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- How to Look Good During an Online Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] Online Interview Tip #1: Clear all background clutter. An employer can't see your home office, but they can see what is behind you! Make sure you set up in an area where an employer won't be distracted by the scenery behind you. Online Interview Tip #2: Imagine you are having an in-person interview. Just because the interview takes place online doesn't mean it isn't an interview.
- Why Recruiters Are Good and How They Can Help You
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] If you are one of those people that think recruiters are bad and try desperately to avoid them, you may want to think again! Here's why: Recruiter Fact #1: Recruiters work directly with companies (I am not talking about a headhunter now, I am talking about an individual who works for a recruitment firm). Because recruiters work directly with companies it is the company that provides them with a list of jobs and job descriptions.
- Working From Home Effectively
[Business:Career-Advice] Working from home is not for everyone. You need to be very self-motivated, organized, and most importantly, not easily distracted. Make sure it is something you want to do, and something you can do!
- What Employers Look For in a Candidate
[Business:Careers-Employment] We are all afraid of the unknown and one of the biggest anxieties individuals face is the job interview. Employers aren't always sure what will walk through their door and candidates aren't always sure what they are walking into. Now, I can't help employers but I can help you! When I asked employers what things they look for in a candidate, from searching to selecting and interviewing to hiring, these were the most common responses.
- Ways to Submit Your Resume
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] There are multiple ways to submit your resume and the best way to submit your resume depends on the company and the position you are applying for. Submit Your Resume Online - A lot of companies allows job seekers to submit their resumes online through their company website. Normally there will be an area allowing you to do this.
- Be Prepared For Your Next Job Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] Submitting an outdated resume will almost always eliminate you as a possible candidate. Below is a list of the top things to look out for when updating your resume.
- Hardest Job Interview Questions
[Business:Careers-Employment] Well, here they are! We don't like to hear them, we don't like to think about them, but of course, we have to answer them! Just to add a little twist, they are not just the hardest interview questions, they are also the most common!
- Fatal Career Moves
[Business:Career-Advice] You love your job and you love your career, but are you making an effort not to make a fatal career move? Now, if you are making a fatal career move, it's not the end of the world! Read over the following fatal career moves and if you're making them stop, and if you're not making them, don't start.
- Silly Job Seeker Mistakes
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] The job seekers that think they know what to avoid doing during a job interview are usually the job seekers that make silly mistakes! Your everyday habits carry with you during a job interview, and because they are habits, most job seekers don't even know they are doing something! Before your next job interview, make sure you don't make any of the following silly mistakes:
- Career Value
[Business:Careers-Employment] Yes, there is such a thing as career value and it varies from person to person. Your career value is the combination of several factors. The higher you rank on each factor, the higher your career value.
- Age-Proof Your Resume
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Over the years the job market has become increasingly more competitive. Companies are hiring younger and let's face it, experience isn't worth what it used to be. So how do you sell yourself to a company without making age an issue and how do you compete with young talent? Easy, follow these steps when creating your next resume and show those companies just how valuable you are.
- Phone Interview Questions and Answers
[Business:Careers-Employment] The Phone interview plays a crucial role in a candidate's pre-hire process. This means that the employer has reviewed the candidate's resume and or application and they are showing some interest which is a positive step forward, although the candidate is still far away from being hired! The phone interview in many cases may be a make-it or break-it for many candidates as this is mainly a way for the employer to verify if the "you" the candidate are both a cultural and technical fit for their work environment.
- Is Your Resume Outdated?
[Business:Resumes-Cover-Letters] Let's face it, if you haven't updated your resume since your last job, it needs to be updated! But, it isn't just the obvious things that need fixing!
- 10 Habits That Bosses Love
[Business:Career-Advice] Looking to score brownie points with the boss? Simply practice these habits and you will be well on your way to getting that promotion!
- How to Negotiate a Better Salary
[Business:Career-Advice] There are two things you need to negotiate a better salary, communication and knowledge. Follow these eight salary negotiation tips and you will be that much closer to earning a salary you deserve!
- Jumpstart Your Career
[Business:Career-Advice] So you want to jump start your career, wonderful! But how do you do it? Luckily for you, that's the easy part. The hard part is committing to CHANGE.
- Job Searching Options
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] When job searching, it is important to be selective in where you post your resume and where you search for jobs. Currently, the level of service is broadly uneven, and providers of online recruiting services may offer many different types of functionality within their services. So, which job searching method is best for you? Why not all of them!
- 10 Signs of Burnout
[Business:Careers-Employment] Let's just face it, we are all overworked and underpaid. We want to take a vacation but don't for fear of falling to far behind. We want to go to the doctors but, our health insurance plan only covers one visit a year. Sound familiar? If so, you might just be experiencing job burnout! Take a peak at the following ten signs of burnout.
- The Positives and Negatives of Working at Home
[Home-Based-Business] With all of the hype surrounding Work-At-Home, Work-From-Home, and Home-Based-Businesses, it makes you want to quit your job and try one out! Fortunately, reality kicks in which is why we all aren't quitting our jobs. While Work-At-Home, Work-From-Home, and Home-Based Businesses aren't for everyone, they are a great opportunity for some which is why both the positives and negative are listed below.
