Posts Tagged ‘job search’
Employment Trends To Watch Out For
People just coming into the job market today are faced with challenges in securing decent jobs. Given such a dire situation, we might be wondering what the future holds and if things would get better or worse. As long as the economy is facing problems, there would also be problems with securing gainful employment. This…
Read MoreWhat To Do When You Don’t Know The Answer To An Interview Question
Have you ever been in a situation where you hear an interview question and all you can do is stare at the interviewer, mouth agape? If you have been in such a situation, you would know just how painful it can be even if it is just one question that you could not answer. Sometimes…
Read MoreTips To Get Closer To Your Dream Job
Most people enter the job market with a specific career in mind. However. the realities of the job market soon dawn on them. The situation is often compounded by the fact that most people do not have an education that is aligned with their career goals. Irrespective of the position you find yourself now, you…
Read MoreIs It Time For A Career Change?
Are you currently feeling unsatisfied with your job? Do you think it is time to get another job? You may have done everything you can to enjoy your current job and it still isn’t working. These situations can be tricky as you may not want to leave the “safety” job for an uncertain employment market.…
Read MoreFive Post Internship Tips
You have just completed an internship. Time to sit back and wait for what happens? Instant job offers? Back to the boredom of school? There are so many feelings and hopes that students who have just completed an internship have. We all know how important internships are in getting valuable work experience and kick starting…
Read MoreIs Your Body Language Making You Fail Interviews?
At your last interview, you did everything right. You used the industry lingo. You answered the competency questions well. You demonstrated your skills, knowledge and experiences. You said everything right. Yet, you did not get the job. What could be happening then? It may be that you are overestimating your performance. However, an usual cause…
Read MoreThe Art Of The Unsolicited Job Application
Are you currently searching for a job? Do you constantly check job listings and job boards? Are those your only means of job hunting? You may be limiting yourself by focusing only on vacancies posted by companies. If you are currently searching for a job and you want to increase your chances of getting a…
Read MoreAgri-business: Land Of A Million Opportunities
For people looking for work, there is a huge lack of employees in the agriculture industry. It is an industry that is growing fast due to innovation and the increasing demand for what they produce. Currently, thousands of jobs are available. They are all over the country and in every aspect of production, from research…
Read MoreFive Steps To A Better Resume
This is 2013 and people are busier than ever. This busy set includes hiring managers. So if you want a job anytime soon, you have to master the art of catching and holding the attention of hiring managers. That means your resume has to do its job. What is the job of the resume? Simple.…
Read MoreJust Been Fired? Things To Do And Not Do
Consider this scenario: Victor Sterringhom (not a real name) was fired form a tech startup. Instantly, he went on twitter and let out a series of rants where he badmouthed specific people at his former company. Without knowing the specifics in the above scenario, do you think what Mr Steringham did was professional? Most people…
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