posted by Administrator on Jan 10
There is usually a part within any job interview, normally before it ends, where you will be asked for your reason why you left your past firm even with a good position and competitive pay. This is a trick question to see if you are a possible whiner who can be more of a liability to the company you’re applying into so be careful and tread easy. Past issues and brushes with the management with certain issues may give your interviewer clues to your resistance to company policy that is a turn-off. Companies avoid people who complain too much for they are very much at their own headaches. That is the reason why companies sometimes prefer entry-level hires for they are not at all prone to complain about working conditions, pay and many other employment factors due to lack of experience. Be professional with your answers so you do not dig your own grave and lose the employment opportunity of a lifetime.
posted by editor on Feb 10
In this corporate jungle where everyone wants to get an up on everyone, and competition is stiff, you really need an extra edge to make you more noticeable.
One of the ways to achieve this is though the use of LinkedIn, a professional networking website. LinkedIn operates the same way as a social networking site – you make a profile, add contacts, and watch your network grow. The only difference is that LinkedIn users are building professional and corporate contacts for the advancement of their careers.
Many employers use LinkedIn because of its relative ease of use, where they can see a member’s qualifications related to the industry he or she is in. There is also a referral system, where a person can be referred because of exemplary work, which makes him or her more marketable for future jobs.
posted by editor on Dec 26
The outlook was bad but in reality, it’s even worse. Jobs are being lost and companies are closing down, the many scandals being exposed aren’t helping either. The bailout stalls with some seeing it as economic suicide. The outlook is indeed grim but hey, that’s life and it must go on.
It may be hard to get jobs in the private sector but the government has opened many a doors, such as with the FBI and other law enforcement agencies (due to rising crime rates brought about by the recession that can only get worse). The Feds might be hiring but state offices are trimming down due to budget cuts and deficits. Keep your eyes open for opportunities for they are few and hard to come by. Land in an interview, do your best but if you fail, it’s not your fault so take it easy. You’re not alone and just keep searching and you’ll find one for sure.
posted by Administrator on Sep 29
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Job interviews consume so much precious time for the company and for the applicant, as well. A new technology is making its way to simplifying interviews, whats more… it is ONLINE!
LiveHire is a virtual interview system created to bring employers and future employees together in real-time interactions. The concept of internet interview via webcam is slowly gaining popularity. It is thought of as the next best thing to being in the same room as the applicant. This application is advantageous to Hiring managers because they can make decisions faster, cut costs associated with job interviews. Online interviews offers meeting the applicant, face to face, virtually. To the job applicant’s end, it offers much efficiency. Saves time and energy. It cuts cost of going to too many different places just for the interview.
posted by Administrator on Aug 15
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Technology of today is fast changing especially when it comes to computer. Before computers are just use by big companies who needs faster way of computing but now the ratio is almost 1:1 meaning one home: one pc. And this is the reason why the need for computer related work is increasing. Because I discover a new career that is online. Before personal assistant are like secretary type whore mind their boss about the schedule meeting, appointments, phone calls, and etc but now I found something new it is online/ virtual personal assistant, it may sound awkward but it’s existing because I know a lot company who hire people for this position. It may be the same with traditional personal assistant but with more high technology gadget and you don’t need to follow your boss everyday. Just stay at home / office open the tools you need and that are it does your work.
posted by Administrator on Apr 11
While the employment market in the United States is not in a very good shape these days, it’s the opposite in Australia. There is now hiring boom there and the jobless rate has gone down. This is despite the slight rise in interest rate implemented by its Central Bank recently.
Bloomberg.com reports that Australian employment has increased for a record 17th month.This is the longest hiring boom so far, with 5,300 more full-time positions and 9,500 more part-time jobs.
As I see it, Australia’s labor market is improving and it’s a good indicator that its economy is doing fine, too. I think both the government and the private sector that created jobs deserve full credit for this.
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