Log of what of Isabel Yeow has learned at Techie Youth

Fri. Aug. 12, 2022

ace the job interview and land the job prt 3

When a hiring manager requests more information from a candidate for a job and the applicant responds without giving the desired information or acknowledging the request, the candidate is frequently excluded from consideration.

An illustration of this is when a job description instructs applicants to submit a portfolio of a particular kind of prior work in order to be considered. It is unlikely that they will even consider you for the post if you don't include it.

If you can't give whatever is required, for example, if you do not have that kind of project in your portfolio, you shouldn't just expect that the employer won't notice; instead, you should address the issue head-on and provide a clear justification for why it isn't included. In this case, the cover letter could read something like: "While I have not had a long enough career history to accumulate the work samples that you have requested in the job advertisement, I have done XYZ that shows my abilities to perform this role, and my teenagers, passion and commitment, and hunger to become established in this company, has clear advantages over other arguably more-experienced hopefuls whom you may be considering."

Thu. Aug. 11, 2022

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A scary part of finding work is negotiating your wage. If it is appropriate for a job candidate to bring up compensation during the interviews is a topic of debate. Salary will be brought up at some time throughout the employment process, if not by the employee then by the employer. You can choose to haggle over your pay if you are sure in your employment chances and are willing to take the chance of losing a job offer with a low compensation.

Wed. Aug. 10, 2022

ace the job interview and land the job

Send a cover letter and resume asking for the position.

If step one is successful, the business will arrange a time for you to be interviewed.

Examine the interview. Although one interview is usually adequate, some companies could decide to arrange further follow-up meetings before the hiring decision is made.

If step three goes well, the business will make you a job offer. Normally, this is a letter explaining your work terms, such as your pay and perks. They will frequently, but not always, give you a call to go through the offer.

Filling out the documents provided in step 4 and signing or acknowledging that you accept the offer are your next steps.

Any pertinent information that has not yet been specified, such as your start date and the days and hours of your shifts, should be shared with the employer.

Fri. Aug. 5, 2022

How to be an entrepreneur prt 4

Only if a domain name that is close to the one that you desire to use is a protected trademark does customer confusion matter. A trademark needs to stand out in order to be protected. A name may be memorable because it is fictitious (such as Chumbo.com for an online software store), random with in circumstances of its use, fantastical (such as Ragingbull.com for investment advice), or evocative of the underlying goods and services (salon.com for an online magazine). If a domain name (for example, healthanswers.com for online health information) contains surnames, geographic names, or common words that describe a feature of the goods or services sold on the website, it is ineligible for trademark rights unless such owner can show distinction through significant sales and advertising.

Thu. Aug. 4, 2022

How to be an entrepreneur prt 3

There are many other profit models to consider, and it is frequently advised that a company should include a number of them as backup plans. However, this also broadens your operations, so in some circumstances concentrating on a particular investment income may be more suitable for your organization. Some businesses have very straightforward revenue strategies, like selling products, but there may also be a lot of uncertainty about how many products will be sold and how much money may be expected as a result. Knowing your break-even point, or how many sales or the number of revenue you need to generate, is crucial for practically every profit model. At this point, you will be making more money than what you're paying.

So each new company should develop a realistic plan for how they will break even, and then it is advised to have the plan reviewed by advisors knowledgeable in your industry to see if they concur, would advise looking into alternative profit channels, or had reservations about the likelihood of achieving profitability with your plan.

Wed. Aug. 3, 2022

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In addition to offering solutions or making people happy, you might want to choose a business model that caters to a specific consumer age group that you can identify with. These groups can be more specialized, such as those who have red hair and blue eyes or those who are fatherless, or they can be more general, such as composers or Americans. Working in a field related to your hobbies or interests is typically advantageous and not necessary. Many successful businesses have been founded as a result of the founder identifying a service or good that they themselves wished existed and going ahead and producing it; if you choose to take this route, make sure to conduct your research and ensure that there are enough other people who want it as well.

Tue. Aug. 2, 2022

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A service or merchandise must either satisfy customers or address a problem for a firm to be successful. Individuals typically spend money to resolve or ameliorate an issue, such as when they are hungry, in order to buy food, or in a bid to make themselves happier, such as when they acquire a car in order to avoid taking public transportation. It's crucial to include this reasoning into your business planning.

In addition to offering solutions or making people happy, you might want to choose a business model that caters to a specific consumer age group that you can identify with. These groups can be more specialized, such as those who have red hair and blue eyes or those who are fatherless, or they can be more general, such as composers or Americans. Working in a field related to your hobbies or interests is typically advantageous and not necessary. Many successful businesses have been founded as a result of the founder identifying a service or good that they themselves wished existed and going ahead and producing it; if you choose to take this route, make sure to conduct your research and ensure that there are enough other people who want it as well.

Mon. Aug. 1, 2022

How to be an entrepreneur

Today at Techie Youth I learned how to be an entrepreneur.

A successful entrepreneur needs to be able to sell, communicate, concentrate, learn, and strategize well. Continuous learning is an essential entrepreneurial talent as well as a highly important life skill.

A product or service must either satisfy customers or address a problem for a firm to be successful. People only spend money to solve or ameliorate a problem, such as when they are hungry, in order to buy food, or in order to make themselves happier, such as when they buy a car in order to avoid taking public transportation. It's crucial to apply this reasoning to your business strategy

In addition to offering solutions or making people happy, you might want to choose a business model that caters to a particular customer demographic that you can identify with; this could be a general group like musicians or New Yorkers, or it could be more specialized like redheads with blue eyes or children without fathers.