Archive for June, 2008

What Makes a Good CV?

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Follow these few steps to dramatically improve the quality of your CV: Keep it simple, uncluttered and in an easy-to-read font (on plain white A4 paper). Keep it free from unnecessary details (e.g.: don't write lines upon lines for your interests!) Keep it free from spelling/grammatical errors - maybe ask someone to proof ...

Resume Template

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

The following resume template lists the information you need to include on your resume. Use the resume template to generate a list of information to include on your resume, then compile the details from the resume template to format your resume into a customized resume to send to employers. Contact Information The ...

Interview Tips by CNN

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Hiring managers don't want to hear a lot of things during an interview -- confessions of a violent past, a cell phone ring, a toilet flush. Yet job seekers have committed these interview gaffes and worse, according to CareerBuilder.com's annual survey of the worst interview mistakes. Odd behavior isn't the only ...

Top 10 interview mistakes

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

• Candidate answered cell phone and asked the interviewer to leave her own office because it was a "private" conversation. • Applicant told the interviewer he wouldn't be able to stay with the job long because he thought he might get an inheritance if his uncle died - and his uncle ...

Avoid Common Interview Mistakes

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Your professional CV and attention-grabbing cover letter are landing you interviews with your target companies yet somehow you are never able to make it past the interview stage. Make sure you are not suffering from the following career-blowing deficiencies. Lack of Professionalism You will not get a second chance to make a ...

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Working from Home

Thursday, June 5th, 2008

Working from home is a dream for many but it has its pitfalls. Bayt.com highlights the advantages and disadvantages of working from home. As more and more professionals seek a better work-life balance and more companies adopt flexible policies to accommodate shifting workplace priorities and realities the working from home option ...

Improving Your Self Confidence At Work

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008

If you are having difficulties at work, the best option is to enhance your self confidence. Self confidence the attitude that will help you to have a positive and realistic view of the situation you are in. Try to improve your confidence in the following areas: Seniors Or Employers You have no ...