Archive for the ‘Applying for a Job’ Category
Monday, October 4th, 2010
It’s undeniable that office attire has evolved into more casual styles through the years, but this is not always true in all work places. Dress standards may vary according to career fields or industry and for each company. While traditional office attire works well in such industries as banking and finance, law or consultancy firms and the likes; communications, advertising, entertainment and other similar fields generally advocate a more relaxed and less conservative type of dress standards. Dressing for a job interview is entirely different, though.
Before you even have the chance to utter your first word, the…
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Tags: career change, Interview, interview advice, interview focus, interviews, job, job hunt, job interview, Job Search, job tips, jobs, new job, Personal Branding, professional
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Friday, October 1st, 2010
Which do you prefer – an older or a younger boss? What's so good (or not so good) about having a boss who does not belong to the same generation as yours? In a nutshell, you can say that the difference in (generation) style can become an issue; what works for the boss might not work for you and vice versa. Read on and see if you agree or disagree with some points discussed below (with the assumption that you are in the mid-range age).
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Impressing them. As an employee, you are inclined to try to impress your boss, and that's normal. If you have a younger boss, chances are there are…
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Tags: job, job duties, job hunt, Job Search, job skills, job tips, jobs, new job, Personal Branding, professional
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Friday, October 1st, 2010
(AKA Things You Should do Before You Resign from A Company)
Are you contemplating on resigning from your current job? Leaving your job requires thorough assessment and there are things to carefully consider before finally deciding whether to resign or not. If you have finally made the decision to submit your resignation letter to the boss, several things have be done before you say goodbye to your company and take the final steps out of the office. If you’re interested to know what you should do before you resign from a company, read on.
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Check your personal savings. This is the first, most practical…
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Tags: career change, job, job duties, job history, job history in resume, job hunt, Job Search, job skills, job tips, jobs, new job, Personal Branding, professional, Resume, resumes
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Thursday, September 30th, 2010
Remember how much you labored with your Mathematics subjects back in school? Subjects that deal with numbers are very seldom a favorite among students. Anything that has to do with numbers is most commonly associated with Mathematics – and nobody likes Math! Alright, nearly nobody. Guess what? You should really pay attention to those numbers. In today’s world where almost everything is running on high technology, you may not realize it but more jobs require a good grasp of numbers. Trends indicate that there are a lot of opportunities for numbers-driven jobs and a numbers-focused or Math major in college can lead to bright prospects in career…
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Tags: career change, job, job duties, job history, job history in resume, job hunt, Job Search, job skills, job tips, jobs, new job, Personal Branding, professional, Resume
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Monday, September 13th, 2010
As though it’s not enough that your stomach is already churning with nervous anxiety, thinking of the difficult questions you have to deal with during the interview, there’s the reality that other reasons may bring you near the edge of failure – these are the dreaded objections. Before you get a job offer, it’s almost a natural part of the interview process to hurdle one objection, at the very least. The sad thing is, some job seekers see objection as a rejection and almost instantly give up, sabotaging their own chance of landing the job.
First, it should be very clear to you that objection is not a rejection.…
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Tags: career change, Interview, interview advice, interview focus, interview questions, interviews, job, job duties, job history, job history in resume, job hunt, job interview, Job Search, job skills, job tips, jobs, new job, Personal Branding, professional, Resume, resumes
Posted in Applying for a Job, Career Changes, Free Advice, Job & Interview Questions, Job Search Tips, Resume, Resume Help | 4 Comments »
Monday, September 13th, 2010
After what seemed to be endless days of waiting by the phone, you finally get the most awaited call back for an interview. What now? No, you don’t go out to celebrate your success...not yet, anyway. Now it’s time to face the age-old dilemma: What do you wear to the job interview?
It only takes a swift 30 seconds to form the first impression and make the critical difference in a job interview; donning the wrong clothes could extinguish any chance you have of starting a new career – even before you shake the hand of the interviewer. The rules of what women should wear to a job interview may vary according to industry…
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Tags: Interview, interview advice, interview focus, interviews, job, job hunt, job interview, Job Search, job skills, job tips, jobs, new job, Personal Branding, professional
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
A person’s work productivity varies greatly for each individual. Some prefer to work late or during the wee hours of the morning. Most early risers are at their most active and productive between 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM but consequently get exhausted by mid afternoon. Office workers may find waking up early unsuitable to their work routine as their energy could ebb long before the end of the work day. They might feel a little bit sleepy and not as productive as they should be. If you are a morning person who’s inclined to function better and accomplish more tasks early in the day, you may want to consider some of the jobs listed…
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Friday, September 10th, 2010
In a society where careers are given so much weight, people tend to hold the belief that the ultimate measurement of a person is how successful s/he is in his/her career. Conversely, career success is measured in terms of position held, money earned, chances of advancements and retirement benefits. With this concept in mind and the fact that most people spend half of their time working on respective careers, people miss one very significant point, which is to give more consideration to job satisfaction. When was the last time you asked yourself if you’re happy with your job? Do you enjoy your work and don’t even notice the passing of time;…
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Traveling and working may seem tiring and stressful for some, but there are people who couldn’t stay put or work in one place for long. Some people are born wanderers who only feel at home – when they’re not home! They seek jobs that allow them to go places and get paid while living their dreams. Alas! Not everyone can be airline pilots, flight attendants or cruise ship crews (which are jobs that almost always spring to mind when talking about jobs that require travel). If you find jobs that require a lot of travel interesting, check out this list of opportunities that provide fun and enjoyable experiences outside the office cubicle.
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
Have you ever thought of working in a place where almost everybody you deal are among the rich and famous? Most people’s jobs are often exposed to stressful activity that easily wears them out. However, there are some jobs that sound very luxurious (and cater to people who love luxury) that you may be interested in. It’s understandable to think that jobs offering luxury services may be nearly dead in the kind of economy we have. But luxury jobs do still exist, alive and kicking! Well, some anyway. Here’s a list of some jobs where people get to work in lavish places and posh markets.
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Spa Attendants. All…
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Tags: career change, cover letter, job, job duties, job history, job history in resume, job hunt, Job Search, job skills, job tips, new job, Personal Branding, professional, Resume, resumes
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