Selling Yourself in Interviews
BY: Govy It is very important to sell yourself in interviews and persuade the interviewer that you are the best among the list of applicants. Be prepared and keep in mind that you are fitted for the job, in doing so, you must follow this simple Interview Tips: * Communicate clearly and concisely * Demonstrate [...]
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Online Job Searching
By: Govy Eager to use technology as your means in searching for a job? Before you begin surfing the internet for possible jobs, however here are a few essential tips that you must consider before you run into being kept at the bottom of the line. Be cautious if you encounter sites that charge a [...]
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Online Resumes
By: Govy Resume formatting is important if you want to know how your resume looks on the receiving end, that is the prospected employee. Send it to yourself first to re-evaluate whether it is impressive or thus need enhancing, take advantage of spell-check features. Many job sites allows you track your resumes through “Searches” & [...]
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How to Get a Raise
Career experts agree that to get a raise, you have to master the basics. It includes avoiding tardiness, working beyond office hours and being professional, among others. If you practice these things in the work place, you become a good employee and you prepare yourself for career advancement when the right opportunity comes. And of [...]
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On Illegal Interview Questions
While personal information is asked casually during a job interview in some countries, there are others that prohibit such. In the United States, for instance, federal and state laws don’t allow employers to ask questions that are irrelevant to the job being applied for by the applicants. These questions are designed to find out personal [...]
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Communicating Your Application
By: Govy The Internet is becoming increasingly popular and people use it as a communication channel. Internet is now affecting all aspects of our life that we sometimes depend so much on its technological assistance it gives. We can search for informations we want, do on-line shopping without the hassle of long lines of waiting [...]
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U.S. Minimum Wage Law: An Overview
Minimum wages are governed by a set of laws that varies from country to country. Basically, minimum wage laws are set by governments to create wage standards and ensure fairness in the employment world. According to Wikipedia, statutory minimum wages were first introduced in the United States at the national level in 1938. At present, [...]
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Is your Resume Error-free?
No matter what other people may have said, resume is still your best weapon to get an interview. This is the reason why you should take your resume writing seriously. You don’t need to hear from a career expert to believe that a single typo can ruin your resume. And guess what, there are other [...]
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Top 50 Companies for Diversity Job Seekers
We all know that women and minorities represent the disadvantaged job seeker group. Most of the time, it is harder for them to find a job and eventually climb up the corporate ladder than ordinary workers because of how society labels them. It is heartening to note that more and more companies have been embracing [...]
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How to Keep Your Online Rep Clean (Part 2)
Just like what I said in my previous post, making your online reputation spotless can be beneficial to you. In fact, it can even earn you a job interview and eventually, a job. Here are some tips to make your online reputation clean: 1. Always seek privacy. Whether you are signing up in a social [...]
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