Monday, November 16th, 2009 - CV Tips, Professional CV, career change, career management, career transition, cv help, cv writing, employment, job application, job search

Job Search: Employment in 24hrs Is it possible, in a job search, to get a job and be employed in less than 24hrs? Simply yes – here is how to do it in 8steps or less! A friend of mine rang me a few weeks back, and asked if I could help him. We both [...]

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Friday, November 13th, 2009 - Interview Questions, Telephone Interview, employment, job application

Telephone Interview: salary question Mike asks: I just completed a telephone interview, my first interview with that company. I was asked what my salary was in my previous position. I explained that I did not wish to disclose that at this time, but would be willing to discuss compensation should we move further along in [...]

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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 - Telephone Interview, employment, interview, interview techniques, job application

Telephone Interview Help! James asks: I need some guidance on what to say when I receive a phone call from a recruiter company or employment agency. Is there any specific guide for excellent telephone conversations from recruiters or employment agents? How do I handle the initial phone call that recruiter companies or agents make to [...]

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Sunday, November 8th, 2009 - CV Tips, cv help, job application

Employment: How to spot a liar? Sam, an unemployed job seekers, asks: Have you ever got a job because you lied on your CV? In answer: A supplemental question to you Sam: and when do you think you will get sacked/without notice, and possible sued/sent to jail? Lying in your CV is not illegal, its [...]

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Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 - interview, interview techniques, job application

Job Interview: Cross Dressing Claire asks: I’m a cross dresser, and am wondering what to wear for my first job interview? I’ve been cross dressing for a number of years now, making regular trips out for shopping, the cinema, etc. I haven’t confided in my close friends/family about my gender identity issues, but feel like [...]

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