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Interview skills, Asking for feedback in job interviews

Posted on 30. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Interview skills, Asking for feedback in job interviews
If you have had exposure to the job market and you are not getting the proper results, ask the source for some feedback to help evaluate your interview skills.
If you have been in the market for a job for any time at all and if you have had [...]

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The 7 deadly sins of resumÃ© design

Posted on 27. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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The 7 deadly sins of resumÃ© design
So youâ€™ve labored with sweat and tears writing your resumÃ©, and now youâ€™re all set to turn it into a magnificently designed creation. Unfortunately, with the freedom of modern computers and fancy software, comes huge opportunities for abuse. When it comes to resumÃ©s, both non-designers and professional designers commit [...]

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Sorry, no one’s reading that resume you sent

Posted on 27. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Sorry, no one’s reading that resume you sent
Baffled because you nailed the qualifications for a job and never heard a word? Peeved because you blew an entire weekend polishing your resume? Here’s the likely truth: No one ever saw it.
“The first thing that job seekers have to get over is that it’s not personal,” says [...]

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Tips to get a job fast

Posted on 27. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Tips to get a job fast
Pinpoint your ideal position and what it will take to land it. Know your skills, pay needs and learn about the employer.
Just started looking for a job? Mark your calendar for January, because that should be just about when you will start your new gig.
No joke. The U.S. Department of [...]

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Interviewing Tip â€” Make First Impressions Impressive

Posted on 26. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Interviewing Tip â€” Make First Impressions Impressive
Looks arenâ€™t everything but image matters, especially when meeting a potential employer for the first time. Fair or not, many interviewers judge a personâ€™s ability and intelligence based on his/her appearance. Here are seven tips on how to make a great first impression on the interviewer.
1. [...]

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Being fired doesn’t mean the end of your career

Posted on 25. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Being fired doesn’t mean the end of your career
As if getting fired wasn’t rough enough, what are you supposed to write in the box “Reason for leaving” when filling out an application for a new job? Ignoring the question seems suspicious, but penning a detailed essay about why your former boss is such a jerk [...]

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Building job relationships best way to get foot in door

Posted on 24. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Building job relationships best way to get foot in door
Baffled because you nailed the qualifications for a job and never heard a word? Peeved because you blew an entire weekend polishing your rÃ©sumÃ©? Here’s the likely truth: No one ever saw it.
“The first thing that job seekers have to get over is that it’s not [...]

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Express your femininity with seriously stylish looks for the office

Posted on 22. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Express your femininity with seriously stylish looks for the office
Yahoo! HotJobs teamed with Banana Republic to conduct a survey about workplace fashion, and some of the most interesting results were about interviews.
More than 25% of 900 human resource recruiters, representing all 50 states, [...]

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Five Tips for Writing a Tailored Thank-You

Posted on 19. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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Five Tips for Writing a Tailored Thank-You
For job candidates seeking an edge, sending interviewers a customized thank-you is critical.
“You’re helping to jog their memories of you,” says Heather Hamilton, staffing programs manager for marketing and finance at Microsoft Corp. Recruiters typically interview several candidates for a position, she explains, noting that in one week, she [...]

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10 ways to get the most pay out of your job

Posted on 19. Sep, 2006 by Bill.

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10 ways to get the most pay out of your job
A lot of people assume that more pay can come only from winning a promotion, or finding a new job elsewhere. But there are ways, large and small, to put more money in your pocket each week. Separately, these strategies may not be enough to [...]