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Five Things Job Candidates Obsess Over That Hiring Managers Don’t

It doesn’t matter how much work experience you have, or how many interviews you’ve knocked out of the park—job hunting is bound to make even the most confident candidates feel insecure. Read our previous blog => STRATEGIES TO COMPETE AGAINST REALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES And since so many factors are out of your control—like whether you’ll hear back about that perfect fit opportunity—it’s no wonder many people find themselves attempting to regain a little power by obsessing over what they can control. But the truth is, not all job-search details are make-or-break. To help you discern what’s worth your worry—and what’s ...

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STRATEGIES TO COMPETE AGAINST REALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

You have chanced upon an amazing opportunity, updated your resume, perfected your cover letter and got your references in order. So far so good everything seems to be perfect. Well just relax and remember before you make that all important submission just ask yourself, what sets you apart. With an extraordinary resume, a great cover letter and really strong references you may be feeling quite confident and that really is very reassuring. Read our previous blog => THE RESUME SUMMARY STATEMENT Chances are the other candidates who have applied alongside would most probably be carrying comparable documents. Now comes the ...

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THE RESUME SUMMARY STATEMENT

The objective statement held a prominent place on the resume in the good ol days. In fact they started off the resumes in the nineties and read somewhat on the following lines. Objective: A sales job where I can contribute to the company’s growth while continuing to advance my career. Read our previous blog => AVOID THESE ON YOUR RESUME Well no one in their right frame of mind would attempt to replicate this resume feature from the nineties in the year 2015 as job search websites have taken over. If you do it would be construed as not keeping with ...

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AVOID THESE ON YOUR RESUME

The goal of a well written resume is to grab the attention of the potential employer at the very onset, encourage them to read on, leaving them with an impression that you are the best person for the job. Few practices impede with that goal of clearly communicating the message, when you apply for online jobs in India. You surely need to avoid the following on your resume when you happen to be looking for a job. Read our previous blog => KEEP ABREAST OF THESE SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS TO STAY AHEAD Getting the focus all wrong Typos in your ...

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KEEP ABREAST OF THESE SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS TO STAY AHEAD

2015 has been a great year for social networks, with 200 million users signing up each year, 2016 is expected to touch the two billion mark of social media users. Some of these social media sites are growing by leaps and bounds; others are starting to slow down while a few of them have disappeared from the horizon. To make the most out of social media opportunities one needs to keep a keen eye on the sweeping changes. Of late you have been busy wondering where to find a job, the changing social media scene holds an answer. Read our ...

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