It’s been estimated that for every job posted these days, there are over 100 people that apply for it. And if the job is in a sought-after profession, you can easily expect to go up against hundreds of others who likely have qualifications that are similar to yours – or better! How can you expect to catch the attention of hiring managers with so ...
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Would you like to have r recruiters call you?  It is always great to have recruiters call you. Over the years, I have had my share of opportunities from recruiters.  There are employers who have openings that need to be filled. They usually find candidates who distinguish themselves and are referred to them, but it is no longer their only ...
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The 3 E’s of Success
The 3 E’s of Success is the fifth in a series of articles to help you reach your goal.  What are your goals?  I know you thought about it!  You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made!  Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going.  You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it ...
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Interview questions that make you go Hmmm!
Interview questions that make you go Hmmm! Have you ever been in an interview and the interviewer asks you an off the wall question to see how you think? Every interview should have these questions and the good ones always do! Interviews are opportunities for the employer to learn about you and you need to demonstrate your skills to convince them ...
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Stay Late or Go Home?
Stay Late or Go Home? Many a night, I pondered this question! I noticed it was 5 PM, just ten hours after I arrived. Should I work late or go home? Do you feel the pressure to work late? I am a morning person and do my best work before 9 AM. What do you do? ...
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I Want to be a Rock Star!
I want to be a Rock Star! Who wouldn’t want to be a Rock Star? You make a lot of money! Have a large number of adoring fans. Girls want you! Everybody wants to know you. Is it the fame or money? Maybe it is the power that goes with fame and money that is so intoxicating! ...
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How to Ace Lunch Interviews?
How to ace lunch interviews? You made it through your first interview! Your second interview is over lunch with your perspective new boss. It is at a great restaurant near their office and you have been there before. What do you need to know? What will the employer look for? ...
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Interviewing Tips
An interview is an opportunity for the employer to learn about you and you to learn about the company. Their objective is to find out if you have the skills to do the job. Do you have the interest and motivation for the job? Do you fit in? Are you a team player?  What can you do to convince them you are the right choice? Your goal is a job ...
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How to Find your Passion?
Professional athletes play games for a living! Isn’t that the ultimate career choice? They are well paid, they love what they do and do it well. Not everyone can be a professional athlete however you can perform other careers in professional sports. They need trainers, doctors, managers and much more. So how can you find your dream career? I ...
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What is the Difference between a Job and Career?
Most people do not see a difference between a career and a job. The first time you hear the word is when your father says get a job. It is usually in response to a teenager who wants a car when they turn 16 or 17 years old. According to the dictionary, a job is a regular activity performed in exchange for payment, especially as one's trade.  A ...
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