Comments on: Interview AND Resume Tip- The Job Description Is Just The Starting Point http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/ Getting Things Done, Getting Ahead, Getting Through The Day Sat, 13 Mar 2010 06:29:08 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Daniel http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/comment-page-1/#comment-3741 Daniel Sun, 17 May 2009 02:43:01 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-3741 ...And of course, upon hiring the lady that spoke spanish, you gave her remuneration package a little boost, as she was doing somewhat more than the job description asked for, right? Right. I would be VERY wary about freely offering more skills than the job required, unless you can successfully negotiate compensation for those skills, either right away or down the track. If not, keep your mouth shut, or you may find yourself in the situation where you are doing double the work of your co-workers without any benefits. It happens all the time! …And of course, upon hiring the lady that spoke spanish, you gave her remuneration package a little boost, as she was doing somewhat more than the job description asked for, right? Right.

I would be VERY wary about freely offering more skills than the job required, unless you can successfully negotiate compensation for those skills, either right away or down the track.

If not, keep your mouth shut, or you may find yourself in the situation where you are doing double the work of your co-workers without any benefits. It happens all the time!

]]> By: How To Know If The Job Interview Went Well | TheJobBored http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/comment-page-1/#comment-872 How To Know If The Job Interview Went Well | TheJobBored Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:49:54 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-872 [...] the job requirements, AND THEN start to discuss all the other things you can bring to the job. As I’ve discussed before, you win the job by using the interview to convince them that hiring you will bring them all sorts [...] [...] the job requirements, AND THEN start to discuss all the other things you can bring to the job. As I’ve discussed before, you win the job by using the interview to convince them that hiring you will bring them all sorts [...]

]]> By: InternshipRatings.com http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/comment-page-1/#comment-779 InternshipRatings.com Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:25:14 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-779 I agree with the previous comment. Good post! From personal experience (and workshops with past internship employers), I can suggest adding some personal interests and/or accomplishments at the end of the resume. This is a great way to differentiate yourself from other candidates and add some personality to your resume! Once you've landed the internship, don't forget to critique it on InternshipRatings.com! I agree with the previous comment. Good post! From personal experience (and workshops with past internship employers), I can suggest adding some personal interests and/or accomplishments at the end of the resume. This is a great way to differentiate yourself from other candidates and add some personality to your resume! Once you’ve landed the internship, don’t forget to critique it on InternshipRatings.com!

]]> By: Rick http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/comment-page-1/#comment-768 Rick Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:37:36 +0000 http://www.thejobbored.com/interview-and-resume-tip-the-job-description-is-just-the-starting-point_560/#comment-768 Nice post! If you REALLY want to land that job, this is clear evidence that any skills or accomplishments you possess BEYOND the job description can make you a prime candidate. And if it's a small company that wants to grow, or a large company that's looking to, say, break into a new market or push a new product line, you may be very valuable before you even interview. To improve your chances, at that stage, make sure you research the company. Nice post! If you REALLY want to land that job, this is clear evidence that any skills or accomplishments you possess BEYOND the job description can make you a prime candidate. And if it’s a small company that wants to grow, or a large company that’s looking to, say, break into a new market or push a new product line, you may be very valuable before you even interview. To improve your chances, at that stage, make sure you research the company.

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