The JOB interview, the No No’s
Many employers comment that they interview candidates who had NO idea how to present for an interview. It appears that some candidates think that if they are personally happy with their image in the mirror that is all that is needed. They don’t spend time evaluating the type of workplace or the workplace culture prior to dressing. Some follow fad fashion trends and think that trendy means professional!
Read MoreKnowledge, Skills and Abilities, why you can’t ignore them!
Knowledge, Skills and Ability can be also disguised under Key Selection Criteria (KSC), each have distinct differences between them.
Read MoreJob criteria-Capability statements, How to respond… and get the Job Interview!
Good communication is a core competencies for all jobs.. regardless of the level! Notice that this statement also asks for 3 skill-sets – written/verbal and presentation to an audience. You can try to “bundle” all three, or you can divide it up, either way, I strong suggest a very basic formula to follow:- S.A.R – Situation/ action / response
Read MoreJOB INTERVIEW, WHAT NOT TO SAY!
“OMG! Did I really say that?” How many times have you heard yourself say this post interview? You experience the after-shock and the rewind of the interview and worry yourself sick over what you said or didn’t say. Here are some helpful tips on interview preparation
Read MoreImportant job skills for a successful life
Daniel Goleman, Author of “Emotional Intelligence”, claims that the best predictor of a highly successful person include the following 6 traits
Read MoreFast tracking tips on body language at a job interview
Many of us suffer from nerves and anxiety prior to a job interview….
Here are a few good tips to help you land that job using your body language to your best advantage!
Private Recruitment Agencies – how to use them
We act as a “go-between” and can facilitate your progress to a shortlist. We do this by carefully assessing your skills, experience and qualifications and how these match up to the advertised position.
Read MoreNetworking is Working and working often
Everyone has networks, but not everyone has networking in their job marketing plan. This is a well-proven strategy to assist job seekers source work.
Read More5 Tips for hiring great staff!
Looking for the best employees for your business? here are 5 quick tips on how you can attract and keep them!
Read MoreIncrease your confidence and land that job!
One of the most underrated and most challenging ways to increase your confidence and the potential of landing “that” job is …. are you ready for it?
Read MoreWho we are reluctant to hire
Employers usually look for “what’s wrong” with the applicant first, rather than what is right about them!
Read MoreGood staff are hard to find?
You may have said “Good staff are hard to find” or heard others say it…
Read MoreAcceptable Hand shakes..
They are the universally accepted business greeting. Hugs & kisses are taboo unless you are in Italy and even there, you have protocols!
Read MorePrivate Vs Public image – are you authentic in your job?
what are you doing to enhance or even align with the image you want to project? Your Job and career prospects may depend upon this!
Read MoreA job wardrobe? advice for the employee who wants to succeed in the job!
A number of independent studies maintain that clothing can affect a first impression dramatically; it also can affect promotional opportunities.
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