find . -name *.doc -exec egrep
Example:
$ find . -name *.doc -exec egrep Administrator {} \;
Binary file ./Desktop/interview_experience.doc matches
Binary file ./Desktop/Resume.doc matches
Hope this helps!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Unix command to grep subfolders
Here is a Unix command which will be useful for many folks scratching their head to search something in sub folders
find . -name *.doc -exec egrep {} \;
Example:
$ find . -name *.doc -exec egrep Administrator {} \;
Binary file ./Desktop/interview_experience.doc matches
Binary file ./Desktop/Resume.doc matches
Hope this helps!
find . -name *.doc -exec egrep
Example:
$ find . -name *.doc -exec egrep Administrator {} \;
Binary file ./Desktop/interview_experience.doc matches
Binary file ./Desktop/Resume.doc matches
Hope this helps!
Monday, June 22, 2009
Interview Tips
As you know, there are many available and highly qualified candidates vying for the hottest open positions. If you are actively seeking a new position, it’s a good time to revisit some interviewing basics. Following through on the points below may give you the extra edge that will secure the offer! Remember: The goal of a resume is to get an interview and the goal of the interview is to get an offer!
Phone interviews have become as important today as in-person interviews. Many companies begin the evaluation process with a phone interview because the niche talent they desire is often located in another part of the country or time is simply limited. Avoid conducting phone interviews from cell phones at all costs. Our experience shows that the likelihood of a phone interview moving to the next step drops dramatically if the candidate makes or receives the call on their cell phone. Find a quiet place with a land line where you’ll have no distractions to conduct the phone interview. Make sure you block the time off on your calendar just as you would for an in-person interview.
Read the company’s web site thoroughly. Be sure to read the press releases and other important recent announcements. Look for a key quote or strategic opinion from the CEO or President, and be prepared to remember it in the interview. If it’s a product company, look for any technical spec sheets on their products on their web site. This should supply an understanding of the interfaces on the product, protocols that it supports, throughput capacity that it allows etc.
Find out who the company’s competitors are and learn about them. Understand who the current and potential customers are for the company’s product (for example: is the product at an enterprise or carrier class?)
Prepare well thought out questions, technical or otherwise, in advance. Write them down. Bring a notebook with you to the interview. This way you don't need to search your memory for the questions you wanted to ask. Also, take notes during the interview. All of this shows preparedness and attention to detail.
Have a business suit ready to wear. Although the company you are interviewing with may be business casual, suits in all interviews, for men and women, are a must. This shows you are serious about putting your best foot forward and you are fully prepared for the meeting.
Turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc. Better yet- leave them in your car. THIS IS CRUCIAL. We’ve had otherwise perfect candidates be rejected for having their cell phones go off in an interview. Never answer a call or page during an interview.
Review your own resume in advance. Know what’s on it, and be prepared to answer questions on every detail. Anticipate and prepare for what will be asked of you based on your resume, and the job. Think of how you will articulate the goals of the individual projects that you worked on, and be ready to precisely define your role on them.
o When answering questions about a project and/or task you were responsible for, use "I” NOT “we”. You want to be clear to the interviewer that you handled these responsibilities directly and it was not a “team” effort where you may have had little direct input.
o Give in-depth answers. One of the most common reasons why candidates are not hired is because, according to our clients, the individual “was not able to articulate in depth what they have done.” Do not assume they will understand your background based on just the resume.
o When you have finished answering a question, ask, "Have I answered the question thoroughly?” Would you like me to go into more detail?" This assures you that you have not left out any details the interviewer might be looking for.
Make eye contact throughout the interview. Smile often and present an upbeat attitude. Watch your posture. Don't fidget. Offer a firm handshake at the beginning and end of your time with each person you meet.
Take interest in the interviewer. Also, try to match their demeanor. Address serious, professional personalities similarly. If they are in a relaxed mood, try not to come across as overly serious. The point here is to give the impression that you will fit in with the organization. Fifty percent of what is being evaluated in an interview is personality. You don’t want your mood on that particular day to affect how an interviewer perceives your personality as a whole. You truly only get one chance at a first impression.
At the end of the interview the following questions extremely important: Ask a question along the lines of this: "Do you feel there are any skills or attributes that I lack, which would not allow me to be successful in this role?” If so, what are they?" This is an extremely important question for you to ask and doing so will set you apart from the other candidates.
The reason for this question is two-fold: If the answer is “no”- You already have the interviewer thinking you are qualified for the job and they’ve verbalized that to you. If the answer is something like “Well, I was hoping to find someone with more X…” This gives you a chance to alleviate that concern before the interview ends.
If you are questioned about a specific skill or experience that you lack, draw a parallel to something similar that you do have in your background, and elaborate on it. When asked a “How would you go about solving this…” question, express how you would approach a problem relating to your past experiences. Start at a high level and then narrow down in detail to the solution that you came up with, noting how this solution affected the overall performance of the project/product. What type of an impact did this solution have, and what did others learn from the implementation of this solution?
