Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 - CV Tips, cv help, cv writing, job application
CV writing to win the job!
James, a job seeker, asks: what’s the best way in CV writing to win the job?
In answer:
Simply, read the job advert:
Read the job advert. Ignore titles, look at the details of what the require in Skills, Qualifications and Experiences and the salary: can you meet the minimum SQE requirement; is [...]
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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 you [...]
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Thursday, September 17th, 2009 - Job Advertisement, cover letter, employment, job application, job search, tutorial
Cover Letter Improvement
Louise, a receptionist, asks: I have draft a Cover Letter for a receptionists job at a GP surgery, and was wondering how could improve it? Here is the job description:
Must have a good telephone manner and have knowledge of computers. Previous reception experience would be an advantage as is previous work experience in [...]
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Thursday, September 10th, 2009 - Job Advertisement, job hunting, job search, professionalism
Job advertisement: sales or purchase?
I think I have just figured out where most job seekers and job applicants are going wrong: one of those life “click” moments.
To start out, here are two questions:
What is sales? According to the Oxford English Dictionary – and most countries legal definition – it is the exchange of money for [...]
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009 - Job Advert, Professional CV, job interview, job search, professionalism
No response after initial interview, now what?
Jason, an MBA student, asks: I interviewed for a position with a company I really want to work for. However, I have had no response from the HR recruiter or hiring manager since my initial interview. I have called and emailed more than 4 times in the past month [...]
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