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Pat Wheeler, of Weber State University’s Goddard School of Business & Economics, offers advice Monday on what questions to expect during an interview, how to write a resume and cover letter, how to follow up and how to network. (NANCY VAN VALKENBURG/Standard-Examiner)

Expert from WSU shares how to land a job in today's economy

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 26, 2012 - 9:40pm

ROY — Before you face a job interviewer, face yourself in the mirror.

That’s the advice of Pat Wheeler, who coordinates Weber State University’s Goddard School of Business & Economics.

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10 questions to expect during job interviews

Nancy Van Valkenburg Standard-Examiner

Last updated Monday, March 26, 2012 - 9:17pm

Following is a list of questions job applicants may be asked. Pat Wheeler, of the Weber State University Goddard School of Business & Economics, suggests preparing brief, to-the-point answers to each question before a job interview. She also suggests interviewees dress professionally and send a prompt thank-you note after the interview.

Click here to learn more about Wheeler and her advice.

Wheeler's 10 job interview questions:

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Job Search: Be ready to discuss your very best work

Ron Campbell Standard-Examiner

Last updated Friday, January 6, 2012 - 5:35pm

Knowing your past accomplishments is crucial to preparing for an interview. Just as important is knowing how to express them well.

Accomplishment statements can usually be broken down into three or four simple steps; Problem, Action and Results (PAR) or Situation, Objective, Action and Result (SOAR).

To develop a PAR statement, state the problem you faced, the action you took and the results you achieved.

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Some interviews essential for just learning information

Ron Campbell Standard-Examiner

Last updated Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 10:48am

Of all of the factors involved in getting a job, many of them are not in your control. From the economy to the mood of the interviewer — when you finally get an interview, it is easy to become discouraged.

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A few useful guidelines for creating a successful resume

Ron Campbell Standard-Examiner

Last updated Saturday, July 2, 2011 - 3:35pm

Most of us already know that the purpose of a resume is to get interviews; it doesn't typically get you the job. The interview can get you the job.

Resumes come in a variety of formats, styles and type fonts. Whichever you use, there are a few useful guidelines that can help you create a great resume.

There are two important rules of writing resumes. Rule 1 is to always be honest. Rule 2 is always be positive. Rule 2 is never more important than Rule 1.

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Job interview not the time to dress like a slob

Joyce Gannon, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Last updated Friday, November 5, 2010 - 12:07pm

One person showed up in leather pants and cowboy boots. Another wore a plastic skirt. Yet another was dressed in a cat suit.

Problem was, this was not the attire on display at a costume party. These were outfits that prospective employees wore to job interviews, according to a survey by a California-based professional staffing firm.

"That's not the right way to go about interviewing," said Jennifer Vasicek, division director of the Pittsburgh branch of OfficeTeam.

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