Aspiring Professional Models – Please Beware of Modeling Scams!
Filed under: Business, Employment, Legal, Sales & Marketing
*BE CAREFUL OF PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WANT TO MANAGE/CHEAT YOU!
Ask them “what can you do for me that I CAN NOT DO FOR MYSELF?”
Ask to see and talk to their list of clients and models. Its very important. Ask their clients, “did you make any money with the work? approximately how much? what legitimate modeling work have you got?” If they condescendingly talk down to you or try to make you feel stupid, tell them to hit the road!
* Be careful of wanna-be managers and aggressive agents that want to manage you, or even worse an unexperienced friend trying to help that does not know how to manage, conduct business, read contracts nor has any idea how much a model should get paid or residually compensated. They can cause more harm then good. There are a lot of photographers that are very controlling and feel you need their approval before you shoot with anyone.
*Remember it’s QUALITY NOT QUANTITY. It does not matter how many pictures you have, it’s how, with just a few strong pictures you still make a good impression. Read more
What is Digital Rights Management for EBooks?
Question from Ben, Plano, Texas: What is Digital Rights Management and how does it work for eBooks? I am going to publish an eBook next month and its going to be a pdf file, and I don’t know whether anything can be done to prevent unauthorized distribution of pdf files on the Internet. Please let me know your suggestions. Thanks.
Answer: Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology used to place limitations like, access to or copying of, onto digital content (eBooks, music, etc.). You as the publisher or author of the ebook can determines the level of restrictions applied to an eBook. This includes how many times an eBook can be downloaded for a single purchase, and the number of devices (computers, eBook readers, etc.) to which the eBook can be transferred. Read more
Does Green Tea Help in Weight Loss?
Question: Is it true that Green Tea helps in weight loss by reducing fat?
Answer: In a study reported on in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, it was found that green tea extract resulted in a significant increase in energy expenditure (a measure of metabolism), plus also had a significant effect on fat oxidation. While some of the effects were originally theorized to be due to the caffeine content of green tea, the researchers discovered that the tea actually has properties that go beyond those that would be explained by the caffeine. Read more
What Are The Symptoms of Food Allergies And How to Manage?
Question: What Are The Symptoms of Food Allergies And How to Manage? Do you suspect that you have a food allergy?
If yes, the first step is determining what you are allergic to. If you can, visit a health care provider. They may do tests or advise you on how to do these tests at home. These tests usually involve eating certain foods to see how you react to them. If you breakout in hives or have a full allergic reaction, you will now know what food or foods you are allergic to. If you try your own tests at home, make sure that you do not do so alone. You will want to have someone with you who can seek medical attention if you have a severe allergic reaction. Read more
How To Schedule Job Interview During The Weekdays When You Are On A Job Already?
Question: How to schedule a job interview during the week when you already have a job during business hours? I am employed but am looking for a new job. The problem is that most employers will only interview during business hours, so how are you supposed to get time off in the middle of the week, in the middle of the day to go to a job interview? And what if you have multiple interviews during the week? What are you supposed to tell your employer and/or future employer about scheduling?
Answer: This is a fairly common situation, but you have to manage it somehow. Don’t tell your employer about your job interviews, otherwise they will remove you asap anyway. Try to find out if they can meet you after work. If it’s not possible, schedule as late as you can and take medical leave.
If you don’t want to tell your current employer that you are looking for a job, try spacing out your interviews. If you have Personal Holidays or Annual Leave you can always take a day off for personal reasons. Remember that if you don’t make the effort, you will never get out of your current job.
What Questions to Ask the Employer during the Job Interview?
Question: Hi, I have a job interview next week, and I desperately want the job for various personal reasons. I understand its important to have a good positive discussion with the employer during the interview. What questions can you ask the employer during the job interview?
My job interview is for role of Manager of the Tech department of a local office store. I know they are going to ask me if I have any questions. What are the good things to ask them? And what should I avoid asking? Is it good to ask about opportunity for advancement, and/or getting raises, and/or benefits, and/or overtime?
Answer: You surely want to find out if the job is right for you. Here is a list of questions you should ask:
- What do you expect from a manager of the tech department?
- With whom would I be working with?
- What are the performance measurement criteria on the job?
- Who was the last person doing this job?
- What are the career growth opportunities?
- When do you expect to make a decision about the position?
You can also ask about the general policy for taking time off. It’s an important thing to know if you have kids.
How Long to Wait for Job Offer After Job Interview?
Question: How long should I wait for a job offer after taking an interview? The initial feedback from the recruiting agency was that everyone was impressed with my resume and my interview, but I have been waiting for a response for over a week now. What should I do?
Answer: Usually, you should get a response within a week. You should contact the employer to know whether they’ve made a final decision on the candidates they interviewed. Some employers take a while to contact the applicants they want to hire. If they’ve decided to pass on you, at least you’ll have some closure. Also, note that a “thank you” letter after an interview is always appreciated. You should let them know you’re interested.
Insurance & Financial Services Sales Job Interview Questions
Filed under: Employment, Insurance, Money & Finance, Sales & Marketing
Question: Hello, I have managed to get an interview for an insurance and financial services sales position, and now I want your help! New York Life, Prudential and Metlife want to interview me, but I don’t have financial experience. Can you please tell what kind of questions will be asked?
Answer: That’s good news. Here is a list of basic questions they will surely ask you:
• Have you ever been in sales before? If so, what was your closing ratio?
• What do you know about our company/products/industry?
• What is the most difficult problem you have ever solved?
• Explain a time when you have worked effectively under pressure.
• Explain something that you have attempted and failed. What did you do next?
• How do you feel that your personal or academic background fits with the position that you are seeking?
• What do you believe will be the biggest challenges of this position?
All the best!
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