conclusion. Describe action steps you actually took. Finally, inform the interviewer of the results.

Example: A client came in at the end of the day, all in a panic because they had just been called in for a job interview for first thing the next morning and had been told to bring an updated resume with them. We were just closing so there wasn’t time to do the new resume. The client was very upset. The task was to find a wa

Problems arise in every job and in every industry. What did you do to prove you were the solution to those problems? I can tell the last job title of every person that walks into my classroom before I speak to them. They were problem solvers until they no longer offered a solution to a particular problem and that is why they were let go. And I know what their next job title is going to be. They will be a problem solver again. When you come at a job search from that angle, it makes the task very easy. Study a company. Discover what their problems are, determine how you can solve that problem and convey that you’re the solution. Bingo, you have a job! Bottom Feeders miss this point every time because they are so focused on their own problems.

Keep this next point firmly in mind and you won’t have a problem marketing yourself. "You can’t sell if you don’t match benefits with needs." It will not matter one bit what you have in the way of benefits if they don’t address my problems or needs.”

They say that people buy only two things: solutions to problems and good feelings. In order for you to get an interview, your resume has to be a solution to one of the employer’s problems. The good feelings will come at the interview when they believe you’re the best solution to their problem.

Because being a great problem solver is such a strong selling point, it is important that you know how to convey that you’re that kind of employee. To do that, I recommend that you use the STAR format to demonstrate your skill. Situation; Tasks, Action and Results.

Describe a situation or problem that you or your company faced. Describe the tasks or steps you believed would be necessary to bring about a happy conclusion. Describe action steps you actually took. Finally, inform the interviewer of the results.

Example: A client came in at the end of the day, all in a panic because they had just been called in for a job interview for first thing the next morning and had been told to bring an updated resume with them. We were just closing so there wasn’t time to do the new resume. The client was very upset. The task was to find a way

you come at a job search from that angle, it makes the task very easy. Study a company. Discover what their problems are, determine how you can solve that problem and convey that you’re the solution. Bingo, you have a job! Bottom Feeders miss this point every time because they are so focused on their own problems.

Keep this next point firmly in mind and you won’t have a problem marketing yourself. "You can’t sell if you don’t match benefits with needs." It will not matter one bit what you have in the way of benefits if they don’t address my problems or needs.”

They say that people buy only two things: solutions to problems and good feelings. In order for you to get an interview, your resume has to be a solution to one of the employer’s problems. The good feelings will come at the interview when they believe you’re the best solution to their problem.

Because being a great problem solver is such a strong selling point, it is important that you know how to convey that you’re that kind of employee. To do that, I recommend that you use the STAR format to demonstrate your skill. Situation; Tasks, Action and Results.

Describe a situation or problem that you or your company faced. Describe the tasks or steps you believed would be necessary to bring about a happy conclusion. Describe action steps you actually took. Finally, inform the interviewer of the results.

Example: A client came in at the end of the day, all in a panic because they had just been called in for a job interview for first thing the next morning and had been told to bring an updated resume with them. We were just closing so there wasn’t time to do the new resume. The client was very upset. The task was to find a wa

don’t match benefits with needs." It will not matter one bit what you have in the way of benefits if they don’t address my problems or needs.”

They say that people buy only two things: solutions to problems and good feelings. In order for you to get an interview, your resume has to be a solution to one of the employer’s problems. The good feelings will come at the interview when they believe you’re the best solution to their problem.

Because being a great problem solver is such a strong selling point, it is important that you know how to convey that you’re that kind of employee. To do that, I recommend that you use the STAR format to demonstrate your skill. Situation; Tasks, Action and Results.

Describe a situation or problem that you or your company faced. Describe the tasks or steps you believed would be necessary to bring about a happy conclusion. Describe action steps you actually took. Finally, inform the interviewer of the results.

Example: A client came in at the end of the day, all in a panic because they had just been called in for a job interview for first thing the next morning and had been told to bring an updated resume with them. We were just closing so there wasn’t time to do the new resume. The client was very upset. The task was to find a wa

problem.

Because being a great problem solver is such a strong selling point, it is important that you know how to convey that you’re that kind of employee. To do that, I recommend that you use the STAR format to demonstrate your skill. Situation; Tasks, Action and Results.

Describe a situation or problem that you or your company faced. Describe the tasks or steps you believed would be necessary to bring about a happy conclusion. Describe action steps you actually took. Finally, inform the interviewer of the results.

Example: A client came in at the end of the day, all in a panic because they had just been called in for a job interview for first thing the next morning and had been told to bring an updated resume with them. We were just closing so there wasn’t time to do the new resume. The client was very upset. The task was to find a wa

conclusion. Describe action steps you actually took. Finally, inform the interviewer of the results.

Example: A client came in at the end of the day, all in a panic because they had just been called in for a job interview for first thing the next morning and had been told to bring an updated resume with them. We were just closing so there wasn’t time to do the new resume. The client was very upset. The task was to find a way to produce the new resume before the client’s interview without getting staff to stay beyond their normal working hours. My action was to take down the appropriate information from the client and complete the new resume at home that evening on my own time. The result was a very happy and grateful client that went to the interview with confidence.

Take the time to go back through your jobs and come up with as many examples as you can. This will accomplish two things. It will give you great ammunition to use in an interview and it will solidify in your mind that you’re a great problem solver.