Posts Tagged ‘interview’

Job Search Tips: 5 Tips On Ensuring You Stand Out From the Crowd When Job-hunting

January 18th, 2012

By Susanna Cha

In this economic climate, standing out from the crowd when job-hunting is the only sure fire way to success. It is important that your potential employer remembers you – for good reasons – and communication is key as there may be many jobs available but you need to ensure that you are the person whom recruiters call back.

Right from the very beginning, your CV needs to fit the role. That means setting it out to contain generic information that can be easily amended to target a particular company and job: check out their website before applying and use their tenets in your Personal Statement. Skills and experience are often more important than education: list them in that order on your CV and use your skills in Word or Excel to make your points. » Read more: Job Search Tips: 5 Tips On Ensuring You Stand Out From the Crowd When Job-hunting

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Interviews: Laid-Off? Explain it Well in Your Next Interview

January 9th, 2012

By Andy Anderson

Many people struggle with employment interviews thanks to nerves and a general ignorance of what their potential employer is looking for. When the question concerns a recent layoff, the interview can become even more harrowing. There are ways to handle explaining a layoff properly that will not put you in a bad light; even an MBA doesn’t guarantee you a long-standing position in a company. Follow these tips to handle the inevitable questioning of your layoff.

Develop Your Answer

Make no doubt about it: you will be asked about your layoff. Prepare yourself for the question by practicing the manner in which you will handle it ahead of time. Knowing what you will say and how you will say it will help stave off any embarrassment associated with the question. » Read more: Interviews: Laid-Off? Explain it Well in Your Next Interview

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Interviews: 5 Tips For A Successful Interview

January 4th, 2012

By Karen Carlat

Are you standing in the long queue of people who have been called for an interview? All these people might have outstanding resumes just likes yours and have more or less same degrees and/or experience. Then what is that one different thing which is going to help your employer decide if you deserve this job or not? The answer is, “The interview”

No matter how much talent you have in you, if you fail to fully present yourself in the interview, the job will slip out of your hands. To help you prevent this, here are 5 tips for a successful interview.

Tip 1: Come well prepared: » Read more: Interviews: 5 Tips For A Successful Interview

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