Tuesday, March 25, 2008

the job interview

An interview is usually a series of questions and answers to determine if an applicant is suitable for employment. Interviews always differ depending on the strategy that the interviewer finds suitable, it can begin with some chit-chat and then move on to the relevant questions or simply get right to business.
Always dress very professionally, wear clean and pressed clothes and proper shoes.
Make sure to be polite and formal when you speak. Maintain great eye contact and smile during the interview. Use positive body language when speaking and spoken to. Don’t sit down until told to do so and never put your belongings on the interviewer’s desk.
If interviewed in a café or restaurant, make sure you have appropriate dining etiquette skills. Concentrate on the interview and speak clearly and audibly.
When interviewed by more than one person, you have to adapt your communication style to each individual that’s interviewing you.
If you feel that you’re messing up the interview, ask the interviewer for directives seeing as he or she is in control of the situation and knows what’s not working in the interview. This gives you the chance to gather your thoughts and revive your energy to jump back into the interview.
If you are being interviewed by phone, the best thing to do is to make sure to use a lot of inflection in your voice and find out what again is it that the employer is looking for in terms of the determined position in order to maximize your interview time and sell yourself to specifically what the requirements are.
Legally an employer can’t ask you to take a lie detection test unless you are applying for a government or high-security type of position. Employers are not allowed to ask any questions relating to ethnicity, family status, childbearing status, and anything that relates to culture, gender, family status, or anything like that.
At the end of the interview wait for the employer to ask you if you have any questions and when he says that, lean forward look him squarely in the eye with a great smile and ask him if you may have the job. You have to be proactive about your career search, if they don’t call you back, you call them.

industria engineering defined

Saturday, March 8, 2008

introductory paragraph and cover letter

I decided to apply for work at SV Microwave Company as an industrial process engineer. SV is a leader in the RF microwave industry and is the best in the world at engineered solutions to customer problems. They design and manufacture RF connectors, cable assemblies, attenuators and terminations. Their products are used in the defense, satellite, aerospace and telecommunication industries where performance, reliability and durability matter. SV received the Navy’s highest award given to a civilian company for the quality of the products that were supplied to the Integrated Warfare Systems. SV was also awarded the South Florida Manufacturers Association 2005 Manufacturer of the Year. The position is that of an industrial process engineer and seeing that my qualities fit the job description and the fact that the company resides in Florida and that I’ve always wanted to live there, I decided to apply for it. I believe my knowledge could put to good use there and although I have no experience, I could acquire a lot and the benefit package seems appealing.





Av. 15J La Trinidad,
Villa Delicias,
Maracaibo,
Zulia,
Venezuela.
58-412-555-0303
March 10, 2008.
Mr. Archie Weatherby
SV Microwave an Amphenol company.
2400 Centrepark West Dr,
West Palm Beach,
FL 33409.
Dear Mr. Weatherby,
My outgoing personality, my sales experience, and my recently completed education make me a strong candidate for a position as an Industrial Process Engineer for SV Microwave Company.
I recently graduated from URBE (university of Rafael Belloso) with a degree in industrial engineering, and a thesis in manufacturing methods.
Although a recent graduate, I am certain I could give you valuable assistance in manufacturing methods and costs systems. I also have excellent analytical and IT skills.
I have the maturity, skills, and abilities to embark on a career in industrial process engineering, and I'd like to do this in Florida.
I will be in California at the end of this month, and I'd like very much to talk with you concerning a position at SV Microwave. I will follow up this letter with a phone call to see if I can arrange a time to meet with you.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Ayman Dabian.

Monday, March 3, 2008


resume

AYMAN DABIAN

AV. 15J, LA TRINIDAD,
VILLA DELICAS,
VILLA SUR III,
MARACAIBO,
VENEZUELA.


OBJECTIVE: Seeking employment in the area of industrial engineering in order to apply my knowledge and further develop it fully.

EDUCATION: Currently undergoing the 8th semester of industrial engineering at URBE (UNIVERSIDAD RAFAEL BELLOSO CHACIN).

PROFESIONAL OBJECTIVE: To serve in the areas of Logistics and Materials, Production Planning, Project Management, Quality Control, safety and industrial hygiene and other areas that may be related to the career or my skills and knowledge in general.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

· Tutored English privately 2001-2002
· Owned and managed a bakery 2002-2003
· Work part time setting up computer networks and cameras.
· Worked three months taking inventory at a café.
· Own and manage a fast-food restaurant.


COMMUNITY SERVICE:

· Assisted in extra curricular activities at a primary school for 8 weeks.


SKILLS:

· Speak English, Spanish and Arabic fluently.
· Manage Basic computer programs.
· Work in team, responsible, punctual, loyal, honest, motivated, energetic, and adaptable.