If you’re like most people, you have days where you fantasize about quitting your job–getting away from your boss and your co-workers, and maybe even the work itself. But while there absolutely are times when quitting is a good idea–when your boss asks you to do something illegal or unsafe,… Continue reading
Always be positive about previous jobs : It is important always to be positive about every job that you have had in the past. Why should this be so vital? Again, let us consider it from the employer’s point of view. Will it impress an interviewer to hear a candidate… Continue reading
These are the 10 qualities that are most in demand by employers: Flexibility. Helpful and caring attitude to clients and customers. Supportive team member. Keen to take on responsibility to organize people or projects. Having a positive attitude in the face of difficulties or challenges. Displaying enthusiasm for the work. Able to… Continue reading
As per research with employers over many years, these are the 10 most common reasons for failure at interview. Arriving at the interview unprepared for what is to follow. Having a sloppy appearance or too relaxed an attitude to the interview. Not showing any excitement about, or enthusiasm for, the… Continue reading
If you have been called for an interview, there is no reason why you should not be the person who eventually gets offered the job. You stand just as much chance of being successful as any of the other candidates to be interviewed. How you have positioned yourself so far… Continue reading
Interviews come in many shapes and sizes depending on their function. Most interviews are for the purpose of selecting someone for a job vacancy. The employer, senior managers or human resources (often abbreviated to HR) staff will meet with possible candidates, ask them a series of questions and then decide… Continue reading
The dictionary defines an interview as a face-to-face meeting for the purposes of consultation. In other words, it is a discussion between two or more people for one reason or another. Organisations, companies and institutions use this method of meeting and discussion to help them choose the best candidates to… Continue reading
Money can be a highly sensitive topic to discuss in any context, but even more so during the interview process. With a quality job on the line, you may hesitate to press a hard bargain for the salary you want. “I think there are a lot of people who are… Continue reading
In a slowing economy, you may need an effective resume to help you to obtain a telephone or in person interview. You may only have one chance to have your resume read by a given employer, so you may want to make a great impression the first time. These tips,… Continue reading
Being late : While occasional lateness may be excused in other situations, it’s often a deal-breaker in a job interview. Hiring managers assume that you’re on your best behavior while interviewing, so if you aren’t on time for the interview, they’ll assume you’ll be unreliable if they hire you. Always… Continue reading