Interviews can be an exciting and unique opportunity for graduates and post grads looking to advance their career but there are things that you should and should not do after any interview to help your chances of getting the job you have applied for. Anticipation can be really stressful when trying to hear back from …
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Everything about you today is digitised and stored online which means important data about you can be stored in the cloud, indefinitely. This can pose an issue if there’s anything bad about your digital footprint and can have a negative affect when dealing with recruiters and potential employers in the future. If you’re worried, use …
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Whether you are a promoting yourself professionally or attempting to generate greater awareness of your personal brand, Facebook has done you a great favour, but you probably don’t know it yet. Facebook cover photos are quickly becoming the online version of the billboard, as professionals and companies alike take their internet presence and marketing skills …
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A big source of concern for many students when applying for University is the interview process. When you are in an interview, the old question, ‘So tell us about yourself’, may inevitably come up. This is open ended and can either be flubbed and meandered through, or handled concisely and with grace. Why is this …
University is over and many IT graduates will flood the market seeking employment with technology companies they’ve spent the last four years preparing for. Very often after a job application is submitted an email will be sent asking for the applicant to take a test. Yep – the aptitude test is now a new standard …
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Lots of people have work history and career experience. This might be on your resume and laid out there for employers to see. The problem is this just might not be that interesting. If you can tell this in a story with some additional details that aren’t on your resume, interviewers will appreciate the candor …
With higher numbers of applicants applying for jobs, companies are frequently utilizing telephone interviews to weed out applicants before they invest the time in formal face to face interviews. Many applicants put little emphasis on these phone interviews and find themselves without the ‘golden ticket’ admitting them to the next stage of the interview process. …
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In these times of economic hardship, it has become essential for those seeking jobs to stand out on their applications and put forth their best efforts. As to be expected, many job-seekers have had difficulties with figuring out exactly what employers are looking for. Here are some important questions to ask yourself that will give …
At the beginning of a job interview, a potential employer will want to get a general idea about your qualifications and goals. A short introduction, known as an elevator pitch, is the perfect way to start that conversation. However, preparation is key. While 31% of students surveyed felt that they used an effective elevator pitch, …
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Landing that first job right out of University can be a major challenge. Recruiters may come to your college, and if so, you had better be ready. Some common questions about the process are answered below. What should I do to get ready to land my dream job? If you know that a specific recruiter …
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