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TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
(Personal Promotion)

With millions of other job seekers using the same regular resume bank services, is it not imperative that you do something to stand out from the crowd ?

We prepare for the VIP members a personal marketing tool, i.e their own webpage with the 3-DNETŪ interview ( in text and audio ). Please see example below.

PROUDLY PRESENTS

Barry Hughes
Resident of The United States and 3-DNETŪ VIP member
Email contact : barry356@exec.org

      

Barry H. from New York writes :
" .... I am going to start working at my new job on Monday 4/15 in midtown Manhattan. The market profile has been a great help -- it has impressed the employer so much that they wanted to bring me in for interviews. Thanks so much for the idea and work we did together on the market profile.
Using 3-DNet has been a pleasant experience and I want to keep in touch.Best regards! Barry"
( Notarial certification of above can be supplied )

 

Interview with 3-DNETŪ

Listen to sample sound "bites" from the interview:  

Question 1 : Tell me about yourself

If I had to use one word to describe myself it would be "fortunate". I grew up in a loving and caring family where I learned the "Golden Rule" and to "give as well as receive". My life has been filled with good family, friends and health. Thanks to the foundation started by my father and mother I've been able to accomplish many of the things I started out to do, with many more to go, and to lead a full, varied and interesting life. Now, I have a beautiful wife and baby daughter and have found they make life even more fulfilling. As I said, I've been fortunate.

Question:  "Tell me about yourself....?"   (30 sec, 14KB)

Question 2 : What can you offer to your next employer ?

My goal during my career has been to constantly stay on top of the latest methodology and technology that is part of the media/ new media world. Knowing how the technology works is one thing. Knowing how to USE the latest trends in the industry is another.

Versatility. I use my business skills and people skills to multi-task. I take great pride in being able to handle a lot of different responsibilities and resolve different situations, or crises, at the same time.

Question:  "What can you offer....?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 3 : What are your strengths ?

What I bring to the table is leadership, a strong work ethic and experience born of hard work. I know the difference between being a "leader" and being "liked". A good leader earns the respect of his or her colleagues by being fair and flexible. Leading, or trying to lead, is easy. It's getting people to follow you, and respect you, that is difficult. A strong work ethic is essential. To me the saying" take your work VERY seriously, but not yourself seriously" is a great way to approach the workday. As for my experience, for 22 years I have tried to learn from others, learn from my mistakes and accumulate as wide a variety of experience as I possibly could.

Question:  "What are your strengths?"   (35 sec, 75KB)

Question 4 : What are your accomplishments ?

There are two I can point to with some pride. When I arrived at Time-Warner I found a department staffed with talented, dedicated, smart people. But the product was sub-par. Turns out this multi-million dollar investment had no direction. By the time I left our team had upgraded the product considerably, strengthened the bottom line and come away with several awards in the process.

The situation I found at IBS, a business-to-business satellite information service, was entirely different. This was a start-up. We didn't have a picture to hang on the wall when we began. As the executive in charge of the entire NY City office, I supervised the building of our office space and the hiring of our staff at the same time. It was a hectic, challenging time. I am proud to say we were able to attract a top group of people, get the office running smoothly and have everything up and working within 8 short weeks. All on budget.

Question:  "What are your accomplishments?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 5 : What are your limitations ?

Like any executive with a healthy dose of self-confidence I have a tendency to micro-manage on occasion. But my experience has taught me the axiom, "hire good people and let them do their jobs" is one well worth heeding.

Question:  "What are your limitations ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 6 : How much are you worth ?

A lot! Just kidding. I am more than happy to let my experience and skill level speak for itself and let that determine my worth to a company. The market for top executives is constantly shifting. I understand that.

Question:  "How much are you worth ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 7 : What are your ambitions for the future ?

My ambitions remain the same as ever. I want to continue to learn, and learn from my mistakes, and to continue to work at a high decision-making level in this industry for a long time to come. I have always loved what I do for a living. My ambition is to work in the media/ new media industries at the highest level.

Question:  "What are your ambitions for the future ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 8 : How long would it take you start contributing to the firm? 

Right away. I don't mean to sound overly confident. I fully realize there is a break-in time at any new company. What I mean by "right away" is I will do my homework beforehand and get a jump on my duties and responsibilities at a new place. That will lessen the break-in time considerably and help me make a contribution almost immediately.

Question:  "How long would it take ... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 9: What is your management style?

To be positive and to set an example. In my 22 years in this business I have worked for men and women who have fostered a positive, collegial management style and those who rule through fear. The former works much better, in my view. You can get your point across, and get the job done better, by using positive reinforcement as often as possible. If you are flexible and fair as a manager you will not lose the respect of the people who work for you. Setting an example is not difficult. Don't ask an underling to do something you wouldn't do yourself.

