Special to CareerPath® by Dewey Sadka

This article is first in a five-part series

All employers use certain practices to select their no. 1 candidate. Why not slam dunk your interview by learning how to win approval and be selected? You can practice on your own or create a role-play scenario: interviewer vs. jobseeker. It may sound a bit goofy–the idea of talking to a mirror or embarrassing yourself in front of a friend or relative–but it’s worth your time. Follow these five steps; it may very well mean hearing a “yes” instead of a “no!”

Step 1: Walking into the room — Your first impression

Before you walk into the interview, discard all the reasons why it won’t work. Think only why it will work:

– Practice walking. Press your feet/toes firmly into the ground. This builds self-confidence. It even works with high heels! The noise from your shoes is diminished and it looks professional.

– Think positive thoughts about yourself.

– Look into the interviewers’ eyes and shake his or her hand firmly.

Special to CareerPath® by Dewey Sadka

This article is second in a five-part series

All employers use certain practices to select their no. 1 candidate. Why not slam dunk your interview by learning how to win approval and be selected? You can practice on your own or create a role-play scenario: interviewer vs. jobseeker. It may sound a bit goofy–the idea of talking to a mirror or embarrassing yourself in front of a friend or relative–but it’s worth your time. Follow these five steps; it may very well mean hearing a “yes” instead of a “no!”

Step 2: Intro sentence — Who are you?
Your intro sentence, sometimes called an “elevator speech,” is hugely important to landing a job. The purpose of creating one and getting it down is so you can, with zero hesitation, instantly introduce the pertinent bits about yourself. To be sure, you must practice it ahead of time, but be prepared; it likely won’t come out the same way–ever. If you own the sentence as who you are, chances are it will come out better even than when you had practiced! (Not owning your career path? Click here: Color Career Indicator 4.1)

Special to CareerPath® by Dewey Sadka

This article is third in a five-part series

All employers use certain practices to select their no. 1 candidate. Why not slam dunk your interview by learning how to win approval and be selected? You can practice on your own or create a role-play scenario: interviewer vs. jobseeker. It may sound a bit goofy–the idea of talking to a mirror or embarrassing yourself in front of a friend or relative–but it’s worth your time. Follow these five steps; it may very well mean hearing a “yes” instead of a “no!”

Step 3: Comeback sentence — Your sales pitch

After the interviewer replies, tell them your real contribution to them specifically. This phrase should be:

• Why you are needed more than the others also being interviewed.
• Make your pitch all about the organization; put it in their terms and context. (Protip: this is much easier if you research heavily before your interview.)
• Finally, sell yourself; now is not the time for modest. Why are you their best choice? What unique elements do you contribute?

Special to CareerPath® by Dewey Sadka

This article is fourth in a five-part series

All employers use certain practices to select their no. 1 candidate. Why not slam dunk your interview by learning how to win approval and be selected? You can practice on your own or create a role-play scenario: interviewer vs. jobseeker. It may sound a bit goofy–the idea of talking to a mirror or embarrassing yourself in front of a friend or relative–but it’s worth your time. Follow these five steps; it may very well mean hearing a “yes” instead of a “no!”

Special to CareerPath® by Dewey Sadka
This article is five in a five-part series

All employers use certain practices to select their no. 1 candidate. Why not slam dunk your interview by learning how to win approval and be selected? You can practice on your own or create a role-play scenario: interviewer vs. jobseeker. It may sound a bit goofy–the idea of talking to a mirror or embarrassing yourself in front of a friend or relative–but it’s worth your time. Follow these five steps; it may very well mean hearing a “yes” instead of a “no!”

Special to CareerPath® by Dewey Sadka

Getting interviews? If not, perhaps it’s time you learned how others are meeting HR decision makers. Here are some effective but indirect ways to get noticed by the people who can get you hired.

Do not give the employer a reason to put your resume into the “NO” pile. If you follow this guide as a checklist for each of your resumes, you will significantly increase your opportunities to land yourself a dream career!

By Dewey Sadka

Did you know that the colors you like and dislike indicate your “Career Enjoyment Factor,” or your personality’s best career path? Consider these sometimes overlooked facts:

Dewey G. Sadka, inventor of The Dewey Color System’s Color Career Indicator 4.1

Fifty-seven percent of U.S. workers don’t like their job enough to take it seriously, according to a 2008 study by Taleo Corp., a California company that provides talent management software. How can you do a great job if you don’t give your career 100 percent? Moreover, when you despise the day-to-day workplace grind, you’re not focused on how to better yourself.  No wonder studies have shown that when you love your work, you’re more successful, even less stressed. That’s exactly why it’s so vital, before you invest time and money, to research your best career matches.

IT professionals are some of the most in-demand workers today. A survey conducted earlier this year by CareerBuilder, for example, found that half of employers are concerned about the shortage of IT skills at their organizations, up from 48 percent who reported the same in 2010.

By Del Jones, USA TODAY

For example, when 877 members of USA TODAY’s CEO panel took an online personality color test, they were three times more likely to favor magenta than the public at large, three times less likely to select red, and 3½ times less likely to choose yellow.

Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as 1, 2, 3? According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue.

That’s right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path based on how you approach work, the types of workplaces where you work best and how you handle work tasks.

AS SEEN ON CAREERBUILDER.COM: Dewey G. Sadka, inventor of The Dewey Color System’s Color Career Indicator 4.1

In today’s challenging economy, you have more career opportunities than you might think. Modernize your dream career into a higher paying, more job opening niche or related occupation. Don’t be afraid to get nosey and take the time to look around or invest in developing a specialized skill inside your chosen field. Use every opportunity to network and promote yourself.

This video examines how to use the multifaceted Color Career Indicator (CCI) 4.1, today’s most accurate occupational assessment. This two minute test identifies “Top 50 Most Enjoyable Occupations”. And with one click you receive current job market information and availability by occupation. Consider using the CCI 4.1 as your guide towards the best career investment.

When you’re under pressure, where do you lose it, score big or overdo it? What you’re not aware of will run your life . . .  and cost you big bucks. You’ll fare much better in today’s competitive market, get promoted and land that great job by learning how to manage the way you communicate.

Powerful, self-conversations can also deliver your “dream” career. The world’s most accurate test,Your Top 50 Enjoyable Careers, will get you started. Its “More Info” link will also answer these money questions: