7 Career Tips for Teens
November 26th, 2008
Summer Job Tips for Teens
October 22nd, 2008
Summer has just ended and your friends proudly parade in front of you the fruits of their summer jobs – iPods, video games, cell phones, and tan lines they got from Panama City Beach. Oh, you were able to get yourself an iPod. Only that it’s not from a summer gig, but from helping your mom fold your dad’s boxers.
Well, there’s always a next summer and it’s not too early to be anxious a
Illegal Job Interview Questions
October 15th, 2008
You’re more than prepared for your final job interview, but one thing is bothering you. You’re an immigrant and a single parent. You know that disclosing information about your status will make or break your chances of getting hired. And you’re well aware that you’re at a disadvantage.
You don’t have to worry if the hiring manager is professional enough to avoid asking illegal question
6 Reasons to Turn Down a Job Offer
October 8th, 2008
For many job hunters, a big paycheck is at the top of their considerations. But sometimes, it is just not what you are looking for in a job. Of course, while paycheck is a very important factor, you have to consider the credibility and the name of the company and the nature of the job to know whether the pay is worth it. Here are some factors you need to remember when you are not sure whether to get or turn down a
Five Rules of Cover Letter Etiquette
September 24th, 2008
Your cover letter serves as a booster to your resume – the resume does the playing while the cover letter does the cheering, giving the hiring manager the best impression of your application.
Unfortunately, despite its critical role in getting hired, many job candidates spend eternity developing their resumes, treating cover letters only as an afterthought. This can be a huge mistake as the cover letter is y
Preparing for Common Job Interview Questions
September 17th, 2008
Coming for a job interview can make or break your chances of getting hired. You know you are highly qualified for the position and confident that you have what it takes to belong to the company. You are well aware of the questions that will be asked by the hiring manager and you are sure that you will pass the interview with flying colors. But how sure are you?
Preparing for the questions is different from answerin
Motivation Job Interview Questions
September 10th, 2008
Job interviews are conducted for a reason: they enable you to assess your candidate, whether he/she is qualified for the position or not.
Interviews also enable you to know what motivates your candidate. Why it is important to know what motivates your candidate? For one, it would enable you to determine which position your candidate is best suited for. And for another, it will help you determine what drives your po
How to Behave at an Interview
September 10th, 2008
The job interview is one of the most important points in your employment search process. Sure, your resumé impressed the hiring manager. You are very much qualified and have the required skills, and now you have to prove you will be a good fit with the company and future colleagues. Just do not wreck the highly-valuable and much-coveted face-to-face interview with the hiring manager. In a survey of more than
Curriculum Vitae vs. Resume: What's The Difference?
August 27th, 2008
Resume
A resume is a document that contains a summary or listing of educational background and job experience. A resume is about 1-2 pages long, usually written in A4 or Letter-sized paper. There are three types of resumes:
Chronological résumé
A chronological résumé enumerates a candidate’s job experiences from the newest to the oldest.
Functional résumé A functiona
Jobs That Let You Go Green
August 20th, 2008
Campaign trails in the United States national elections always equate with the eternal bombardment of candidate rhetorics, overwhelming potential voters with promises on topics such as national security, health care, and the economy. In the 2008 presidential race, however, Americans are hearing about a new issue in environment and employment: green jobs or jobs that aim to create a more energy-efficient and energy-