Posted by admin on April 10, 2012
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Job Career Test Best Tests A career assessment or career self assessment can add a lot of value when you are trying to figure out which careerĀ direction you want to go in.
Wanting to choose just what career you want on your own could be an extremely daunting activity. With so many feasible roads to go straight down, how can you discover your best career pathway?
The first step in finding [...]
Posted by admin on March 24, 2012
in Career Planning ·
A resume without a cover letter is like a burger without a bun. If you are serious about getting a job you will need to be able to type a cover letter hand writing won't do unless you are a calligraphy expert. Here are some useful cover letter tips.
So get your facts right make sure you address the letter to a named person to whom it may concern or Dear sir or madam is just plain lazy.
Make sure [...]
A thank you letter after you accept a job offer shows good taste, gratitude, and in general shows a new employer that they made a wise decision in hiring you. Given that people rarely think of sending their new employer a thank you note, if you do you will be one step ahead of the game.Your goal should be to write a letter that will add solidity to the new professional relationship. You can surely [...]
Posted by admin on February 13, 2010
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We re going to cover 9 of the best tips when writing your cover letter; these will provide valuable guidelines to get the very best out of yours. Get a great CV here! Rule 1 - Passion And Enthusiasm That fire in your belly so to speak. Go after what you want and act like you really want it. I know it sounds crazy but it s not. This fire will jump off your letter and touch [...]
Posted by admin on October 25, 2009
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When looking for a career change as important, as it can be the key to finding the right job. This will be the first form of communication between you and your future employer, and like they all say, first impressions last, so make the most of it. Skills, history, and relevant job experience should be shown in the resume. It should also include interests related to the job as well as those you have [...]
Posted by admin on September 29, 2009
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How to prepare for a job interview is an important skill as interviews are the key to winning job offers and building careers . They are your opportunity to present yourself as the right person to do the job. If you want a career choice and remember the hottest careers often have the highest competition you need to become skillful at interviews An interview should be a two-way flow of [...]
Posted by admin on August 8, 2009
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Career Search: Selected blogs on Interviews Career Tips: Why you should do informational interviews | Sports ... What is an informational interview? It’s a way for you to learn from someone with firsthand knowledge about the industry. It is not a place for you to hand over a resume [...]
Posted by admin on August 7, 2009
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Careers Assessment: Skills Analysis 2 of 3 Analysing your skills is an essential career planning activity. After all if you don't know your skills how can you let potential employers know about the skills that they are looking for . Here we are looking at Self Management Skills and Special knowledge and Work Content Skills. This article should be read in conjunction with Careers Assessement [...]
Posted by admin on August 7, 2009
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What To Bring To A Job Interview A job interview is one of the most important part in your career search strategy. One must take it seriously, as it alters your life. A successful interview for a particular job can make your career plans come true. If not taken seriously, you may loose a good job and once again, you will have to go in search of a new job. Research has shown that today's youth does [...]
Posted by admin on August 5, 2009
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Career Search and Handling Redundancy As the number of new redundancies increases, it's natural for a person to feel under enormous pressure to find work as fast as possible. While this sense of urgency is perfectly natural, it's also counter productive. In particular, it doesn't allow a person to comes to terms with their redundancy. For some people, the added stress gets in the way of finding [...]