Practice Speaking
For many people, interviewing is not a natural act any more than going on a blind date is. You are asked a bunch of questions about your work. You answer them. They ask a bunch more; you answer them. You're graded on your performance (you receive a job offer or not).
Yet interviews are predictable processes and as such can be planned forWhat does an employer want to know about you?
- Do you have the skills to do the job that needs to be filled?
- How will you fit in with my company?
- If I hire you, are you someone I will need to worry about?
- By asking questions about what you have done and how you did it or decided it should be done.
- By asking behavioral questions that will give an employer a sense of the scope of your experiences
- By asking concrete questions to ascertain your knowledge
- By observing your body language or physical response to questioning to observe whether it is consistent with a successful person.
So how do you practice you presentation and get immediate feedback in order to improve your presentation and demonstrate these attributes? Toastmasters (www.toastmasters.org) offers people an opportunity to practice how to speak throughout their program. Whether you answer extemporaneous questions off the cuff for 1-2 minutes in Table Topics ("It's warm! It's summer! People start to go to the beach and spending time outdoors. Tell us about a time you had fun at the beach, Jeff." Notice that you only find out when you will speak at the end when you hear your name) or by doing actual 4-6 minute speeches, Toastmasters offers concrete opportunities to get used to being "on the spot" as happens in an interview. It also gives you an opportunity to observe others and learn from them and from the evaluations that are given.There are Toastmasters clubs throughout the world. To find one, you can go to http://www.toastmasters.org/find/. Jeff AltmanConcepts in Staffingjeffaltman@cisny.com.
Jeff Altman, Managing Director with Concepts in Staffing, a New York search firm,has successfully assisted many corporations identify management leaders and staff in technology, accounting, finance, sales, marketing and other disciplines since 1971. He is also co-founder of Your Next Job, a networking group focused on assisting technology professionals with their job search, a certified leader of the ManKind Project, a not for profit organization that assists men with life issues, and a practicing psychotherapist. For additional job hunting or hiring tips, go to http://www.newyorkmetrotechnologyjobs.comIf you would like Jeff and his firm to assist you with hiring staff, or if you would like help with a strategic job change, send an email to him at jeffaltman@cisny.com (If you?re looking for a new position, include your resume).
Manufacturing Software System E-Z-MRP Announces New Pricing and Product Structure
E-Z-MRP, the leading manufacturing software system for small manufacturers, announces that a new pricing and product structure is in effect as of April 15. According to , founder of Beach Access Software, makers of E-Z-MRP, "We see a distinction between those small manufacturers with less than five hundred parts in material resource planning, and those with a need for unlimited part numbers."Smolin noted that some manufacturers will start with the under 500 parts version of E-Z-MRP, priced at $2,995, and grow into the new unlimited version, priced at $9,800. Beach Access Software credits the $2,995 for customers who later choose to upgrade. Other small manufacturers who presently have more than five hundred part will start right away with the E-Z-MRP Unlimited version.To accommodate the new pricing structure, E-Z-MRP offers a leasing program that ensures a rapid Return-on-Investment. *Lease E-Z-MRP with two full years of support for just $169.96 per month.
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You Should Be In Waikiki
You Should Be In WaikikiRead Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.comTo read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:http://jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/globe02/Hawaii02/oahu/waikiki/waikiki.htmlThe stunning azure blues and emerald greens of Oahu welcome visitors to the island and proclaim the natural beauty of this lush, luxuriant land. First-time visitors can expect to be impressed by the rolling mountain ranges that meet the crashing sea in a display of long-present tenacity, as well as the island locals who greet each visitor with a special brand of island hospitality called the "Aloha Way."It is a magical place, and there is plenty to do on Oahu that will keep you wrapped up in its splendor. In fact, one could have a very full vacation and never leave Waikiki Beach. The famous beach boasts fine, powdery white sand and excellent surfing waves. It's a treat to watch the surfers dotting the horizon, floating on their boards as they wait for...
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Women's Council of Realtors Honors Male Realtor For Multi-Million Dollar Sale Production Levels
Largo real estate agent John Mudd, who specializes in the sale of luxury and waterfront homes and condos was recognized by the St. Petersburg Suncoast chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors today for achieving top-producing sale numbers, entitling him official recognition by the group as a 2004 Multi-Million Dollar Producer. "It's a pleasure and an honor to be awarded this level of recognition from such a highly professional and very attractive group," Mudd said in response to receiving the award.John Mudd is a Realtor and Luxury Waterfront Specialist with Exit Realty Suncoast, which has offices in Largo, Madeira Beach and will soon open offices in St. Pete Beach and Clearwater. Mudd specializes in selling luxury and waterfront real estate, and he also sells historic real estate and commercial investment properties.
He holds the Real Estate CyberSpace Specialist Designation and is a member of the National Association of Realtors, Florida Association of Realtors, Pinellas Realtor...
