A job interview is the final stage when you have an opportunity to impress a potential employer. Failing this task usually means the end of the road for that job opportunity. Job seeking can be a confusing and uninspiring task that can quickly drain your enthusiasm and positive outlook. However, there are several simple actions …
After a job setback the only way for you to go is forward, with positivity. Everyone fails from time to time. If you don’t put yourself in position to possibly fail then you aren’t putting yourself in position to enjoy great success either. As Wayne Gretzky used to say “you can’t score if you don’t shoot.” …
The primary thrust of this article is how imperative it is that all parties tell the truth in the hiring process. The article argues that any small short term gains are trumped by long term damage to reputation or efficiency. It goes into detail primarily for the job seeker, the employee seeker, and recruiters. First, …
When it comes to finding a new job one of the first things most of us do is pull out our resume and make a few changes. Ask yourself is your resume dating you? Much like anyone who wants to look younger chances are your resume may need a quick makeover. There are a few …
There are many things to consider when writing your resume; what to include, what’s best left out, how to make yourself look good without appearing full of yourself, editing the content so that it makes its point without dragging on forever, etc. But have you ever thought about the importance of using the right font? …
After the last few years, the lack of jobs for college students may finally be taking a turn for the better. Information technology companies have returned to college campuses to hire new employees seeking the lower cost to their companies that the newcomers to the industry provide. Companies like Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys have …
Now more than ever, it’s easy to get distracted while studying. There are just so many other things to take away your attention, which is why it’s important to take a tactical approach to staying on point and focused with your studies and work. There are plenty of ways to keep your studying productive: – …
While most LinkedIn users are simply using this social media tool as a way to connect with others in their field, there are thousands of hiring managers and IT recruiters using it to scout for, and source, potential candidates for open positions. It’s an absolute essential tool for job seekers everywhere. So, how can you …
The career map of yesteryear versus the career map of today’s workforce draws a contrasting image of employment. Education and training through to University graduation was generally sufficient in years gone by in order to secure a half decent job. But today, with the massive advancements in technology, the skill sets of the workforce must …
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If you’re in the market for an IT job, it’s very unlikely that you’re going to find any brand new core skills that stand out from last year. You can expect that 2014 isn’t the year where anything drastically new and exciting in the way of what technology skills employers are looking for reveals itself. …