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Top 10 tips to prepare job interview

Posted by | March 15, 2016 | Job interview

Did you know that you create a lasting impression in just 120 seconds? Top 10 tips to prepare for your job interview. Impress, be prepared, be organized,  be ready, be on time. See our best tips the prepare for a job interview:

  1. Bring copies of your resume.
    There is nothing that stalls an interview faster than when the manager says s/he forgot your resume, and you do not have an extra copy.
  2. Practice your handshake.
    Your only and immediate physical intimacy is with your handshake, so practice it on your family members. Good tip: if you are concerned that your palms may be sweaty, sprinkle a little baby powder in your pocket.
  3. Make eye contact and smile.
    Show that you are happy to be there and looking forward to the discussion. People instinctively react well to happy, smiling people.
  4. Energy level.
    Put some bounce in your step. Act like you are excited to be there, and are filled with ideas.
  5. Dress appropriately.
    Do not overdress. You can also call the receptionist and ask what the dress code is. Receptionists generally love to help.
  6. Be aware from the time you hit the lobby.
    Assume you are on camera at all times. Treat the receptionist well as some firms will ask them for their impression.
  7. Prepare answers to the common job interview questions.
    Standard questions are usually asked by most employers. Be prepared for those questions by relating your answers to this specific employer, based on your research.

Follow these tips and you will see dramatic improvements in your interviewing and overall job search.

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Top 25 questions to ask in your job interview

Posted by | March 15, 2016 | Job interview

Top 25 questions to ask in your job interview

  • What can you tell me about this job that isn’t in the description?
  • What is the key to success in this job?
  • What are your future plans for this job?
  • What are the prospects for growth for the person in this job?
  • How do people grow in this job?
  • Why is this position open? Is it a new position or a replacement for someone?
  • How long does someone typically stay in this job?
  • How often is this job open?
  • What is a typical (day, week, month, or year) for a person in this job?
  • What is the toughest time of (day, week, month, or year) for a person in the job? Why?
  • What is the key thing someone does to be successful in this job?
  • How is success in this job measured by you? By the organization?
  • What are the most important skills of the person who does this job?
  • What is the biggest challenge someone in this job faces on a daily (or weekly or monthly) basis?
  • If anyone has failed at this job, why did they fail?
  • Who does the person in this job report to?
  • Is there much travel associated with this job? Where and how often?
  • What hours are typically worked in a week for someone successful in this job? Is overtime expected or accepted?
  • What can you tell me about this organization that isn’t widely known?
  • What is the key to success in this organization?
  • How many people are in this group (department, office, and/or company)?

  • How many have joined in the last year?
  • How many people have left in the last year?
  • How long do people usually stay in this organization?
  • How do you define (or measure) “success” here?
  • How would an employee know if they were considered a success or not?
  • Does this organization promote from within?
  • How does senior management view this group?
  • Where do you see this group in five years?
  • When and how is feedback given to employees?
  • How long have you worked here?

 

  • How long have you been in this job?
  • Do you enjoy working here?
  • Why are you successful here?
  • What happens next in your process? (another round of interviews or …)
  • When will you be back in touch with me?
  • How will you get back in touch with me (telephone, email, or something else)?
  • When do you expect to make an offer?
  • When do you anticipate the person in this job will start work?
  • Who should I stay in touch with (get name, job title, and contact information)?
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Hawaii best jobs 2016 with pay above $70,000

Posted by | February 27, 2016 | Job search, Labor Market Facts Hawaii, Labor Market USA

What are the best job for 2016 in Hawaii and Honolulu. We broke down the best jobs by industry, including the best business jobs for 2016. The top business jobs this year are statistician, operations-research analyst, and accountant. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts more than 30% job growth for positions as statisticians and operations-research analysts and more than 10% job growth for positions in accounting.

Check out the 25 best jobs for 2016 in Hawaii below, along with their average annual salary, according to 2014 figures from the BLS. Let’s take a look at the 25 best jobs in Hawaii, which all rate highly among all three categories and pay $70,000 or more. In many cases, the jobs pay six figures.

