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Job Interview – The basics
There are a few basics that every person who’s preparing for, or facing a job interview, should know… So, what are the types of questions the interviewer might ask? Here are a few examples. The common interview questions. There are probably 20 or 30 common questions typically asked in interviews. They’re easily found because most … Continue reading
Recruitment Agency – The signs that you’ve got a good one
Here are some of the good things to seek out: 1) They have stellar testimonials and reviews 2) It just feels right 3) They specialise in your industry 4) They have a flawless BBB rating 5) They’re transparent 6) They don’t act like they need you 7) You have your own, responsive agent Chosen excerpts by … Continue reading
Job Search Tips – What your resume should NOT include
There are several items, however, that your resume should NOT include: (1) Personal details and photographs (2) Hobbies (3) Clubs, organizations and volunteer work NOT related to your industry or profession (4) Religious and Political affiliations (5) Your “Objective” – It may seem counter-intuitive to leave this off, but the statement of a specific Objective … Continue reading
Job Search in US – Find a Job Center
American Job Centers can help you look for work and offer classes like resume writing. Many states offer business services to help employers hire, retain and train workers. via America’s Service Locator: Find an American Job Center.
Job Search – The words which will lead the right recruitment agents and employers (video)
As an experienced recruiter Andy Headworth has seen big changes in the employment world in the last few years. Online profiles and applications are now often the only way that job-seekers can reach the agencies and employers that are advertising vacancies. Deeana is a recent journalism graduate who is finding it hard to break into … Continue reading
Hiring – Employee referrals and internal employees (with 42% of jobs) are the two main source
Employee referrals is still a dominant source of new hires: 25% of new hires results from these referrals. One out of 10 referred candidates gets hired The really interesting new finding is that the lion’s share of jobs is now filled by internal employees! Fully 42% of jobs are filled this way. You can understand … Continue reading
Job Search and LinkedIn Profile – 10 Tips
LinkedIn is simple enough to use, but it is such a powerful and thorough tool that there are many points which can be easily overlooked. These incredibly useful tips are not only going to make your LinkedIn profile the strongest it can possibly be, they are also going to change the way you use your … Continue reading
Bridging the Gap Between Employer and Job Seekers
(Guess Posts by by Rebecca Gray) If you happen to be unemployed and have been seeking a position for some time, but have met with little success, you might find yourself confused by recent statistics that indicate a steady decrease in unemployment claims, not to mention the frequently published projections of a rosy employment picture … Continue reading
Job Search tool for Flexible Jobs
There are a lot of perceptions of what work from home jobs and other flexible jobs can be, and quite honestly, most of them are outdated. We compiled this list of 100 of the Most Surprising Flexible Jobs, Past and Present, in order to help showcase that flexible work meaning telecommuting, freelance, part-time, flexible, … Continue reading
Job Search in Scotland – More than 40% of traffic is now from mobile users
Scottish job seekers are increasingly looking for their next career move on mobile devices, according to the country’s leading recruitment platform. s1jobs most recent data reports that more than 40% of traffic to their site is now from mobile users, signalling a huge mind shift in how people now view the job hunt and application … Continue reading
Job Search – One in every two is now on a mobile device
In June 2014 Indeed’s job search data showed that nearly 50% of all job seekers are looking for and applying to jobs through a mobile device. With this acquisition, Indeed will enable employers worldwide to take advantage of this shift and to accept job applications through a mobile device, without any infrastructure upgrades or IT … Continue reading
Job Search in UK – Applicants do not have to disclose minor offences
The Supreme Court has ruled that forcing job applicants to disclose minor crimes as part of background checks is a breach of their human rights. The ruling is related to the case of a man, identified only as “T” in court, who was denied employment at a football club and later a place at university … Continue reading
Resume – Admitting faith cuts callback chances by more than 25 percent study finds
According to two recently released studies, admitting one’s faith on a resume can cut the chances for a callback by more than 25 percent. Scholars with the “Religious Affiliation and Hiring Discrimination” field experiments, conducted in the South and New England, found that “applicants who expressed a religious identity were 26 percent less likely to … Continue reading
Job Interview – Narcissists perform best study finds
Job applicants with narcissistic personalities are more successful than equally qualified candidates who act more modestly, according to a new study. The research also found that applicants from countries with cultures that place greater emphasis on humility may find it tougher to land a job. The study, which was conducted at the University of British … Continue reading
Job Interview – The water test
A GREAT résumé, the right answers in the interview and stellar references may not be enough to nab the dream job in a competitive employment market.With so many qualified candidates out there, employers are able to be much pickier. We all know that presenting well in the job interview is important but you may be … Continue reading
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