To Shave or Not to Shave?

Facial hair has become a major trend today.  With "hipster" being the trending style, more and more people are trying to grow out their facial hair.  Basically, people just want to have a beard.  So, with beards, mustaches, and goatees becoming a commonality, the question has been raised as to whether or not facial hair is ok on the job or during an interview.  Because it is so common today, people feel that as long as you are in a suit and tie it's not that big of a deal.  However, this is not the case.  You should keep your appearance as conservative as possible.  Always think with the mindset that the person who will be interviewing you could be older than you.  If the person interviewing you is older than you, it's very likely that they think differently than you and have their own opinion when it comes to business attire.  Whether the person is business casual or not, you should play it safe by being conservative.  In one word this means shave.  Shaving tells your potential employer that you are serious about the job whereas not shaving can tell him or her that you are not serious because you do not care about your appearance.  If you spend time on your appearance, it will impress the person interviewing you.  If you absolutely cannot go without facial hair, make sure you keep it simple and very well groomed.  Here are so more grooming tips you can read up on.

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How Twitter Can Help You...or Hurt You

Twitter is a social networking site that allows users to tweet a status that can only be 140 characters long.  However, there are many features.  For instance, you can attach videos and pictures to your tweets, or you can add links in your tweets.  Twitter also has a feature called direct messaging where you can privately message someone a 140 character long sentence. Another feature is that people can favorite or re-tweet your tweet if they really like it.

Twitter is literally "trending" today.  Around five hundred million people have a Twitter account and are posting their content, whether it be personal opinions, advice, or even business information.  Twitter has not only become a popular networking site for friends and family, but for business owners as well.  Tweeting or direct messaging has become a useful and easy tool for business men and women to communicate with each other.  

So what does this mean for you?  Why would it be useful for you to get a Twitter account?  Well, one of the greatest things you can do on Twitter is portray yourself as a source where people can get relevant and useful information. Think about it this way.  You are looking for a job in a specific field.  If you began tweeting really good information pertaining to that field, you will be likely to gain followers that are in that same field as you.  Many of these people will probably also re-tweet your tweets, which will help to create more of an awareness as to who you are and what you do.  This builds connections, which could also possibly lead to job opportunities.  However, be careful when tweeting personal opinions.  You never know who could be reading them.  Tweeting can help or harm your reputation.

If you are looking for a job or are an employer looking to hire a quality employee, Barracuda Staffing in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma would love to help you!  Barracuda Staffing is committed to helping workers find the finest jobs and employers find the finest workers.  Simply call or visit Barracuda Staffing today and specialists will help point you in the right direction!  

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. 

Marketing Yourself As a Professional

Use a professional sounding email address! 

If you're looking for a new job, you always want to put your best foot forward. Many times, we can forget just how unprofessional we are until it hits us in the face! For instance, take a look at your email address. Is it your name or some ridiculous nickname? Take a listen to your outgoing voicemail message. Does it sound like an eloquent message that sounds like that of a professional or is it mumbling and full of slang? First impressions are everything which is why it is important to take time to make sure you're projecting a professional image on any format that a potential employer may see. This includes social websites as well such as Facebook and Twitter. For additional advice, About.com has the Job Search Toolkit in order to help you market yourself to potential employers. 

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