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- Career Aptitude Test – Pass Your Career Aptitude Test And Land The Job - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesSome 40% of employers now use some form of career aptitude test as part of their employee selection process and this number appears to be rising. This is because employers recognise that choosing candidates on the basis of a job interview only is very subjective. They know that it’s not ...
Views: 2217(2 votes) - Interview Thank You Letter - Why And How To Write One - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesFew interviewees send an interview thank you letter for one or several reasons: • They think it looks like they’re sucking up (this is nonsense) • They think there’s no point as the decision has been made (it rarely has) • It doesn’t occur to them to send one (more fool them) Sending an ...
Views: 1901(2 votes) - Job Hunting – Your Job Between Jobs - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesRonald Reagan once quipped: "A recession is when your friend loses their job. A depression is when you lose yours." We're either dipping or narrowly skirting a recession, and getting good job hunting skills (or refreshing your existing one) is becoming a growing priority for millions of ...
Views: 1265(2 votes) - 10 Top Tips for Writing a Great CV or Resume - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesHave you ever submitted a resume or CV to an employer and not received a call for an interview? It's frustrating and leaves you wondering what you did wrong. Remember that your resume/CV and cover letter are the first things that an employer will see - they are the first impression your ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Behavioral Interviews And How To Ace Them! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesBehavioral interviews are a common part of the job interview process these days. During a behavioral interview, you will be tested on your skills, knowledge, abilities and the way you deal with certain situations and events that can occur in almost any work environment. You will need to give ...
Views: 1186 - Resume Objective - How To Write A Winning <br>CV Or Resume Objective - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesWhen preparing your resume or CV for potential employers you may find that the hardest part to write is the “Objective”. Although it is difficult to write, the objective is a very important to your resume. It is also considered to be important because it is what the employer ...
Views: 3637 - Preparing For A Job Interview - 5 Top Tips - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesWhether it's your first or your hundredth and whether your rate of getting the job offer after the interview is 10% or 90%, preparing for an interview is always among the most nerve-wracking of tasks. Your stress level, however, will drop when you know you are ready for the interview. The ...
Views: 1275 - Sample Resumes - How To Use Them To Win An Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesThere are thousands of sample resumes on the internet. Some are good, some are not so good. If you’re looking for resume samples to help you write your own CV or resume, look carefully. Here’s our advice: Look for sample resumes which relate directly to the field in which you ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - Salary Negotiation - How To Get The Salary You're Worth In Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesJob interviews are tough. I personally do not know too many people that enjoy going on them. Not only are you attempting to impress the interviewer but you also worried about answering interview questions without stammering and thinking of good interview questions to ask. Many people are ...
Views: 1347(1 vote) - Cover Letters - So You Want To Write Great Cover Letters? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesWe are 4 interviewers and most of the cover letters we receive are just plain dull. They refer to the ‘attached resume’, indicate an interest in the job and ask for an interview. But good cover letters can do so much more than this – they can win you an ...We are 4 ...
Views: 1216 - Interview Answers To Popular Job Interview Questions - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesEvery job interview features two broad categories of questions: (1) Questions specific to the role, and (2) General questions. We have compiled a list of some of the general/popular questions and have given advice on each. Remember one thing though – no matter how good you ...
Views: 1040 - Resume Templates - Worried Your Resume Won't Meet The Grade? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesGoogle "resume templates" and you’ll find a lot of websites which provide blank resume examples. Many will list the resume or CV headings and give you some general information about what to include under each heading and no more. But when you’re struggling to find the right words ...
Views: 927 - Cover Letter Advice And Cover Letter Examples - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesThe majority of employers require potential employees to submit a resume in order to sum up their educational and work background all on a piece of paper. Some also require a cover letter. Even if they don’t, it can be very beneficial to also include a cover letter along with the ...
Views: 1290 - How To Write A Resume Or CV - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Catherine JonesIt can be frustrating when looking for a job. To make things even harder, you must prepare an outstanding resume to catch the employer’s eye, so that you are chosen before the other list of applicants. The best way to get noticed by an employer is having a clear, concise, organized, and ...
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