Subject: Jinfo Newsletter No.94 From: Jinfo Jinfo Newsletter http://www.jinfo.com/ 1st April 2005 No.94 > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fully-formatted PDF version and full archive available at: http://www.jinfo.com/newsletter/ > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = LexisNexis Butterworths, The ultimate online knowledge centre is now offering you a FREE trial for a limited time only. We make sure you have fast, accurate and authoritative information at your fingertips - so you know what is happening in your industry and can do business more effectively. With the combined publishing portfolio of so many market-leading information providers, we aim to be your indispensable information partner. To dip into over 32,000 sources of information contact us on +44(0)20 7347 3588, or response@lexisnexis.co.uk > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = "Complying with Freedom of Information legislation: a guide for practitioners" This report is written for practitioners in jobs focused on, or in roles influenced by, freedom of information legislation. Focusing on key elements of the legislation and guidance from relevant coordinating authorities in the public sector, the report offers up-to-date and timely advice on the key issues. > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Jobs Advice =========== Do You Have any Questions? ========================== An Interview is a two way process, designed to determine if you and the employer will be able to work together. One of the best ways to determine if you would like to work for an organisation is to ask pertinent questions. If you have done your homework correctly, researched the organisation, re-read the job description, selection criteria and application package you should have formulated some questions already. You may also have been able to make a mental note of one or two others from the questions that the interviewers have asked you. Whilst most of the questions that you will be asking will be based on the job description, and the specific industry and/or position that you are applying for, there are a number of questions that you can ask regardless of the job you are going for, or the organisation that you will be working in. For instance "What do you like most about this company?", and of course its opposite, "and what do you like least about working for the company." The answers are always interesting and can tell you an awful lot about the organisation, its culture and the people it employs. Remember to make copious mental notes of body language, eye contact that you do or do not receive, as well as the answer to the question that you have posed. This is a selection of the types of questions that are suitable for you to ask during the interview. You don't need to ask every question, choose one or two that are really important to you, and relevant to the job on offer. * Who would my co-workers be, and what are their functions? * How many people would I be managing? * What are the goals of the department? * What makes this company different from its competitors? * What can you tell me about the culture and the environment? * What do you like most about working for this company? * What do you like the least? * What is (your) the department head's leadership style? * Is someone currently "acting" in the position or is it a new role? * What are the company's objectives for this year? Have you managed to meet them? * What are the company's objectives for next year? What plans do you have in place to meet those goals and objectives? * What will be my primary role on the project? * What is the time frame for completion? Do you think this is realistic? * What other resources (people and equipment) have been allocated to it? * Does the project have a budget allocated to it? * What would be the first aspect required and by when? * What would be the deliverables? * What does the client expect at the end of the project? * How will success be measured? * Have similar projects been completed in the past? Were they successful? * Will there be other opportunities within the company once this particular project has been completed? * Are there additional opportunities to expand my responsibilities if I meet or exceed the company's expectations? Don't worry if some of these questions sound a little presumptuous on your part. It shows that you have taken the interview process seriously and are looking at ways that you can help the organisation achieve its aims and objectives by becoming a member of the team. Thank them for their time when you have finished. Don't Ask This ============== * Anything that requires a simple yes or no answer. You want to find out as much as you can about the organisation you are hoping to work for. * Anything that is already written on the application package or job description, as this just proves that you haven't bothered to read the material that they have sent to you. * Anything that has already been covered during the interview. This will seem like you haven't been paying attention. * Anything to do with Salary or salary packaging. This will be discussed at a later date with the successful candidate. It's not relevant to anyone else. * Anything to do with benefits and conditions of service. For instance, asking about vacation and sick leave will make the interviewer(s) question whether you were going to bother turning up for work on a daily basis or not. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lorraine Bradshaw is the marketing and training coordinator for Information Enterprises Australia (IEA) , A specialist library and records management recruitment agency, consultants and trainers in Western Australia. For permanent staff placements and short-term labour hire solutions. Lorraine is also the current editor of the Australian Record Retention Manual and is the author of IEA's free monthly e-zine Information Overload. > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Latest Job Listings =================== Here are the latest additions to FreePint Jobs in the last two weeks at http://www.jinfo.com/ To receive it by email or to modify your subscription, visit http://www.jinfo.com/subs/ or email support@jinfo.com Please forward this Jobs Update to anyone who may find it useful. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - LIS Researcher (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3927 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London - City, United Kingdom European Support Consultant (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3928 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Media Relations Executive (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3929 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Marketing Executive (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3930 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Web Sales Manager (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3931 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Training Manager (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3932 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Account Manager (added 21st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3933 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Research Analyst (added 22nd March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3934 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London - Central, United Kingdom LIS Researcher (added 24th March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3935 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London - City, United Kingdom KM Resources Officer (added 24th March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3936 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Information Scientist (Part-time) (added 24th March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3937 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: North West, United Kingdom Deputy Librarian (Part-time) (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3938 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Northants, United Kingdom Supply and Contracts Manager (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3939 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: South West, United Kingdom Assistant Learning Resource Manager (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3940 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: South East London, United Kingdom Information Scientist (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3941 Recruiter: UCB Celltech Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom Information Officer (Legal) (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3942 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Senior Analyst - Transport (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3943 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Researcher ( with fluent Russian) (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3944 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Information / K.M. Executive (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3945 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Legal Researcher (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3946 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Junior Researcher (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3947 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Information / Knowledge / Training Asst. (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3948 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom Business Researcher (with European language) (added 31st March 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3949 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London, United Kingdom > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = To subscribe to the Jinfo Newsletter or to modify your subscription, login to your account at http://www.jinfo.com/subs/ or send an email to . 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