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Interview Advice

November 21st, 2008

Job interview secrets – part 2

Job interview secrets - part 2

Job interview secrets can help you improve your chances of securing a job. In “Job interview secrets – part 1”, we covered a checklist for managing the process leading up to the actual interview. Here’s a checklist for what to do once the interview begins.

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November 17th, 2008

Importance of job training

Importance of job training

Job training should never be overlooked. If an employer offers on-the-job training, make sure you understand the importance of such an offer.

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September 24th, 2008

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview

Making a good first impression is crucial in a job interview because hiring managers often know whether they might hire someone soon after the opening handshake and small talk, a new survey suggests. Executives polled said it takes them just 12 minutes to form a first impression,

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September 24th, 2008

Good handshake key to interview success

Good handshake key to interview success

Good handshake skills may predict the results of your next job interview. Recent research suggests that having a good handshake influences the opinion of those interviewing you.

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July 9th, 2008

Job interview tactics

Job interview tactics

Job interview tactics can set you ahead. Acing a job interview begins long before you arrive at the hiring manager’s office. In today’s competitive job market, the most diligent candidates take extra steps to distinguish themselves from the competition by planning ahead.

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July 24th, 2006

Getting the Most from Informational Interviews

Getting the Most from Informational Interviews

In the workplace today, a growing number of professionals are taking a closer look at their career aspirations. If you decide a career change is in your future, one effective way to test the waters is by arranging informational interviews with professionals who work in the fields that interest you.

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