How to get a job when you’re overqualified
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Being over-qualified for a job can be a difficult sell. You know that you have a wealth of skills and experience to bring to the role – but how do you persuade an employer that you won’t resume your job search and leave as soon as something better comes along? Be honest […]
10 Most Unusual Interview Mistakes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices What is the most unusual thing a candidate did in a job interview? Fall asleep? Disappear? Show up a day late? When interviewer asked candidate why he wanted to work for the company, he replied, “Because I fancy the girl who works in reception.” Candidate turned on a CD player to play […]
How To Use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to Find a Job
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Social media has is playing a vital role in boosting job search. Are you too benefiting from the popular social networking tools that have become a rage these days? Well, not only jobseekers but employers as well are garnering the benefits of social media for finding suitable candidates. Among other social media platforms, […]
8 Key Strategies to Becoming a B2B Salesperson of the Future
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Below are eight key strategies B2B salespeople can utilize to excel in the new way of sales: 1. Know Your Customer Good news–this tenet has not changed. The even better news is that it’s easier than ever to achieve this. In the online arena, there has been a dramatic increase in the […]
How to Negotiate a Higher Starting Salary
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The job is fantastic and you’re perfect for the role – there’s just one problem. It doesn’t pay enough. The prospect of salary negotiation strikes fear into the hearts of many candidates, but raising the subject of remuneration doesn’t have to be painful. Here’s how to improve your interview negotiation skills and […]
Why Do You Want This Job? How to Answer…And Why It’s Really Asked
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The words “why do you want this job” are uttered in 9 out of every 10 job interviews. And job interviews can make the most stoic poker faces turn into sweaty messes. After all, how often do we answer questions that determine our future career paths? It all starts with the “Tell […]
There are only 3 types of interview questions. Here are your answers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices The Classic Question Tell me about yourself? or What are you passionate about? or Where do you see yourself in five years? Even though each of these questions seems quite different, it’s actually the same question. It means, “Okay. Let’s get started. You first. I want you to do the talking.” The […]
5 ways to use ‘bridge days’ for career success
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices Many businesses close down during the quiet period between Christmas and New Year. If you’re lucky enough to have some “bridge days” away from work, why not put them to good use? With a little smart thinking, you can maximise downtime during the holidays to help further your career. 1. Network and […]
A Company Website Can Tell You Everything You Need To Know
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices When you’re actively seeking a job, it can be tempting to submit your resume to the first position that sounds like a good match. However, simply hitting “submit” could mean that you end up applying to something that won’t really suit you at all. How do you know that you really want to work […]
8 Mistakes You’re Making At Work That Will Hurt Your Career
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] HR Advices No matter what field you’re in, you must think of yourself as a business of one. And you must manage your business accordingly. If you’re making any of the mistakes below, it’s time to reframe the way you view your relationship with your work, and take different action. Don’t let these work […]