25. Software Architect

  • Job Score: 4.2
  • Number of Job Openings: 653
  • Median Base Salary: $130,000

24. Electrical Engineer

  • Job Score: 4.2
  • Number of Job Openings: 2,516
  • Median Base Salary: $76,900

23. Nurse Practitioner

  • Job Score: 4.2
  • Number of Job Openings: 5,624
  • Median Base Salary: $99,500

22. Construction Superintendent

  • Job Score: 4.2
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,054
  • Median Base Salary: $78,000

21. Consultant

  • Job Score: 4.2
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,071
  • Median Base Salary: $84,000

20. Technical Account Manager

  • Job Score: 4.2
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,160
  • Median Base Salary: $69,548

19. Strategy Manager

  • Job Score: 4.3
  • Number of Job Openings: 631
  • Median Base Salary: $130,000

18. UX Designer

  • Job Score: 4.3
  • Number of Job Openings: 863
  • Median Base Salary: $91,800

17. Business Development Manager

  • Job Score: 4.3
  • Number of Job Openings: 2,906
  • Median Base Salary: $80,000

16. Finance Manager

  • Job Score: 4.3
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,632
  • Median Base Salary: $115,000

15. QA Manager

  • Job Score: 4.4
  • Number of Job Openings: 3,749
  • Median Base Salary: $85,000

14. Marketing Manager

  • Job Score: 4.4
  • Number of Job Openings: 2,560
  • Median Base Salary: $90,000

13. Product Marketing Manager

  • Job Score: 4.4
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,111
  • Median Base Salary: $115,000

12. Software Development Manager

  • Job Score: 4.4
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,199
  • Median Base Salary: $135,000

11. Analytics Manager

  • Job Score: 4.5
  • Number of Job Openings: 982
  • Median Base Salary: $105,000

10. Audit Manager

  • Job Score: 4.5
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,001
  • Median Base Salary: $95,000

9. Software Engineer

  • Job Score: 4.5
  • Number of Job Openings: 49,270
  • Median Base Salary: $95,000

8. Product Manager

  • Job Score: 4.5
  • Number of Job Openings: 6,607
  • Median Base Salary: $106,680

7. Physician Assistant

  • Job Score: 4.6
  • Number of Job Openings: 3,364
  • Median Base Salary: $97,000

6. HR Manager

  • Job Score: 4.6
  • Number of Job Openings: 3,468
  • Median Base Salary: $85,000

5. Mobile Developer

  • Job Score: 4.6
  • Number of Job Openings: 2,251
  • Median Base Salary: $90,000

4. Engagement Manager

  • Job Score: 4.6
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,356
  • Median Base Salary: $125,000

3. Solutions Architect

  • Job Score: 4.6
  • Number of Job Openings: 2,906
  • Median Base Salary: $119,500

2. Tax Manager

  • Job Score: 4.7
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,574
  • Median Base Salary: $108,000

1. Data Scientist

  • Job Score: 4.7
  • Number of Job Openings: 1,736
  • Median Base Salary: $116,840
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Best jobs for people over 50 years in Hawaii

Posted by | December 17, 2015 | Job search, Jobhunting, Labor Market Facts Hawaii

The latest data show the unemployment rate for those over age 55 stands at just 4.1%, compared with 5.7% for the total population and a steep 18.8% for teens (December 2015). Great news for those looking for a second career or a way to earn extra cash. But where to focus your energies? Below is a list of the top 10 best jobs for more senior job seekers in Hawaii. When you think about an ageing population, many of these ideas make perfect sense, but some of them may be new to you. This overview also shows which senior jobs are projected to have the most growth in the coming years. Maybe you already have the skills to enter the job market in one of these areas right away, maybe you need to get another certification under your belt. Either way, these top 10 jobs should help you jump in to your next challenge!

The top 10 Best jobs for people over 50 years in Hawaii:

1). Patient Advocate Jobs

Support patients as they navigate the health care system. Growth projection for health care social workers, which includes some advocates: 26.8 percent.

2). Interpreter

Use your fluency in English and other languages to provide translations in health care and other fields. Growth: 46.1 percent

3). Dietitian

Hospitals, retirement communities and companies with wellness programs hire dietitians to do nutritional screenings and meal planning. Growth: 21.1 percent

4). Fitness trainer Jobs

There’s a big need for trainers who design workouts for people ages 65 to 90. Growth: 12.5 percent

5). Independent contractor

Whatever your occupation, do it on your own and sell your services to others.