Question:  "What is your management style ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 10: Why do you think you have a good potention to be a manager?

In my case the answer is, "because I've done it". For more than a decade I have worked at sharpening my management skills and executive style. And I'd be happy to supply any potential employer with a laundry list of diverse references to back up my claim.

Question:  "Why do you think you have... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 11: What would you look for hiring people?Why do you think you have a good potention to be a manager?

My goal is to surround myself with smart, dedicated people. In an interview I try to uncover a potential employee's experience and work ethic. Is the candidate open to change? Constructive criticism? And as I mentioned earlier, I have a very positive approach to being a manager. It is just as important, I believe, to have positive people in the workplace.

Question:  "What would you look... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 12: As a manager have you ever had to fire someone?

Yes. Twice. In both cases the employee had not responded to repeated attempts to improve his work habits. There comes a time when an unwillingness to respond is counter-productive to the company, the other employees as well as to the employee himself. But firing someone is never easy. It MUST be handled with as much honesty and fairness as is possible in that unpleasant situation.

Question:  "As a manager have you ever ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 13: What do you see as the most difficult task of being a manager?

A former employer, for whom I have a great deal of respect, told me once, "The best part of being an executive is managing people. The worst part is also managing people". He was absolutely correct. If I may be a bit cliched, "people are people", and almost everyone has his/ her own agenda. As I wrote earlier, the goal is to get everyone to put (at least part) of their personal agenda aside and work for a common goal. It's called leadership. It is the single most challenging aspect of managerial/ executive work. It is also the most rewarding in part because it is the most difficult.

Question:  "What do you see as the most.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 14: Describe what you feel is the best work environment?

My strong belief is that a positive work environ, where the work is important but the people are as well, is the best environment in which to get things done. That doesn't mean everyone has to be smiling and happy all the time. What I mean by a "positive" work environment is that the people who work there know someone cares about them as individuals, not just as employees. Also, I am a strong believer in a "fair" work setting. People must know they will be dealt with fairly in every situation.

Question:  "Describe what you feel..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 15: Looking back how do you describe your past employer?

Time-Warner was a great place to work, at least when I was there. From the minute I walked in the door I got a feeling of professionalism. In my area of that huge company ideas were freely tossed about and discussed. The bottom line is VERY important to Time-Warner but from where I sat so were the people who worked at the company. Time-Warner, for me, was a challenging, demanding, enjoyable place to work.

Question:  "Describe what you feel..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 16: What have you done to increase productivity, performance, efficiency, etc..?

As I mentioned in my answer to the "accomplishments" question, I'd like to answer this with a referral to my Time-Warner experience. As I wrote earlier, when I arrived at T-W I found an under-performing department. To increase productivity I identified the hard workers in the group and gave them more responsibility. To increase performance I tied increased productivity to a new compensation package. And to promote efficiency I gave those newly empowered employees more decision making power. The result was a group of much happier, and better compensated, employees AND a much better product and a healthier bottom line.

Question:  "What have you done to..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 17: Whether you are a "computer wizard", how do you respond to the financial side of your responsibilities?

I take them very seriously. Here the "devil is in the details". By that I mean I keep a close eye on all accounts, payable and receivable, and demand efficiency from everyone on staff.

Question:  " Whether you are..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 18: How many people have you supervised in your recent job?

I supervised a rotating (we used a lot of freelance and part-time employees) staff of more than 200. Here at Globalvision the staff working with me is closer to 50 employees.

Question:  "How many people have you.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 19: What do you like more working with figures or words?

While it is never far from my mind how important it is to keep an eye on the budget, I have long been enamored with the written word. I collect rare books and consider reading to be one of the best ways to relax. I love working with the English language.

Question:  " What do you like more..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 20: How do you think that your subordinates receive you?

You would have to ask them but I would venture that most of the people who've worked for me respect me. For as long as I have been in an executive/ managerial position I have tried to treat everyone in my employ with dignity and respect. From my perspective, that has been returned to me.

Question:  "How do you think that your...... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 21: What do you think of your previous boss?

I have great respect for the last 3 people I've worked for in this industry. At Time-Warner I worked for a soft-spoken, brilliant women who stuck to her "hands-off" management style all the time. You negotiated a budget with her and she insisted you stick to it. She also demanded that everyone be treated with respect. Very "no nonsense" and probably the best boss I've ever encountered. At the satellite network (IBS) it was quite different. The man in charge was tough, confrontational, loud, but fair. He worked hard and expected you to do the same. His sheer force of personality made you want to work hard and better. Finally, my present boss is a deep thinker. A writer of movies and documentaries he is quiet and thoughtful. But like the other two, he insists on treating everyone around him with respect. I've learned different things from all three.

