Category Archive for: Career Advice

Why you should never
accept a counteroffer!

You have just accepted a position with another company and are in the process of turning in your notice. It was a difficult decision, and you thought long and hard about what path you would take. But you have decided to leave. In your resignation meeting, you tell your employer you have decided to leave…

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Top 5 Interview Tips

If you’re counting down the days till your next job interview, these helpful hints will help you get in the right mood so you can leave a lasting impression on the interviewers… #1 Do your research Fail to plan, and you plan to fail. You are certain to be asked specific questions about the company,…

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Costly mistakes to avoid
in your cover letter

By Terri Williams, Source: Yahoo It’s been said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And if you submit a bad cover letter, you won’t get a chance to make that first impression on employers. “People who read cover letters and resumes can be very picky – they have that…

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The One Interview Question Most
People Are Not Prepared For!

Any job hunter would be wise to seek out common interview questions and think about his answers beforehand, but what about the questions that haven’t made it onto the lists yet? One question I’ve heard asked is some variation of, “Tell me something I wouldn’t know from looking at your CV,” or “Tell me something…

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35 Costly Job Search Mistakes
You Might Still Be Making

It’s always fun to hear about the big mistakes job applicants make—like showing up in sweatpants or falling asleep during the interview. (And yes, both of those things have happened.) It’s less fun to hear about the smaller mistakes—like someone showing up five minutes late or having a typo on the first line of a…

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New Year, New Career: How to
Land Your Dream Job in 2015

For individuals who want to take the next step in their career, January is a great time to double down on their efforts and jump-start their job search. By this time, the holidays will be over, and both job hunters and employers will be ready to start the new year by seizing new opportunities. “Oftentimes,…

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Dealing with redundancy

Redundancy isn’t usually welcome, but it is something that happens to many of us during our working lives. However, it is not necessarily a negative situation to be in; many people have used it as an opportunity for positive change in their lives and careers. What is important is how you react to a situation…

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Interview Tips

Here are 10 tips for interview success.   1. First impressions count Greet your interviewer with a smile and firm handshake. Give eye contact. Try to make small talk during the walk from the reception area to the interview room. Liz Anderson, a human resources manager says, “You have to sell yourself before you can…

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3 Ways to shine when asked
“Tell me about yourself”

The hour of your big interview has arrived, and you know you’re going to nail it. You’ve done your research and memorized your talking points. At this point, you could talk about the company in your sleep—right down to where the interviewer attended undergrad and the exact number of Wall Street Journal mentions the company…

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Choosing Between Job Offers

With the job market so competitive, it may be unusual to have two job offers to choose from. In an article in Chronicle, Emma Thornton explored the dilemma she faced. As Emma indicated, the decisions you make can have long-term ramifications for your career and your future happiness. This article explores some of the questions to…

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