6). Massage therapist

Massages are growing at spas, clinics and hotels. Growth: 22.6 percent

7). Eco-landscaper Jobs

Green thumbs willing to train in horticulture and landscape design can join the burgeoning field of “sustainable” gardening, which uses less water. Growth of landscape designers: 14.3 percent

8). Accountant/financial manager

Good with numbers? Help businesses, nonprofits and others with payroll, accounts payable, taxes and financial reports. Growth: 13.1 percent

9). Home modification professional Jobs

Retrofit houses to meet the needs of older homeowners. Growth for construction managers, which includes some home modification professionals: 16.1 percent.

10). Personal financial adviser

Help consumers with taxes, investments and estate planning. Growth projection: 27 percent.

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Top 10 Jobs in Hawaii (Most jobs available)

Posted by | June 27, 2015 | Jobhunting, Labor Market Facts Hawaii

What are the Top 10 Jobs in Hawaii? The biggest industries and most common jobs available? Tourism is the biggest industry in Hawaii and generate the most jobs. There are plenty of jobs in the leisure and hospitality industries. If you like sales (and are talented), your good, speak more the one language? That helps. Almost the whole top 10 jobs is related to the tourism industry … Mostly low wage service jobs. But theses are averages. Do better, earn more. Top 10 Jobs in Hawaii with the number of local jobs, job rank, job description and evarage salary:

Rank Job description / titel job Hawaii Number of Jobs in Hawaii Average Salary
1 Retail salespersons 18,630 $21,980
2 Office clerks, general 11,320 $23,700
3 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners 9,690 $20,750
4 Waiters and waitresses 9,530 $21,320
5 Cashiers 8,810 $18,270
6 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food 7,750 $17,270
7 Registered nurses 7,370 $66,230
8 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks 6,270 $31,500
9 Security guards 5,890 $20,910
10 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive 5,620 $31,780
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Unemployment rates May 2015 Hawaii

Posted by | June 27, 2015 | Labor Market Facts Hawaii, Labor Market USA

States with unemployment rates significantly different
from that of the U.S., May 2015, seasonally adjusted. Unemployment rates Hawaii May 2015 Hawaii are 25,45% lower then US Average. 
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                State                |          Rate(p)
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United States (1) ...................|           5.5
                                     |
Alaska ..............................|           6.8
California ..........................|           6.4
Colorado ............................|           4.3
Delaware ............................|           4.6
District of Columbia ................|           7.3
Georgia .............................|           6.3
Hawaii ..............................|           4.1
Idaho ...............................|           3.9
Iowa ................................|           3.8
Kansas ..............................|           4.4
                                     |
Louisiana ...........................|           6.6
Maine ...............................|           4.7
Massachusetts .......................|           4.6
Minnesota ...........................|           3.8
Mississippi .........................|           6.7
Montana .............................|           3.9
Nebraska ............................|           2.6
Nevada ..............................|           7.0
New Hampshire .......................|           3.8
New Jersey ..........................|           6.5
                                     |
New Mexico ..........................|           6.2
North Dakota ........................|           3.1
Oklahoma ............................|           4.3
South Carolina ......................|           6.8
South Dakota ........................|           3.8
Texas ...............................|           4.3
Utah ................................|           3.5
Vermont .............................|           3.6
Virginia ............................|           4.9
West Virginia .......................|           7.2
Wisconsin ...........................|           4.6
Wyoming .............................|           4.1
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   1 Data are not preliminary.
   p = preliminary.
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Most common and available jobs in Hawaii

Posted by | December 12, 2014 | Job search, Labor Market Facts Hawaii

What are the most common and available jobs in Hawaii ? What are the salaries and the number of jobs (index) available in Hawaii? The table below lists jobs which are the most common in raw numbers in the state of Hawaii. Because Hawaii is tourist destination (big time) there are mostly jobs in this field: restaurants, retail etc.