Question:  "What do you think of..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 22: Describe a situation in which your work was criticized?

While at Time-Warner I was in charge of organizing a large intra-company conference. It took months to organize and arrange. The purpose of the conference, in short, was to increase efficiency. As a senior executive and the organizer of the conference I opened the conference with some welcoming remarks. I'd worked long hours to make the conference a success. Later I was criticized by a top executive at the company for my opening remarks (he didn't think humor was appropriate) and for the length of the conference itself. Rather than getting angry or hurt I responded to that criticism by requesting a meeting with the executive in question. We talked at length about his concerns. The next time I organized this type of event I made sure brevity was my watchword.

Question:  "Describe a situation ..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 23: If I spoke with your boss what he would say about your greatest strength and weaknesses?

The boss who could best give you a rundown of my strengths and weaknesses would be the woman I described above. She is the one I worked most closely with on a day-to-day basis. She would tell you my greatest strength is dealing with, and managing, people. Linda once told me my greatest asset to the company was getting people on board and moving in the same direction. She would say my greatest weakness is my impatience. She'll tell you I'm determined to get the job done...yesterday!

Question:  "If I spoke with your.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 24: How can you handle life under pressure and with tough deadlines?

My career began in the world of television where pressure is served on a daily basis and the deadlines are unforgiving. So I am no stranger to either. In fact, I like to think I thrive under both pressure and deadlines.

The type of pressure and deadlines I've encountered in the management world have been far different. Watching a budget closely and managing a large group of people at the same time serve up different pressures and deadlines. You never know where the problem will come from: The people or the numbers. This is where the Boy Scouts have it right. Be prepared. Keep your eye, constantly, on the budget. Most importantly, get to know the people around you. Be fair. And try to head off problems early. In my experience that helps keep the pressure manageable and the tough deadlines a little easier to take.

Question:  "How can you handle life.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 25: What do you think you do better: staff work or line work?

Staff work. Any time I am surrounded by good, hard-working people, I'm happier. Working with people is the best part of any job.

Question:  "What do you think you do better.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 26: In your current position, what problem have you identified that was previously overlooked?

When I arrived at this company everyone told me how talented and friendly one young employee was to have around the office. Joel was called a "computer genius" and the "nicest" guy you'd ever want to meet. I noticed he never seemed to stop moving. He was always working, always helping someone. EVERYONE complimented Joel on being the model employee. Turns out that's because Joel never said "NO". For more than 2 years Joel had been doing as much work for other departments, fixing computers, installing programs, even moving office furniture, as for his own. His work suffered. I pointed out the problem to the company president, helped convince other departments not to rely on Joel so much, and watched Joel's productivity, and his departments', increase rapidly.

Question:  "In your current position..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 27: If you had a choice of job and a company what would you choose?

The job. Learning from my mistakes I've discovered it's the work and the people that are fulfilling, not the sign over the door.

Question:  "If you had a choice of..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 28: Do you have any objection to take a psychological test?

No.

Question:  "Do you have any objection.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 29: Do you consider yourself as a creative person?

In the workplace, yes. I've tried art and music lessons and been told repeatedly not to give up my day job! But I also believe I have a creative and innovative management style. By that I mean I bring a fresh approach to the office and I constantly try to find new and innovative ways to deal with people and situations.

Question:  "Do you consider yourself ..... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 30: How do you describe your personality?

VERY outgoing. And driven. And positive. It is just as easy to be pleasant and positive as anything else.

Question:  "How do you describe your.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 31: What is your outside reading you do?

Quite a bit. I read at least 3 newspapers every day and Newsweek and Sports Illustrated weekly. In addition, I try to keep two books going at all times. I love a good mystery and read those paperbacks by the bushel. I also read many of the latest best-selling biographies. In addition, I am a history buff and read a concentration of books on World Wars One and Two.

Question:  "What is your outside reading.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 32: What are some of your outside activities?

In my answer to the first question in this series I described myself as "fortunate". To show appreciation for my good fortune I strongly believe in "putting something back". At the moment I serve on the national SIDS Alliance Board of Directors. In addition, I maintain my longtime ties to a children's medical agency in San Antonio, Texas, serving as an advisor to the executive director. My wife and I enjoy French champagne and we collect rare labels. I also am an active athlete with basketball, soccer and tennis my favorites. At the moment my number one activity is to be a good father to my 6 week old baby daughter, Claire.

Question:  "What are some of your .... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

Question 33: Are you continuing your education?

Yes. On several levels. I continue to teach at the college level and anyone who has done that knows the "continuing education" one gets from all the prep work. At the moment my wife and I are involved with a parenting class as we begin the wonderful journey of parenthood. And my tennis game requires constant help from a teaching pro!

Question:  "Are you continuing your.... ?"   (40 sec, 75KB)

 

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