INTERVIEW DOS AND DON’TSWritten by Keith Emerson
The Questions You Should be Asking: Four Experts Tips Now that job market appears gradually more optimistic, people are dusting off their resumes and preparing to head into interviews. Once things really turn around, however, it is likely that you will not be only one applying for any given position. Many key members of organizations who have been working lean and waiting for economic climate to improve may be flooding job market simultaneously. And that means competition may be fiercer than ever when you do head in for an interview in near future. The most important thing to remember is to be prepared Of course, you should emphasize your transferable skills, analytical thinking abilities and previous accomplishments, but remember to do your homework about company you are applying to. Hiring managers want to hear what you can offer company and an excellent way of proving that is going to interview well versed in major products and services of organization, divisions and parent company with which it is affiliated, and it’s main competitors and key customers. Appearing at interview prepared not only to answer questions but also to ask them will prove to interviewer that you are serious about this position and are a candidate who both prepares thoroughly and thinks ahead. In researching company, check their website, annual reports and past and present press releases to get a clear picture of where organization has been and where it is going. Use as an example a recent challenge company has had to face or is facing and offer a well-thought-out solution or indicate ways that your presence would have helped situation. This shows value and insight you can bring to table. Most interviewers will ask you if you have any questions for them during interview. Have your questions prepared, but be ready to develop at least one that is relevant to discussion you just had with interviewer.
| | The Metrosexual Man vs. The Cowboy- What Do Women Want?Written by Toni Coleman, LCSW
The Metrosexual Man vs. The Cowboy- What DO Women Want?He always looks perfectly put together. He can be in a t-shirt and jeans or heading out to a black-tie event. His hair never has a bad day. His nails are clean and buffed. His clothes are perfectly pressed and exquisitely coordinated. He smells like flowers and spice. Is he gay? No, he's new metrosexual man. As many of you know by now, term "metrosexual" was coined by a journalist (and gay man) named Mark Simpson, to describe a new kind of urban male who is straight, but in touch with his feminine side and not afraid to show it. Essentially, metrosexuals are guys who take on behaviors and show an interest in things that have traditionally belonged in female domain. You may have a metrosexual brother, male friend or boyfriend (ex). These are guys you can shop till you drop with. They can discuss fashion, will notice your great new shoes, buy their grooming products from same places you do and have no qualms about having a manicure, pedicure or facial. You can actually TALK to these guys about something other than sports, cars and other traditionally male interests. These are guys you can take to opera, symphony and ballet. The perfect man, right? Depends on whom you talk to. Let's step back a minute and look at where and how of existence of metrosexual man. Simply put, he is a by-product of feminism and changing roles and related expectations of women. As women have moved into (previously) male dominated environments and roles, it has caused a shift in male-female balance. Women are now active participants in industry, politics and professions- to name a few. However, as they have left their old jobs as homemakers and full-time domestic caregivers, they left a lot of empty space to be filled. Childcare providers and domestic cleaning industry could provide some of this. The problem was all "other" stuff women had always done. Men were therefore called upon to contribute more to raising of children, housework, cooking, shopping, etc. Their sons were being exposed a new role model, a dad who took on jobs and chores that had traditionally belonged to mom. Young boys themselves were also being tapped to do housework and help with siblings, exposing them to a new way of being a male in our society. Women had become more independent and financially and professionally successful. Men had become more domestic and had to soften their style as they moved into more traditionally feminine roles. A new social order had evolved that worked for everyone, right? Not necessarily. We never take on something new without giving something up. So, what has been discarded? Clearly defined social roles and expectations that come with them- for starters. Suddenly there was a new blueprint for how men and women should relate- especially in world of dating. However, it was unclear and depending upon whom you asked, you would get a different answer. Usher in confusion and frustration surrounding dating in new millennium.
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