Monday, March 21, 2011

Professional Blogs Made Useful in Job Interviews

A job interview is a high pressure situation. The most prepared interviewee will get the position and the unprepared don’t stand a chance. This is why it’s imperative that you do everything you possibly can to ensure your preparedness for the world of employment. Keeping a professional blog will help you to be as prepared as possible for an interview.
Updating and maintaining a professional blog will keep your mind in check to the recent struggles and accomplishments of your professional career. In a professional interview, you would not struggle to answer a question about your recent performance. A blog listed on your résumé might also give you a leg up for the job. Many employers will not consider an applicant who does not keep a professional blog.
A professional blog would also give you a chance to demonstrate your writing skills to a potential employer. Communication is key in today’s market. A lack of communication and writing skills are a barrier to employment.
Keeping a professional blog will strengthen your interview skills, show employers that you care about your career, demonstrate to employers your writing capabilities, as well as increase the probability that you will be hired.  

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