Friday, May 15th, 2009
Whatever you do in looking for a job, always focus on securing an interview first and foremost. People hire people, almost always from one to one or face to face interviews. Nothing else matters nearly as much. Make this a number one priority. You are probably asking how – Prepare a great cover letter that
Thursday, May 14th, 2009
If you’ve been laid off in recent months, you’re in excellent company. Plenty of qualified and experienced managers are now having to develop strategies to find their next job. But where to start? If you were my...
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
1. Get Wired to the Net The first thing to do is get wired to the internet, get a good computer and be accessible to potential employers. Ensure that you have a land line phone, a mobile...
Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
You’re in the elevator with the hiring manager of Dream-Job Corporation. As the door slides shut, you feel a combination of adrenaline and slight nausea: you’ve got 15 seconds, if that, to communicate your value as a...
Monday, May 11th, 2009
Use your personal contacts to find out about possible job opportunities. Personal contacts could be friends, family, former co-workers or employers, members of your religious organization, local community members such as doctors, physical therapists, counsellors, members of...
Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Did you know that when the job market was BOOMING it took an average of 3 interviews to get 1 job offer? Now it takes a lot more, actually, it takes close to 15. When you finally...
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009
Research as much as you can about the company – products, services, markets, competitors, trends, current activities, priorities. See the tips about researching before job interviews. Prepare your answers for the type of questions you’ll be asked,...
Monday, April 27th, 2009
A layoff can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. If your number comes up during downsizing, it can feel as if you have lost your reason for being. During this traumatic time,...
Friday, April 24th, 2009
Losing one’s job is often one of the most traumatic events in any person’s life, and can have an immediate and devastating impact on one’s social, emotional, financial, and family life. Worst of all, it can make...