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- Do Not Apologize
- Do not apologize for your weaknesses. Prove that despite your weakness you are a worthy candidate. The purpose of a job interview is to assess your suitability for the job offered. An apology may be interpreted as lack of faith in your own ability to do the job. You must...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- "What Did You Like/Enjoy In Your Last Position?"
- In response to the question 'What did you like/enjoy in your last position?' Focus on your accomplishments and achievements. If you enjoyed working in a team or managing than emphasise the fact that you liked having the ability to influence others; emphasise the fact that you enjoyed meeting your goals...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- "Please Describe Your Line Manager/Supervisor/superior?"
- In response to the question 'Please describe your line manager/supervisor/superior?' Describe your superior in a positive and professional light. Emphasise those aspects that you found positive and worthy. Avoid being too critical, disrespectful or contrarily worshiping your superior. Learn to respect your supervisor (even if he/she weren't perfect!). A candidate...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- "What Are Your Weaknesses?"
- In response to the question 'What are your weaknesses?' Do not avoid the question, be direct and confident. Do hesitate and don't be reluctant to expose a weakness; it is only human. Who doesn't have a weakness? Cope with the question and face the challenge. Expose real weaknesses you have...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- "Why Did You Leave Your Last Position/Job?"
- In response to the question 'Why did you leave your last position/job?' Refrain from blaming others; do not blame the organisation or your superiors. If you feel anger and frustration due to your resignation/redundancy avoid displaying it in the interview. The interview room is not the place to release anger....
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Body Language
- When you address the interview situation as an opportunity rather than an obstacle, your body language will reflect this and so will your attitude towards the interviewer. If you adopt a positive stance towards the interviewer, your body language will be relaxed and calm. If you remain focused on the...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Your Tone Of Voice
- An interview is similar in a way to a tune. The lyrics are the content of the interviewee's responses and the music is the tone of voice used. Certain songs may have an optimistic empowering effect or contrarily may be melancholy and blue. An interviewee that responds in a confident...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Dominating The Interview
- Concern about your interviewer, worrying about their thoughts and their impression of you and the urge to avoid and confront some of the questions in the interview - all these may result in domineering behaviour on the part of the interviewee. Such behaviour may be manifested by objecting and attempting...
- White papers 2008-01-01
- Interview Tips - Should You Apologize For Your Weaknesses?
- Sometime we consider some of our weaknesses as critical. In an interview, the applicant is apprehensive and is concerned about possible questions that may be asked that are related to their perceived weakness. When indeed a related question is raised, the applicant is anxious and responds with an apology. If...
- White papers 2009-01-01
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- Making Use of the Web in Your Job Search
- In a little over a decade, the Internet has completely transformed our lives, including the way many of us search for jobs. If you're able to create a résumé using word-processing software, to use a Web browser and to send and receive e-mail, you may want to use the Internet...
- Articles 2007-10-18
- Deciding Whether You're in the Right Job
- Regardless of what you do for a living, it's human nature to wonder at times if you are in the right job. Most people spend at least some of their working life questioning themselves and their careers—and speculating about whether other occupations or work situations might be more fulfilling and...
- Articles 2007-04-20
- Updating Job Descriptions
- "Job description" is a very mundane title for a document that serves so many important functions in an organization. Often outdated, overlooked, and under-considered, the failure to deal seriously with these humble documents can trigger considerable organizational erosion.If given the respect they deserve, job descriptions can provide employees with the...
- Articles 2007-04-20
- Increasing Job Satisfaction
- There is a big difference between temporary and permanent job dissatisfaction. If the situation is only temporary, you can take steps to improve your level of satisfaction. Otherwise, it may be time for a serious career reorientation.Poor levels of job satisfaction are linked to stress, and in extreme situations, burnout....
- Articles 2007-11-09
- New York Times Job Market Enhances NYTimes.com/jobmarket Job Site; Indeed.com Job Search Allows Users to Search More Quality Job Listings Than Any Other New York Area Jobs Site
- NEW YORK -- The New York Times Job Market announced it has begun offering visitors comprehensive job search powered by Indeed.com on its career site, NYTimes.com/jobmarket. The New York Times Job Market now complements thousands of its own search listings hosted by Adicio with those from other Web sites provided...
- Research articles 2006-01-31
- Judging the Best Time to Move to Another Job
- With all the options open to people today, it's become unusual for anyone to stay in one job or even at one organization for their whole career. However, it takes a lot of thought, preparation, and courage to make the decision to move on. But when you feel you've gone...
- Articles 2007-10-16
- Business.com Launches Work.com, the Only Job Search Engine featuring 100 Percent Direct-to-Employers Listings; Work.com is Also the First Pay-Per-Click Employment Search Engine
- LOS ANGELES -- Transforming the way job seekers search and find the nation's best jobs, Business.com (www.business.com) the leading business-focused search engine and directory has launched Work.com (www.work.com) the only job search engine dedicated to directly connecting job seekers with premium employers. Work.com is the company's latest offering and provides...
- Research articles 2005-05-04
- Looking For a New Job: The Pros and Cons
- Do you dread Monday mornings, cringing at the prospect of returning to a job you hate, feeling tired, stressed, and unmotivated just thinking about it? If you don't find joy or satisfaction in your work, it may be time to quit—after thinking it through. Even if you're tempted to hand...
- Articles 2007-10-17
- No Facebook, No Job
- No Facebook, No JobRestricted websitesPlenty of companies restrict access to yahoo.com and google.com so employees will not check personal email during company time. This is no different. There is a dress code for work, and a behavior code.RE: No Facebook, No JobCan employers set policy to require employees who use...
- Discussion threads 2008-06-18
- Mamma.Com Launches Innovative Job Meta Search Site
- Mamma.com Inc., (the "Company"), (NASDAQ: MAMA), a leader in Internet search and online advertising, announced the launch of MammaJobs.com, a new vertical search engine that gives job seekers free access - instantly, in a single search - to millions of jobs from thousands of company Web sites, job boards, newspapers...
- Research articles 2006-11-28
- Job Sites Are A Crapshoot! How To Move The Odds In Your Favor!
- Job sites like Monster.com, HotJobs.com and CareerBuilder.com are very popular these days. Next to writing an award-winning resume, most job search campaigners think posting on job sites is the way to go. These huge job sites host hundreds of thousands of resumes. They range from security guards to neuro-physicists. Trouble...
- White papers 2008-01-01
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