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Interviews: Interview Tactics, Impress them with your Confidence

February 21st, 2012

By Kim Bookman

A lot of people are scared during interviews. It’s as if they will be eaten by the interviewer. However, you have to be very confident and you need to excel in that interview. That way, you can surely bag that job.

For shy people, this can be a big challenge. Hence, I’m going to give you some tips. These are not based on my own experiences alone. Just so you know, I took time to search and review these tips. Follow the guide and you’ll have a work in no time.

Study the company.  Most interviewers will ask you about their company profile. They will check if you have done your assignment. Just by researching some facts about the company, you can » Read more: Interviews: Interview Tactics, Impress them with your Confidence

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Resumes: What Makes a Good Resume?

February 16th, 2012

By Brent Ryan

A resume is your sales tool for getting a job. It may be the only contact you have with a company. Therefore, it must draw intention and interest to your background; and, ultimately, get your an interview. A good resume should also include a cover letter, which updates the employer on your current situation. There are several other key elements that make for a good resume.

Length and Format

Try to keep your resume limited to two pages if possible. This may be impossible if you have 20 or more years of experience. However, the key is to pare it down so the employer can scan it. This may entail » Read more: Resumes: What Makes a Good Resume?

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Personal Branding: Branding Yourself on the Job Hunt

February 6th, 2012

By AJ Wilcox

We’ve all been there. Applying for jobs by dropping your faceless resume into a pile to be compared against every competing applicant, line item, by line item. It’s depressing, plus it’s much less effective than creating a brand around you.

Imagine the opposite scenario – you are sought out by various employers, begging you to come and interview for their position. Your resume is asked for only after your third interview, simply as a formality to put in the employee file.

Do you need to spend thousands of dollars in design and marketing yourself so you can stand out? No, you most certainly do not. Any reputation or notoriety absolutely helps, but there are lots of ways to stand out amongst the other candidates. » Read more: Personal Branding: Branding Yourself on the Job Hunt

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