The competition for the best jobs is getting more intense as the job market contracts globally. If you are looking to advance your career goals and objectives through a better job in 2014, a top class resume – one that sets you a notch above the competition – is a must have. But, how can […]
You are at the point in your career where you are ready to move on to bigger and better things. You next big move is to update your resume so you can get that interview. But, you encounter a major hurdle, or so you think. Your job titles and list of responsibilities seem ridiculous when […]
Congratulations! You have won that job interview. Even as you celebrate, it is time to ensure you are fully prepared. Here are ten tips to help you get ready for that interview. Prepare and Rehearse Always go into an interview prepared to answer certain questions. Interviewers typically ask about your reason for wanting to work […]
Do you have your eyes firmly fixed on career success? Go for it. Do all you can to meet and exceed those quantifiable targets set by the company. Consider though that targets are not the only things that influence your career success. Your level of emotional intelligence which influences your ability to get along with […]
“Isn’t it odd that salary expectation is one of the major drivers in a career move but yet is one of the job seeker’s most dreaded interview questions? Absurd though this phenomenon may seem, there are very good reasons you may wish to think long and hard before offering an answer to the question, “How […]
Job seekers who want to win job interviews must impress the recruiter in the first six seconds of scanning their resumes and only a well-crafted resume can achieve this. Recently published HR studies reveal that the typical recruiter glances through a resume for a mere six seconds before deciding whether to trash the resume or […]
Over the years, I have strategically studied professional resume writing and its dynamics. Doing so allowed me to change my writing style according to the contemporary practices of the industry. In the early years of my exposure to this industry, I have spent hours crafting the so-called ‘perfect’ resumes for each client. Day in and […]
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