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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Monday, February 16th, 2009 - candidate, job search, unemployment

Unemployment photo credit: Steve & Jemma Copley Under the title Stuck on the CV shelf the New Zealand Herald reports on Derek Schoemaker, who: “blames himself for being made redundant. He lost his job just before Christmas and despite applying through agencies for 38 roles, he has had just one interview and no offers.” Is [...]

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