Category Archives: Careers

Snippet: starting a blog

Let us say you want to do some heavy-duty networking, but you do not want to appear too desperate by calling up everyone you know. Blogging could be the way to go if you want a classier way to network, … Continue reading

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Snippet: dressing for success

It has become a bit of a clichĂ© to say this, but proper dressing does make all the difference in your job-hunting quest. The main thing to remember here is that you are marketing a product, namely, yourself, so first … Continue reading

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Snippet: the cover letter

While the resume is an integral part of the job application process, an often overlooked aspect of the same process is the cover letter. So what makes a great cover letter? Well, generally, you should show that you get a real … Continue reading

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Snippet: making full use of the interview

When you are actually being interviewed, do not just go all out to get the job at any cost. This is definitely the wrong approach to take, unless you are on the brink of desperation. You have to use the … Continue reading

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Why you should ask smart questions at interviews

From The Star newspaper of 22 May 2012, an excellent article by Roshan Thiran. Job seekers would do well to heed the advice here. Ask and you shall receive; turn the tables at interviews by asking smart questions Yippee! You’ve … Continue reading

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Snippet: the power of networking

Simply sitting back and waiting for that dream job to land in your lap is certainly not the way to go when you are trying to look for a job. The majority of successful job-seekers find their positions through networking, … Continue reading

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English is the dominant language of business

This Reuters news item should be food for thought for people who think that the English language is not important to their lives. On the contrary, if one wants to progress in their careers, the English language is seen as … Continue reading

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Snippet: following up after the resume

So you have sent off your resume for a position you are highly interested in, but there has been no reply from the company for a considerable length of time. What should you do? Well, you can choose to wait … Continue reading

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Snippet: choosing your employer

You do have a choice when it comes to selecting which company to work for. Most candidates, when offered similar jobs by different organisations, will snap up the one with the largest benefits. However, it has to be understood that … Continue reading

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Snippet: updating your resume

What kind of importance do you attach to updating your resume on a regular basis? In order to maximise your chances of being hired, you should always update your resume with the appropriate information, whenever possible. This includes your latest … Continue reading

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