How to state your objectives in your resume

August 20, 2009 by  
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There are many different ways to catch the prospective employer’s attention and a well written resume objective is one of the best. Your ‘Resume Objectives’ statement must not be a vague sentence such as “seeking new challenges in a stimulating environment” but must have real substance: * States your preferred work situation/next ... Continue Reading

Hot tips for finding the right headhunter

August 19, 2009 by  
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Whether you are a seasoned job hunter or this is the first time in twenty or thirty years that you have needed to change your job, finding the right headhunter is critical. A good headhunter will do all the running around for you, organize interviews and in some instances negotiate ... Continue Reading

Tips on listing self-employment experience on your resume

August 19, 2009 by  
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Are you somebody who is currently or previously self- employed? Are you looking into becoming employed for somebody else while wondering how to include your self-employment experience on your resume? Whenever you present your resume, it is very important to discuss what you have done to put food on your ... Continue Reading

Tips on making a lasting impression at a job interview

August 15, 2009 by  
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The interview is the single most important part of the hiring process. No mater how dazzling a resume a candidate sends, a terrible interview will guarantee they do not get the job. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to improve your chances of acing any interview and landing the job ... Continue Reading

Bad reasons for quitting your last job

August 12, 2009 by  
Filed under Change Jobs

There are many great reasons why a person would quit their jobs. There are equally as many, if not more, reasons why you shouldn’t quit a job. The job market is very tight right now. The economy has made it very difficult for people seeking employment to find anything that ... Continue Reading

Tips for Recent College Graduates to Maximize Their Career Path

August 7, 2009 by  
Filed under Career Planning

Your first job out of college may be more important then you know. With the onslaught of outsourcing, and not just the easy stuff anymore, college graduates need to be very strategic, and interview your potential employer as much as they interview you. Here are a couple , off the beaten ... Continue Reading

Why applying for an internal vacancy can be useful for your career

July 31, 2009 by  
Filed under Business & Professional Jobs

One of the biggest things that employers are doing these days is hiring from within. Basically they are taking job openings that they have, and offering them to employees from within the company. Most companies refer to them as job postings, and they allow people who have the right experience ... Continue Reading

Planning an Event for a Charity is Good for Your Self-Image and Your Career

July 31, 2009 by  
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From time to time, businesspeople are asked if they would be willing to donate their time and expertise to help make a nonprofit event a success. How should you respond? Should you volunteer your skills? In a nutshell, doing charitable work is an excellent way to make new, very ... Continue Reading

Having a job versus having a career

July 29, 2009 by  
Filed under Career Planning

How can you tell the difference between having a job, and having a career? If you have ever been stuck at work, and you start to think that there is nowhere for you to go, you might be stuck in a job. I think that if you don’t see yourself ... Continue Reading

The ideal college path for becoming a video game designer

July 28, 2009 by  
Filed under Arts & Entertainment Jobs

The gaming industry is currently a hot one if you’re looking to find a field where jobs are available. If you’re creative and technically inclined, this career direction might be a good match for you. Currently the industry is experiencing rapid growth and there is a lot of potential for ... Continue Reading