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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“Shilpa, I need an elevator pitch to network for a job.” said a client recently, and that inspired me to write this post. It takes considerable effort and time to craft & deliver a good networking pitch, but it is necessary for making a strong, impactful impression on the prospective employer. When you have a
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More often than not I have heard stories from clients on how taxing their job search has been. What is important to realize here, is that mental block is a real thing & many times you unwittingly invite such blocks that ruin your success & frustrate you especially when you are searching for a job.
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