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Dos and Dont’s of Phone Interviews
Though you are talking to the employer or the interviewer over phone from the comfort of your home, phone interviews are not always as easy as you think. There are number of issues that can blow a telephonic interview as … Continue reading
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4 Standard Interview Questions That Can Make You Shine (Or Ruin You)
Many jobseekers think that landing an interview with a potential employer is the hardest part of job search. What’s even harder is facing the standard questions asked during an interview. While sitting face-to-face with the employer or the hiring manager, … Continue reading
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5 Post Interview Etiquette Tips
Most of the jobseekers feel that once they have landed an interview for a dream job, their task is over. That’s actually not the truth. If you wish to land a job successfully, post-interview etiquette is as much important as … Continue reading
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How Does an Informational Interview Work?
There is no dearth of literature available for getting career related information. There are books, trade publications and online resources to get information about the career you aspire to pursue. However, the potential of informational interviews in this regard is … Continue reading
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Top Interview Tips
A job interview is a discussion between you (jobseeker) and the employer. Considering the tough competition of the job market, it becomes utmost essential to know the rules and conventions of interviews. You should be aware that what you need … Continue reading
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10 Interview Mistakes You Need to Avoid
The first impression is undoubtedly a lasting impression. You must have heard many a story about candidates who have an impressive resume, but they lack competency when it comes to making the most of an interview. Interview opportunities are fewer … Continue reading
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How to Make Yourself Three Times More Likely to Get Hired
According to a research conducted by the executive search industry, it has come to light that the first person interviewed gets the job only 17.6 percent of the time. On the other hand, the last person interviewed gets the job … Continue reading
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How to Handle Inappropriate Interview Questions
Most of us believe that it is illegal for an interviewer to ask questions relating to religious beliefs, national origin, marital status etc. This is only a widespread belief. In most of the states, interviews are allowed to ask questions … Continue reading
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