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
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...
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...
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009
If you have recently been laid off, these unemployment tips and resources are for the recently laid off. Are you feeling dejected because you have just been laid off? Well, it’s time to dust your self off...
Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
CV Services – Professional CV Writers. Online CV Writing.Career Articles – Useful articles & Careers Reference Guide.CV Advice – How to Write A CV & avoid common CV mistakes.Job Interviews – Interview Skills and Job Interview Preparation.Job Hunting Resources...