Top 10 things that people do evil interviews, and how to avoid

February 26, 2009 by  
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A face to face is the most stressful part of the job search for many people, but it is also a key component of the recruitment process. Until this point, have been able to hide behind your resume and cover letter. As the selection process begins to draw to an ... Continue Reading

Tips for creating your own Letter Template

February 26, 2009 by  
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Using a letter template when job hunting is a logical and time saving measure. Your time is limited, so a basic script and using it as your template will simplify the application process, making it more efficient and hopefully all that work much faster. A template can be bulleted – sometimes ... Continue Reading

Four Common Sense Tips for phone interview

February 25, 2009 by  
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Here is a phone interview tip worth considering: smile. A smile is a thing of magic, and also be seen in person that can be felt from a distance. When doing a phone interview, I do not think that because the person at the other end of the phone can ... Continue Reading

Do not pass the follow-up after an interview

February 24, 2009 by  
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How to write a thank you letter to use after an interview, a telephone, or even someone who had his name on the hiring of a manager is an art that is not taught as often as it should be by placement services and others who help job seekers with ... Continue Reading

17 important things to remember as you prepare for an interview

February 23, 2009 by  
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1. Spend time to research the organization and position in the hand. To find specific information about the company, visit your local library, search the Internet, or talk to current or former employees about their experiences and impressions of the company. Study on the company’s products and services, industry, target ... Continue Reading

Do employers ever use outside recruiting firms to contact their own employees

February 22, 2009 by  
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Michael G asked: Do employers ever use outside recruiting firms to contact (and check up on) their own employees? My employer may be aware that I have been considering positions outside the company. I think that they might have used an outside recruiting firm to check up on me. I haven’t ever ... Continue Reading

Where and how do you include your salary requirements on the cover letter?

February 18, 2009 by  
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~ Jamie ~ asked: I don’t typically mention salary unless they ask for it. I have an employer who is requesting it. Should the Salary Requirements be on the cover letter or resume, or both? How should I word this on the cover letter? Best Answer: It should be in the letter: …Currently, I ... Continue Reading

Cover letters, resumes and Job Hunter… What is it?

February 17, 2009 by  
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Any good job hunter needs a resume package. The cover letter and resume always go together and do the same things in slightly different ways. Both without a job hunter will probably not get very far in finding a good career. With this in mind, let’s look at what these critical ... Continue Reading

Free Career Advice Online

February 13, 2009 by  
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career-planningFind free career advice to know how to get a job, keep a job and succeed in the workplace. Learn valuable tips for job search, job interviews, creating effective cover letters and resumes. Career Planning Career planning is like planning your life. You can not rush it. When many changes are happening ... Continue Reading