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- Resume For Fresh Graduate - How To Craft An Impressive One? - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from CK TanHow can you craft an impressive resume if you don't have any work experience? This is a problem that is shared by all job hunters who recently graduated from a training program in their field. Even if you don't have that much information to include, you can craft an impressive resume for fresh ...
Views: 3062(1 vote) - What to Bring to a Job Interview - Interview Basics - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from CK TanWhat should you bring to an interview? Should you come with little more than your carefully groomed and polished self? When deciding what to bring to a job interview, many people fail to prepare. They think that bringing things to an interview makes them appear over the top, but the opposite is ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Resume Mistake - It May Be Costing You Employment - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from CK TanEmployers know what they are looking for in a resume. If they see a resume mistake in any one of the resumes they are reviewing for a position, that resume will likely get filed in the "do not follow up" pile. If you want to be noticed, you need to make sure that your resume does not contain any ...
Views: 868(1 vote) - Follow Up Letter After Interview - Write One To Seal The Deal - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from CK TanDuring every interview, you need to give the employer something to remember you by. After all, you are only one of many vying for the job. Always showcase your best qualities and skills. Be sure to leave the employer with the impression that they cannot afford to NOT hire you. They need you on ...
Views: 1919(1 vote) - How to Negotiate Pay - What Are You Worth? - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from CK TanOkay, so you have an interview tomorrow. Do you know what you're going to wear? How does your resume look? What do you know about the company? Chances are, you have addressed and answered all of these questions, but have you given thought to your salary? Have you thought about how much money you ...
Views: 643 - Questions To Ask At A Job Interview - How To Get The Most Out Of An Interview - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from CK TanWhen you go to an interview, you expect to answer a lot of questions. But have you thought about the questions you should be asking? An interview is a lot more than a way for the employer to get to know you. It is also your chance to learn about your employer and about the position offered. What ...
Views: 1061 - Compensation and Benefit Strategies for a More Rewarding Career - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from CK TanEveryone has different income needs. Younger people may be able to afford to work on a smaller salary in return for a promising future and opportunities for training and advancement. People with families, on the other hand, might not have much room for negotiation where salary is concerned. They ...
Views: 865 - How to Use Interview Portfolios to Your Advantage? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from CK TanCan you condense all of your qualifications, experience and personality onto a single sheet of paper? Of course not; this is why interview portfolios are such a great idea. An interview portfolio can be used to showcase your work and talents all of which may not be showcased properly in a text ...
Views: 741 - Resume Writer - Does Your Career Hunt Need a Boost? - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from CK TanHiring a resume writer can serve as a boost to your career search, but do you need one? If you ask a writer, the answer will no doubt be one sided. If you apply for jobs only to never hear back from the hiring manager, a writer will tell you that you need professional help. Before you hire a ...
Views: 614 - How to Create a Cover Letter for Jobs That You Dream Of? - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from CK TanWhen you apply for a job, you have one chance and one chance only to capture your prospective employer's attention. In most cases, this is done using a cover letter. You should create a cover letter for jobs that you apply for via a resume. A well-written application letter is your foot in the ...
Views: 822 - How To Ace The "Greatest Weakness" Interview Question? - by Submitted on May 04, 2008 from CK TanWhy do employers always ask the "greatest weakness" interview question? It seems like they are trying to throw you off. I mean, you rehearse the answer to every possible question that you can think of, and then they ask, "What do you think your greatest weakness is?" Job interviews are ...
Views: 1444 - Your Dress Code for Interview - Suit Up for Success Today - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from CK TanIf an employer expects you to dress a certain way when you work in their building and represent their company, why wouldn't they expect you to follow a dress code for interview? The fact of the matter is that they do, and if you don't dress accordingly, you may not get hired. Why should your ...
Views: 1006 - Tips on Combating Nervousness During a Job Interview - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from CK TanCombating nervousness is essential if you want to appear calm, confident and employable at a job interview. Nerves can only get the best of you if you let them. When is the last time you were nervous over something? You didn't stay nervous forever. You may have even felt silly afterward for ...
Views: 947 - Taking Charge Of Your Career - Small Changes Reap Great Rewards - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from CK TanTaking charge of your career has never been more vital than it is now. In the past, employers used to reward employees who had worked with them for a while. People were promoted based on job experience and company loyalty, but not anymore. If you want a promotion, you have to work for it. You ...
Views: 572 - Can You Really Afford Taking A Year off Work? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from CK TanTaking a year off work takes planning, but it can be done. In fact, more people than ever before are taking breaks from work. A college student may choose to take a year off before entering the work force. Parents may take a year off after having a new baby. While the reasons vary, the planning ...
Views: 2401 - Side Jobs - What Your Employer Will Never Tell You - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from CK TanThe number of employees with side jobs is on the rise because people just can't make it on one paycheck. The only answer for many people is to run a business on the side or take a second, part time job. While many employers encourage employees to seek outside employment, others are worried that ...
Views: 895 - How to Handle Discrimination Tactfully During Interview Process? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from CK TanOn the job discrimination is more common than you might think, and you need to know how to handle discrimination when, not if, it becomes an issue in your workplace. This is a lot easier if you already have a job, but what if you feel that you are being discriminated during the interview ...
Views: 841 - Telephone Interview Tips - Land Your Dream Job - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from CK TanTelephone interview tips can help you land your dream job. How? The amount of telephone job interviews conducted by employers has dramatically risen over the past five years and the trend shows no signs of slowing. This is mainly due to the fact that employers are searching for ideal candidates ...
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