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Points to Consider Before Changing Careers

Posted on 23. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

However, if your salary with your current employer is only enough to meet your simple expenses and does not allow you to save for the future, then you must give a thought to looking for better job prospects.
So when you decide to change a job and get an offer, it is essential to give a [...]

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Who is Managing Your Career For You?

Posted on 22. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

Career management is, ironically, one of the biggest challenges facing today’s Project Managers.
According to a survey conducted by Parity, 64% of organisations consider project management skills to be the most important for their employers to learn. 72% intend to invest in project management training for their employees.
However, 66% of the employees surveyed indicated that they [...]

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Interviewing – Questions to Ask During Your Job Interview

Posted on 21. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

When you are interviewing, questions to ask are an important part of your preparation strategy. Employers expect you to interact with them, not to simply answer their questions about you. To really impress the hiring manager, show how interested you are in the job and the company by writing down these important interviewing questions to [...]

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5 Interview Bloopers You Should Avoid

Posted on 21. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

An opportunity for an interview is hard to come by, and you need to excel in all areas in order to get the job you want.
Below are a few interview bloopers you should avoid.
1. Poor Handshake
Your interview starts with a handshake that reflects half of your personality. If you deliver a poor handshake, it will [...]

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Getting an ‘Overqualified’ Response

Posted on 20. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

Getting an ‘Overqualified’ Response

During more than a year of actively seeking a full-time job, Noluthando Crockett-Ntonga landed lots of interviews — sometimes second and third interviews.
But she received no offers for the communications or project management openings she sought.
Instead, the former NPR White House correspondent heard repeatedly from recruiters and hiring managers that she was [...]

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Job Hunting On A Shoestring

Posted on 19. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

Looking for a new job can be a costly affair especially if you are unemployed and looking as opposed to employed and looking.
However with some planning and prioritizing, you can keep your expenses down to a minimum.
Here are some strategies to help you.
Don’t give up the day job
If at all possible, remain in your current [...]

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Career Success – How to Be a Standout!

Posted on 18. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

Everyday we hear about more layoffs. You will want to be proactive by starting a job search before it happens. That is a smart move but you must be careful. If your current boss gets wind of it you might be the first to be laid off. Of course if you have already successfully lined [...]

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CV Or Resume – Which to Use?

Posted on 17. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

Basically it depends which side of the Atlantic you are on — even though both words actually originated from Europe.
Back in the USA…
There is some difference between them in the US. At only one to two sides of A4, a resume tends to be shorter than a CV, which can take up two or three [...]

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Expanding Job Outlook in Healthcare Industry

Posted on 15. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

The job outlook for the health-care industry is looking so bright that you will have to wear shades when obtaining one of these promising careers. The health care industry is literally booming with new hospitals being built in the United States every day. With people living longer than ever, and with baby boomer’s moving into [...]

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8 Ways to Save Your Job – Simple Things to Do to Prevent Getting Laid Off

Posted on 14. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

With the stock market crashing and companies laying people off left and right, now is the time to reinforce your position and get noticed for the right reasons. Remember this, when it comes to laying people off the slacker, the gossiper, and the always late people are the first to go. I’ve listed a few [...]

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Stand Out At Your Next Interview

Posted on 13. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

Put the frosting on the cake by not only being mentally and emotionally prepared for your next interview, but by being visually prepared as well prepared too. Well, maybe visually isn’t the right word – collaterally prepared? The important thing is to make sure you bring along a visual display of your professional history. The [...]

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Networking Can Jump-Start Your Career

Posted on 12. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

There are a number of ways that you can acquire the job you want. You can go the traditional route of finding an ad and applying for the job, or going through the temp agency where you can get your feet wet in certain fields.
But another great way to get a job is through networking. [...]

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Is it Time to Leave Your Job?

Posted on 11. Dec, 2008 by Bill.

In this day and age it is quite common for people to change career at least once in their working life. It’s an important decision though – one which will affect you and can affect your close family. In order to help you to decide whether this is the right move for you consider these [...]

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