Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Getting Started Finding employment is often a turning point in your life. This may require you to make some hard decisions about yourself and what you want to do.This is not easy and often job seekers need some help with the process. The most important factor in securing your next job is to be
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
“What is the recipe for successful achievement? To my mind there are just four essential ingredients: Choose a career you love, give it the best there is in you, seize your opportunities, and be a member of...
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
The concept of transferable skills is important for job seekers in today’s economy. In your resume, cover letter, and during the interview process, you need to prove that you have the experience, knowledge, passion, and drive to...
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Friday, July 10th, 2009
What do you have to offer an employer? Why should that employer choose you over someone else? What will make interviewers remember you after they’re done with their first round of meeting potential candidates? It’s about matching...
Monday, July 6th, 2009
There are many methods that can be used to help make sure you have the best chance possible to get the job you want. 1. Redesign your resume to focus on the qualities needed for each position....
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
We’ve all read about the importance of achieving a good work/life balance. However in reality, the pressures of a growing organisation can make it difficult for everyone in the organisation, not just those at the top. Here...
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
It is simple – the way to stand out and get hired is to understand what a hiring manager goes through. Today, two or three times as many applications and resumes are received for virtually every open...
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Should you list your work experience or achievements first? Do you include a photo or not? Will coloured paper make you stand out from the crowd? Writing your CV can be a minefield but there are certain...
Friday, June 19th, 2009
If you find yourself cleaning out your desk and starting a new job every nine months to a year, the problem is you — not your boss or colleagues. It’s important to understand your company’s corporate culture...