Going for a job interview? Then it's vital to be able to describe your work. Many people enter job interviews without having a clear idea on what they are going to say. When asked open ended questions, they get stuck or start talking incoherently. A common interview questions is “tell...
Fresh Graduates, Finding Your First Job is Not as Hard as It Seems!
Are you a fresh graduate / college student looking for your first job or internship opportunity? Finding your first job may seem daunting. You may be nervous about your first interviews and wonder how to make a good impression and how to communicate your skills to recruiters. Career and job...
A Career Plan Can Help You Get A Promotion
Knowing what job you want and having an advance career plan can help you get a promotion. Promotions are highly beneficial to your career. One reason is that it allows you to get a higher level job without having to go through the job search process. Another benefit is the...
The Most Important Thing For Job Interview Success at Any Career Level
If you are looking for a job, then it's important to be able to describe the work you do. A common interview question is “can you tell me about your yourself” or “can you tell me about your work.” Both these questions ask the same thing.How many people cannot properly...
Job Search Tips for Fresh Graduates – How To Communicate With Employers at Career Fairs
Are you a fresh graduate looking for your first job or internship? Career and job fairs, both local and virtual, are great ways to connect with employers and find job interviews. Here are tips to help you improve your performance as you meet with potential employers in interviews and job...
What questions should you ask during a job interview
Asking questions on a job interview is important to the success of the interview.Job seekers who don’t ask questions may be regarded incompetent, uninterested in the position or company, or unconfident. All of these negative qualities can adversely affect the result of the job interview.Even if you correctly respond to...
3 Common mistakes job seekers make that cost them a job
Job seekers work hard to find jobs that are right for their skills and goals. But then comes the actual application process. During this stage, job seekers make a number of mistakes that cause them to lose the opportunity. 3 common mistakes are made by job seekers are Not highlighting...
Don’t have relevant work experience? Here’s what to do to be successful on an interview.
Two types of job seekers find themselves in the dilemma of applying for work they don’t have relevant experience for: Fresh graduate / entry level job applicants, Mid-career professionals attempting a career change. Unfortunately, most people don’t know how to respond in situations where they don’t have relevant work experience,...
How to Calm Anxiety Before a Job Interview
It’s a big day for you. You have an interview for your dream job. Suddenly you become anxious. You’re afraid nervousness will ruin your ability to make an impression and get the job. What do you do? Anxiety before an interview is normal. The more you want something, the more...
How to sharpen social skills when working from home
Social skills can be affected when left unused for long periods of time. Dictionary.apa.org defines social skills as “a set of learned abilities that enable an individual to interact competently and appropriately in a given social context.” Source: https://dictionary.apa.org/social-skills Social skills include communication skills like verbal and nonverbal communication, written...