- Job Interview Questions - Open-Ended Vs Close Ended
[Business:Careers-Employment] There are two types of questions you can ask a candidate during an interview, open-ended questions and closed-ended questions. But which type of questions is better? Below is a list of the positives and negatives of each.
- Purpose of a Phone Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] Before being invited to a face-to-face job interview, most employers will schedule a phone interview. Have you ever wondered what the purpose of a phone interview was? Or why an employer asks the questions they ask? After looking over the following reasons as to why an employer schedules a phone interview, you might think about taking the next one a little more seriously.
- Work Like You're Retired
[Business:Careers-Employment] We all want to retire early, but as we all know, it is a pretty hard thing to do. What you can do however, is work like your retired! Simply follow these rules.
- The Job Interview Process - What to Expect
[Business:Careers-Employment] So you have made the decision to search for a new job, great! But what do you do now? Listed below are several steps outlining and preparing you for the job interview process.
- Phone Interview vs Live Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] While there is a purpose for a phone interview and a purpose for a live interview, which one is more beneficial? The phone interview is often used as a way to screen potential candidates while a live interview is used to further understand potential candidates. But what if the screening process was flawed?
- 10 Signs You Need a New Job
[Business:Careers-Employment] We've all had those days where we stare at the clock hoping the next time we look it will be time to go home. We justify it by saying its nice out or we have somewhere to be, but is that really the reason or is it time for a new job? Take a peak at the following ten signs. If you can agree with even one, maybe you should consider shopping around for a new job!
- Job Interview - Mistakes to Avoid
[Business:Careers-Employment] The hardest part is landing the interview, but you did it, congratulations! Now, try not to mess it up! In order to understand how to interview, you must understand how not to interview!
- Sales Professionals - Can You Sell a Pencil?
[Business:Sales-Training] To be a great salesman you must be able to sell a pencil. That's right, a pencil. As a matter of fact, this is a common training technique used by many sales managers so let's just see how you measure up to the pros.
- Why Can't the Recruiting & Staffing Industry Operate More Like the Real Estate Industry?
[Business:Human-Resources] Generally there is far less cooperation and an increased level of competition within the Staffing & Recruiting Industry. In the recruiting/staffing industry it is rare for a recruiter to have an exclusive job listing.
- Interview Do's and Don'ts
[Business:Careers-Employment] So you landed the job interview, congratulations! Now, you probably want to know what you should do and what you should avoid doing during your interview.
- Appropriate Job Interview Attire
[Business:Careers-Employment] Interview attire is one of my favorite topics! Don't dress for the job you have, dress for the job you want! Everything matters during an interview; from your hair to your shoes, the color of your shirt to the style of your suite. So why is this important during a job interview? Below is a list of things you should wear, should avoid wearing, and what an employer may interpret them as!
- How Social Network Sites Can Help Your Career
[Business:Careers-Employment] With thousands of social network sites available, why aren't you using them to help your career? Now, there are many categories of social network sites and not all of them are appropriate to use, but the ones that are appropriate you should take advantage of. Here's how social network sites can help your career!
- Five Job Search Secrets
[Business:Job-Search-Techniques] So, you're ready to kick-start your job search, but do you know how? It's really quite easy so no need to fret if you don't. Just follow the steps below and not only will the job search process seem easy, but you will land the job you want!
- Top Careers to Pursue and Refrain From During a Recession
[Business:Careers-Employment] During a recession, disposable income tends to dissipate. For some people, purchasing the bare necessities can be difficult. So before you decide which career path to take, look over the following lists below.
- Career Change Tips
[Business:Careers-Employment] So you want to change your career? It might not be the easiest thing to do, but it could be the smartest. If all you do is work, you should love what you do! There is however a right way and wrong way to change your career. Following these tips will help make sure you change your career the right way!
- What Your Body Language Says During a Job Interview
[Business:Careers-Employment] As we all know, actions speak louder than words. During a live interview most individuals focus so much on what they are saying that they forget to pay attention to their body language. So when you are practicing those job interview questions in the mirror, make sure to pay attention to these!
- Careers That Suite Your Social Style
[Business:Careers-Employment] Who you are can, and should, affect your career. That's right, I said it. Most people can ramble on about what they have done and what they can do but when you ask them who they are, they draw a blank! Now I can't tell you everything about yourself, but I can help you out with determining your social style and giving you some career choices based on that.
- Big Mistakes You Could Be Making at Work
[Business:Careers-Employment] What you consider to be innocent small talk, bonding with co-workers, or just doing your job, may be doing more damage than you think. Talking Politics - If you are talking politics at work and a co-worker bashes your candidate preference, how do you feel? I would assume a little upset.
- Job Interview Basics
[Business:Careers-Employment] So you landed a job interview, hooray! Now, don't mess it up! Listed below is a list of what employers will be looking for, so read it, study it, remember it and practice it!
- Job Interview - Decoding the Handshake
[Business:Careers-Employment] A handshake, whether at a job interview or business meeting, can have several meanings. Not only is it important to focus on how someone is shaking your hand, but on how you shake their hand as well! Handshake meanings vary from country to country so keep in mind, the following apply only to the U.S.!
- 102 Most Common Interview Questions
[Business:Careers-Employment] The job interview process can be stressful, but with a little prep-time and practice, it could be a breeze. While some job interview questions may vary from job to job, below is a list of the top 102 questions most commonly asked during an job interview.
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