Employment Guide

Use these interview tips for job hunting success! It's a tough job market out there today. And getting the job you want requires more than just a killer resume. In other words, you can't just sell yourself on paper. You also have to be able to do it in person--in ...
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Take a moment to step outside yourself. Now, be honest with me here? If you could be your own boss, how would you rate your own performance in the last three months? Would you get a raise, a day off as a treat, or would a big and brawny security ...
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Are you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times ...
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Research the company Never go to a job interview without first checking out the company online. If you show up without any knowledge of the company you will look unprepared, lazy and uninterested in the company's background. Be your own salesperson Don't be afraid to blow your own horn. Let ...
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Start with an attractive layout It's best to go with a simple, classic layout but use bullet points, italics and bold fonts to emphasize key points. To stand out from the pack, you could make your name much larger than the body of your resume. You can get a bit ...
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Employment Guide Get That Job Research the company Never go to a job interview without first checking out the company online. If you show up without any knowledge of the company you will look unprepared, lazy and uninterested in the company's background. Be your own salesperson Don't be afraid to ...
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Feeling overworked and underpaid? If you're starting to feel like you deserve a raise, here are eight DO's and DON'Ts to build your confidence and tact (and what to avoid!) in asking for the salary you feel you deserve. DO 1. Devise a "Plan of Action". First and foremost, get ...
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Human Resources personnel, professional recruiters and various other career experts all agree: one of the best ways to prepare yourself for a job interview is to anticipate questions, develop your answers, and practice, practice, practice. There are plenty of websites that offer lists of popular job interview questions, and knowing ...
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With the advent of the Internet, many of us have the opportunity to apply for work through email. However, just because this is the Internet and email is so fast and convenient, that does NOT mean you should give up professionalism and polish! FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT. I recently looked over ...
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(ARA) - Most of us have been there, nervously anticipating an upcoming job interview. When we're nervous, our body language tends to give us away. Signs take many forms. We may stammer, clench our fists, clear our throats, or tap our fingers. Certainly, during a job interview, we want to ...
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(ARA) - When searching for employment in today's highly competitive job market, the process often seems like one hurdle after another. Once you have prepared a letter-perfect resume, you face the hurdle of landing an interview. After securing the interview, the next hurdle poses itself in the form of surprisingly ...
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