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ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB – JOB CHANGE

People who have been in the full time workforce for a decent amount of time have witnessed incredible job markets; during a booming economy you may witness people getting multiple offers with very little effort on their part. Then there are times when one gets to witness slow markets and at other times come across exceptionally difficult scenarios. During the lean phase even adequately experienced people with very good education behind them find it difficult to land or keep jobs. It is only natural then for people to look towards external forces responsible for the ups and downs in the ...

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THE CHANGING JOB HUNT LANDSCAPE

CHANGING JOB Telling someone that it is going to be difficult hunting for a job is stating the obvious, like saying the sun is hot, or some people love attention. You start doubting your capabilities, when you have been job hunting for quite some time and the feeling of being a tad bit tired creeps in. After following endless rounds of leads and appearing in numerous interviews you find yourself going no – where. Read our previous blog => Six benefits to using a professional recruiter in your job search You find the situation pretty exhausting when the elusive reward ...

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Six benefits to using a professional recruiter in your job search

Many of us are choosing to search for new positions on popular job boards and we are increasingly turning to social media channels to look for open vacancies. This leaves people wondering why they should be considering using a recruiter to help them along the way. Read our previous blog => ALL TIME BEST CAREER ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS There are many advantages to using an established recruitment agency rather than ‘going it alone’ as a good recruiter will have years of experience and a proven track record of adding value to your job search efforts. Of course, it’s a minefield ...

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BUILDING RAPPORT DURING AN INTERVIEW

During your job search you may have visited the job search websites. These best job search sites are really useful and you may find great information regarding handling the crucial interview part. There are a lot many things that determine the outcome of your interview. Whether or not you are successful depends not only on how you ask the questions but also how you answer the questions. Read this blog => 10 Little Things That Make A Big Difference To Hiring Managers It definitely has a lot to do with the quality of your resume / portfolio, to being punctual and ...

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10 Little Things That Make A Big Difference To Hiring Managers

As a former hiring manager in several consulting firms, I often wondered if candidates were cognizant of the impression they made on employers. Even small things, such as the frown displayed by an applicant upon arriving at an interview, or the worn-out jeans on an applicant in a roomful of suits, gave me pause as I worked to screen candidates. Ironically, many of the issues I spotted were easily fixed by taking care of seemingly minor issues. In some cases, these corrections would have made the difference in making the hire vs. taking a pass on the applicant! Read our ...

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