What is Informational Interview? (Part 2)
An informational interview happens when a job seeker talks to someone working within his career field to get a better understanding of the industry and how it works. The job seeker’s job search success depends on how he will be able to relate to the job he is applying for. An informational interview substantially fills [...]
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What is Informational Interview? (Part 1)
Most, if not all of us, are familiar with a job interview. This interview is an integral part of the hiring process. But how about informational interview? What kind of interview is it? Does it affect a person’s job search, or his career path for that matter? Should a job seeker learn it? If yes, [...]
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How to manage working hours? (Part 2)
by catherine s. Having the working hours divided in an organized way will make things easier. Here are some tips in managing your time at workplace: 1. First is first. Know the priorities in which the risks are pretty huge. Do the things in a simple way, but not simpler. Also, consider that if the [...]
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How to manage working hours? (Part 1)
by catherine s. Nowadays, the world is at its extreme. People have turned into busy bees because they do not want to be left out in the fast moving world. Sometimes, because of this reason, a person will need more time to work than spend it into waste. But how will a person divide himself [...]
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Be real in job interviews.
by: Christine Zafra The last thing that the employers would like to hear from their applicants is that of someone boasting about his/her accomplishments/abilities. There is a thin line between being a “show off†and being realistic. If you really do have those kinds of accomplishments/abilities, then tell your employer about it modestly. Remember, that [...]
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Tips for Job Starters (Part 2)
When starting on a job, keep in mind that you are being watched by prying eyes. Learn to act properly to win the hearts of your employer and coworkers. Here are some tips to help you cope during your first few weeks in the job: 1. Evaluate your routine and work habits. As we work [...]
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Tips for Job Starters (Part 1)
Say you have hit the jackpot of getting hired, the next thing to prepare for is the adjustment period in your new environment that is the work place. Generally, the first month in your job is the time when your employer and coworkers form their opinions of you. If you show unpleasant behavior, your officemates [...]
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Afraid that you might get rejected because of your transcript?
by: Christine Zafra Grades aren’t everything. For the slackers and the delinquents, don’t applaud me for saying that. Indeed you are required by (some) companies to bring your transcripts with you during your job interviews but then, do not despair if you think your grades aren’t that good. Who cares if you got a failing [...]
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Advantages of Jobs on the Net
by catherine s. People are making use of the internet as one of the sources for information. However, the difference is that it will take only a few seconds to have the needed information. That was in early times of the internet, to use as one of the information sources worldwide. But now, many companies [...]
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