Being a mind reader would come in handy during the interview and make the whole getting-a-job thing a lot easier, right? It would take away all the pressure of saying the right thing and allow you to fix any verbal blunders. One can only wish… While it may not feel like it, the ball can
We all know the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, but that’s what most of us do. There may be a classic novel lurking behind that sleeve, but we rarely take it off the shelf and open it to find out. The same goes with interviews: if you turn up looking “a hot mess”
Having coached the full range of job seekers, from entry-level candidates to C-suite executives, I learned the one job interview tactic that makes the difference between success and failure. This same tactic works for coaches and consultants who want to build a larger practice, secure more clients and do it more quickly. The true genius
Given the size of their populations, many people generally assume that the world’s largest employers are Chinese or Indian. However, according to research published by the World Economic Forum, the US Department of Defense boasts a workforce of 3.2 million people, making it the largest global employer. The Chinese military, the People’s Liberation Army, is in
Local Digital Marketing company Alpha Innova Group has partnered with Indeed.com to launch a Jobs website catering to the needs of Employers and Job Seeks in St.Lucia and the OECS. HiredCaribbean.com connects Employers and Job Seekers across the Caribbean via a user friendly and daily updated website. The website is complemented by a presence on
CV writing can be a bit of a minefield, are there is a lot of advice out there surrounding what you should or shouldn’t do. So today, we’re focusing on the don’ts. A perfectly good CV can be ruined by just one of these faux-pas, meaning it’s just as important to know what you shouldn’t
Think the whole “future employers checking your social media accounts” thing is just an annoying urban legend? Think again. It turns out that one in three employers have rejected candidates based on something they found out about them online. So, here’s a guide to what you need to know before you start sending your resume
Here are the keys to successful job interviewing. Job-seekers who follow these simple rules and guidelines should achieve success in this important phase of job-hunting. Do take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview — or otherwise be sure you know exactly where it is and how long it
When you have successfully mastered cover letters, resumes, and job applications and are receiving requests for interviews, it’s time to understand how to succeed in the job interview so that you are ever closer to your goal of obtaining one or more job offers. This article focuses on the 10 most important — the 10 best
A job is an activity, often regular, and often performed in exchange for payment. A person usually begins a job by becoming an employee,volunteering, or starting a business. The duration of a job may range from an hour (in the case of odd jobs) to a lifetime (in the case of some judges). The activity
