie. They’re there to help!

• Howard Margules has a varied background in sales, marketing, strategic planning, and underwriting, including a stint in China as the country manager for a Fortune 500 company. With JobsInCT.com, Howard utilizes his extensive background to work with employers to help them market their businesses as the employer of choice while reaching a varied pool of applicants. 

• Kim Sweeney and her company, Fundamental Virtual Office, helps employers develop strategies, solve office management issues, and refine processes to make them more successful. Kim brings her exceptional background in process refinement to JobsInCT.com, where she works with both employers to help them utilize the internet to reach a broad range of candidates, while positioning their company as the employer of choice to attract the best. 

• Anne-Marie Brungard resides in West Haven, and is the founder of New Day Global, LLC, where she handles grant, freelance, and technical writing; career development; training; and management consulting.  She has worked with several non-profits including Salvation Army and AIDS Interfaith Network; and currently works with the Anti-Defamation League. 

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This month's featured question:

"What is your advice on creating a skills-based resume? I would like to find a job that utilizes more of my skills, rather than just doing what I currently do. I have been in the work force for many years, have a lot of skills and could do many different things." Read here to read her response.

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The following companies are now posting open positions on JobsInCT.com.

• PennGlobe Gaslight Co
• Petroleum Wholesalers   
• Portland Housing Authority
• Proactive Technologies
• Proflow, Inc

View a full list of new companies here.

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