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It isn’t enjoyable looking for a job, and it is even less fun when you send one resume out after another without hearing back from anyone. If you haven’t been called in for an interview yet, then you probably need to do a re-evaluation of your application materials and process. The following are a couple…

There are many different reasons why an interview turns bad. Sometimes, it has to do with the employer not taking your seriously and/or simply ignoring you entirely. While there are other situations where the blame falls on your shoulders due to a lack of preparation. This is why it’s essential to prepare well and make…

It is undeniable that zoom meetings are fast becoming commonplace and essential amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In the recent years, we have witnessed the advent of the biggest video tech platforms. Over time, however, I have grown and mastered the art of virtual meetings. You need to understand that looking straight into the camera creates…

Are you planning to hire new employees this year? Here are a few tips and ideas on how to improve the chances of finding and hiring the right candidates for the job. 1. Build A Reputable Employer Brand Some of the best (and potential) employees like to be associated with a reputable brand. If you…

Take a keen look at the latest trends in the business world and you will realize that remote work is here to stay. Global giants such as Facebook, Square, Twitter, and Microsoft are setting the trend and many other companies are following. In this new model of working, distributed teams could operate 100% virtually and…

If you would like to land your dream job in good economic times or bad, here are 6 essential tips that are guaranteed to help: Try a Sales Technique You should be ready during your first interview or phone interview to make a “60-second sell”, which is a 4- to 5-sentence summary of your biography…

The questions below revolve around the most important information all hiring managers want to know about you or any candidate. The questions are generally about; who you are, what you are good at, why you are a good fit for the job, and so on. However, you may not really be asked exactly in these…

Job interviews often cause stress and anxiety to the interviewer. Currently, companies are adapting to the unavoidable changes, and many of them are having interviews on computer screens. This is as well stressful – a few tech issues, commotions from family members unaware of what’s happening and the confusion arising not knowing who should speak,…

A typical job search is fraught with headaches from anticipation and frustrations. So, if you’ve been laid off, or have been unemployed for some time now, the job search process can feel overwhelming and even downright brutal, especially if you’ve been at it for months and haven’t had any breakthroughs. But what if somebody could…

With the current state of the economy, hiring the best employees is a make or break decision for your company. You can’t afford to lose money or time for a bad hire. Choosing the wrong employees for your job might cost, you at most, US$50,000 according to Forbes. Finding, interviewing, engaging and training new employees…