by Deon Du Plessis –

Getting it right at a job interview is crucial if you want to stand a good chance of getting the job. Chances are that there are multiple candidates being interviewed and you are “just another candidate” unless you do something to stand out. The good news is that there are some common job interview questions that 99.9% of employers will ask you. They ask you these questions for a reason and being prepared for them will give you a huge advantage. Also, knowing what…

by Barry Golds –

Q1. What did you not like about your last employer?

A. OK, so the interviewer has asked you to say something negative about your ex-employer. You need to turn this round so that it makes it sound like the negative is in fact a positive!

Remember you will not get any credit for complaining or describing a negative situation without adding a positive ending. Here are some examples of what you should say if you are faced with this question…

Start with “Actually there are…

by Alan Cruize -

Effective resume writing requires the proper presentation of every section in resume. Many people think that resume writing is a simple job and does not require many efforts. But this isn’t true. Writing resumes is a tricky job and one should take proper care while presenting his/her details on resume. Following the resume tips for writing the resume will help you to create a masterpiece resume and make impact on employers.

Effective Resume Writing Tips:

• Memorize the details that you want to write on your

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by Dana Prince –

Writing your resume? Thinking of ordering a professional rewrite of your resume? There are a lot of things to consider in order to stand apart from the crowd when applying for a job. Here are 5 success tips for effective resume writing:

Eye Catching

An eye-catching resume can make a difference. But you need to be cautious as well. Weird fonts, colours, and unusual elements may turn a potential employer off. Imagine reading through dozens of resumes. They’ll all look the same after a while.…

by Ian Iacocca –

How do you behave at a new job?

Hmm…perfect question. The interviewers want to know what type of person you are. Do you chill and just wait for stuff to come to you or do you take charge (not in an annoying way) and ask to be challenged with some more work.

Here’s what I would say: “I’m a good listener and I really try to take in my responsibilities. I’m a vigorous note taker, I write everything down to solidify the concepts that are…

by Patricia Erickson -

If you have ever sat down and attempted to write your own resume, you know it can be extremely intimidating. Sure, you can talk about what you do and describe your job to your friends, but putting it on paper can get tricky.

Here are some tips to help you to get started. First, what type of job is it that you are seeking? Your resume should be written with the job you want in mind. Think about your current and past experience and how it…

by Phil Baker -

Because workplace technology is continually changing faster than a mouse click, there are new resume skills you must not overlook. Just a few years ago software skills like being proficient with MS Word, Excel, and the computer and being able to surf the Internet were regarded as extra value skills by many employers. Now most employers take for granted candidates have some familiarity with these programs regarded as elementary as, well, elementary school.

You can still state that you are capable with the established programs, especially…

by Marlyn Damerick –

As a job hunter, you’ve come to understand the importance of a strong cover letter to persuade the employer to invite you for an interview. Now you sit down before a blank screen and prepare to draft it. What next?

A resume cover letter has five parts. Here they are and how to make the most of them.

1. Salutation

When you write”Dear Mr. [Employer],” make every effort to know who you’re writing to and how to spell the name. When you use name, you’re…

by Jaime Cooper –

Years ago when you would apply for a job, you’d be asked to mail in your resume. Today, that’s not the case. Most employers today will request that you email your resume and you so you do with your fingers crossed that the resume gets to the right person and that you’ll hear from them soon. Yet, with employers being able to post jobs all over the Internet, the pool of applicants has increased so much that you can’t trust that someone will get back…

by John Groth -

You’ve exhausted every job hunting lead you can think of. Your network of friends and others have turned up no productive job leads. Your job research leads you to believe another area would be more productive in your job search. Or perhaps your spouse got a job across the country into an area where you know no one.

So now you’ve relocated to another area, whatever the reason, and you don’t know anyone so how do you start looking for a new job in this unfamiliar…