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Busting a few salary negotiation myths
November 20, 2010 – 8:32 pm | No Comment
Busting a few salary negotiation myths

Myth 1 - The offer made by the employer is final: For many people the thought of salary negotiation does not even cross their mind. The belief is that the offer made by the employer is …

Don’t forget to include activities & interests in your resume | Resume Writing
November 20, 2010 – 8:04 pm | No Comment
Don’t forget to include activities & interests in your resume | Resume Writing

When going about the resume writing process (or even when talking about themselves in job interviews), people often dismiss their ‘non-work’ activities and interests. The reasoning is that they are typically not relevant from the career point of view. While …

With recruiters/employment agencies it’s all about timing and background
November 10, 2010 – 1:49 pm | No Comment
With recruiters/employment agencies it’s all about timing and background

I often hear complaints that recruiters (search firms, employment agencies) are rude, unresponsive and do not revert with matching jobs after an individual has sent them a resume. How friendly and responsive recruiters/employment agencies are when …

Thinking Like a Recruiter, When Writing Your Resume | Resume Writing
October 26, 2010 – 12:25 pm | No Comment
Thinking Like a Recruiter, When Writing Your Resume | Resume Writing

Guest contributor: Jessica Holbrook Hernandez is an expert at resume writing and is a career and personal branding strategist, author, and presenter. She is the CEO of Great Resumes Fast.
People often ask me why anyone …

Questions to Ask your Interviewer | Interview Questions
October 18, 2010 – 3:21 pm | No Comment
Questions to Ask your Interviewer | Interview Questions

Most interviewers will give you an opportunity to ask questions, so be prepared to make the most of it and ask some good interview questions.

Avoid Headaches & Poor Quality: Update Your Resume Regularly | Resume Writer
September 28, 2010 – 9:24 am | No Comment
Avoid Headaches & Poor Quality: Update Your Resume Regularly | Resume Writer

Guest contributor: Cathy Eng, Certified Advanced Resume Writer, has more than 10 years of proven experience creating sharp, powerful messages for individuals and corporations seeking to enhance marketability and strengthen brand positioning.

A great question you can ask during a job interview | Interview Questions
August 23, 2010 – 12:39 pm | No Comment
A great question you can ask during a job interview | Interview Questions

Towards the end of a job interview there are many interview questions that candidates ask:
What type of training do you offer?
What is the typical career advancement for this position?

Cover Letter Writing Tips from the GMP Group Singapore
August 12, 2010 – 9:34 am | One Comment

In this short video, the GMP Group Singapore shares some quick and effective tips for writing a good cover letter.

Some advice to learn more about possible job/career options
July 2, 2010 – 11:49 am | No Comment
Some advice to learn more about possible job/career options

It is common for career advisors to receive inquiries from people saying - “These are the career options I think I want but I’m very confused and I need your help. Can you provide me more information …

Job Interview Answers & Questions – “Tell me a bit about your background”
June 16, 2010 – 10:49 am | No Comment
Job Interview Answers & Questions – “Tell me a bit about your background”

“Tell me about yourself” - This is a question that is used quite often and is one that you should certainly prepare an interview answer for. Interviewers like it because it provides an easy starting …