Subject: Jinfo Newsletter No.90 From: Jinfo Jinfo Newsletter http://www.jinfo.com/ 2nd February No.90 Fully-formatted PDF version and full archive available at: http://www.jinfo.com/newsletter/ > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = *** VIP reviews EBSCO's business products *** EBSCO's business databases for corporate, government and academic institutions are reviewed in the current issue of VIP, together with a preview of EBSCO's new interface, not yet released. Plus, a look at why ELC believes that directory publishing isn't dead. > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = *** Do you publish email newsletters? *** Tired of handling subscriptions and bounces? Want detailed reports on successes/failures? Find out more about the Willco Lists Module. It takes all the drudgery out of publishing: > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Jobs Advice =========== First impressions do count = = = = = = = = = = = = = We've all heard the premise that first impressions count, and that people really do make up their minds within the first few seconds (let alone minutes) of meeting you. But how true is it? Well, unfortunately, people do make assumptions about others based on what they see and observe. Be honest, we've all done it, haven't we? The question is - How accurate were your observations? If I were honest I would have to say that sometimes I was spot on, and other times I was completely and hopelessly off the mark, but the fact that we can and do, make assumptions based on nothing more than a few spoken words, gestures and the physical appearance of another person is part and parcel of what makes us human. The point is, when we are going for an important interview we can make this fact work in our favour. 1. Dress appropriately for the organisation that you are visiting. Even if you are only planning on dropping off your CV, make sure you dress the part. It may not be necessary to wear a business suit, but smart is essential. Jeans and T-shirts should be avoided at all costs. After all you never know who you are going to meet. It might be the receptionist's day off and your future boss may be filling in. 2. Avoid "loud" ties and hip and trendy fashions - at least until you know the culture of the organisation. 3. Make sure your shoes are shined and polished. It is true that your shoes say a lot about you. So don't neglect this part of your professional image. 4. Always have clean hands and don't forget to brush your teeth. 5. If you wear makeup, please make sure your mascara hasn't run, you don't have lipstick on your teeth, and your nail polish isn't chipped. 6. One for the men - do not wear white sports socks. Match the colour of your socks to the colour of your shoes and/or business suit. Like garish ties, white socks do not give a coordinated look. 7. Always shower before dressing - body odour is a definite no-no. Do not assume that your perfume or aftershave will mask the fact that you didn't give yourself enough time to get ready, or that you had been to the gym before going to the interview. 8. Always be polite, and finally ... 9. Remember to smile. You may be feeling a little nervous, but a smile and a firm handshake can really make the difference. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Job title: Trainee Researcher / Librarian (6 month contract) (added 20th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3794 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Senior Enquiries Researcher (added 21st January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3796 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Sales Manager Europe (added 21st January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3797 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Off-Site Storage and Retrieval Service Manager (added 21st January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3798 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Part Time Learning Centre Adviser (added 21st January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3799 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Berkshire Country: United Kingdom Job title: Junior Information Officer (added 21st January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3800 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Banking Information Officer (added 21st January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3801 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London - City Country: United Kingdom Job title: Research Analyst (added 25th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3802 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Manchester & Birmingham Country: United Kingdom Job title: Information Officer (added 25th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3803 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Library Assistant (added 25th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3805 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Intranet / Information Officer (added 26th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3806 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Library Administrative Assistant (added 27th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3807 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: United Kingdom Job title: Library & Information Services Assistant (added 27th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3808 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Buckinghamshire Country: United Kingdom Job title: Part Time Library Assistant (added 27th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3809 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Oxford Country: United Kingdom Job title: Sunday Librarians (added 27th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3810 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Surrey Country: United Kingdom Job title: Information Officer (added 27th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3811 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Leicester Country: United Kingdom Job title: Assistant Learning Resources Centre Manager (added 28th January 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j3812 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London Country: 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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