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Ministry Job Seeker Advice - Tips from the Pros
Make a Lasting First Impression
You only get one opportunity to make a first impression … so make sure you make a good one. The first impression you make to a potential employer often makes the most impact. It is important to present yourself in a way that will stand out among the other job seekers interviewing for the position. Here are some simple steps to help you prepare for your next interview:
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1. Prepare yourself for the interview (whether it is to be by phone or face-to-face).
2. Research the employer, company history, and the position requirements. Today you will usually be able to find much of this information on the company’s website.
3. Be prepared to show how you will be a good fit in the company.
4. Write your questions down beforehand so you won’t fail to ask any that aren’t answered during our discussion.
5. During the interview, be aware of your presentation including: speaking clearly, avoiding stammering or annoying hesitation noises (e.g. frequent nervous clearing of your throat, ahhhhh, ahem, etc.), appearance, posture, and eye contact.
6. Answer interview questions openly and with concise answers.
7. End your interview in a positive way that will leave the good impression on the employer’s mind.
8. Send a thank you note to your interviewer, within a day or two after your meeting.
Adapted from ChristianJobs.com 8/16/07
Helpful Hints & Suggestions
Tip #1
Does your home voice mail have a silly outgoing message? Perhaps it's time to change to a more serious and professional message. Why risk making a poor impression? Gary Foster 12/5/07
Tip #2
Do you have “cute” e-mail address? Cooldude007@___.com does not give the impression of a professional. Why risk making a poor impression?Gary Foster 12/5/07
Ministry Job Seeker Stats
Part-Time Pastors Experts say about a third of the pastors serving large Protestant denominations are part-time, with some — such as the Southern Baptist Convention — nearing 40%. A ’06 Southern Baptist Convention study found that the annual pay and benefits package for a full-time minister in that denomination was $59,995 a year vs. $17,385 for a part-timer. For smaller churches with worshippers living on fixed incomes, the advantages of part-time pastors are obvious.? AP 6/24/07
More Self-Employed More than 3 in 4 U.S. businesses don’t have a payroll, meaning it’s a self-employed small business. A daily average of 2,356 people went into business for themselves as the nation’s number of businesses without a payroll reached 20.4 million in ’05Census Bureau News 6/25/07
3% of employed Americans report encountering ethical lapses on the job.
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