Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
November 21st, 2007
Getting Ready for a Virtual Job Interview
November 19th, 2007
With the rapid development of online technology, more and more people want to know how this would make their lives easier.
In some way, it does help you cut time in (for instance) shopping, paying utility bills among others. However, this relatively-new technology may introduce new ways of doing things we never thought possible while online, such as finding a job.
Believe it or not, some big-scale employers are ex
Sneaky Job Hunter Tactics
November 8th, 2007
Some job hunters have become quite clever when it comes to submitting their resumes by trying to go around the usual path of sending their job applications directly to the hiring manager.
Instead, they design their resumes to give a false impression that an insider of the company has already approved their resume for hiring.
These sneaky fellows are able to pull off the trick in two ways. The first method is throu
Writing a Killer CV
October 24th, 2007
If formality didn’t call for it, one could simply start typing out their curriculum vitae and hand it in as if it was a 30-minute pop quiz. However, rarely does that happen and rarely do serious hiring companies or institutions entertain a CV without an excellent cover letter.
Therefore, as part of your job application arsenal, you should be able to master the art of cover letter making. There are a lot of a
Following Job Application Instructions
October 17th, 2007
Whenever organizations or specific institutions request for a curriculum vitae, you should be careful enough to follow directions or else, your document might simply end up at the end of the stack instead of standing out.
There are a lot of things that job applicants take for granted because they simply choose to not follow the directions that have been laid out by the employer.
One of the simplest things is when
Is Your CV Telling The Truth?
October 10th, 2007
It’s not everyday that you see interviewees telling the truth. And the lying doesn’t change that much when you’re trying to put it into writing.
There have been statistics by various survey sources such as IRS and IAG that say that curriculum vitaes in the past year have not been entirely truthful. This is a very stark reminder of how interviewees and interviewers alike should handle the truth wi
Passing the Pre-Employment Test
October 10th, 2007
More and more companies utilize workplace-behavior assessments or what we call pre-employment examinations. Employers typically use assessments to confirm a candidate’s cultural fit or skill competency. Here are some reminders that you should remember when taking such exams.
There is no right or wrong answers – This is true especially for personality exams. If you answer honestly and don’t get the
Seeking Inspiration in Resume Writing
October 1st, 2007
There are tons of good resources available when it comes to writing a resume. In fact, there are so many such resources and inspirations that it can be confusing for many job seekers. For instance, every person you would ask for advice may tell you something completely different from the another guy whom you sought for the same advice.
So who should job seekers listen or refer to when it comes to creating a winning
Dealing with Lack of Credentials
September 27th, 2007
In the real world, a college degree is a major stumbling block when it comes to finding a job that you want. However, if you don’t have a degree that doesn’t mean you are doomed to take blue-collared jobs. It is not really relevant if a person has a degree in marketing if he or she couldn’t even create good sales.
Over time, professional accomplishments become more important than a college degree.
How to Make the Most of Your References
September 27th, 2007
Offering references in your resume is not really dangerous, but the risk rises once a hiring manager calls them. For one, your references may either no longer work in the company, hesitant about answering questions about you, or worse, not even remember who you are.
References hurt job seekers more than they know, but they are one part of your job search that you have complete control. The following steps may help