Welcome to the December 2006 edition of the TorontoJobs.ca Jobseekers Newsletter.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from TorontoJobs.ca

Handling the Weakness Question
by Colleen Clarke, Career Specialist

Link to the December issue of the Toronto Jobs Newspaper

Job Seeker Testimonial

Link and Think by Donna Messer

Q & A with a Career Advisor

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Handling the Weakness Question

An Article by Colleen Clarke, Career Specialist & Corporate Trainer

Many of us like talking about ourselves in an interview. Clients tell me all the time, “Just get me an interview and I can get the job.” But, when one is being grilled about one’s shortcomings or weaknesses most people tend to get a little nervous and often don’t know how to respond. Not being prepared can kill a job opportunity. There are several different ways you can handle the weakness question keeping in mind that all your answers need to be turned into positive responses.

1. Give a weakness that is not related to the job description.
   Eg. An Admin Assistant could say, “My accounting skills are not up to par though I do balance my own chequebook very well.”
2. Tell something that was a weakness and how it is now a strength. Eg. “I used to be afraid to speak up in staff meetings, but since I’ve been going to Toastmasters I even chair some of the meetings.” This one may require a back up of a still existing weakness.

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Job Seeker Testimonial

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To the staff responsible for sending me work links to jobs matching my credentials:

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Sincerely,
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Link and Think- The New Technology of Connecting,

An Article by Donna Messer

Link and Think™ – The New Technology of Connecting Imagine that everyone in the world is part of an endless chain of connections, and that the best way to build business is to be part of that chain. It might be easy to connect, but does that connection actually link into other profitable connections? The Link and Think™ theory shows everyone how to be aware of their missing links and to use the theory to build their own chain of connections.

I’m a firm believer in networking and the power that effective networking has on business potential. What I have begun to realize is that my networking technique is based on several hard and fast rules. In this article I am going to share the rules and reveal the theory of Link and Think ™

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Question and Answer with a Career Advisor

Dear Career Advisor,

When I am asked at the end of an interview if I have any questions, what do I do if the interviewer has already answered all the questions I had planned to ask?

Signed,
Matthew

Dear Matthew,

First of all, never tell the interviewer that she has answered all your questions because she will be expecting you to have questions. Secondly, your questions provide an opportunity for you to further impress the interviewer. Since most interview questions will focus on your knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA), you should make sure your list includes some questions that don’t relate to those areas. Here are some sample questions to ask:

• You asked a lot of questions about _______________. Tell me more about the specific expectations you have for the successful candidate regarding this area.
• How do you measure an employee's performance and provide feedback?
• How would you describe the company’s culture and management style?
• Is there anything else I should know?
• How does the company compare with its competitors?
• Do you foresee any significant changes in the company?

Signed,
Career Advisor

Our career advisor is Daisy Wright. Daisy Wright is a career coach and professional resume writer who helps individuals improve their employability and enhance their self-esteem through effective coaching strategies. She can be reached via email at careercoach@thewrightcareer.com or website - www.thewrightcareer.com.

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