STRATEGIES TO COMPETE AGAINST REALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

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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 ...

KEEP ABREAST OF THESE SOCIAL MEDIA TRENDS TO STAY AHEAD

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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 ...

10 Little Things That Make A Big Difference To Hiring Managers

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As a former hiring manager in several consulting firms, I often wondered if candidates were cognizant of the impression they made on employers. Even small things, such as the frown displayed by an applicant upon arriving at an interview, or the worn-out jeans on an applicant in a roomful of suits, gave me pause as I worked to screen candidates. Ironically, many of the issues I spotted were easily fixed by taking care of seemingly minor issues. In some cases, these corrections would have made the difference in making the hire vs. taking a pass on the applicant! Read our ...

10 Companies Hiring Like Crazy in November

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By The Daily Muse Editor, November 12, 2014 If a career change is on your mind, we know it’s not the easiest thing in the world to find a company you can feel at home at—which is why The Muse is here to help! We’ve rounded up some great companies that are looking to hire like crazy this month. Check out the listings below to get a sense of why they’re awesome, and see how you might have the chance to work for them. Read our previous blog => 10 Jobs for People Who Love Inspiring Others 1. Lithium “We’re ...

How to Ask a Friend to Put in a Good Word for You at a Job

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We all know it’s easier to get a job if you have an “in” at the company. Every single step of the process is more pleasant. Your resume gets read faster, you’re more likely to get invited for an interview, and your interviewer is likely already on your side before he or she even meets you—all good things. Read our previous blog => Forget Benefits: Employee Perks Are the New Recruiting Tool But, while it’s great to have an internal advocate—a.k.a., a friend or close contact who works there—the process of getting an “in” is a bit more uncomfortable. How ...

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