How to Land Your Dream Job and Not Embarrass Yourself in the Process

Author Michael Gleason It’s time to face a harsh truth: This isn’t the job market of yesteryear. Your grandpa might love regaling crowds with the story of working his way from the mailroom to the boardroom, but that’s no longer a reality. The average U.S. worker today holds a job for about 4.4 years, though that

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GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH- Part 2:-Identifying your Job Opportunities

To identify and analyze the job market, you must conduct some marketing research to determine what industries and companies offer promising job opportunities that relate to the results of your self-analysis. Several sources that can help you in your search are discussed below. 2.1:- College Placement Officer Your college placement office is an excellent source

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How to ace an Internal interview

Internal interview Internal interview is when you go for a job at an organisation you’re already working for. While the aim of both internal and external interviews is to find the right person for a vacant position, there are differences in how an interview may unfold. Understanding the differences between an internal and external interview

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Cover letter

Cover Letter Template Your cover letter is your first impression to a potential employer. A poorly written cover letter can send your application straight to the recycle bin while a well-constructed one can skyrocket you to the top of the shortlist. But crafting the perfect cover letter can be a fine art; it must be

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Psychometric assessments – what to expect

Psychometric assessments – what to expect Finding out that you will be required to undertake a psychometric assessment as part of the interview process may be daunting, but knowing what to expect can help to minimise any anxiety and set you up for the best possible outcome. What is a psychometric assessment? A psychometric assessment

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GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH- Part 1-Assessing Yourself

You must know your product-you- so that you can market yourself effectively to prospective employers. Consequently, a critical first step in your job search is conducting self-analysis, which involves critical examining yourself on the following dimensions: interest, abilities, education, experience, personality desired job environment, and personal goals. A management consultant stressed the importance of performing

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