Archive for September, 2008
Ultimate Career Tips – Ticket To A Successful New Career
Posted on 30. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
Once you find that there is no job satisfaction and need a change it is better to do so as you will not be happy doing a job that you do not enjoy. You should ensure that the new job is something that you are happy doing and that will give you more satisfaction than [...]
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Should I stay or should I go?
Posted on 26. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
That uncomfortable feeling … A self assessment of when to consider a job change.
I spoke to a friend yesterday, who asked for some advice. It seems her sales job wasn’t going as well as she had hoped. She wasn’t making enough money to cover her expenses, and she was "starting to feel uncomfortable". Feeling uncomfortable [...]
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Top Five Resume Myths Exposed
Posted on 24. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
Hiring practices, from job screening to interview construction, have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. Despite all the changes, common resume myths continue to plague job seekers’ strategies at all levels. This article attempts to debunk some of these myths.
Myth 1: It’s all about the number of pages.
The one-page rule is probably the [...]
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Your Multi Pronged Job Search
Posted on 23. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
Your Multi Pronged Job Search
Conducting a job search when our news is mired in negativity regarding topics such as failing economy and unemployment rates higher than they have been in five yeas can engender resignation.
Jason Mannino specializes in helping people live the life they were born for through Wholeness Coaching. Wholeness Coaching supports people in [...]
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How to Become an Expert in the Highest Paying Occupations
Posted on 23. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
The highest paying occupations demand leadership. Are you a leader? Leaders are not born. They are developed over a period of time.
Learning, growing and developing are some of the hallmarks of success. They are the blood, sweat and tears that all developing people must experience.
When you learn, grow and develop, the fact of whether you [...]
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How to start your Job Search 2.0 – LinkedIN
Posted on 23. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
OK, so you’ve written your resume, you’ve done 3 versions for specific job criteria, and you’re drinking the Koolaid of sending fewer, but more targeted resumes. You’re on the right path to searching for a new job.
TIP #1: A high page rank on Google Searches is a simple reason why LinkedIN is a must for [...]
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How to ace telephone interview
Posted on 22. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
How to ace telephone interview
Make the most of a few seconds to create a great first impression.
The Internet has made it so easy to apply for jobs that most hiring managers are inundated with hundreds of applications for every position they post. “But hiring and selection is ultimately a process about people talking to [...]
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How to Raise Your Visibility and Boost Your Career
Posted on 22. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
If you want to move on or up in your career then it is time to get noticed. Women in particular don’t always realise the importance of increasing their visibility at work and think that by working harder and keeping their heads down they will eventually get rewarded. Men tend to be better at letting [...]
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How to Find Hidden Jobs Or Unadvertised Jobs
Posted on 21. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
When you learn how to find hidden jobs or unadvertised jobs that no-one else knows about you give yourself an immediate and massive advantage in the jobs market. By applying the principles which I explain below, you eliminate the competition for jobs, especially now when statistics tell us that recruitment is falling rapidly.
Did you know [...]
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Why the Reference Page is the Most Important Part of Any Resume
Posted on 20. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
Giving future employers references on your resume is a great way to build trust. References are testimonials about you as a person, they’re a credit to you. Let’s just say that a reference page is the most crucial aspect of the whole resume. This doesn’t mean you should include the references within the resume however. [...]
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3 Tricky Job Interview Questions and the Best Answers
Posted on 19. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
When it comes to job interviews preparation is the key. One of the most important things to prepare for is tough job interview questions and the potential answers you might give.
Use these examples of tricky job interview questions to prepare for your next job interview. Above all, make sure that you don’t over-prepare and end [...]
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How To Headhunt The Headhunters
Posted on 18. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
How To Headhunt The Headhunters courtesy of Forbes
“Dear Mr. Recruiter, Hi. Until Monday, I was an investment banking executive at Lehman, and I’m wondering if your search firm has any appropriate openings.”
Sending a blind letter like this to a recruiter you don’t know is a total waste of time, particularly when there are thousands of [...]
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Resume Format – Which Resume Format is Best For You?
Posted on 18. Sep, 2008 by Bill.
When you are starting to write a resume you might find yourself staring at a blank white piece of paper or screen and wondering what to put. You might spend a few minutes and then start writing what you think should be included. This is a situation that is common among many people who are [...]
