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… Read More

 

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.… Read More

 

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… Read More

What is more nerve-racking than the job interview itself is waiting for the results. The agony begins as you step right out of the room thinking of the mistakes you might have made during the interview, rather than the good things. You could hardly wait for the much anticipated call, fervently hoping for a second interview. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have a hint of whether you did well or botched the job interview altogether? Here are some clues that might raise your hopes on your job application.

 

1. The next call. During your interview, a great sign that you are up for the job is when the hiring manager… Read More

 

These days, it can be quite difficult to get a job that suits our needs, but it can be so easy to guarantee failure. It takes one wrong move to spell disaster in your job hunt. So you better be careful and be mindful of the possible outcome of your actions.

 

Here are 5 things that annoy recruiters and hiring managers the most:

 

Arriving too early You may be too eager to get the job, however, arriving an hour before a scheduled interview can be annoying. Recruiters would feel a need to entertain you and rush whatever they’re doing just to accommodate you. Arriving 5-10 minutes prior to… Read More

 

At the end of most job interviews, interviewers are likely to ask if you have any questions, so be ready. If you’ve done your homework and did a thorough research on the company you should be able to ask smart questions about the business or job without difficulty. You have to realize though, that you can completely ruin your chances of ever getting the job if you ask the wrong questions. There are questions that are best saved if and when you get the job offer. If you’re in the preliminary round of competitive job interviews, it may serve you best to know the types of questions that can leave a bad impression. Here are three… Read More

Once you’ve gone through that nerve wracking interview, what will you do next? Will you go out and party because you assumed you nailed it? Or will you sink in depression thinking that you blew it because it has been exactly 2 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes and 30 seconds since you had your interview and you haven’t received any positive feedback? The good news is you don't have to wait by the phone (or for an e-mail) for weeks on end. If you really want to know, a well-timed follow up will not hurt your chances at all. But there's a right way to do it, so here are 3 follow up mistakes you shouldn’t commit after any interview:

 

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Once you get called for an interview, then you know it's good news; it means you have a good chance of getting the job you're applying for. This is the time for you to impress the employer and show them you are the best among all the other applicants. Now isn't the time to blow this chance!

 

Here are 5 mistakes you can’t afford to make during that important interview:

 

Show up looking not so presentable Choose an appropriate outfit. Make sure it’s well ironed, free of stains and makes you look very professional. If it’s a corporate setting, don’t show up wearing casual clothes;… Read More

There are things you can’t control but there are known common problems that you can prevent or fix way ahead of time. Do you remember your last failed interview? Can you recall what went wrong? Take note of what they were and find a way to fix those problems.

 

Here are 5 problem points that you can fix before your next big interview:

 

Butterflies in your stomach It’s okay to be nervous but if it hinders you from talking clearly and understandably, then it’s a problem that you have to fix. If you profusely sweat, stutter, shiver, fidget nonstop or just look like you’re going to vomit when you’re… Read More

I think it is REALLY important to stay positive and focused. So many job seekers are stressed to the max, and it really shows at an interview. How does that look to a recruiter that you can't handle this stress... how would you handle a management crisis?

2 really great tips to stay positive and stress free during a job hunt:

Build a support network. They will help you keep focused on the big prize and be there for you when it isn't going right. A little laughter and cheer ups from friends is exactly what a doctor would order!

Get a hobby. You gotta look for work.. yes, I know...… Read More