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Employers are using social networks to research job candidates and find out: Whether a candidate presents himself/herself professionally. Whether there is a fit between the candidate and the company culture. More about a candidates qualifications. Whether a candidate is well rounded. If there are any reasons why they should not hire a job candidate. Employers…
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Creating And Using A Job Search Networking List
Top jobs aren’t always advertised, and even when they are, the best prospect is often identified well ahead of the recruitment process. To ensure that you maximise your own chances of landing a new position, consideration should be given for the relationships you’ve already formed, and the people you already know. While many job seekers…
Eye Tracking Technology Reveals How Recruiters Select Or Reject Resumes
TheLadders recently conducted a study of recruiters’ on-the-job behavior. They used “eye tracking” technology, which conducts an advanced assessment of eye movement to record and analyse where and how long a person focuses when digesting information, or completing activities. The study gauged behaviours of actual recruiters as they performed online tasks, including resume and candidate profile reviews. Thirty professional recruiters took part in…
Sshhhh. Execute Your LinkedIn Job Search In Stealth Mode
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, with 150 million members worldwide and 25 million members who are located in the Asia Pacific region. The corporate, resume-style profiles of the LinkedIn social media platform, allow you to make connections with existing colleagues, extend your professional network, and also search and apply for jobs. The problem with using…
Use Twitter To Find Recruiters & Develop Rewarding Relationships With Them
Believe it or not, Twitter can help you launch that perfect career, and savvy professionals know the benefits of investing in long-term relationships online. Recruiters and employment agencies, from around the world, use Twitter to broadcast ideas, updates and jobs in real-time. They are also there waiting, for you to connect with them and promote…
The Best Foods to Eat to Maximize Your Job Interview Performance
Can what you eat actually impact job performance? What about your performance at a job interview? Twenty years ago, people might have thought that what you eat could have little impact on your job performance or an interview, but modern medical discoveries have proven otherwise. What you eat leading up to and on the day…
5 Ways Practicing Public Speaking Can Benefit You When You Are Looking for a Job
Looking for a job is a multi-faceted process. No matter what kind of job you are looking for and no matter what the current climate might be, finding a job is not a one-dimensional affair. This means that you need to be approaching the task from a variety of perspectives. One of the single most…
Singapore Visa And Work Visa Options For Foreigners Looking For Jobs
As a foreigner looking for jobs in Singapore, here’s a quick look at your Singapore visa and work visa options. Options for which you can apply without a job in hand Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC) [This has been discontinued] The EPEC allows foreigners to stay in Singapore for up to one year to facilitate their job…
9 Salary Negotiation Tips To Keep In Mind, After You Receive A Job Offer
In previous articles we talked about how you should prepare for salary negotiation and the best time to negotiate salary. In this post I wanted to discuss what you need to do after you receive a job offer. Don’t give the impression that you are accepting the offer right away. Thank the employer for making…