All of us have different temperaments because we were all born with our own set of strengths and weaknesses. When we know who we are and why we act the way we do, we begin to understand ourselves better and what makes us tick.
You would not want to be perceived as over-demanding or “too money-minded” but yet not stating the figure you wanted is like short-changing yourself. How do you go about negotiating a salary package that is fair and reasonable?
Choosing the right career is not the easiest thing to do. But if you are at a cross road right now, the following questions/tips may guide you to decide the right career path.
If you have decided a sales career is what you wish to pursue, the next thing is to find out what are the best sales jobs around that give you the best income and future.
In a survey done by Careerbuilder.com last year, it was revealed that a whopping 45% of employers surveyed (from US mainly) use social networking sites to check out on their job applicants. The two most popular sites are Facebook and LinkedIn. Interestingly, the employers are using the information posted as basis for rejection of applicants.
Want to be your own boss so that you can golf anytime? Nothing wrong with having a dream like that but before you throw away a promising corporate career to start up on your own, it’s good to pause and take an objective look at the job you might be about to leave.
Conducting job interviews may not be as easy as you think. Without the appropriate preparation and training, the chances of you getting the wrong guy hired are very high. Check the following ten most common errors in conducting job interviews.
Most of us do not have the luxury of making a living out of something that we are passionate about. If you are like me, a Gen-Xer, we have been told from young to get jobs that provide long term financial security. Anything that leans towards the arts such as music, design or sports is frowned upon.
Try working with a Recruitment Consultant if you have not done so for they can be very effective. Most often than not, they have a history of working with their clients/employers and thus, they serve as an excellent source of information.
What do I look for in my candidates?
You may be a fresh graduate, waiting for that special chance to get into your first job. Or you may be laid-off or retrenched recently. Being unemployed - it’s a state you have no control of.
Roger Federer is by far one of the best athletes of our times but when he is assessed for playing badminton, even though he may say, “since I can play tennis so well and being one of the best athletes in the world, I can certainly play badminton”, his skills will be however measured relative to the skills of other badminton players. And that may not be his strength.
Work Talk, obviously about work. Expect some tips sharing from attending interviews to picking the right talent, relevant to both job seekers and employers.
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-Ally, the Hunter-
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