Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Interview Tips....

Job interviewing never seems to get any easier - even when you have gone on more interviews than you can count. You are meeting new people, selling yourself and your skills. Proper preparation which help alleviate some of the stress involved in job interviews.

Some TIPS:
  • Practice
    Practice answering questions and practice your responses to the typical job interview questions and answers most employers ask. Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills.
  • Prepare
    Prepare responses but remenber NOT MEMORIZE. Know the interviewer's name and use it during the job interview. Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions.
  • Get Ready
    Make sure your interview attire is neat, tidy and appropriate for the type of firm you are interviewing with. Bring a nice portfolio with copies of your resume. Include a pen and paper for note taking.
  • Be On Time
    On time means five to ten minutes early. If need be, take some time to drive to the office ahead of time so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take to get there.
  • Stay Calm
    During the job interview try to relax and stay as calm as possible. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. Listen to the entire question before you answer and pay attention.
  • Show What You Know
    Try to relate what you know about the company when answering questions.  When discussing your career accomplishments match them to what the company is looking for.
  • Follow Up:Always follow-up with a thank you note reiterating your interest in the position. If you interview with multiple people send each one a thank you note.
  • Do not smoke, chew gum, or eat garlic beforehand.
  • Wear suitable interview clothes.
  • Take copies of your CV with you.
  • Have a good firm handshake.
  • Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
  • Stress your achievements.
  • Always conduct yourself professionally and if something beyond your control occurs, show a sense of humor.
  • Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language.
  • Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no but try not to go over the 60 second limit.
  • Avoid at all cost complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview.
  • Do not answer questions about politics or religion if the job is completely unrelated.
  • Do not raise salary discussions on your first interview - this is usually done on the second interview. Make sure you do your wage research before hand.
 Use some of these advices on your next interview, and we´re are sure they´ll be helpful....
Some details regarding working as an Bilingual Secretary are:


  • Finding Suitable Work as an Bilingual Secretary

  • Working Duties Expected

  • Hours and Environment

  • Working Skills Required

  • Training Requirements

  • Salary Expectations

  • Trade Information

  • Other useful Bilingual Secretary Work Information
  • Bilingual Secretary

    Aspects of Work

    Central Aspects
    Working in an office
    Dealing with paperwork such as letters, forms and records
    Using a foreign language

    Secondary Aspects
    Keeping accurate records or reports
    Organising and storing information
    Using keyboard skills

    Other Aspects
    Planning how work is to be carried out
    Providing information
    Using the telephone or two-way radio

    Bilingual secretary: Job description and activities

    A bilingual secretary combines language and administrative skills to interpret, translate and summarise information in order to ensure effective and efficient communication on a global level. The extent to which language skills are used on a daily basis varies between employers.

    Typical activities depend on the nature of the role and the employing organisation, but usually include:
    • translating and summarising material from one language into another;
    • arranging visits with foreign clients and potentially acting as interpreter;
    • making and receiving telephone calls/faxes in a foreign language;
    • organising meetings, minutes, agendas and travel details for overseas visits;
    • using shorthand presentation packages and word processing software;
    • supervising junior office staff.

    Friday, November 12, 2010

    Bilingual Secretary??, what is it??

    A bilingual secretary combines language and administrative skills to interpret, translate and summarise information in order to ensure effective and efficient communication on a global level. The extent to which language skills are used on a daily basis varies between employers.
    Typical activities depend on the nature of the role and the employing organisation, but usually include:
    • translating and summarising material from one language into another;
    • arranging visits with foreign clients and potentially acting as interpreter;
    • making and receiving telephone calls/faxes in a foreign language;
    • organising meetings, minutes, agendas and travel details for overseas visits;
    • using shorthand presentation packages and word processing software;
    • supervising junior office staff.

    Importance of english..!!!

    No one denies the importance of English language in the present time as global language. It is clear that the English language has become more dominant around the world. In some countries it use as the mother tongue and ,other countries learn it as second language in their schools. For example, use it for communication between people around the world, as well as, it is language of modern times. On other hand , English is the language of science and technology.

    "Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."
     
    ~ Groucho Marx

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