An increasing number of companies, particularly start-ups, are announcing layoffs and downsizings. These decisions are driven by business needs or merger decisions, in part due to economic and geopolitical factors as well. The economy reopened to a huge demand for jobs and a surge in spending as people ate out, went shopping, attended events, and […]
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?Make sure you read your JD, your application, resume, and cover letter thoroughly. ?Make sure you do your research on the company and the interview panel members. If you don’t know their names, ask your interview scheduler. ?If it’s a physical meeting, plan your trip and if it’s a virtual meeting, make sure you’re connected
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The acronym ‘WIIFM’ stands for ‘what’s in it for me?’ Smart individuals have used its principles for years to make sure that their audience receives the message they want to hear. USING ‘WIIFM’ ON YOUR RESUME When writing a resume or cover letter, remember that the point is to convince the potential employer that you
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An interviewer might ask, “What do you consider your greatest weakness to be?” remember it’s a trick question and it might backfire if not answered carefully. Truth be told, my greatest weakness is pizza, but that isn’t what the interviewer wants to hear. It’s a job or something nature-related that they look for. Also, remember
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ADDRESSING EMPLOYMENT GAP QUESTIONS IN THE INTERVIEW My last post dwelled into how to bridge the employment gap on your resume, and the poll on ‘What is the biggest issue employment gap candidates face?’ resulted in 217 votes as of today ( the poll is ongoing) 37% of the people said ‘Experience is overlooked’, 33%
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