It’s All In The Planning!

That first job you do may not be your dream job but it is a stepping stone to a successful career. And it is the satisfaction that you get from working and the quest for knowledge that will make you work hard. Journalist Quentin Lim said the first job was not a time for fresh [...]

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A lot. In fact, your reputation is the most valuable thing you own. If you have a bad reputation, nobody will want to take a second look at you. Therefore, be known for being dependable, professional, and cooperative. Act and look the part by dressing professionally. Make a name for yourself by attending conferences, delivering [...]

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Always be reachable when you are applying for a job. As mobile phones with pre-paid plans have become rather affordable, getting one would be advisable as you can then be contacted wherever you are. Other points of contact that you may want to include are your email address, home address and home telephone number. An [...]

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The person you are meeting for the first time does not know you. Neither would you know him. Therefore, your initial appearance is usually the first clue that the interviewer has to go by. The key to a good impression is to present yourself appropriately. Start with your grooming. A clean and tidy appearance is [...]

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The resume is not the place for you to write an essay. Leave that behind you. In the resume, your personal description should be brief and concise. Your achievements should be highlighted as bullet points. This little open secret will allow interviewers to read faster and understand you better. Remember, your resume is likened to [...]

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Job interviewers can usually tell whether or not you are an ideal candidate for the job within the first minute. It’s called the first impression. Your personal appearance, outfit, facial expressions and body language can make or break you. To make a great first impression, walk in with confidence but not cockiness, give a firm [...]

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Doing business is a lot about building a rapport, and building a rapport with a job interviewer is equally as important. Studies show that job interviewers tend to hire candidates based on whether or not they are like them, as well as whether or not they seem like a match for the company culture. So [...]

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Many interviewers like to make small talk with a prospective employee to get more of a feel of the temperament and personality that goes beyond responses an interviewer might have rehearsed. While you don’t want to attempt to be buddies with your interviewer, being able to participate in small talk is almost a talent by [...]

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The first impression always matters and the first glance that the interviewer steals on you most often immediately sets a grade for you at the back of their mind. Therefore, it is essential that you do not look too sophisticated or too casual, but keep your dressing simple, sharp but elegant. Dressing up looking like [...]

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What to avoid when you go for job interviews: being too honest. You can be completely candid and feel good afterwards, but being totally honest during the interview is courting disaster. For instance, if you’re asked why you left your previous employer, you shouldn’t say that you resigned because your boss is a pain in [...]

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