Internal hiring is rarely used when its time to fill a job vacancy; most companies simply dont think to promote from within. They advertise the opening in traditional and online media, hire recruiters to search for candidates and sift through resumes as they pour in.
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November 23rd, 2012
The Job Search and the “Little White Lie”
Some years ago I had a client who had been fired from a job in a global tech company’s legal department – a job that she loved and excelled at, and that paid very well. After five years her boss left and the new boss never took a liking to her. (It happens; that’s why […]
Read MoreNovember 15th, 2012
Ace Your First Impression
An effective self-marketing twosome — cover letter and resume—will undoubtedly land more interviews. To substantiate the image you’ve created for yourself, and to land that coveted job offer, you must keep the momentum going and ace the interview too. Before you begin answering questions, you have to make a great first impression. Behaviour, grooming, appearance […]
Read MoreNovember 9th, 2012
Considerations When Bringing on a New Business Partner
Bringing in a partner to your established business can be the answer for an entrepreneur looking for the following: Additional cash to pursue new growth opportunities; Additional talent in an area that is foreign to the original owner or cannot be pursued due to managerial constraint; If a business is struggling with cash flow it […]
Read MoreNovember 6th, 2012
7 Good Reasons to Keep Job Hunting in December!
Many job hunters relax their job search schedule in the month of December. There are, however, great reasons for redoubling your efforts, while other job hunters rest and relax. (https://eltiempolatino.com One of the best reasons to keep up a job search is precisely because so many do not. The simple act of looking at this […]
Read MoreNovember 1st, 2012
Are You Sabotaging Your Career?
An Achilles’ heel is defined as a deadly weakness, one that in spite of overall strength can lead to a downfall. Used to explain the demise of a seemingly unbeatable, mythical Greek warrior, it is an apt description of weaknesses, real or perceived, that stop careers dead in their tracks. You certainly shouldn’t aspire to […]
Read MoreOctober 15th, 2012
7 Tips to Creating Secure Employment
Being terminated, down-sized and otherwise escorted to the door with a cardboard box of belongings is not as uncommon as you may think. (It is often cloaked with names such as having been reorganized or laid off.) Is there a way to avoid experiencing this fate? Although we cannot control destiny, there are steps every employed person can take that might just minimize the chances.
Read MoreOctober 5th, 2012
The Post-Interview Waiting Game
Youve had your interview, which you think went well. The recruiter said that management wants a new recruit in place within two weeks and that youd receive a call either way. You emailed your thank you note to the interview team and two weeks later you are still waiting.
All that waiting seems to demand action; after all, we are often urged to be pro-active. What if I called to inquire? Would that help show my interest? wonders the impatient job hunter. So what is the best way to handle all that waiting?
Read MoreSeptember 27th, 2012
Post-Job Fair Know-how: How to Network
The career fair is over. You arrive home absolutely exhausted, cheek muscles sore from smiling, hands finally empty after handing out resumes. And your pockets are full of business cards. What now?
Read MoreSeptember 27th, 2012
Job Fair Know-how: Work It!
Youve researched companies, youve prepared a great resume that lists strategic details about your education, experience, character, and skills, and youve learned to sell yourself in a practiced pitch. Now youre ready to work the job fair.
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