Rank Job description / titel job Hawaii Local Jobs Mean Local Salary Local Popularity Index
1 Retail salespersons 18,630 $21,980 1.3
2 Office clerks, general 11,320 $23,700 1.2
3 Janitors and cleaners, except maids and housekeeping cleaners 9,690 $20,750 1.4
4 Waiters and waitresses 9,530 $21,320 1.3
5 Cashiers 8,810 $18,270 0.8
6 Combined food preparation and serving workers, including fast food 7,750 $17,270 1.1
7 Registered nurses 7,370 $66,230 1.0
8 Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks 6,270 $31,500 1.1
9 Security guards 5,890 $20,910 1.7
10 Secretaries, except legal, medical, and executive 5,620 $31,780 1.0
11 Maids and housekeeping cleaners 5,410 $24,860 2.0
12 First-line supervisors/managers of office and administrative support workers 5,200 $48,250 1.2
13 Elementary school teachers, except special education 5,040 $42,480 1.2
14 Laborers and freight, stock, and material movers, hand 4,980 $27,910 0.7
15 Customer service representatives 4,860 $30,890 0.7
16 General and operations managers 4,830 $96,370 0.9
17 Counter attendants, cafeteria, food concession, and coffee shop 4,760 $15,820 3.0
18 Stock clerks and order fillers 4,710 $24,020 0.9
19 Secondary school teachers, except special and vocational education 4,660 $46,760 1.7
20 Landscaping and groundskeeping workers 4,460 $24,450 1.5
21 Reservation and transportation ticket agents and travel clerks 4,020 $32,430 10.0
22 Accountants and auditors 4,020 $49,690 1.1
23 First-line supervisors/managers of retail sales workers 4,000 $37,370 1.2
24 Truck drivers, light or delivery services 3,970 $26,630 1.3
25 Food preparation workers 3,920 $20,190 1.4
26 Cooks, restaurant 3,820 $22,790 1.5
27 Maintenance and repair workers, general 3,810 $34,730 0.9
28 Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products 3,680 $42,210 0.8
29 Nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants 3,640 $25,190 0.9
30 Carpenters 3,370 $53,220 1.1
31 Business operations specialists 3,340 $58,720 1.1
32 Executive secretaries and administrative assistants 3,200 $40,960 0.7
33 Receptionists and information clerks 3,100 $23,430 0.9
34 Dishwashers 2,980 $17,420 1.9
35 First-line supervisors/managers of food preparation and serving workers 2,770 $33,740 1.2
36 Dining room and cafeteria attendants and bartender helpers 2,480 $20,790 1.9
37 Packers and packagers, hand 2,250 $18,330 0.9
38 Word processors and typists 2,040 $27,510 4.4
39 Shipping, receiving, and traffic clerks 2,000 $27,630 0.8
40 Teacher assistants 1,970 $19,870 0.5
41 Bus drivers, transit and intercity 1,930 $34,110 5.5
42 Bartenders 1,930 $23,500 1.3
43 Police and sheriff’s patrol officers 1,920 $42,660 1.2
44 Financial managers 1,920 $89,100 1.2
45 Truck drivers, heavy and tractor-trailer 1,920 $37,540 0.4
46 Plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters 1,850 $43,530 1.4
47 Automotive service technicians and mechanics 1,840 $37,230 0.9
48 Property, real estate, and community association managers 1,790 $60,310 3.5
49 Parking lot attendants 1,760 $15,220 4.4
50 Computer systems analysts 1,750 $68,900 1.0
51 Lawyers 1,700 $93,430 0.9
52 Protective service workers 1,630 $27,950 3.8
53 Billing and posting clerks and machine operators 1,620 $29,370 1.0
54 Cleaners of vehicles and equipment 1,610 $22,630 1.5
55 Home health aides 1,610 $21,370 0.8
56 Civil engineers 1,600 $64,140 2.1
57 Tellers 1,600 $22,400 0.9
58 First-line supervisors/managers of mechanics, installers, and repairers 1,550 $61,000 1.1
59 Managers 1,540 $78,030 1.4
60 Electricians 1,540 $59,250 0.8
61 Social and human service assistants 1,520 $27,650 1.6
62 Cooks, fast food 1,520 $16,710 0.8
63 First-line supervisors/managers of construction trades and extraction workers 1,460 $72,100 0.8
64 Hosts and hostesses, restaurant, lounge, and coffee shop 1,420 $18,280 1.3
65 Child care workers 1,420 $16,340 0.8
66 Preschool teachers, except special education 1,390 $26,290 1.3
67 Computer support specialists 1,390 $38,100 0.8
68 Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses 1,380 $38,680 0.6
69 Painters, construction and maintenance 1,320 $42,440 1.6
70 Office and administrative support workers 1,290 $24,320 1.5
71 Sales representatives, services 1,290 $51,850 0.9
72 Medical assistants 1,280 $29,520 1.0
73 All other information and record clerks 1,240 $48,060 1.3
74 Counter and rental clerks 1,240 $19,090 0.8
75 Sales managers 1,210 $76,900 1.1
76 Management analysts 1,210 $68,340 0.8
77 Medical secretaries 1,160 $33,940 1.1
78 First-line supervisors/managers of non-retail sales workers 1,130 $63,560 1.1
79 First-line supervisors/managers of transportation and material-moving machine and vehicle operators 1,120 $53,680 1.6
80 Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators 1,120 $58,790 1.0
81 First-line supervisors/managers of production and operating workers 1,110 $50,140 0.5
82 Fire fighters 1,100 $42,690 2.0
83 Loan officers 1,090 $65,630 1.0
84 Industrial truck and tractor operators 1,080 $37,430 0.6
85 Tour guides and escorts 1,040 $21,300 18.9
86 Correctional officers and jailers 1,030 $37,420 1.4
87 First-line supervisors/managers of housekeeping and janitorial workers 1,020 $33,640 1.7
88 Dental assistants 1,020 $29,870 1.2
89 Purchasing agents, except wholesale, retail, and farm products 1,010 $53,210 1.1
90 Self-enrichment education teachers 980 $37,750 2.4
91 Public relations specialists 980 $44,800 1.5
92 Taxi drivers and chauffeurs 970 $19,280 2.2
93 Cooks, short order 970 $20,310 1.8
94 Paralegals and legal assistants 970 $41,030 1.3
95 Cooks, institution and cafeteria 970 $27,760 0.9
96 Computer programmers 970 $55,910 0.7
97 Hotel, motel, and resort desk clerks 950 $30,310 1.6
98 Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists 940 $25,700 0.8
99 Food service managers 930 $51,390 1.5
100 Baggage porters and bellhops 920 $17,560 6.4
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Wanna work at the FBI Honolulu?

