Usually, you don’t get called to come in for a job interview not only because you are not the right fit for the job or your luck ran out. But most at times it is just because the right material wasn’t presented to the hiring manager or recruiter. You saw a job post and submitted a CV containing less vital
Continue reading The best way to avoid taking a job you will hate (resulting in another job hunt too soon) is to learn as much as you can about the job, the employer, your boss, your coworkers, and the environment before you accept the job offer. Job interviews should be as great a source of information for you, as they are for employers. Be
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In a previous articles, we discussed on CVs & Cover Letters, Aptitude Test Samples and Interviews. From information gathered from some job seekers who did us the favour of reporting to [email protected] on job offers they suspected to be fraudulent, we will like to discuss some few checks that will tell you a job offer is a scam. With job search moving more online, it’s hard to
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Choosing a job offer can be a momentous event in a college student’s life. Researching prospective employers, reflecting on your priorities and reviewing your options can help you choose the best career path. Before deciding to accept a job offer, you should make sure you have a strong sense of the company and what the job entails, as well as
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College romance is a given, but getting all lovey-dovey in the office is often against company policy. Here’s how to deal. For many singles, work is the place where they have the most contact with people they can relate with, are attracted to, and want to date. It is no surprise many companies have tried to put a stop to
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Confidence, high self-esteem, and ambition are qualities that will help you in your career path. Some qualities of a person cannot be learned, but rather are nurtured and grown. Ambition and confidence are two of these qualities. One of the main pillars of ambition is high self esteem. According to career publisher CareerJournal.com, self-acceptance and faith-in-oneself allows confidence and ambition
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Whether you’re getting ready to graduate and go into the workforce or just hunting for that perfect college job, having a polished resume is an essential part of getting your foot in the door. Read on to learn how to build an eye-catching and effective resume. Resume Content Many students fear that lack of work experience will make their resumes
Continue reading Want to ace your next interview and land that open job you’ve been seeking? Here are 20 tips to help you prepare. 1. Research the industry and company. An interviewer may ask how you perceive his company’s position in its industry, who the firm’s competitors are, what its competitive advantages are, and how it should best go forward. For this reason, avoid
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DON’T GET CAUGHT WITHOUT AN ANSWER. COME TO THE INTERVIEW PREPARED WITH THESE SUGGESTIONS. It’s perfectly normal to be both excited and nervous about your big job interview, but sometimes your nerves can get the better of you when the interviewer throws a curveball your way. We’ve rounded up 10 common interview questions and suggested responses so you can feel confident
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IT’S GAME TIME. YOU’VE BEEN ASKED TO COME IN FOR A FACE-TO-FACE JOB INTERVIEW. HERE’S HOW TO ACE IT. You’ve just landed a job interview for a position you really want. Congratulations! Now, you get one chance to impress, and you don’t have much time. According to a new CareerBuilder survey, half of employers know within the first five minutes of
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