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Is the “YOU” at the Interview the same “YOU” described in your Resume and Cover Letter?

Posted by: Janeir on Thursday, February 09, 2012 - 10:06 AM

JaneCo’s Resume Writers Enhance Your Resume and Cover Letters with a Style Analysis.
Is the person described in your resume and cover letter the same person that walks into the interview room?
As your cover letter is being read, the reader perceives a “communication style.” Is that style truly your style, or someone else’s? You deserve and need to have your materials customized to reflect who you are.
A professional resume writer must meet some fundamentally important challenges: Powerful and dynamic resumes and cover letters that reach beyond work experience to project a professional persona with specific accomplishments showcased appropriately and the writer must do this while captivating the reader with a marketing message that says “Here is the person you have been seeking.”
An interview is the natural consequence of such marketing material.
It is critically important that you, during the interview, appear to be the same person that was perceived on paper. A “disconnect” here can spell disaster for you, when you may have otherwise experienced a successful job search.
When we write for you, your success requires that we understand your communication style. And communication isn’t restricted to words or phraseology but it includes ingrained behaviors and personal attributes as well – it comes down to who you are.
A professional communication style analysis is a key resource for us to understand who you are and how you interact with others and the respond to the environment. This understanding is necessary if we actually meet you in person or if we provide our resume and coaching services by email and phone. We are your professional “ghost writers” and we use the widely known and reliable Success Insights DISC Communication and Behavioral Style assessments to quickly and accurately understand your style. The report we get from this process tells us if we need to write assertively or passively or with a people orientation or a task orientation. The reports help us know your soft skills, your transferrable interpersonal strengths that are not only woven into your resume, but into your cover letters as well.
Here is an example, using some of the narrative phrases directly from a DISC Style Analysis report:
Note: If you don't have a JaneCo resume, you may be competing with someone who does!

