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- 20-tips on how-to talk with Heahunters - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2017 from Irene Gloria AddisonHeadhunter is a generic term used to describe recruiters or executive search consultants, usually people searching for senior candidates or people 'really going after a candidate'. Some argue that a recruiter is for low lever jobs, a Headhunter for trained professionals and all Senior Management ...
Views: 1963 - Top 5 Things to Avoid During Interview. - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2017 from Faisal AzhariJob search is a stressful and tiring process. We all are scared of facing an interview. Sometimes we succumb to the pressure and nervousness. As a consequence we do not give our 100% during the interview. It would be advisable for those looking out for a job to be well-prepared to face the ...
Views: 1102 - 3 Steps to Quickly Build Credibility When Selling To C-Level Executives - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2016 from Sam ManferCredibility is the key to success with the C-Suite executives and other high powered influencers. The problem is how to do this quickly so they don’t tire of you or refuse to meet. Respect, trust and presumption of results are the 3 steps to credibility Keeping it all about the C-Level ...
Views: 2136 - 10 Interview Turnoffs to Make Sure You Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2016 from william lohrInterview does sound a huge opportunity for every professional; be it your first interview or second or many the eagerness and anxiety to convert the interview call is still the same. Have you had goose bumps for losing the job opportunity once you see an invitation of job interview in the mail ...
Views: 1302 - 13 Ways To Prepare yourself for an Interview - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2016 from Stephen YostỊn ịntervịews, your job ịs to convịnce a recruịter that you have the skịlls, knowledge, and experịence for the job. Show motịvatịon and convịnce a recruịter that you fịt the organịzatịon's culture and job descrịptịon, and you get that much closer to an offer. This is tips on how to prepare for ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Liquid Funds: A Smart Investment Alternative - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2016 from finheal. comAre you making an allowance for investment option that do not have a security device in period and still can give way comparatively high returns? Liquid funds might be the right investment alternative. Let us understand what liquid funds actually are, its growth rates, current trends and ...
Views: 1247(1 vote) - What Are the Various Alternative to Parse App Hosting Services? - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2016 from Ritesh PatilIn the event that you are perusing this blog there are two possibilities (1) your applications utilizing Parse MBaaS and are affected by the declaration (2) you are searching for contrasting options to facilitating your parse app hosting Server or another MBaaS offering out and ...
Views: 1188 - Most Effective Tips to Ace An Exit Interview (Guide) - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2016 from william lohrYou were employed at a particular company, but you want to switch to another company, either because you didn’t like some things at the former, or you are getting new opportunities for flourishing at the new ones. Whatever may be the case if you have decided to leave, then you’ll be asked to ...
Views: 1070 - How to Effectively Interview for a Job - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2020 from Vivian HarteHave you ever walked into an interview feeling totally unprepared? You were attracted to the job they advertised, you liked the ambiance of the place of work, you felt welcomed by the receptionist. You even felt you were qualified for the position and that you would be an excellent employee. ...
Views: 5934 - How to Make Your Interview Presentation Stand Out - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2016 from Monique CraigJob interviews aren’t what they used to be. If you’re going for something above entry level, you’re going to find that the pressure is on. In further interviews for higher positions, you may be required to create an interview presentation. This takes the interview game to a whole new level. If ...
Views: 1905 - Dear Donna Financial Advice Column #2 Seven Important Questions to Ask at a Job Interview 12/8/15 - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2015 from Donna LeeDear Donna Financial Advice Column #2 By Donna Lee (I am not a certified financial planner but a financial coach and I cannot offer any investment advice by law.) 2Q—Are there any specific questions I should be asking when I interview for a new job? 2A—Yes; there are seven or ...
Views: 1546 - Best Applicant Interview Questions - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Lisa SasevichAs you gear up for the new year, you may be looking to expand and bring on new members to your team. Of course, when you do so, you’re going to have to ask certain questions in order to discover which applicant is the best fit. It can be challenging to get the information you require, so to ...
