sIt is not uncommon among job-seekers to make little mistakes that can make even The Grinch flinch, even at the thought. A clumsy move as you trip over when you reach to shake hands with the potential boss; you can’t put a name to the face of an interviewer so you give it a shot – apparently a misfired one, when you realize it’s the wrong name; or you suddenly become aware that you put the wrong telephone number to a résumé, just as you hit the “Send” button. We have all done it...

These résumé funnies...or not so funnies if this has happened to you, can precipitate more than just a few winces; they can be fatal to your chances… 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

Look how time flies. If I may be allowed to use clichés, only yesterday, it was 2009; and now it’s already the middle of January 2010. And you’re probably back on the grindstone, most likely doing your old job; or maybe continuing your quest for a new job. Whatever the case may be, keep looking ahead; there’s so much in store in the brand new year. I bet you want to make the best of it. And yes, you can make 2010 a much improved year than 2009. Here are 5 hot career resolution ideas that will undoubtedly propel you through a shining year ahead.

Build your knowledge base; make it a point to learn something new each day.… Read More

Although presenting an A-list resume and sending a winning application letter is standard procedure in the guidebook to getting the job, the invention of globalization brings bigger monsters to slay when it comes to job application.

The monster in question is of course... the internet. It is no longer surprising to find out your would-be employers have been stalking you on Twitter, MySpace AND Facebook. Nor should it be surprising when they decide against hiring you because you advertise your insecurities on your terribly search-engine-friendly blog.

Before you decide to delete every single trace of yourself online, think about improving… Read More

Plain and simple: If you plan to leap from one industry to another or are a notorious job hopper, then personal branding is not for you. But if you plan to go on a certain direction in your career then personal branding is something you should look into.

This is not something that can be done overnight though. Instead it’s something you can build up starting today. So how do you this?

Well, think of a company brand that’s really popular these days. What characteristics do they have? It’s well known, consistent and reliable. Now how can you be all that? Simple, be an expert!

It just makes sense that most people would first consider… Read More

Looking for a job? Try using twitter. I bet you’d say, “It’s not a job posting site.” You’d probably even ask “who in the right mind would look for a job through social networking?” But that’s the beauty of it. That’s exactly the reason why you should tweet to get a job.

There’s very little competition and plenty of opportunities for you to advertise yourself. It has happened time and again where the best things can come from the most unexpected places. And now that twitter continues to appeal to a broader population why not take advantage of it? This may be the most enjoyable means of getting a job. It’s simple.

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