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The Hiring Authority is Younger, Older, Same, Opposite, Different, Odd . . .
Posted by: Janeir on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 02:03 PM
	For the first time we are in a 4 generation workforce. The teams have challenges interacting. Job seekers have challenges at the interview too; communicating effectively. But, You can uncover the personal styles of others. You can know why and, even, how the styles of others differ. You can begin to recognize the unique strengths of the different styles. Once you understand how and why people react and respond differently based on their own personal styles you can learn to appreciate others for the strengths they have instead of focusing on their weaknesses. With an appreciation of how and why people communicate they way they do, you can work as a team better and for those who aren't on the team yet, even communicate better at the job interview. How? Note: Ask JaneCo's for your own Communication and Behavioral Style DISC report. We'll apply the information to help you reach your goals. If you need a resume, we'll use the information in that process. If you need interview coaching, we'll apply the information for that. If you need to develop a "branding statement" we'll use the information from your report for that. If you need career directions, you guessed . . . We'll use it for that too!
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People Tell You How to Treat Them . . . Pay Attention!
Posted by: Janeir on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - 12:08 PM
	People constantly reveal their preferred communication style. If you know the four basic styles of communication, known as the DISC concept, you can recognize the styles of others. When you understand communication styles and recognize those styles in others, you will know how to communicate with them effectively. How do people reveal their DISC Communication Style? Note: Want to know your own style? Want to learn the concept? Understanding your style is the first step in all of JaneCo's services. When we are writing your cover letter, we want to write in your voice. When we write your resume, we want to include your communication strengths. When we do career planning, we need to understand your style to be sure your career path is a good fit for your style. Ask us to help you with that first step. You'll benefit from the DISC knowledge at your next job interview!
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Different Strokes for Different Folks . . .
Posted by: Janeir on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 - 11:42 AM
	Do we all have to react and respond the same? Do we have to all do the same things to get along? Do we all have to think alike to get along? As we set goals, make plans, develop strategies, etc., it's important to remember that people think differently, decide differently, use time differently, pace themselves differently, communicate differently, handle emotions differently, manage stress differently, deal with conflicting opinions differently, perceive things differently; not necessarily worse, not necessary better, but differently. Yes, different personal styles do approach anything or everything differently. Note: JaneCo's can help you learn the DISC styles and to better understand people. This can be an important topic to discuss at an interview when you want to describe your interpersonal skills!
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Interviewing for a Leadership Position?
Posted by: Janeir on Monday, July 11, 2011 - 11:56 AM
	You are interviewing for a job that requires you to be a leader. So how do you prepare? There are certain traits expected of a leader. Therefore, you’ll want to think about and decide upon on some scenarios that demonstrate your leadership traits and experiences. Prepare appropriately for your explaination and discussion points. For example: Note: JaneCo's Sensible Solutions will ensure your discover your accurate personal traits. Ask us about our Communication and Behavioral Style reports. The results of your assessment will be used in the development of your resume and cover letter.
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The Job Announcement States That Diplomacy and Tact Are A Requirement . . .
Posted by: Janeir on Friday, June 24, 2011 - 04:55 PM
	Be sure you explain your ability to treat others fairly, regardless of any of your possible personal biases and also make it a point to discuss how you manage to maintain positive relationships with others because of your ability to be fair. Mention that you have respect for others and that you understand and value the differences among people and that you strive to readily recognize the positive attributes in others. It is important that it is understood that you have professional respect for diversity in race, national origin, religion, gender, lifestyle, age and one’s disability. Note: People are different! JaneCo will help you understand how to interact effectively in spite of the difference between you and others. Ask us about our Communication Style Reports.
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Customer Service / Client Care Job Interview?
Posted by: Janeir on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:41 AM
	You know the job requires Customer Care. You know you are qualified. You wonder how to deliver that information effectively at the interview. Be prepare to explain and provide examples of the following: Note: Understand your communiction style and how to adapt it to the communication styles of others. If you've not yet received your Communication Style Report from JaneCo's Sensible Solutions, tell us you want one. If you have taken it, be sure you ask about additional coaching if you need more help with applying the information!
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Job Announcement Needs Someone Competitive . . .
Posted by: Janeir on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 03:14 PM
	You have read the job announcement and determined you have the qualifications. You want the job. JaneCo's has written an effective resume for you based on your qualifications and accomplishments that are relevant for the job description. You won the interview. Now it's time to prepare for that interview. JaneCo's reminds you that it's very important that you are prepared to support the fact that your past behavior is an indication of your future behavior. They need someone competitive. You are competitive. So be prepared to . . . Note: Ask JaneCo's about our Communication Style Report to help you with word choices regarding your personal traits.
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Communication at the Interview and more!
Posted by: Janeir on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 10:21 AM
	Learn to understand diverse behaviors. Begin recognizing the different behavioral styles. You will soon start communicating more effectively with people based on understanding their communicaiton and behavioral style needs . . . . The process will help you build better and long lasting relationships. Note: JaneCo's will help you understand communication styles with our professional communication style reports. janeir@janecos.com
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Understand Strengths and Weaknesses
Posted by: Janeir on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 01:43 PM
	When interviewing, it's important to understand that you do have potential weaknesses, not just strengths. Know what your strengths and what your weaknesses are. Be able to talk about both. Different jobs are best for different people. Understand the differences and the importance of strengths and weaknesses. For example, those who may thrive on competition and winning, on creating a sense of urgency and always press for closure on decisions . . . Note: A person cannot be all things to all people nor does a person have all the natural interpersonal strengths to thrive on being the best person for every type of job. Be sure your strengths match what the job needs. Ask us about our Behavioral Style Profiling. janeir@janecos.com
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Interview went great!!! I had not had one in over 20 years so I was pretty pleased with myself. The first thing she said was how impressive my cover letter and resume were so I want to continue to thank you. She was not sure if she was going to be able to afford me so I said that I may be retiring and returning to the work force.

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· Is the “YOU” at the Interview the same “YOU” described in your Resume and Cover Letter? (Feb 09, 2012)
· The Hiring Authority is Younger, Older, Same, Opposite, Different, Odd . . . (Jul 27, 2011)
· People Tell You How to Treat Them . . . Pay Attention! (Jul 26, 2011)
· Different Strokes for Different Folks . . . (Jul 19, 2011)
· Interviewing for a Leadership Position? (Jul 11, 2011)
· The Job Announcement States That Diplomacy and Tact Are A Requirement . . . (Jun 24, 2011)
· Customer Service / Client Care Job Interview? (May 13, 2011)
· Job Announcement Needs Someone Competitive . . . (May 10, 2011)
· Communication at the Interview and more! (Apr 28, 2011)
· Understand Strengths and Weaknesses (Apr 27, 2011)

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