FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Syracuse, NY, June 22, 2009
Contact: Adrienne Walkowiak, Publicist
Adrienne@360JobInterview.com
603/659-9345
Syracuse, NY, June 22, 2009 – As unemployment continues to soar due to the economic downturn, there are a tremendous number of people searching for jobs in all industries. Increased competition for every available position means that the most successful job seekers must learn how to stand out from the crowd.
360JobInterview.com is a revolutionary new live web-based service that helps job seekers improve their interviewing skills, update their resume, gain confidence and secure new jobs. The company features over 300 skilled HR coaches – across 55+ industries – who know from firsthand experience what recruiters are looking for during the interview process.
360JobInterview.com’s tips for successful interviews include:
Research the company prior to your first interview. Learn about the organization, its history, leaders, current status and plans for the future. Conduct online research, read trade journals, review media coverage, annual reports and more.
Be prepared to ask smart questions about the company and its direction. Demonstrate that you’ve done your homework and that you’re informed about – and interested in – this company.
Find out about the available position. Have a thorough understanding of the key duties and primary responsibilities, and be able to demonstrate how you can exceed their expectations. Articulate how your past experience will be an asset to this team. Explain how you’ve successfully managed similar projects for previous employers.
Be ready to sing your own praises. It’s not enough to say that you’re a “team player.” Come into the interview armed with information – including statistics – about your job successes at previous jobs. Cite specific examples of your accomplishments – how you’ve solved problems, increased sales, saved money, etc.
Concentrate on your most recent positions, but don’t neglect successes from your early career. Also be ready to discuss your community service efforts, as appropriate. If you know that the company CEO is actively involved in children’s charities, spotlight your leadership role on the board of the local children’s hospital.
Be positive! Clearly, you’re not the only person that has recently been laid off from your job. Spin the experience to accentuate the positive. Don’t badmouth your former employer, act disgruntled about the layoff or discuss your job hunting frustrations. Instead, talk about your accomplishments, learning experiences and respect for your former colleagues, as well as your career goals moving forward.
Tell the interviewer that you want the job – and why you want it. Explain that you respect the organization, can contribute to its growth, and have the skill sets they’re looking for.
“Layoffs are impacting people at all job levels, from entry level to CEO. Some people have never been through the interviewing process before, while others have recently been laid off after working at the same company for a decade or more. They may not remember how to navigate the interviewing process. Whatever the situation, we’re here to help,” said Jeff Garber, co-founder of 360JobInterview.com.
“Our coaches have all held high-level HR positions at leading companies, such as Time Warner, Dell Computer, Macy*s, Hyatt and more, and they have a variety of tried-and-true tips that are extremely effective in acing interviews and securing new jobs,” Garber continued.”
“While layoffs have become all too common, each job seeker is facing a unique struggle. People across all industries, at all levels of their career, are trying to find jobs during an incredibly challenging time. 360JobInterview.com‘s skilled and compassionate HR coaches provide LIVE feedback using Skype technologies to help people through the job hunting process,” explained Dan Fedrizzi, co-founder of 360JobInterview.com.
360JobInterview.com is an innovative, unique new service where over 300 experienced HR professionals provide full feedback about participants’ interview skills and resumes through LIVE, one-on-one real-time coaching sessions, helping them get noticed and get hired.
The company features over 300 seasoned HR coaches across 55+ industries, including sales, marketing, green jobs, accounting, technology and more, who provide a full “360” assessment of job seekers’ resumes and interviewing skills.
“One of the things that sets us apart is that our HR coaches have held leadership positions at top companies, including Time Warner, Dell Computer, American Express and more, and have recently been laid off themselves. They bring a unique perspective – real world experience combined with ‘been-there-myself’ compassion – to the table,” Fedrizzi continued.
360JobInterview.com is unique because it:
- Is the only service that provides 24/7 real-time audio/video one-on-one interviews using partnered technology.
- Utilizes Skype’s audio and video technologies, allowing coaches to fully assess each candidate and provide 360 feedback through live, one-on-one interviews.
- Offers coaches with extensive experience in more than 55 job categories, including accounting, green jobs, sales, technology and web development.
- Is tailored for people at all job levels, from entry-level to senior management.
- Includes personalized, detailed critique, with tips to improve interviewing skills and resume writing, so our clients can stand out from the competition.
- Includes a coaching team of seasoned HR professionals who have recruited, interviewed and hired people for top companies, and know first-hand what recruiters look for during the interview process.
- Provides support beyond the initial session, as coaches help clients practice for multiple rounds of interviews, update their resume and adjust their approach, as needed.
- Is evolving to meet the needs of our clients, adding new services and features – including our new career planning service –based on their feedback.
360JobInterview.com offers a variety of services that are affordable and obtainable for job seekers. Learn more at www.360JobInterview.com or by contacting Jeff Garber at jgarber@360JobInterview.com.
