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Joined EzineArticles on Mar 3, 2009 The Probity Check - What is it and How to Pass
Business: Job Search Techniques • Published: June 14, 2010
The way recruitment is moving now and in to the future is more heavily structured around contracts. An extra requirement becoming more common is a probity check as part of the recruitment process. The probity check was initiated from banking and high security agencies wanting to ensure the integrity of new employees prior to employment. Other companies are now coming on board with the probity check to ensure they know who they are accepting into the firm. Follow these tips to prepare you for a successful probity check.
How Do I Write My Resume? Resume Writing For Students With No Work Experience
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: May 25, 2010
Writing a resume for students with no work experience can seem like a daunting task especially if you have no previous work history. This need not bee too difficult. It is important to keep it simple, easy to read and have a clear connection between what you are good at and what the business needs.
2 Easy Steps to Customize Your Resume to Fit the Position
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: May 18, 2010
If you have a professionally written resume then in most cases you wont need to customize it. However, if the positions you are applying for vary from the direction of the originally written resume then you will need to make a few amendments to ensure the best chance of success for your job application.
3 Easy Steps to Write Your Resume Objective
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: March 30, 2010
A question often debated when it comes to writing a resume is whether or not to include an objective statement. It is true that some employers disregard the objective stating that it should be obvious that your objective is to obtain the job?
Resume Writing Basics - How Many Resume Pages is Too Long?
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: March 16, 2010
Are you writing your resume and wondering how long it should be? Is there a set limit to the resume pages for your CV? Read on as I provide a guide for resume basics you need to know to find out how long is too long and what is the perfect resume page limit?
What is the Latest Resume Format to Use? 10 Tips to Follow
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: February 4, 2010
Recruitment agencies change the requirements of resume formats over time just like any industry. The reason for this is to keep up with the changing requirements of businesses.
Freshen Up Your Resume Format For Changing Industry Standards
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: February 4, 2010
Have you recently pulled your resume out to begin on a job search only to find it looks tired, outdated and old? Follow these quick tips to freshen up a tired resume format.
Employee Selection - 5 Steps to Source the Right People
Business: Human Resources • Published: February 4, 2010
Is your business experiencing difficulty sourcing the right employees? Typically the problems we face when conducting employee selection are a high turnover rate, employees not living up to the initial expectations from the interview or unable to fit in comfortably to the work environment. Here are some tips for screening candidates you can benefit from applying next time you are sourcing staff.
7 Important Resume Facts You Ought to Know
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: February 3, 2010
Writing a resume can be downright confusing to say the least. If you begin looking around the internet in particular for help on writing a resume you may find the information to be very conflicting. Here are some facts you should know when writing your resume, that have been tested to ensure success.
How to Get a Job in 2010
Business: Career Advice • Published: January 13, 2010
The last year has had some big challenges for anyone facing unemployment. Businesses have undoubtedly tightened their belts and are more wary of committing to taking on permanent staff or additional positions.
How to Write a Letter of Reference - What Everybody Ought to Know
Business: Careers Employment • Published: November 18, 2009
So, you've been asked to write a letter of reference for a friend or co-employee so where do you start? Follow my plan outlined below to create a reference letter that you will be proud of.
Student Resume Help - How to Get Your First Job
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: September 29, 2009
I often provide assistance to students wishing to complete their first resume. The most common question I get asked is how to get your first job when you are still at school, and have little or no work experience. Read on for my best tips to help you gain your first job.
Writing the Ideal Cover Letter to Capture Attention
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: September 29, 2009
Your cover letter is your "first step in the door" when it come to getting your resume reviewed by employers. Therefore, it makes sense, to spend some time preparing your cover letter to enable you the best opportunity of being considered. Read on to see how I design the perfect cover letter for clients that get great results!
Students Seeking Employment - How to Gain Good Work Ethics
Business: Career Advice • Published: September 25, 2009
So what is work ethic exactly? It refers to your attitude about work and how you go about fulfilling your duties.
Develop Your Plan For Student Job Search Success
Business: Job Search Techniques • Published: September 19, 2009
I often come across students experiencing difficulties gaining employment once they have finished their studies. The first thing you should consider is setting up a plan (week by week) to extend over six months to ensure you don't fall off track and become disillusioned about getting a job.
Resume Writing For Students With No Work Experience
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: September 19, 2009
One question I often get asked is for help when it comes to resume writing for students. How do you make a students resume stand out if they have not yet had any employment experience? This is a great question I am going to address in this article for all the students out there.
How to Win the Job Interview - Part 2
Business: Job Search Techniques • Published: July 29, 2009
Continuing on with your job interview preparation lets look at some simple strategies to capture the total benefit of the opportunity. Follow these steps to further 'wow' your prospective employer by applying good preparation before your interview.
How to Win the Job Interview - Part 1
Business: Job Search Techniques • Published: July 29, 2009
Well, I am guessing congratulations are in order... Your resume has 'wowed' your would be employer and you now have the opportunity to attend an interview! Let's take a few deep breaths now and make sure you capture every moment of opportunity to further 'wow' them by applying good job application preparation before your interview.
Five Power Methods to Distribute Your Resume
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: July 21, 2009
There are various ways to submit your resume for a job application. Don't let the opportunity to shine go without doing a little preparation first to set yourself up for success. Here are my success strategies for submitting your resume.
My Free Tips to Make Sure Your Resume Stands Out - Part 3
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: July 16, 2009
Most of the resumes I see list duties that the applicant has been responsible for but lacks the foresight to spell out the benefit an employee would gain from it. Read on to follow my tips to ensure your resume is one that gets the call for an interview.
My FREE Tips to Make Sure Your Resume Stands Out - Part 2
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: July 15, 2009
In Part 1 of this series we looked at getting your first look for a potential position by utilizing your email and cover letter. Now we are getting into the detail of the application procedure. Your resume will ultimately do either of the following; sell you to the employer or turn them away so care needs to be taken to follow all steps.
My FREE Tips to Make Sure Your Resume Stands Out - Part 1
Business: Resumes Cover Letters • Published: July 2, 2009
With current economic times it is more important than ever to ensure your resume is water tight to follow every rule applicable for it to stand out. Are you currently looking for employment and not having much luck with your ratio of follow up contact to get to the next step (and interview)?
6 Ways to Reduce Worry & Anxiety Instantly
Health and Fitness: Anxiety • Published: June 17, 2009
Many anxiety sufferers I speak to find they worry constantly about not only their current circumstances, but what if scenarios. This is a major problem if you don't know how to gain some control over your worrying thoughts because it contributes to feelings of anxiety, lack of joy in your life, foggy thinking and feeling generally sick most of the time.
Feel Instantly Calmer With This Anxiety Strategy
Health and Fitness: Anxiety • Published: May 28, 2009
Do you regularly feel short of breath? Are you breathing sporadically or extremely short (shallow breaths) most of the time? This is very common symptom of anxiety and being an anxiety sufferer I am fully aware of the discomfort this can cause. Try this quick tips to instantly breath better and calm down.
Anxiety and The Association Between the Results in Your Life
Health and Fitness: Anxiety • Published: May 26, 2009
A topic I am studying at the moment is results in our life and how they affect the future results we get, and the feelings we have around anxiousness. The topic suggests that everything you have in your life up until now is a result of the images you hold in your mind most of the time. Would you like to know how to change your results?