Women's Council of Realtors Honors Male Realtor For Multi-Million Dollar Sale Production Levels
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Innovative Commercial Real Estate Strategies for the New Millenium: A ?Must? Seminar for All Commercial Real Estate Professionals
(ContentDesk) January 28 2004--Goldstein Lewin & Co., Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, is presenting
"Commercial Real Estate: Innovative Strategies for the New Millennium."
The event will take place on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Deerfield Beach Hilton Hotel, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL.
The cost for the buffet breakfast and program is $35.The panel of experts will discuss today's most relevant issues:
???Michael Cannon, Integra Realty Resources and well-known Miami Herald columnist, "Where We Were, Where We Are, and Where We May Be Going, including Mad Dog's Forecast for 2004"???Lawrence Rosenblum, CPA, Goldstein Lewin & Co., "Cost Segregation Studies ? The Tax Break of the Decade"????Marc Sinensky, Esq., Greenberg Traurig PA,
"Structuring Real Estate Partnerships to Maximize Returns"???David Montgomery, Wachovia Securities, "Tax-Free Exchanges ? Easier Than You Think"???David Warne,...
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Atlanta Bike Fest Expected to Attract Thousands of Motorcycle Enthusiasts for One of the Most Diverse Showings of Biker Comaraderie
Atlanta Bike Fest is a multi-faceted event that will include an indoor and outdoor vendor market featuring over 300 vendors selling parts and accessories, apparel, t-shirts, custom bikes and production motorcycles.
Attendees will also enjoy demo rides, nonstop music, charity bike ride, educational panels, family fun, motorcycle give-aways, competitions, food, beer and more.
Official Atlanta Bike Fest merchandise will also be sold.Local bands will delight crowds with late afternoon concerts on the beach. Two of the buildings on this 100-acre property will be transformed into trendy night clubs and bars featuring a diverse selection of music ranging from country, to, jazz, to blues, to rock, to pop, to hip-hop.On Lakewood Fairgrounds' 15 acre lake, the Celebrity Beach Volleyball Tournament and the Beach Basketball Challenge will offer a competitive atmosphere featuring nationally known celebrity motorcycle enthusiasts challenging grassroots motorcycle organizations.?...
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New Service Offered for New England Beach Vacation Rentals: Free One Year Listing.
Orleans, MA (ContentDesk) March 11, 2006 -- MoreBeach.com (http://MoreBeach.com), a leading Internet source for Cape Cod & Islands beach information, is expanding its coverage to include New England beach vacation rental listings. Property owners and rental agents are invited to sign up at MoreBeach.com for a free one year beach vacation rental property listing. From beachfront and off-the-beachfront house and condo rentals in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, to lakefront cabins in Vermont and throughout the region, the New England beach vacation rental listings will provide comprehensive information on summertime places to stay and play in New England. MoreBeach.com currently provides complete vacation activity and town information for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket featuring photographs and detailed descriptions of all the most popular beaches including fresh water ponds/lakes. New beaches...
New Service Offered for New England Beach Vacation Rentals: Free One Year Listing.
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Dr. John F. Murray Signs with Tennis Magazine to Write a New Column at Tennis.com
Palm Beach, FL (ContentDesk) May 6, 2006 -- Palm Beach sport psychologist and former tennis professional Dr. John F. Murray has agreed to terms with Miller Sports Group LLC, publisher of Tennis Magazine's online website at Tennis.com, to write a column every two weeks on Sports Science/Psychology tentatively scheduled to begin June 1.Readers will have a chance to be heard. Many tennis players and coaches have questions, comments, complaints, or stories about their mental tennis game." Dr. Murrays answers and real participation will enliven the columns at Tennis.com.Dr.
Murray has written at least 10 articles for the print edition of Tennis Magazine and contributed to numerous Tennis Magazine stories in the past, but this will be his first regular column for Tennis Magazine. Content will include mental tips and strategies as well as stories and commentary from the world of tennis.Murray is the author of "Smart Tennis: How to Play and Win the Mental Game" (Jossey-Bass/John Wiley,...
Dr. John F. Murray Signs with Tennis Magazine to Write a New Column at Tennis.com
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Nassau, Bahamas ? Great City Beach Hotels at Cable Beach
Nassau, Bahamas ? Great City Beach Hotels at Cable BeachRead Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.comTo read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:http://jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/globe02/Carib02/bahamas/cable/cable.htmlWaikiki, Ipanema, Bondi, and Malibu, and one you probably have not paid too much attention to, but it is actually one of the finest beaches in the world, with great things to do - Cable Beach, in The Bahamas, surrounded by the capital - Nassau - and the former British outpost archipelago.Click For Nassau City GuideA National Leisure Travel Monitor poll of 1,351 leisure travelers taken during the first quarter of 2002 reflects that when families go away together, they also want to play together.Even before the events of September 11th, this trend surfaced, as was identified in the Portrait of Family Travel - a 2001 survey of 284 adults who traveled with children and 424 children between the ages of 6 and 17 years, in which...
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