Posted in Resumes on Oct 27th, 2007
The purpose of a resume is to generate enough interest in your qualifications, skills and experience that the prospective employer will call you in for an interview.
In reality; however, many recruiters and employers receive such an overwhelming number of resumes in response to job postings that they actually use resumes to screen out applicants rather […]
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Posted in Job Search on Oct 21st, 2007
Let’s not kid ourselves … looking for a new job is not easy and many job-seekers get despondent when they face constant rejections.
The biggest danger of loosing your motivation is that your negative attitude is seen by your prospective employers during your job interview. There is no quicker way of getting rejected… if you are […]
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Posted in Job Interviews on Oct 17th, 2007
You may be surprised to learn that more and more employers are using totally new and creative ways of interviewing job-seekers.
The idea behind these new interviewing tactics is to create an environment where it is not possible for the interviewee to pre-plan or fake their responses to interview questions. They achieve this objective by placing […]
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Posted in Resumes on Oct 13th, 2007
I frequently make the analogy between a job resume and the display in a store window.
Why?
Simply because you always want to put the products you are trying to promote, right in front of your customers. This way, they will be seen first by everyone and you increase your chances for a sale.
In the case of […]
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Posted in Job Interviews on Oct 7th, 2007
I am often asked what the correct dress code is for attending a job interview.
To a large extent it depends on the position you are applying for. However, in all cases you should dress smartly without going over the top. The main consideration is to be professional and create the impression that you have taken […]
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Posted in Job Interviews on Oct 3rd, 2007
Many job seekers fear going to their job interviews and then the inevitable happens … nerves kick in and they do not do themselves justice.
It doesn’t have to be like that. The secret to a confident and convincing job interview lies in thorough preparation. Most of the questions you are likely to be asked are […]
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Posted in Job Search on Oct 1st, 2007
In today’s business climate the process of conducting a job search can be frustrating. Competition for jobs is more fierce than ever. Candidates vying for positions often have similar levels of qualifications and experience to offer.
In order to ensure that you are on a level playing field it is important to make sure that you […]
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