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Dressing for Success
This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 5:40 am
Your first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one.. after all, it only takes 3.2 seconds to make a first impression!
When you go to an interview the first judgment an interviewer makes is firstly on how you look and what you are wearing, energy level and your smile. That’s why it’s always important to dress right for a job interview – even if their work environment is casual.
How Social Media Can Lead to Job Rejections
This entry was posted on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 5:35 am
More people than ever before are using social media websites such as Facebook, MySpace and Bebo.
When job hunting the image you display to your friends on the internet might not be best suited for landing the position you’re seeking.
Common Recruitment Questions
This entry was posted on Monday, September 13th, 2010 at 12:08 amhttp://21stcenturyrecruitment.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/thumb_interviewtips.png
I regularly get asked many questions from candidates to help them nail an interview.
Please find the top 5 questions I often get asked and my respective answers. My biggest advise to anyone going for an interview; ‘You can never be over prepared for an interview’.
Being Prepared
This entry was posted on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 5:14 am
Being prepared for an interview is vital if you want to land the dream job. My thought on candidates arriving to an interview un-prepared, un-researched is “WHY BOTHER?” Why waste your time getting dressed and coming to an interview when you are not prepared?
Advice For Knocking Them Dead
This entry was posted on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010 at 5:20 amOver my career I have screened hundreds of candidates, applying for various roles from Administration Officer to Senior Manager, and I have seen first hand the simple mistakes candidates make in their attempt to get a job.
Job applications and interviews are like an audition. It’s your chance to show that you’re the right person for the role. It’s also your chance to make sure the employer is right for you and in-line with your career goals.
It never ceases to amaze me how many candidates will go through the effort of applying for a position with a poor resume, or no preparation and research before their interview.
HR Secrets You Don’t Know About
This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 4:30 am
Human Resources. A real department of mysteries. Are they your advocate? How do they really decide if you’re right for the job? And why can’t you ever get a straight answer out of them?
A lot goes on behind the closed cubicles of HR. Curious? Take a peek at a few insider secrets about how HR really functions to better understand what you’re dealing with.
Only Hiring Beautiful Job Seekers?
This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 4:29 am
We’ve all probably heard it before — if you’re attractive you’re more likely to get the gig.
Most of us tend to disregard this assumption and emphasize the importance of skills, experience and drive. If beauty trumped all, we think, then the world would be doomed. A civilized society focuses on good character not good looks, right?
Human Resource Management Tips That Ensure Smooth Business Operations
This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 4:28 am
A fundamental aspect of business is having good workers. They make sure that there is smooth business operation in all departments. But even if you have the best staff, it does not necessarily guarantee you will succeed in business. It is also imperative to ensure cohesiveness and thus team work.
Human resource management is all about getting the best employees, making sure they are motivated and work together. In addition, the management needs to put in place structures that enable the staff to improve their careers, work performance and more so grow in the corporate ladder within the company.
Rethink, Redesign, Rejuvenate
This entry was posted on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 4:26 am
As national employment reaches capacity, a skills shortage is set to reignite the war for talent. Clever employers will rethink traditional job design – and make the most of who they have. Tom Washington reports
Just when you think you’ve got rid of one problem, another one tends to come along to disrupt the peace.
