In order for us to learn the best way to answer the tricky question ‘Why do you want to work here?’ we need to know why it is being asked in the first place. For a moment, put yourself in the position of the employer and imagine: You have a bright young spark sitting opposite …
So you have an interview coming up, or you’re writing a job application, and you’re looking for a great way to answer the question: What makes you unique? In this article, we share The WHEAT Formula – an easy-to-remember formula that you can use in any interview situation to give a structured and comprehensive answer. Why …
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The internet is full of sites, and the bookstores are equally full of well-intentioned books, all professing to give you the best resume advice possible. But how do you distil such a large volume of information into succinct, actionable advice that you can apply quickly and easily? And to get maximum results? Well, here at …
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I graduated from a fancy liberal arts college with a group of very smart people. Unfortunately, the sad truth is that a large portion of them are now working at bars, restaurants, or as entry-level employees and as interns in fields they don’t have their degrees in. There’s nothing wrong with those jobs, but they’re …
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Job hunting can be a demoralising and painful experience, especially for graduates who are just entering the job market. To get your dream job, you need to go through the whole job hunting process with a clear mind, as well as sufficient information to facilitate the process. Most people make common mistakes that are a …
There is a myriad of self help, personal development and self improvement books available to read. They cover a whole range of topics, from the more spiritual (such as personal enlightenment and the pursuit of happiness), right through to more practical topics (such as time management and goal setting). Here, we present – in no …
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Have you got an elevator pitch for yourself? Is it sharp, to the point, and able to pique interest? What Is An Elevator Pitch? In case you haven’t heard of an elevator pitch, they are short speeches that you use to sell yourself to a prospective employer. They get the name ‘elevator pitch’ because they …
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Job interviews can feel like a one-way grilling, as your interviewer tries to decide if you’re the right person for the job. You need to even things up a little by making sure you have questions to ask the interviewer that will help you decide if you want the job. After all, job interviews should …
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First impressions count. Knowing how to make a good first impression in a job interview can be the difference between success and failure. In any job interview, the first few minutes – even the first few seconds – are vital. If you make a bad start to a job interview this can knock your confidence …
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You’ve got this far already – the interview. That means that you’ve written a great resume / CV, you’ve found an opportunity and made a great approach. You’ve impressed your potential employer to the extent where they want to see you for a face-to-face interview to decide if you’re the right person for the job. …
When writing your resume you want to save precious space in order to include all your achievements and demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the job. But what’s the best way to abbreviate on your resume without causing confusion? Here are some common examples of resume abbreviations you may want to consider… Abbreviation …
Congratulations! You’ve obviously written a good resume / CV, and perhaps done well in an initial telephone interview. And now you have a big face-to-face interview coming up for your dream job. Whatever you do, don’t blow it through any of these easy-to-avoid mistakes when thinking about how to dress for a job interview… 1. …
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