Archive for the 'Tips' Category

07 Apr

Retirement or Not

Recent statistics show that retirement is now coming at a later date due to the effects of the recent global economic crisis. If these employees aged 50 or more are finding the need to save more, it is mainly due to the fact that retirement figures a few years back have become so irrelevant, they [...]

10 Aug

Job Opportunities

If you have already used our online application system to apply for a vacancy you can see your form (and alter it if you haven’t submitted it), by clicking on the ‘See my previous applications’ link below. Now you can register your interest in particular types of jobs or specific locations, and we’ll email you [...]

10 Jun

Handling rejection

It’s very difficult to find work these days. Despite all your efforts in clinching that position, you still find yourself rejected. You realize that jobs are pretty elusive. You have to understand that with so many applicants vying for one position, there is a very high possibility of someone being more qualified that you are. [...]

10 Apr

Shake that hand

Many of you might think that handshakes are outdated. Think again. This simple gesture is still valued in the professional setting. This also includes job interviews. A handshake alone can state a lot about a person. For example, someone with a weak handshake can be taken as one who lacks confidence. On the other hand [...]

10 Mar

How to be a better employee when you get hired?

Being the role model is one of the toughest challenges an employee has, because either the good or bad way, just to reach the top of success, every possible ways should be considered. How to be the best employee in a company’s diversity particularly on co-workers and their performance if you get hired? There actually [...]

10 Feb

Building a network

This is how I get jobs. Seriously! I basically use good old networking. When I was a fresh graduate and desperately wanted to join the yuppie (do people still use that word?) band wagon, I merely got hold of my trusty cell phone and texted friends a message that I was actively looking for a [...]

10 Jan

Put your best shoe forward

The first thing an interviewer will notice about you is your appearance. For the ladies, keep your hair away from your face. You may wear make-up but remember that anything in excess is always a bad thing. For clothing, make it clean and well-pressed. You may wear a pantsuit or a skirt as long as [...]

18 Oct

Using Facebook to Find A Job

In the olden days, you had to have a local copy of your resume, print it out, and mail it to prospective employers. These days, though, unemployed folk can simply log on to their favorite business networking site, and apply for a job via email, to monster.com, and now even through Facebook. Yes, social networking [...]

23 Sep

Enhance Your IT Skills

Job hunting has become easier with the advent of the Internet job sites and boards. Today, job seekers can get online to find employment and also apply online. However, as jobs become more accessible, competition becomes stiffer than ever. To improve your chances of getting hired, I suggest you improve on your IT skills. Keep [...]

28 Mar

It’s Your Turn… NOW!!!!

Sometimes, but not always, job interviewers suddenly turn the tables on the applicant. Don’t let the, “Do you have any questions?” freak you out. If you really have no questions, then it’s fine to say so. But this is also an opportunity that you should never miss out on. Here are some questions you can [...]

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