This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). Notice that my thighs only go to parallel.
Negotiating Job Benefits
Negotiation is pretty basic if you remember that the winner is the one with the most patience and knowledge. In this type of negotiation the goal is for both the hiring company and prospective employee to win. You have to decide how much patience you have during this process, and I will help you…
Workout at Home-The High Supported Squat
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). It looks easy but give it a shot. This one builds your flexibility and endurance for the next step in the squat progression.
Be Ready to Job Negotiate Your Job Offer to Get What You Want
Now that you have survived all the interviews, the company may make you an offer. It is time to prepare to negotiate your compensation. Many people are afraid of negotiation because it is unfamiliar, it can be intimidating, and they don’t want to lose the offer. Consider these points: By the time you get…
Workout at Home-The Jack Knife Squat
This is the Jack Knife Squat from the Convict Conditioning Workout. It looks easy but give it a shot. This one builds your flexibility and endurance for the next step in the squat progression.
The Main Interview Types
A phone interview is typically followed by an in-person interview (usually more than one). If you are located far away from the company, sometimes the company will pay for you to travel to their offices (I was flown to Pittsburgh, PA and Knoxville, TN to interview for my very first professional job). An in-person interview…
Workout at Home-The Shoulder Squat from The Convict Conditioning Workout
This is the first leg exercise in the series. Even though this may be easier than the squat this is where you need to start to be sure you are strong enough as you progress through the workouts.
What If I Get a Phone Interview?
Most every company has a process they follow for interviewing. Many times you will start off with a phone interview. This makes it easy for the company to weed out bad candidates without wasting a lot of time. In obtaining one of my previous jobs, I had two phone interviews with the HR representative.…
Workout at Home-The Uneven Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the Uneven Pushup. This one is killer on the pecs. Be sure to work both sides evenly.
How Do You Answer The Salary Question
While you are in the interview, be sure that you do not ask anything related to compensation (i.e. pay, vacation, insurance, etc.). You have to understand the responsibilities of the job first, so you can decide on the appropriate compensation. Sometimes they will ask how much you were paid at your last job. I recommend…
Intense Indoor Cardio Workout
This workout comes from the Toughmudder.com website. It is ideal for indoor cardio when the weather is too bad outside or if you want to change it up. you can find the workout here: http://toughmudder.com/tough-mudder-boot-camp-training/
The Best Thing to do During an Interview is Interview Them
At the beginning of an interview always ask “is it okay if I take notes?” Interviewers love this, because it helps them to see how attentive you are. Remember, while they are interviewing you need to be interviewing them. You need to learn if it is a place you want to work, so it is…
Workout at Home-The Close Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is where I started to slow in my progress. This one really works the triceps and the delts. I also have a wrist injury so I have to wear a glove on one hand. Also, isn’t the beard awesome?
What Are The Best Questions to Ask at an Interview
Preparing for the interview Begin by reviewing everything you have already learned about the company so that the information is fresh in your mind. In addition, you need to research the people whom will be interviewing you using the same methods I mentioned before. This is where Facebook stalking and Linkedin stalking comes in…
Workout at Home-The Full Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the old standby. I know it took time for us to get here and some of you may have thought the previous push ups were too simple. They were all building up to the later steps in the program
Why it is Important to Write Introduction and Cover Letters To Get a New Job
Writing letters is a lost art, but it is a key tactic in getting your new job. A letter stands out because we do not get them often. Do you remember the last time you went to the mailbox and there was a letter with a handwritten address? Were you excited to see who it…
Workout at Home- The Half Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). This is the next step in the pushup series following the sissy pushups. Once you master them you can move to this one. Some of these steps may seem easy to you but they are all important to complete before moving onto the next step.
How to Create a Great Resume
You need to write a resume, even if you are applying for a job which doesn’t require it. A resume helps you to develop a “brochure” of your skills. It takes time to make a good resume and I am not referring to the “tips and tricks” (i.e. special words etc) or proper grammar and punctuation. It…
Workout at Home- The Sissy Pushup
This is from the convict conditioning workout program (affiliate link). I am demonstrating how to do the sissy push-up. This one is next in the series of push-ups. How do you like how I have started doing the videos?
The Companies That Hire You Are The Ones Who Can Use Your Skills To Reach Their Goals
When you get a hiring manager on the phone, your goal is to figure out how you can use your skills to help with their needs. A company has goals to reach. Typically the goals include making a profit and serving their customers well. If a company identifies that they need help to reach…