Interviews always start with this question. You heard it before and you will hear it again, tell me about yourself What does this question reveal? This simple question tells the interviewer so much about the candidate. How can a single question tell the interviewer so much? You just sat down, the interviewer may be getting organized and he/she ...
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Interview questions are supposed to assess your preparedness for the job! 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 ...
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A Job interview is a test! If you do well, you get the job! Whether this is your first job or the beginning of your career, the interview is important! Why not prepare for it? You can find interview questions and practice answers, dress and groom well and even work on your communication skills. There are a lot more to interviews and here are 10 ...
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How to Change Careers
Changing careers is not easy! Start at the beginning and take the time to do it right! Either you plan change or you face change because you lose your job! What should you do? There is a lot of advice out there! After all everyone has an opinion and they will share it with you. They are well meaning, but it is your choice. It is your life and do ...
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Can You Handle Tough Interview Questions?
Can you handle tough interview questions? 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 demonstrate your skills to convince them you are the ...
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Get Rich Working in the Corporate World
Get rich working in the corporate world! Before you think I am crazy, think about it. Startups and high tech companies have a lot of millionaires! You work 40-60 hours a week, why not make it pay! You went to a good college and you received your MBA from a top 25 school. You should be able to be successful, shouldn’t you? Are you on your way ...
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If your soft skills are not up to snuff, you better work on them! If you are a doctor, dentist or surgeon, your technical skills could mean life or death! Does it matter, if these individuals treat you well? Soft skills are personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, friendliness and optimism that characterize ...
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