Posted by Megan Myers on Mon, May 07, 2012 @ 08:58 AM
Interviewing can be nerve racking…right? Well, below are some tips to help you ace your next interview and perhaps land you that position!
- A-Arrive about 10-15 minutes before your scheduled interview time…no earlier unless instructed. Showing up too early can throw off the interviewer’s day and schedule.
- B-Bring your resume and reference information, make sure your resume includes your previous work experience and educational/training background. It’s a good idea to bring a few copies…you never know who you might meet that day.
- C-Call if you are running late…nothing is worse than showing up late to an interview. Leave plenty early to make sure you are there on time (but not too early), if you are lost…call, everyone has a phone number and explain the situation. Lastly, if you are late to the interview apologize for the inconvenience…everyone’s time is valuable.
- D-Directions ask for them and even drive to the interview location prior to your interview. D also stands for…your DRIVE! Show the interviewer your drive through your body language and your verbal communication.
- E-Evaluate yourself…know your strengths, weaknesses, goals, objectives, skills and performance prior to the interview. Remember, that is what an interview is for…to find out about you, so know yourself!
Standard Bank prides itself on finding some of the best talent, right in the neighborhoods that we service. We hope this interviewing information is useful to anyone who is looking for a new career. To view a list of Standard Bank’s current job openings click this link www.standardbanks.com/careers or the banner below:
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Posted by Phil Sloan on Mon, Jan 16, 2012 @ 09:13 AM
Today, we will celebrate a national holiday that has been celebrated by all 50 states since 2000. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has become a national holiday for many good reasons, the most important being Dr. King’s pursuit of equal rights for every human being. Although many of us may view the holiday as a day to rest from work and spend time with family, the real meaning of the day is for of us to go out and volunteer in our local community. As a matter of fact, the federal legislation urges Americans to transform the holiday into a day of volunteer service in honor of Dr. King.
Here at Standard Bank, we believe that serving our communities is an important part of our vision. Our employees across 42 branches participate in a lot of volunteer work in their neighborhoods. Some organizations we support are:
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Posted by Phil Sloan on Mon, Sep 26, 2011 @ 09:02 AM
Constructing a resume to stand out is essential to
landing the right job. Many people leave their resume out of date or simply leave out some key highlights. All of this can be avoided with some simple precautions and updates.
- Be concise and to the point - Lengthy resumes going into detail about your accomplishments is not particularly a good idea. Keep it short and stick to the point. It is best to keep a resume at one to two pages
- Easy to read - Double check to make sure that your resume is easy to read and that you use bullet points, capital letters, bolding and the proper margins and spacing.
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Posted by John Muir on Thu, Jun 02, 2011 @ 09:00 AM
The job market is making a comeback, although it is a slow one with many stumbles along the way. For those of you who are out there hunting what are you doing? We have a couple basic tips to keep your search going.
1 - Resume: This is the cover of your book and it needs to look good, remember first impressions are important
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