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" Interview Techniques for the Job applicant
Introduction
A successful interview is composed of many parts. In order for these parts to properly combine, the proper homework must be done (Bell, 1997). If, for example, the applicant wants to find a job in marketing, having a thorough knowledge of the marketing field would be of great use. Having the proper college education is very useful, but an education only serves as a stepping off point for success in the real world. An individual must take the skills that he or she has acquired and apply this knowledge towards a career path. This means understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses in terms of a chosen profession (Bell, 1997).

To carry the example further, a person interested in a career in marketing should be able to truthfully assess what he or she.."

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This paper presents a personal statement for an applicant to pharmacy school. In the essay, the applicant describes why she wants to pursue this study and career path. Additionally, she describes what she sees as the role of pharmacists, and her own personal experiences with pharmacists who helped her sick mother.

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"Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to consider my application for enrolment; it is much appreciated. For as long as I can remember, I have been interested in a career in pharmacy - not least of all because pharmacists serve as important intermediaries who give patients the things they need while helping doctors perform their duties to the optimum. Beyond that, my own mother feel desperately ill when I was a child and I was present the whole time as caring professionals - including one exemplary pharmacist - nursed her back to health. Needless..."

Tags:school, application, pharmacy

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This paper presents an application for the Loyola Marymount University's Master in Education program. The applicant begins by explaining why he became involved in volunteer work and how he began the process of volunteering in the United States. It then goes on to list all of the applicant's achievements in the field of youth volunteer work.

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"I currently supervise a staff comprised of 11 instructors. Last year, my first year as coordinator, I received an accolade: Coordinator of the year. The award proved recognition for all the work we were doing at the site. We make every effort to provide a safe environment from the streets and from an empty home - planting the seeds of positive change within their lives by giving them the necessary tools, resources, and guidance to become competent and productive citizens of society. I intend to continue this work by first receiving a Masters Degree in Education and later, a PhD in Educational Leadership. These degrees reflect my goals and are necessary for their advancement."

Tags:coordinator, recognition, counseling

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The paper discusses the applicant's immigration from China to the U.S., his achievements since then and how he feels he can contribute to the MBA program that he is applying for. The applicant describes the impact that he had on a company that he worked for, where he developed a business and marketing plan for the company and took care of their inventory management needs. He ends by stating his long term goals in the business world.

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"Third, I take initiative. I have developed business and marketing plans that have directly contributed to increased growth and sales. I have initiated the development of new database management systems of company data and have as a result made the companies I work for more efficient and more profitable. I established e-commerce systems, inventory database management systems, and personnel training plans for several companies. Each of these skills will contribute to the caliber of your program and will also help me to find viable work even before I graduate, which I hope to do in the form of either an internship or professional positions."

Tags:e-commerce, company, management

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This three-page paper consists of five questions and their responses for an application to McMaster University School of Medicine. These questions address the applicant's views on and experiences with ethics, self-directed learning, cross-cultural experiences, preparation for a career as a physician, and the greatest contribution in his or her life.

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"While shadowing an ER physician, a pain killer-addicted patient came into the ER with a strained muscle in his groin. Although he was in serious pain, it was difficult to know whether his pain was severe enough to warrant prescribing pain relievers. After allowing me to give my opinion that it would be unethical to prescribe pain medication due to the addiction, the doctor explained that patient autonomy was paramount."

Tags:application, mcmaster, medical school

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This paper presents a student's application to a graduate program in civil engineering. The applicant describes why he wants to study civil engineering. The paper concludes by stating that the students wants to be challenged and a program in engineering is the way to do it.

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"Dear Sir or Madam: Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to read this application; it is very much appreciated. The major reasons why I want to study engineering at the graduate level are as follows: I want to expand my knowledge and theoretical skills in civil engineering; I want to expand upon what I already know; I thirst for more detailed knowledge; and undergraduate studies, while intriguing in so many ways, are too broad and general for my liking. In short, I want to be challenged and this is the way to do it...."

Tags:application, civil, engineering

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In this paper, the writer looks at the skills, experience and ambitions a prospective student to the University of California brings with him. Specifically, the writer looks at the applicant's time assisting his mother in the family pharmacy, his strong academic background, and his commitment to assisting others. The writer also looks at his involvement in school and church activities.

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"I have always been fascinated by scientific phenomena. In particular, my mother's occupation as a pharmacist piqued my interest in how medicine interacts with the delicate chemistry of the human body. As I reflect back on my childhood, it occurs to me that I spent many hours working with medicines and with prescription drugs while assisting her; even now, I devote a couple of hours every day to helping my mother at the pharmacy. During this time, I have learned a great deal from a practical ..."

Tags:college, application

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This paper gives a description of the college applicant. It highlights the
experiences that have been critical in shaping the applicant's understanding of broadcasting and television as team productions and describes the applicant's leadership qualities and technical skills. The paper also discusses an aspect of the Canadian communications industry in which the applicant is interested.

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"Although I am still a teenager, I have been fascinated with the fields of broadcasting and communication for as long as I can remember. It was as a freshman and sophomore in High School that I first studied television broadcasting as an academic subject; gaining knowledge of the range of television programming while also acquiring hands-on experience at live video production and post-production editing techniques. Later, as a participant in the Advanced Television Production course - a class recommended for those interested in careers in communications - I had the opportunity to work as a camera operator, video editor, writer and talent director. I am particularly proud that some of my packages, montages, and remotes were selected for broadcast on the school's morning announcements, as well as for air on the local cable channel."

Tags:television, production, media, career, camera, Peter, Jennings

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This paper presents an application for a school of graphic design. The application begins by describing the applicant's interest in artistic pursuits and why she feels that a career in graphic design is the most logical choice for her. The applicant describes her skills and knowledge that would make her ideal for the program and ends with discussing why this program is her first choice.

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"I am a perfect candidate for a lifelong career in Graphic Design. I have already pointed out my artistic and academic prowess, as well as the desire to succeed in the field. I am a born leader with great communication skills. I am a committed, hard worker, and I thrive on the energy of a buzzing workplace. Contrary to the stereotype of an "Artist", I am a shrewd businesswoman, am highly motivated, and can fit in as well at a board meeting as a coffeehouse. My customer service skills are well honed, and I already posses the skill to analyze a client's needs and personal style to produce the highest quality interpretation of the clients vision. This is the essence of the Graphic Design field, and I feel that I have spent my whole life preparing to enter it. The only step left for me is college."

Tags:committed, career, graduate

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This paper presents an application essay for a person applying to join a doctorate program in nursing. The applicant describes what nursing means to her and what she has done in the field of nursing since earning her associate's degree. The applicant describes her personal skills as they would benefit nursing and suggests how the doctorate program would be appropriate for her.

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"I believe that the Doctorate in Nursing program offers exciting opportunities in the field of nursing. I believe that attaining this degree will permit me to continue with the primary patient care in acute and critical care nursing that I enjoy, while allowing me to attain the advancement that I desire. I also believe that the enthusiasm that I bring to the field, as well as the experiences and the knowledge that I have spent twenty years attaining, make me a fine candidate for your program. I know that I can contribute to the field both as a student of, and as a graduate of, this doctorate program. Nursing is more than simply a career; it is a profession that allows me the ability to assist both patients and families through difficult and demanding times in their lives. This degree can only enhance my ability to further that aim."

Tags:contribution, candidate, knowledge