Sunday, January 18th, 2009
“Only a piece of paper” is what some people say about a CV, but your CV is the single most important document you will ever be involved with in getting all jobs in your life. This piece of paper, like it or not, will shape your future. The Latin term ‘Curriculum Vitae’ actually translates to
Saturday, January 17th, 2009
A cover letter containing a typo may cost you a chance of an interview. As it is important to send out a CV with a cover letter, having an effective cover letter will add to your chance...
Friday, January 16th, 2009
Below is a list of 60 interview questions for a graduate/job seeker, you will absolutely be ready for any job interview if you know the right answers to these questions: How would you describe yourself? What specific...
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Explore 25 do’s and don’ts of dealing with a bad boss. When you are dealing with a bad boss, work is unbearable. Stress creeps in and productivity declines. Knowing the ways of dealing with a bad boss...
Monday, January 12th, 2009
You’ve sailed through the interview and you breathe a huge sigh of relief. And then comes the killer bite, “Do you have any questions?” This could make all the difference between being a job seeker and a...
Sunday, January 11th, 2009
Explore this 30 Job-Seeker’s Glossary (A-D) of Key Job-Hunting, Career, and Employment Terms. Quintessential’s glossary of job, career, and employment terms is designed to give job-seekers a quick definition — and then provide links where you...
Saturday, January 10th, 2009
Writing a CV not only demands time but also unwavering attention to detail. You have to think back for dates of education and jobs; you need to work out what you should say, and then write, revise...
Friday, January 9th, 2009
The daily reality of being a boss is hard work, thankless even. So why make life harder for the both of you. Heres a light-hearted look at some of the things you should avoid saying, unless you’re...
Thursday, January 8th, 2009
These are 10 top jobs of 2009. Each year, we identify jobs that will be in highest demand and there are always the usual suspects from the fields of health, education, health, marketing and IT. Although these...
Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
On any given day there are hundreds of legitimate work at home jobs posted online. Even today, in a tanking economy employers are hiring people to work from home. But many people still struggle to find these...