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First, I handed in my notice, then they offered me a raise. The resignation email is sent, the 30-day notice period has started. I’m called into the managing director’s office: “Look Tom, if money is an issue, we can do something about that” Money wasn’t the issue so this didn’t work. Two days later, I’m…
ViewBeware 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…
ViewWorst 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…
ViewWays 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…
ViewTips 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….
ViewWhy 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…
ViewDo 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…
ViewGIVING 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…
ViewJob 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…
ViewClosing 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…
ViewGetting 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…
ViewUsing Numbers on your Resume and while Interviewing
Use Numbers to Give Your Accomplishments the Attention They Deserve! If you were an employer looking at a Restaurant Managers resume, which of the following entries would impress you more• • Dropped labor costs. ——-OR—- • Dropped labor costs by 3.2% from 21.3% to 19.1% within six months of hire. Clearly the second statement carries…
ViewBEWARE OF COUNTEROFFERS
You’ve been offered a position with growth potential and a moderate increase in compensation. You’ve analyzed and agonized over the decision to leave a good (or bad) job for what could be a better one, and have accepted (or decided to accept) the offer. However, upon resigning, your current boss asks you to stay. This…
ViewINTERVIEW CHECKLIST
It seems like you’ve been sending out cover letters and résumés forever. Suddenly, a prospective employer calls and asks you to come in for a job interview. Take this as a compliment, as unqualified applicants typically are eliminated well before the interview process. Being invited to a face-to-face meeting is a sign that you’re a…
ViewTHE FIVE DEADLY SINS OF INTERVIEWING
In working with job seekers, we have come to recognize five deadly interview sins, any or all of which will keep a candidate from getting an offer. Following are these sins of omission and commission, and the suggested penance. Sin No. 1: Under preparation Many job seekers just show up at the appointed time with…
ViewTELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
Why is it that interviewers/companies still need this crutch question to begin their interviews• Some use it from habit, some because they didn’t have time to prepare, and some because they don’t know any better. But despite trying to prep our clients away from the dreaded opening interview question “Tell me about yourself,” we have…
ViewTHE DO’S AND DONT’S OF THE INTERVIEW
In an interview, it’s not always just what you say that is important, but also how you say it and how you look when you are saying it. Despite answering all questions thrown at you with precision and confidence, if your body language is weak, your overall image may be perceived in this way, too….
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