In this day and age, jobs are scarce. You may find yourself looking for work for many months before something comes up. If and when an interview opportunity does come up many people make the mistake of not preparing enough. What you need to realise is that with the current economic situation there will be
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Job interviews are about as eagerly anticipated as root canals for many people. Even if you have been out of work for a long time and are desperately wanting to reenter the workplace, the necessary step of performing well during a job interview can be daunting. Interviewees tend to think the practice is akin to
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A conversation for a job interview is an important phase which is faced by every job seeker. You cannot refute that when you are facing the interview, you can come across some nerve-breaking questions. The questions which are popped before you can decide your job possibilities. So, you must rehearse yourself before you face this
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“I got no deeds to do, No promises to keep. I’m dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep. Let the morning time drop all its petals on me. Life I love you, all is groovy” – Simon and Garfunkel I often try to find the “lighter side” of things in life. What’s the point if
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If you’re thinking of asking for a raise, the right preparation will help you get that raise. Your success in getting the raise you want depends on three things: The perceived value of your position Your job performance Timing Most jobs fall into certain salary classifications. Sometimes these are set out in company policy as
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One of the most important keys to succeeding in a job interview is preparation. And one of the very best kinds of preparation you can do is find out what kinds of questions the interviewer is likely to ask you, and give some thought to what your answers will be. This can make or break
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One study showed that 82% of employers feel it’s very important for a candidate to ask questions at the interview. Easier said than done! What do you ask? Few things in life can be as stressful as interviewing for a job you really want. Walking into one of these interviews can be like walking into
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So your potential new employer has invited you to a panel job interview and tells you that you will be meeting with seven department heads. Do you grasp your chest in fear or do you say to yourself, “cool”? Panel interviews can be scary as you have to impress a room full of people rather
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There is an ongoing debate about whether cover letters have any value. People who like to dress casually often have a tie rolled up in their pocket when they head to a nice place for dinner. They may need it or they may not. Doing a cover letter for every customized resume can’t hurt and
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  You are looking for a job and decide to join the local Chamber of Commerce to do some serious networking. The first event you attend is for new members. The room is full of people sitting around large tables. The announcements are over and suddenly you are alarmed to hear that every person in
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Almost all job seekers recognize the importance of preparing for a job interview. And that means more than just showing up with your resume in hand and a smile on your face. You probably know at least some of the things you should do to get ready. However, have you also thought about what you
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There’s an old adage in communication: “Tell the audience what you’re going to tell them, then tell them, and then tell them what you told them.” In other words, preview, present, and review. The objective of this communication strategy is to make sure your message gets across. While saying something five times may seem redundant
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People who encourage job seekers to create video resumes, also promote techniques on how to post those videos universally and how to send them to hiring managers. They believe that video resumes are a good way of distinguishing the job seeker and giving them an edge over their competition. Posting your video on YouTube or
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In job search, once you have begun to build profiles and make connections through sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn, what specific ways can you ‘add value’ or help your new social network contacts as you work to befriend them and gain their trust? Below are 21 ideas to get you started. As you network
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If you could be a superhero, what superpowers would you have? Totaljobs.com jobseekers have told us about all sorts of obscure interview questions they’ve been hit with; from defining their fictional superpowers to listing their top five favourite films. Here are some of the more popular and recurring themes: * If you were a fruit
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