Changing your career plan is very common and acceptable. You need to know how to cope with these changes and adapt your career plan; you may even need to start a new one. Ready to take the next positive steps in planning your career? This paper explains some suggestions: what...
You will usually get the opportunity to ask questions at an interview. Know why you are asking a question. If you ask an idle question, and the interviewer asks why you want to know the answer, you will have to justify yourself. Ask genuine questions about information which is not...
Your attitude during the interview is very important. You should show you: can add value to a company; appreciate being interviewed; want to work for the company; are willing to improve your skills; have something to offer the company, such as a willingness to; and work, pride in the work...
At a job interview employers are trying to find out: why you want to work for the organisation; what you have to offer; and if you will fit into the organisation. Most interviews have a lead-in time of introductions and settling in, questions from the interviewer/panel, and then a chance...
Creating a good impression at your interview is vital, but there is more to that than just dressing well and answering some questions. It includes what you say, how you answer questions and how you actually behave. First impressions are lasting. When you go for an interview (or approach a...
An interview is your chance to present your skills, experience, personal qualities and other strengths as they relate to the position you are applying for. It is also an opportunity to gather additional information about the organisation or position. This will help you decide if it is the right job...
You should think of your CV also known as a resume as advertising material. Its aim is to sell your abilities to an employer and earn you a job interview. Your cover letter may be the first contact you have with a prospective employer, so it is important to make...
A cover letter is an important part of the application process and you should always send one with your CV to any employer. The aim of your cover letter is to make the employer interested enough to read your application thoroughly and convince him/her to give you an interview. This...
Your CV should convey a sense of vitality and an image of you progressing confidently through your career. If the job description asked for five main qualities in the ideal candidate, make sure those qualities are clearly there on the first page of your CV. This paper explains ten ingredients...
Functional, Chronological or Combination style CV? There are three common styles of CV: chronological - focuses on where you worked or studied; functional - focuses on what you have done, not where and when you did it; combination - combines both functional and chronological styles. This paper helps to decide...
Employers are busy people and often won't read every word of your CV at first. Instead, they may take 15 to 20 seconds to scan it and decide if it is worth further consideration. If you make a good first impression, employers will read your CV more closely and critically....
You should think of your CV also known as a resume as advertising material. Its aim is to sell your abilities to an employer and earn you a job interview. Your CV should answer an employer's question: How will I benefit from employing you? It should provide: a summary of...
Creating a business card is a useful networking and marketing tool for you to hand to people so they remember you and your contact details. Carry your business cards at all times - they are easier than a CV to carry and easier for a contact to put in their...
Networking is about making connections with people who can either give you information about potential job openings or introduce you to others who have this information. Job search networking should not be limited to casual conversations with people you meet. It should be an active and strategic campaign to contact...
Research shows that up to 60% of job applications may be discarded by an employer because they are not filled out correctly. This paper explains: ways to find a job; contacting the employer; application forms; phoning about jobs; writing speculative letters of application; and applying for jobs on the internet.
Professional and industry journals often include job advertisements and information about the industry. Some recruitment agencies, universities and industries hold job expos where employers can provide information about employment opportunities with their companies, and list their vacancies. Job vacancies are advertised in a variety of different ways. This paper explains...
Be realistic, but challenge yourself. When you set a schedule make sure it is one that can be achieved. As you perform your tasks you will feel a sense of control and accomplishment. You are responsible for the success of your job search. Other people can help you along the...
Be careful about accepting a job offer believing that you can always back out of it if you get a better offer later. Many employers consider it unethical and inconvenient, so your reputation in the industry could be at stake. Receiving a job offer can be exciting and it is...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHEN EMBER Seet, 27, joined Big Four Consultancy as an auditor, she was very happy in her work as the management was pro-family and the staff members worked as one happy family. During the employment interview with the managing partner, Lim Ooi Keat, 48,...
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WHEN customers in an upscale restaurant want to order a bottle of wine with dinner, they could be overwhelmed by or are unfamiliar with the selections offered on the wine list. When this is the case, they can ask the sommelier for advice. Sommelier is French...
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