Views: 1662 - Choosing the Right CRM Software Tool for Your Business Startup - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Maryann WilsonIf you are starting a small business enterprise of your own, having a CRM tool can go a long way in developing a good working relation, not only with the customers, but also among the employees. However, choosing the right CRM tool is critical and no mean task, more so due to the wide range of ...
Views: 1286(1 vote) - Should you ever negotiate your salary through Email? - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Supriya NigamAfter an arduous number of job interviews with prospective organizations, who is hiring someone for the job of your dreams, you yet again meeting with hiring manager when he or she gives you job offer, but with salary below what you had anticipated. You are still elated, actually excited, ...
Views: 1469(2 votes) - The Importance of Networking - by Submitted on May 03, 2015 from Erik TozierYour network is your net worth, this is one of the most thrown around phrases when you are in college. What does this statement even mean?? Has there ever been a time when you needed a favor done for you and you knew exactly the person who could guidance and help? You told them that you ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - How to Hire Awesomeness: The Right Person for the Right Job the First Time - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2015 from Lisa MininniAs your business moves from the start up to the second stage, you will find your business can only grow if you leverage yourself. That means you may need to add to your team. Yet, hiring someone is one of the more tricky aspects of running a business. According to Forbes magazine, almost 46% ...
Views: 1838 - 14 Crucial MBA Interview Preparation Tips - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2015 from Prince TiwariOnce the hurdle of getting shortlisted after the review of your essays is crossed, the next and final leap before you land into the business school of your choice is the all-important interview. Experienced MBA Admissions Consultants can guide you on how to conduct yourself during the interview ...
Views: 1923 - The Power and Profit of Teleconferences - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Kathleen GageTeleconferences are fast becoming one of the most valuable strategies you can use to increase your market position, your opt-in subscriber list and your profit margins. You can quickly become known as an expert in your field and within your market through the power of teleconferences. ...
Views: 2113 - ***90 Day Interview Plan - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Peggy McKeeA 90 Day Interview Plan is also known as a 90-Day Plan, a Business Plan, or a 30-60-90-Day Plan. Whatever you call it, the point is that it’s a plan—a plan for how you will attack your new job in the first 90 days of employment. Having a plan, or a strategy, in place helps you show your true ...
Views: 2266(1 vote) - ***Executive Job Search - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Peggy McKeeAre you in an executive job search? Statistics say that you’ll spend one month in the job search for every $10,000 you earn. Do you have that kind of time? Of course not. You can have your pick of executive positions if you are as strategic with your executive job search as you are with your ...
Views: 1865 - Simple Job Interview Etiquette that Means a Lot - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are currently searching for a job, you must have searched the internet for tips on how you can have a successful job interview. It is also likely that you have read various materials regarding the important job interview etiquette. Most of the elements of proper etiquette during job ...
Views: 1607 - Articulate Your Workplace Brand - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2014 from Jane CranstonOver this past weekend, I had my annual “lunch on the lawn” party, big long tables in the garden laden with fresh food from the local farms and the ocean. It is an event people look forward to, so no one ever turns down the invitation. Note to readers — invite people to lunch on weekends. They ...
Views: 2002 - ***The Advantages Of Making A First Impression That Is Just Adequate. You Can Still Score - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Frank HealyYou hear about it all the time. First impressions are lasting impressions, you only get one chance to make a good first impression. Nobody will know how good you are unless you make a good first impression on them. Unfortunately most people see themselves as not good at making a first ...
Views: 7047(1 vote) - ***So you got fired. Is your career over? Nope - by Submitted on May 16, 2014 from Peggy McKeeAs a career coach, I talk to job seekers in difficult circumstances all the time. One of the biggest problems that job seekers can face is that at some point, they were fired--for fault. It wasn't downsizing. It wasn't the economy. They did something that caused the company to let them go. ...
Views: 1821 - ***Is It Your Age, or Is It Your Resume? - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Peggy McKeeJob seekers over 50 (and over 40) can run into real trouble getting job interviews. Before you assume it's age holding you back, make a few improvements to your resume. With the right resume know-how, your age and experience will be a huge positive for you in the job search. Try these ...
