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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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Planning to give your boss a gift this holiday?

The season of giving is here and the holiday mood is in the air. Before I plan for my vacation, there’s one thing that I’m looking forward to plan and give my 100% attention. Shopping for GIFTS! They said that … 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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Career options

Considering the thousands of jobs today, making a career choice is not easy, to say the least. How many people have you known who would like to change careers after bitter years of staying in a job they abhor? The … 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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Snippets: no pretence, just be yourself

Be yourself when you are at interviews. The least you should do is to pretend. Be sincere. Be genuine. Show interest in the job that you are applying for. Your qualifications may not meet their requirements but employers are also … Continue reading

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Making yourself more marketable

What can you do to make yourself more marketable to prospective employers? Here are a few tips to consider: Take a little time off to get your head together. A week or two, maybe longer. Then, tackle it head-on. It … Continue reading

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Keep your emotional bond while travelling

Many of us travel overseas as part of our work and sometimes, these travels take up a lot of time and separates us from our families. Our emotional disconnection from our families and loved ones can often affect us in … Continue reading

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Snippets: don’t over-talk!

What to avoid when you go for job interviews: rambling on and on and on. Employers have a hearty dislike for those who over-talk during the interview. They get the impression that you are either too disorganized in your thoughts, … Continue reading

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