Have you ever tried to mail your resume out while keeping you fingers crossed not really knowing what’ll happen next? Well, it’s not a coincidence or a pure matter of bad luck if doing this doesn’t get you a response most of the time. It can be helped. So, if you don’t want to send your resume into the abyss, consider these:

Labeling Indicate what position you’re applying for especially if that company is hiring for different job positions. Update your contact info if you can’t be found, you can’t be hired. Address it to the right person. Do you know how irritating it can be to read something you know should… Read More

You’re thinking of trying something new in a field different from where you are now. You’re quite confident that the background and skills you have can be a perfect fit for this “something different” you’re looking into. There’s only one hitch: you don’t have all the requirements that the employer in the new field expects.

So now, you’re unsure whether it’s sensible to apply. Of course, you’d be having second thoughts, especially in the midst of a recession. It’s a huge decision. But if you take the time to do some research, face up to some challenging questions, and turn to online resources to better evaluate your transferable… Read More

After you finally get that much awaited call for a job interview, calm yourself down from all your excitement and get prepared for it. It’s not a guarantee that you get the job. It means that your application papers were good enough to have you considered for the position and it’s now time for you to live up to it.

By all means, avoid all these:

Show up in inappropriate attire. It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed. Rugged attires or overly sexy outfits are a major no-no. Also, don’t wear outfits that looks like irons would be chasing after you. You definitely don’t want to give the impression… Read More

Making a follow up after an interview could be an important move in getting the job. While it is not necessary to follow up on an interview it will show the employer of your interest and enthusiasm in getting the job, not to mention it reflects your character as being polite and persistent. Here are a few ideas on how to properly follow up after an interview:

Send a thank-you note. Preferably on the same day you had the interview. You can send a simple card or better yet an email. Email arrives faster and is also convenient to make.

Ask the timeline for follow up. Right after the interview, you can ask the interviewer… Read More

So you finally found your dream job and you’ve submitted your resume; you try to settle down for the long haul of waiting; but it’s becoming increasingly hard. You stay close to the phone and jump every time it rings, hoping it’s the much awaited interview call. There’s a huge question there: How sure are you that the call is coming? Well, your resume may be the all-important factor. You may have already been booted, for all you know. This is the continuation on from an earlier post... THIS ONE

Everyone is familiar with the old adage, “First impression… Read More

If you find yourself unhappy with your current place of employment, it may be a good idea to strategize your job search for the next one. Here are a list of things to note when searching for a job:

1.Self Awareness – How much about yourself do you really know? This doesn't necessarily mean knowing your own zodiac sign. How long do you plan on working? Why are you leaving your current job/ Why are you out of a job? Self awareness helps you deliberate the exact kind of working environment you are looking for as well as your desirability as an employee and narrows your job search down.

2.Aim for Specifics… Read More