Applying for online jobs does need some basic information and strategy for success, and in particular get employers to reply to you. There are several things you can do to increase your odds of being chosen for a position that fits you well.
Read More...The purpose of your CV is to get you an interview invitation and ultimately a job offer. While different formats may make your CV more interesting there are some that may look good but they do serve the purpose of getting you an interview.
Read More...Building a strong professional network can provide the leverage you need to make progress at work. Networking is about building relationships, not just creating lists but developing a trust between people that lasts beyond today’s job search. The
Read More...Sending a follow-up message to thank the interviewer can make the difference between getting hired and being rejected. Of course it won’t save you if your interview went badly from start to finish, but it can definitely sway their decision if it’s neck-and-neck between you and another…
Read More...You have decided you are going to make your mark and you will have a stellar career. That’s great, but be ware and avoid making these career limiting mistakes which could shatter your dream in the long term. They’ll make you regretful, bitter, resentful and miserable.
Read More...Getting fired: First of all, don’t beat yourself up. Getting retrenched can happen to the best of us. Don’t dwell on it. Instead, focus on what you are going to do next and how you are going to find another job. Keeping in mind the stigma of …
Read More...Getting retrenched or fired isn’t easy. It’s a disruptive life event. But, it can also open doors and lead to great and unexpected opportunities. The thing is you have to challenge yourself to rise above being tempted to feel like a victim. Instead focus on how…
Read More...Competition is always tougher at top companies and for any role considered a “dream job.” How do you write job hunting emails that get opened and get results? Emails that get results have key features. They have compelling subject lines, a simple message..
Read More...Having a personal brand allows you to identify the unique and differentiating value that you can bring to an organization, team and/or project, and communicating it in a professionally memorable and consistent manner in all of your
Read More...As many as 50 percent of people applying for a given job simply aren’t qualified. Here are my top 5 reasons you’re not hearing back after applying for a job, with five suggestions for ways to avoid the CV Black Hole.
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