Having a CEO Mindset

When getting ready for a job interview, the most common thing to do is think about yourself:  past jobs, experience, knowledge, skills.  You build a resume and then talk that resume to the interviewer, stating everything you can do.  However, the interviewer does not want to know what a person can do, but rather what a person can specifically do for his business.  This is why it is important that you, the one who is going to being interviewed, do a needs assessment prior to the interview.  This involves studying the business, finding out what their needs are, and then evaluating what your skills are and how you can use those to meet the needs of that business.  Many people have an employee mindset rather than a CEO mindset when doing job interviews.  Put yourself in the shoes of the CEO of the business you are trying to get a job at.  What are the short-term and long-term needs of the business and what skills do you have that you can utilize in order to help meet those needs?  Present yourself as a solution rather than an option.  How could someone say no to a solution to their problems?  High Trust Selling by Todd Duncan is a great book that to purchase that expands on having a CEO mindset.

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Interviewing Skills: Dress to Impress

Have you ever heard that people determine whether or not they like you within minutes of meeting you for the very first time? Well my friend, that is a very true statement. Impressions are important in normal, everyday encounters, but they are vital when it come to interviews. In an interview, you will only have a limited amount of time to show a person who you are and how qualified you are for a job.  The person interviewing you has also most likely seen other candidates who are interested in the same position as you.  This makes it even more important that you leave a great impression and differentiate yourself from your competitors.  The best way to make a good impression in an interview is to dress your best.  The phrase "dress for success" is not a lie.  You want to dress for the job that you want, not the job that you have.  Be professional, regardless of the job position, and dress as well as you can. Always remember that it is better to be overdressed than under-dressed. If you are wondering the best way to dress for the job, these tips are great on how to dress for success!

With the holidays coming up, you may be hoping to make a few extra bucks by getting another job.  For current job listings in the Oklahoma area or support in finding the right fit for you, don't hesitate to get in touch with Barracuda Staffing Inc.  Get the right advice and find the right job today!

Talking About a Job Where You Were Fired

When it comes to having an interview, there is a very large majority of us that are nervous about it. “Do I really have the experience necessary for this job?” “Have I worked in the industry long enough?” “What if I freeze and I don't know what to say?” These are just some of the questions that run through our minds before the interview. The one that people are more prone to forget, could be one of the most important, and that question is, “How do I tell them that I got fired from my last job?” Most interviewers will end up asking that question around the end of your interview, or just in general, and you need to be prepared for it, and know how to spin your words to make them work for you, Pongo Resume has this informational article about how to explain past job complications and reasons you were fired. 

If you happen to still be looking for a job in OKC or a Tulsa job, Barracuda Staffing would love to help you become more successful in your search for a great job opportunity! Log on today to browse through the job listing for jobs in Tulsa or OKC jobs that meet your criteria and get help from Barracuda Staffing's personnel specialists. 

Get Motivated To Reach Your Goals

Becoming motivated can tough, especially when you're out of the job. Still, any task is attainable with the right planning, preparation, and attitude. Whether you want to find a new job, start your own business, or get started on a hobby project, the right attitude can be what it takes to bring you into the proper planning frame-of-mind. From there, breaking up the big task into several small chunks of work can go a long way towards making the work seem much less daunting. Sometimes, you may not even know what you need to start on first until you define your goal beyond simply "success." What defines success for you? Which changes will you need to take on in order to steer your life towards that definition of success? In order to help you make the most of your goals, Thorin Klosowski of the site Lifehacker has written an article on how to get motivated to achieve your goals. 

Is a rewarding career part of your definition of success? If so, the personnel solutions staffing company of Barracuda Staffing would love to be a part of your plan towards being successful. For Tulsa jobs or jobs in OKC, log in or stop by for more information. Barracuda Staffing is thrilled bring OKC jobs and jobs in Tulsa to the highest caliber employees.