Views: 1984 - ***Amazon Audiobook – 101 Job Interview Questions – Listen and Learn - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2014 from Peggy McKeeMy most popular ebook, How to Answer Interview Questions, is now available as an Amazon Audible Audiobook! (It’s also available as an audiobook on Google Play, iTunes , Barnes and Noble, and Audible.) You can learn the best answers to 101 job interview questions in the car, on the train, ...
Views: 2351 - ***What To Do When Your Job Search Sucks - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2014 from Peggy McKeeIf your job search sucks, it's probably the result of one of 3 things: You can't find good jobs to apply for You can't get interviews for jobs you are interested in You go to interviews, but you don't get job offers If you want to find great ...
Views: 2213(1 vote) - ***How to Answer Behavioral Interview Questions - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2014 from Peggy McKeeHiring managers love behavioral interview questions, because these kinds of questions dig deeper into what kind of employee you really are. Answers to behavioral interview questions must be in the form of stories, or examples of things you've done in your career. They are projections from you ...
Views: 2478 - ***Curriculum Vitae Tips: Use Principles of Good Resume Writing to Get a Better CV - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2014 from Peggy McKeeCVs are the long, detailed cousin of the resume. It delivers much more information than a resume and takes many more pages to do it. But whatever differences they might have, CVs and resumes both have the same function: to get you interviews. If you have a curriculum vitae and aren’t ...
Views: 2213 - ***90-Day Business Plan for Your Job Interview - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2014 from Peggy McKeeA 90-Day Business Plan for your job interview is an outstanding tool to show the interviewer why you're the one they should hire--whether you're very experienced or just starting out in your field. If you really want the job and you're facing some stiff competition, a 90-day business plan is ...
Views: 2528 - When I Didn’t Know the Answer to an Interview Question! (7 Expert Tips to Handle Such Situation) - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Vaibhav Gupta“O my God!” “What? – I am rejected!” That was Harry’s instant reaction, when he got the rejection verdict in one of the interviews that he had faced. He couldn’t believe his ears when the news broke out to him. His first reaction was to sink in his sofa – engendered with dejection! The ...
Views: 1944 - ‘Rejected’ in Interviews or was it just a ‘Lack of Consensus’? (5 Top Reasons for Interview Rejections). - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Vaibhav GuptaWe must have heard several times from those around us that someone attended interview in an organization, and got rejected. That engendered a feeling of dejection in the candidate. While the candidate was still trying to figure out the interview questions, which he might have answered wrongly, ...
Views: 1626 - How to Prepare Answers for Interview Questions? - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from Vaibhav GuptaSeveral interview experts, in their unique styles, have repeatedly advised job aspirants to prepare well for the interviews, if they really wish to crack it with aplomb. By preparing, experts emphatically mean, to research well, and understand the job requirements unambiguously so that the ...
Views: 2632(1 vote) - Medical Assistant as a Career Alternative - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Antony GrenwhichPeople struggle to get a job they want to have. Sometimes, they can not succeed in an interview. Sometimes, circumstances beyond their control prevent them from reaching their career goals. And often they simply do everything to succeed and still fail to get a job at the end. Job of a ...
Views: 1529 - Military Vets - Top 3 Tips To Get a Civilian Job - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from Peggy McKeeWhen you take the big step out of military service back into civilian life, the last thing you need to be worrying about are the difficulties of a civilian job search. It’s true that veterans’ unemployment rates are higher than average, and it’s true that there are specific obstacles in your ...
Views: 1971 - Questions you Should Definitely ask during an Interview - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2013 from kuza biasharaInterviewing candidates for a job can be very tedious and boring. It seems to be a daunting task that stretches forever but that is definitely not how you should look at it. Interviews are extremely important because they will help you determine who the best candidate for the job is. Hiring the ...
Views: 1598 - Assistant Principal Job - How to Get It? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2013 from Antony GrenwhichWe all realize what the next generation has in hands. They are going to face much bigger struggles than we had to overcome. Therefore, to have the right people working as teachers and assistant principals is crucial for the future of this world. These people form the society and the world. The ...
