Archive for August, 2007
The 25 most difficult questions you’ll be asked on a job interview
Posted on 31. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
Being prepared is half the battle.
If you are one of those executive types unhappy at your present post and embarking on a New Year’s resolution to find a new one, here’s a helping hand. The job interview is considered to be the most critical aspect of every expedition that brings you face-to- face with the [...]
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Job interviews can be ugly these days
Posted on 30. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
Job interviews can be ugly these days by Anita Bruzzese
The interviewer kept the job candidate waiting for 45 minutes past the scheduled appointment time, then seemed evasive about the job’s duties.
The candidate lied on her resume about her education and experience, then lied about lying. The only questions she asked were about salary and benefits [...]
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How to Use Social Networks to Find Gigs
Posted on 30. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
How to Use Social Networks to Find Gigs By Mathias Meyer
I can see through you. You read the headline and think “MySpaceâ€. Far from it. It’s true that social networks are all the rage these days. Every day a number of new communities pop up on the scene. Some are for fun, but some can [...]
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How to Write a Resume from Mahalo.com
Posted on 29. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
How to Write a Resume from Mahalo.com
How to Write a Resume
* Also try: How to Write a Cover Letter* Also try: Free Resume Templates
Guide Note:This page provides advice and tips on how to write a resume. A clean, concise, easy-to-read resume can greatly increase your chances of landing a job interview.
Table of Contents:
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Getting to Decision Makers by Haley Marketing
Posted on 28. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
Getting to Decision Makers in your job search by Haley Marketing as featured at NetTemps
Call on the President. Sell to “VITO.” Get to the decision maker.
You’ve heard the message before. And surely you recognize its importance. If you want to get your business out of the commodity game, and into delivering higher margin, value-added solutions, [...]
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The Standout Job Candidate
Posted on 27. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
The standout job candidate by Luladey B. Tadesse
Landing a job is not just about your credentials and experience. Sometimes it’s the little things that stand out and make you a desirable candidate.
Paying attention to detail, leaving an impression at the interview and conducting a proper follow-up go a long way.
“A lot of people believe [...]
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Tips and hints for writing a resume for web 2.0 world
Posted on 27. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
1 Add information about your educational background.
2 Although in some cultures, it’s customary to list your age, marital status, and family status, it isn’t common in the United States. If you think age is important, you can allude to it with the year you graduated college or high school. Otherwise, these dates aren’t necessary. Beware [...]
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Employers brace for baby boomers and seniors to leave jobs
Posted on 26. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
Employers brace for baby boomers and seniors to leave jobs
Fifty years ago the nation welcomed more than 75 million babies.
But now, these baby boomers are nearing retirement age and employers are facing a loss of up to half their upper-level work force.
The biggest boom in births now is leading to a retirement crunch for [...]
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Online job seekers become prey a warning for Job Hunters
Posted on 24. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
Online job seekers become prey a warning for Job Hunters
Monster Worldwide acknowledged Thursday that intruders swiped sensitive data for at least 1.3 million job seekers from its popular employment Web site.
Using e-mail addresses, phone numbers and other personal information harvested from Monster.com, hackers have posed as potential employers or as the Web site itself in [...]
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30 Ways to Transform Your Career
Posted on 23. Aug, 2007 by Bill.
30 Ways to Transform Your Career by Will Chen from Dumb Little Man blog
Work rut is a vicious cycle. Your job is hard and demanding. When you get home the last thing you want to do is think about work. But without the proper planning, your career never improves.
Break the cycle by making small, solid [...]

