Archive for the ‘Interview’ Category
Monday, July 7th, 2008
The interview went well, but don’t forget the follow up! Some tips on writing thank you letters that show you are courteous, professional and well-suited for the job.
The job interview went well and now the ball is entirely in the employer's court; all that is left for you to do ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Friday, May 30th, 2008
The Organisation:
Major current projects
Future developments
Work:
Variety of work
Typical projects/timescales
What you would be doing
Who would you work with?
Location:
Where would you be based?
How much travel/mobility
Training:
Training offered/possible
Help with professional qualifications
Prospects:
Likely progression
Where are previous graduates
Source: http://www.sampleresumes4free.com/
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Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Do you experience severe interview stress? This article is for you.
The interviewer is buttoned-up, formal and not smiling as warmly as you would have liked. The interview chair is hard and unwelcoming, your palms and face are sweating profusely, your normal eloquence has given way to stuttering and stammering and ...
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Job interview questions are impossible to answer when you feel angry about being fired, guilty about being laid off, or depressed about being out of work. Your emotions are going to work against you in the job interview.
The best thing to do is keep a clear head and have some ...
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
The interview seat looks tired and worn and you know you have a difficult task ahead of you, competing with all those candidates who occupied the chair before you. The next time you find yourself seated across the desk from a potential employer, bear in mind that there are 6 ...
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Wednesday, May 21st, 2008
Some General Job Interview Tips:
Do not smoke, chew gum, or eat garlic beforehand.
Wear suitable interview clothes.
Take copies of your CV with you.
Arrive on time for your job interview.
Any applications handed before the interview begins, are to be filled in as accurately as possible, make sure they match the information in ...
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