Views: 3986 - ***Public Speaking: The Positive Effects of Nervousness - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIt never ceases to amaze me how many people want to get rid of their nervousness in public speaking. In truth, they should embrace that wonderful rush of adrenaline. If you’re not nervous when presenting, then I am because being overly confident is never a good thing in public speaking or any ...
Views: 5238 - Silly Mistakes during Interviews - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2013 from kamran ayyubJob Interviews are tricky. They can go wrong in the fraction of a second. Many people lose the contention for jobs even before introducing themselves. During an interview, your every move is under observation, so it is vital to play safe! Following silly mistakes during an interview are made ...
Views: 2896(1 vote) - It's Your Passion, Not Your Skills, That Get You The Job - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Marc DeBoerI've been noticing a trend with many of my clients when discussing interview tips, tricks and secrets; they all want to figure out how to tackle questions related to their skills. Now, without a doubt, you must be prepared to discuss your background and experience, that's a given. I want to put ...
Views: 1671(1 vote) - ***Your Real Voice Is Deeper in Pitch and More Mature in Sound - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIn an article I wrote about the value of diaphragmatic breathing in public speaking, what I did not discuss was how this type of breathing is what you must do in order to find your ‘real’ speaking voice. And that ‘real’ voice is deeper in pitch, warmer in quality and resonant in sound. So ...
Views: 2080 - How To Convey Unemployment On LinkedIn - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Marc DeBoerLet's call a spade a spade, being unemployed can be quite stressful. Nothing ever prepares you for being unemployed which makes it harder to deal with. However, with the right attitude, you can navigate out the unemployment waters. Part of that navigational knowledge requires knowing how to deal ...
Views: 1628(1 vote) - 7 Top Tips For A Cover Letter That Makes Employers Take Notice - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Ali LarterFor most job applications, you will be required to submit a cover letter, as well as a CV or résumé. This is your chance to really impress potential employers and convince them to invite you to interview, so you’ll want to make sure that they really take notice of all that you have to say. With ...
Views: 1344 - Unemployed and Looking For Work? Make Stress Your Friend! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanUnless you've been under a rock for the past few years, you are aware of the economic problems that the U.S. has been facing. Although we are not the only country coping with this hardship, it doesn't make things easier. The majority of the population has learned to tighten their belts. Families ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - ***Why the Valley Girl Sound is Sabotaging Your Job Interviews - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIf there are 2 candidates for a job in which one sounds like a Valley Girl and the other does not, I guarantee that the candidate who speaks with normal inflection will win that battle. When your answers, remarks, or statements are on the upswing, it sounds like you are asking a question. ...
Views: 1600 - ***If You're Not Being Understood, Is It Because of Your Diction? - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2013 from Nancy DanielsIf your diction is difficult to understand, it could be due to an accent. Please understand that accents are not a problem. They are part of your culture; part of what makes you, you. If you have an accent, I do not recommend trying to eliminate it. Instead, I suggest you work on speaking ...
Views: 1891(1 vote) - Unemployed? Good for you! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Marc DeBoerDo you remember when you were being let go, fired or reduced? It probably felt like the worst day of your life or maybe even unfair and unjust. The reason I say this is because I recently watched a movie, Up In The Air, and it had a great a quote in it. George Clooney plays the main character ...
Views: 1386 - How To Shake The Interview Nervousness - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Marc DeBoerIt happens to everyone and you are definitely not alone; interview nervousness. The way I always looked at it was if you're not nervous for an interview, then you really don't care about the job. If you are nervous about the interview, that shows that you really care and it's something important ...
Views: 1418 - ***If You Are Soft-Spoken, We Can't Hear You! - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Nancy DanielsYou know others ask you to repeat yourself (a lot) and you know that you lose control of the conversation when people talk over you. You know you have great ideas but those ideas are not being heard because you are often interrupted. You know you are frustrated when you hear, “What did you ...
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