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Beware of Hidden Interview Pitfalls
Suit. Check Spend time on company research. Check Spend time on practicing answers to interview questions. Check Extra copies of EHS provided resume. Check Fancy leather folder thingy to hold extra copies of resume. Check Limp, wet handshake. Huh? All the expert interview advice and all the practice in the world still might not prepare…
Read MoreWorst Things to Say in an Interview
Interviews are nothing if not opportunities to drive yourself crazy. Just remind yourself to look good, appear confident, say all the right things and don’t say any of the wrong ones. It shouldn’t be so hard to follow these guidelines except you’ll be on the receiving end of an endless line of questions. Factor in…
Read MoreWays to Impress a New Employer
It can take four to 14 months to find the right job… and fewer than 90 days to lose it. According to executive coach Linda Seale, most professional and managerial dismissals are due to failure to understand and fit into a company’s culture. It is during these first weeks on the job that your boss…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Common resume blunders
HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT THAT JOB? WELL, THEN DON’T MAKE THESE MISTAKES Updating your resume — doesn’t that sound about as much fun as a poke in the eye with a sharp stick? OK, OK, the experience might not be all that bad if you’re accustomed to keeping your resume updated and ready always.…
Read MoreWhy you didn’t make it past the first interview
by Kathy Khalvati You breezed through the phone screening and your first interview went surprisingly well. But weeks go by and you never hear back. If you do end up getting a rejection email, you’re left staring numbly at an auto-response with too many clichés and not a single explanation of why you didn’t make…
Read MoreDo Not Accept A Counter Offer
Do not accept a counter offer!!! Here is why… Published by: Lushia Van Buuren Someone has to say it like it is and stand up for what they believe in When you have received an offer of employment which you are inclined to accept, you must consider very carefully whether it really solves your problem…
Read MoreGIVING NOTICE
The Resignation Meeting So how do you give notice? • First of all, you shouldn’t give notice until you have an offer to accept. • Second, it is very important to be prepared, with written letter of resignation, before calling a resignation meeting with your boss. You will need to write a letter of resignation…
Read MoreJob Board = Identity Theft
Phony Ad On Job Sites Leads To 100,000 Stolen Identities Security researchers have unearthed the single largest cache of stolen identities, thanks in part to a Trojan stealing the data that has been hidden in a fraudulent advertisement on online job sites like Monster.com. Don Jackson, a researcher with security company SecureWorks, told InformationWeek that he found 12…
Read MoreClosing an Interview
by Carole Martin How can a job-seeker make a strong closing argument in job interviews? Find expert tips for closing the job interview, and getting one step closer to a job offer. Closing the Sale: “When do I start?” That’s about as aggressive as you can get at the close of the interview. It may…
Read MoreGetting past the initial screen
To be certain that you will get past the initial screen, be aware of the following common candidate red flags: 1. No Home Address, Telephone Number or E-mail Address If they can’t find you, they can’t hire you. Without basic information and an easy way to contact you once interest is established, your chances virtually…
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