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Interview
Social Media Muddies Waters For Jobseekers
Feb 24th
Invited to an interview, you step into the room and unload that heavy photo album you’ve been clinging to onto the conference table. In addition to a resume and brag book, you have pictures on your iPhone of your dogs and the neighbor’s cat stalking the birds enjoying your new bird feeder. The interview progresses [...]
Three Interview Secrets
Feb 18th
Be ready.
Be your self.
Be attentive.
What’s so ’secret’ about these precepts that surely every person knows? The secret is that number of persons live by them when it comes to landing a career interview. Many task hunters comply with these instead:
Safeguard your emotions.
Guard your privacy.
Secure your rights.
In other words, their focus is all about them, as [...]
Preparing For The Interview
Jan 13th
The following are some ways to prepare for an upcoming job interview.
1. Research the company you want to work for, including details regarding location, policies, work hours, pay scale, job responsibilities, and management personnel.
2. List your strengths and skills. Be specific. Example: I’m organized, able to take the lead in tough situations, sensitive to the [...]
Deck the Hall With a Stellar Job Interview!
Dec 23rd
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It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the holiday buzz––shopping, decorating, gift-wrapping, over-eating, and entertaining. To avoid going over the edge, take time for some rest and reflection. Think through your goals for the new year. Then make a list, and check it twice!
If finding new employment is on that list, remember that every [...]
Three Job Interview Tips That Work!
May 2nd
Today it’s more challenging than ever to land a great job. It’s possible you’ll have to go through several interviews before you find the position you’re looking for. You might feel a knot in your stomach, your pulse rate jump, and your hands suddenly perspire as you anticipate the interview. In fact, if you’re prone [...]
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