Archive for the 'Jobs' Category

How Recruitment Agencies Work?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

This is not a mythical or over elaborate explanation by any stretch of the imagination, however I am going to give you a simplistic understanding of how agencies work.
Hopefully, this will help your job search by giving you the insight into how to engage and work with your recruitment consultancy with better results.
Let’s get the […]

How to be a Good Recruitment Consultant

Friday, August 8th, 2008

In order for someone to be good as a recruitment consultant they require a blend of several types of skills, without these the role can be very demoralizing and unsuccessful.
It is not hard to land yourself a role in recruitment, after all recruitment is a sales role and therefore does not necessarily require a strong […]

Baby Boomers: Resumes and Cover Letters For Ages 50 and Older

Friday, August 8th, 2008

If you are a Baby Boomer, you are a part of a generation that is headed toward retirement. However, due to our slumping economy, there is a chance that even if you are able to retire, you could be making a u-turn right back into the workforce to supplement your retirement savings.
With competition being so […]

One-Size-Fits-All Resumes Need Not Apply

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

Customized Resumes are the Winning Difference
Most job hunters understand the importance of creating a customized cover letter for each position they apply for. When it comes to the resume, these same writers often make a crucial mistake: unlike the customized cover letter, they use the same resume over and over in their job search.
Big mistake.
Tailor […]

Real Work at Home Jobs - What Type Will Suit You?

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

There are many companies available to you that will hire you as an employee, to work from your home. There are various real work at home job opportunities that are available to you on the internet. What you need to do to find one is search and select the most suitable job for you. However, […]

How to Get Blogging Jobs

Thursday, August 7th, 2008

If your current blog isn’t bringing in the money that you need or you simply love blogging, you may want to consider hiring out your services to other blog owners. Some people would like to make money from blogs but either do not have the time to post regularly, simply are not interested in writing […]

Effective Resume Writing That Projects Good Image

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Effective resume writing is really about a perfect mix of clarity and impressiveness in the way we present our potentials. Potentials themselves are often powerless to attract attention. But when presented with effective resume writing tips they become powerful resume tools.
It’s a sure job application requirement — a resume. It’s a harbinger of our intentions […]

Becoming a Succesful Video Game Tester

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

If you’re willing to put in some trial to contact some video game companies, being a video game tester is likely in your future. However, some people simply rely on their skills and don’t realize you’ll need to do a little research to become a video game tester. A video game tester job requires that […]

Pimp Your CV for the IT Industry – Top Tips From Computeach

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

1). Don’t forget the basics
Keep the layout as simple as possible, to a maximum of one and a half pages. Some HR managers skim through over hundreds of CVs a day and if it’s too long it will be immediately be discarded. Also, always remember to include the essentials; it’s amazing how many people forget […]

The Cover Letter: Is it Your “Blind Spot” In Searching For a Job?

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

After working for days creating my resume, I’d carefully constructed my employment history with an eye to grabbing my prospective employer’s attention with what (I hoped) would be my spectacular accomplishments. I went over it repeatedly, looking for mispellings and typos, trying to find places where I could “word things” better.
Finally, after two weeks, it […]

Writing a Successful SES Resume

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

No matter how many resumes you’ve prepared during the course of your career, your Senior Executive Service (SES) resume will be the trickiest–but perhaps the most important. This resume is unlike any other because SES jobs are some of the most elite and competitive in the country. Your resume must combine the outstanding qualifications needed […]

Writing a Student Resume

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008

If you’re still in college, chances are you haven’t had the opportunity to hold down many impressive jobs in between late-night studying and late-night socializing. So if you’re putting together a resume for a potential employer, you may wonder how in the world you can create something that will get you hired for that coveted […]

3 Rewarding Work From Home Employment Opportunities

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Working from home has never been this easy, with such high speed internet connection and millions of work opportunities that we can enjoy from all parts of the world today. Whether you wish to work online using simple tools like the computer and telephone, or offline doing work that involves people to people communication, the […]

Be a Work at Home Customer Service Officer

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Managing difficult customers and answering never before heard questions are some of the toughest challenges faced by customer service officers today. If you are one who finds such work thrilling and rewarding, then you are just the person thousands of companies are looking for. Companies are outsourcing or off shoring their customer service work so […]

Be a Work From Home Customer Service Officer

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

If you are passionate about solving public issues, enjoy answering challenging questions as well as find pleasure in multitasking like most people today, then working from home as a customer service officer is something that you might wish to take up as a home based business. More and more companies are outsourcing their customer service […]

How to Find the Right Work From Home Online Jobs

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

If someone told you about the opportunity of being your own boss, earning good money, as well as being close to your family at the same time, wouldn’t you be interested? Well, the truth is that many people in this world are already enjoying the luxury of these benefits by working online at home. The […]

3 Exciting Benefits of Work From Home Data Entry Jobs

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Work from home data entry jobs are one of the most common forms of home businesses people today invest in to make extra money during their free time. Whether you are a stay home mom with 4 kids to look after or a young student looking for ways to make pocket money in the comfort […]

3 Jobs You Can Work From Home Or in the Office

Saturday, August 2nd, 2008

Have you ever wondered how you can work from home or in the office and earn good money? Well, doing so is no secret. In fact, millions around the world today are already working and generating a lot of income doing simple online and offline jobs. So, if the thought of being your own boss, […]

Interview Prep to Help You Land the Job

Friday, August 1st, 2008

When interviewing for a job, whether it’s to start your career after finishing school or to move up to a better position, the best thing you can do is come prepared. Dressing appropriately and researching the company are two ways to prep for the day, but it also may be helpful to give your resume […]

Public Speaking - Masters of the Pause Part I

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

It’s common to believe, when you listen to great speakers at work, that certain people are simply born with the talent to speak well, and therefore no amount of training or practicing is going to transform you into a great speaker, no matter how hard you try. And while it’s true that both John Kennedy […]