Posted by | July 23, 2014 | Job search

Yes? This is serieus … the FBI in Honolulu – Hawaii is looking for new staff. This is the ad. For more info visit the website:

Please consider joining us. We are looking for a range of bright, talented Americans to fill both special agent and non-agent positions—from intelligence analysts to cyber experts, from scientists to accountants, from translators to engineers.

At this time, there are no New Agent classes planned for the remainder of fiscal years 2013 or 2014. The first proposed class is planned for February 2015 (contingent on the DOJ freeze being lifted and being able to afford new hires).

In order to better prepare for a career with the FBI, recruiting presentations will continue and will be held at various military installations, colleges, and universities.

For current available employment opportunities, qualification requirements, and online submissions of applications, please visit http://www.fbijobs.gov.

More presentation dates and times can be found on our additional presentation schedule.

If you reside in the state of Hawaii or a Pacific U.S. Territory, contact:

Applicant Coordinator Tyrone Arnold or
an administrative specialist

91-1300 Enterprise Avenue
Kapolei
, Hawaii 96707
(808) 566-4300

Source:

http://www.fbi.gov/honolulu/jobs-1/jobs

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Government jobs Honolulu, Hawaii?

Posted by | April 15, 2014 | Job search

Looking for a job with the Government of Hawaii?

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There are many government websites with vacancies and jobs. Fore example:

1). http://dhrd.hawaii.gov

2). http://www.univjobs.com/college/hi.html

3). http://agency.governmentjobs.com/honolulu/default.cfm?action=jobs

Just google it and you will find many …

This website has a nice overview with all the government jobs:

http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/job-location/hawaii-hi.html

 

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7 tips how to recruit new staff in Honolulu – Hawaii for FREE

Posted by | October 16, 2013 | Recruitment tools

How to recruit new staff in Honolulu – Hawaii for FREE? Here are some smart and free tips to find new staff 100% free.

1. Use free online tools

Don’t pay for websites you don’t know or have no experience with. There are many free services or test drive when this is offered so you don’t loose money. Tips:

– Facebook
– Twitter
– Linkedin
– Free classifieds
Free job boards with free test-drive options or completely free

2. Consider hiring internally

Who within the organization might fit the job?

3. Employees referrals

Ask employees who they know that might want to apply

4. Networking

Contact suppliers, friends, customers, old employees and other relations who may know a potential recruit

5. Get the word out

Tell everybody, get a sign out, email everybody, tell the gasman etc.

6. Post job offers on job boards often

Jobs get outdated. Even if the job is still vacant, the jobs will be listed on page 10 in a month or so. So re-post your jobs as often as possible. Try it.

7. Try our free services

Our services are free and will stay free. We have more then 200 local, Honolulu – Hawaii jobs online and 400 users (companies). Add your jobs online in only 2 minutes. Unlimited posts.

More online recruitment tips?

See out blog for other tips.