Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
When looking for a job, there are some truths that we all hold to be self evident. But, that's not always the case. In fact, some of these "truths" we think we know about the interview process are not true at all.
5 Common Interview Myths
You need to have a dedicated cover ...
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
You kids and your new-fangled technology! First there were in-person interviews. Then phone interviews. Now, apparently some companies conduct webcam interviews over Skype or similar programs. The future is here, my friends!
While there will always be a place for the face-to-face interview, webcam job interviews are becoming increasingly more popular. ...
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
When people apply for jobs, they are coached not to speak badly about your former employers. When hiring managers conduct interviews, they take note if job applicants bad mouth their past jobs. Clearly, not everyone is going to get along all the time. Personalities clash, and when coworkers are spending ...
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Men can smell desperation.
Seriously, if a girl's on the prowl for a boyfriend--or just some attention--at a bar, men can spot her right away. Too much make up, super-high heels, low cut tops (OK, I'm sure the guys don't mind that one too much)... Desperation stands out a mile away.
Same ...
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Are you ready for some FOOTBALL? J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets! Woo, it's going to be insane. Who would have thought the little NY team that could would have made it all the way to the playoffs?
And maybe they'll make it to the Super Bowl. That would mean...that I'll be watching commercials and the ...
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Friday, December 4th, 2009
I have a problem with social media.*
Not in a crazy unabomber way, of course. I think social media is vital to today's society, connecting friends, relatives, people who want to stalk their exes, all that. It has also become important for businesses, allowing recruiters to find job candidates, hiring managers ...
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Friday, September 11th, 2009
In a good economy, it can take what seems like forever to find a new job.
In a bad one such as this, well...if patience really was a virtue, job seekers would all be the pope.
I remember back when I was looking for a new job. I'd apply to over 20 jobs ...
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Thursday, May 28th, 2009
Found the job of your dreams? Well, you might think that the chocolate taster/roller coaster tester position is already yours. After all, you have a stellar resume and lots of experience eating chocolate and going on rides.
So why didn't they call you back after the first interview?
A good resume is ...
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
Ah, the cover letter. Is there anything more annoying to write, or amusing to read?
There's a tendency for people to "click and send" their resumes to random jobs. But, as I can attest from when I had to conduct interviews at past jobs, resumes without accompanying cover letters are usually ...
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Monday, December 8th, 2008
I still don't know what I was waiting for
And my time was running wild
A million dead-end streets
Every time I thought I'd got it made
It seemed the taste was not so sweet
So I turned myself to face me
But I've never caught a glimpse
Of how the others must see the faker
I'm much ...
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