In an interview it’s not just about what you say but also how you act. Body language says a thousand words about who you are, your confidence and your passions. The hiring manager sitting across from you can learn a lot about you from your handshake, posture, eye contact, hand fidgeting when you talk and facial movements. Be Continued »
It is no secret that happier workers are more productive, but have you also noticed that when you feel happier you also feel more confident and successful – who wouldn’t want that in their life? There is also reason to suggest that there are more job opportunities for happier people. It is a self fulfilling Continued »
There are many experienced professionals who have succeeded for years and years in the job market without needing an up-to-date resume until now. They have decades of valuable experience over many of the young graduate and novice job seekers, but unfortunately for them the nature of the job market has changed considerably and so has acceptable expectations for resumes. Experienced Continued »
There is a saying that goes “In this world you’re either growing or you’re dying, so get in motion and grow.” Lou Holtz. With this in mind it is not too much of a stretch to suggest that the quickest and simplest way to increase your salary involves growing. A recent study by LinkedIn revealed that this is Continued »
Imagine – for a second – we were a genie in a lamp and with one simple wave of our fingers we can grant you the job of your dreams. What would that be? Would it give you everything you’re looking for? Surprising a lot of jobseekers would struggle to answer this questions. While unfortunately we do not have magic Continued »
It is no secret that hiring managers receive hundreds of application per vacancy but you’d be surprised how quickly some of them get thrown in the trash. One small indiscretion, one neglectful typo and boom your chances are blow. Your resume is the chance to shine, highlight your best qualities and stand out from the crowd. Here Continued »
It is never easy to get rejected from a job. You set your heart on the perfect role, perfected your resume, nailed the interview but for some reason you still didn’t make the cut. The best thing you can do in this situation is to leverage the opportunity with the company to your benefit. Make Continued »
If you can find a job seeker who doesn’t get nervous before a big interview, I will eat my keyboard, and phone interviews are no less daunting. These are often the initial screening interviews that allow hiring managers to reduce the list of candidates beforethe physical interview. The worst thing you can do is let your nerves get Continued »
Congratulations! You have succeeded in identifying your dream job and successfully convinced the company that you are the most qualified candidate for the job above all the other candidates. This is half the challenge, now all you have to do is keep your new job. Here are 5 simple tips to continue impressing at the Continued »