Always speak positively about past employers.
If you feel the position is a good match and you can add value to the company, be sure to say so to everyone you meet in the interview loop. Confidently express that you are interested in the opportunity, and want to take the next steps.
Always refer back to Softworld if questions on rate or salary arise.
As soon as you return home from the interview, compose a brief Thank You Note. If we haven't already sent it to you, please ask your recruiter for the manager's e-mail address.
Good Luck!
Phone interviews have become as important today as in-person interviews. Many companies begin the evaluation process with a phone interview because the niche talent they desire is often located in another part of the country or time is simply limited. Avoid conducting phone interviews from cell phones at all costs. Our experience shows that the likelihood of a phone interview moving to the next step drops dramatically if the candidate makes or receives the call on their cell phone. Find a quiet place with a land line where you’ll have no distractions to conduct the phone interview. Make sure you block the time off on your calendar just as you would for an in-person interview.
Read the company’s web site thoroughly. Be sure to read the press releases and other important recent announcements. Look for a key quote or strategic opinion from the CEO or President, and be prepared to remember it in the interview. If it’s a product company, look for any technical spec sheets on their products on their web site. This should supply an understanding of the interfaces on the product, protocols that it supports, throughput capacity that it allows etc.
Find out who the company’s competitors are and learn about them. Understand who the current and potential customers are for the company’s product (for example: is the product at an enterprise or carrier class?)
Prepare well thought out questions, technical or otherwise, in advance. Write them down. Bring a notebook with you to the interview. This way you don't need to search your memory for the questions you wanted to ask. Also, take notes during the interview. All of this shows preparedness and attention to detail.
Have a business suit ready to wear. Although the company you are interviewing with may be business casual, suits in all interviews, for men and women, are a must. This shows you are serious about putting your best foot forward and you are fully prepared for the meeting.
Turn off all cell phones, pagers, etc. Better yet- leave them in your car. THIS IS CRUCIAL. We’ve had otherwise perfect candidates be rejected for having their cell phones go off in an interview. Never answer a call or page during an interview.
Review your own resume in advance. Know what’s on it, and be prepared to answer questions on every detail. Anticipate and prepare for what will be asked of you based on your resume, and the job. Think of how you will articulate the goals of the individual projects that you worked on, and be ready to precisely define your role on them.
o When answering questions about a project and/or task you were responsible for, use "I” NOT “we”. You want to be clear to the interviewer that you handled these responsibilities directly and it was not a “team” effort where you may have had little direct input.
o Give in-depth answers. One of the most common reasons why candidates are not hired is because, according to our clients, the individual “was not able to articulate in depth what they have done.” Do not assume they will understand your background based on just the resume.
o When you have finished answering a question, ask, "Have I answered the question thoroughly?” Would you like me to go into more detail?" This assures you that you have not left out any details the interviewer might be looking for.
Make eye contact throughout the interview. Smile often and present an upbeat attitude. Watch your posture. Don't fidget. Offer a firm handshake at the beginning and end of your time with each person you meet.
Take interest in the interviewer. Also, try to match their demeanor. Address serious, professional personalities similarly. If they are in a relaxed mood, try not to come across as overly serious. The point here is to give the impression that you will fit in with the organization. Fifty percent of what is being evaluated in an interview is personality. You don’t want your mood on that particular day to affect how an interviewer perceives your personality as a whole. You truly only get one chance at a first impression.
At the end of the interview the following questions extremely important: Ask a question along the lines of this: "Do you feel there are any skills or attributes that I lack, which would not allow me to be successful in this role?” If so, what are they?" This is an extremely important question for you to ask and doing so will set you apart from the other candidates.
The reason for this question is two-fold: If the answer is “no”- You already have the interviewer thinking you are qualified for the job and they’ve verbalized that to you. If the answer is something like “Well, I was hoping to find someone with more X…” This gives you a chance to alleviate that concern before the interview ends.
If you are questioned about a specific skill or experience that you lack, draw a parallel to something similar that you do have in your background, and elaborate on it. When asked a “How would you go about solving this…” question, express how you would approach a problem relating to your past experiences. Start at a high level and then narrow down in detail to the solution that you came up with, noting how this solution affected the overall performance of the project/product. What type of an impact did this solution have, and what did others learn from the implementation of this solution?
Always speak positively about past employers.
If you feel the position is a good match and you can add value to the company, be sure to say so to everyone you meet in the interview loop. Confidently express that you are interested in the opportunity, and want to take the next steps.
Always refer back to Softworld if questions on rate or salary arise.
As soon as you return home from the interview, compose a brief Thank You Note. If we haven't already sent it to you, please ask your recruiter for the manager's e-mail address.
Good Luck!
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