Category Archives: Snippets

Snippets: a picture is worth a thousand words

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: catching attention

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: first impressions

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: building rapport

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: making small talk

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: nice smells

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: being too honest at interviews

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 … Continue reading

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Snippets: don’t be intimidated by the job requirements

Don’t be intimidated by the requirements of the job that you are interested in. Just go all out for it, regardless of whether you are a fresh graduate or already in employment, or if the job requires someone with a, … Continue reading

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Snippets: don’t drink yourself out of a job

Here’s food – or drink – for thought. If you stay off alcoholic drinks, you may have better chances of getting more job offers or remaining in your job! A recent survey of 375 CEOs in the private sector showed … Continue reading

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Snippets: don’t talk money too soon

What to avoid when you go for job interviews: talking money too soon. If it’s your first interview, resist the urge to ask how much you might earn. It shows you’re primarily interested in the salary, not the work. If … Continue reading

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