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Candidate Behavioral Report: is it worth it?

Saturday, August 9th, 2008


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What Makes a Good Interview?

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

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A good job interview usually lasts up to about an hour. That must have wrapped up everything, from job descriptions to experience-based questions. Use real-life situations in the company and try to see the applicant’s perspective. Is he assertive? Or does he lack confidence in proposing a remedy to the problem?

As for interviewees, show that you are capable of the job by acting smart and confident at the same time. Don’t act as if you’re too desperate for a job. For hiring managers, let the candidate do the talking. Just listen and observe. Give the applicant a chance to illustrate his points and draw his own ideas.

The power of keyword search

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

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Job aggregators have been helpful to job seekers. They keep a log of companies who have openings, and you can upload your resume in their database for future reference. Pretty neat, eh? Not quite. These job aggregators rely on keyword search since they receive thousands of applicants per day. When a company is in search of a new applicant to fill in a position, they do queries that will bring back results that match the keywords they just typed.

So what do you have to do? The key here is to refine the contents of your personal log file. Maybe instead of writing “I have no job experience since I am a fresh graduate”, you may want to write “I am a fresh graduate, seeking my first job. Although I don’t have any work experience, I am more than willing to learn and use my skills… etc.”. In this way, there is a better chance that some of your keywords might be picked.

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Corporate Clothes in the Closet: Not Bad

Wednesday, April 16th, 2008

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You’ve heard the cliché “Simplicity is beauty.” The same theory applies to make-up. Your future employer wouldn’t be happy to see too much gunk on your face. What’s important is that you look fresh and neat! To be safe, go for neutral shades, like brown or beige. Even eyeliner works wonders. The purpose of cosmetics is to highlight your best features. It’s how you apply them that matters. For your cheeks, a rose-colored shade would do. Resist wearing sultry shades. A crimson red lipcolor wouldn’t be so hot for an interview. The no- makeup look wins my vote!

For guys, a solid colored conservative suit is best to wear during an interview. No prints please! Patterns somehow diminish the formality in your demeanor. A long-sleeved white shirt plus a dark tie gives guys the smart casual look, though most male applicants nowadays seem comfortable in donning in pastel-colored shirts. Some even wear powder pink ones.

Never wear white socks. You’re not a first-grader so please replace yours with dark ones. Slip your feet into a pair of shiny black shoes. As much as possible, the only accessory you’d wear would be your watch. And it’s not even for the purposes of style.

Keep your hair neat with gel. However, don’t style them up the way band stars do. It’s like something is sticking out of your head. Shave your beard or moustache, and give up your goatee for just a few days. Be quite like a guy-next-door type, at least until you pass the job interviews! To complete your outfit, carry your documents inside a portfolio or a briefcase.

An Internet Friendly Resume Tip

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

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Just typing away your resume and sending online just won’t do these days. Besides organizing your resume and making it reader-friendly, you should also consider making it keyword-friendly. Go blame the email suites out (on or offline) there.

The recruitment manager’s best friend maybe the applicant’s worst. Almost all recruitment managers don’t open all their applicant’s emails. What he or she does instead is type in particular keywords in the search field and let the email program do the filtering. Problem is, if you didn’t type in the correct keyword searched, your resume will remain unopened.

Put in the right amount of keywords related to the job you’re looking for. For example, if you’re looking for a Human Resource Job, type in keywords related to the job like HR, Compensation, Payroll, Hiring, Recruitment, etc.

 

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Job Hunting

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

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Admit it already, if you have internet access in your office, you’re bound to surf around those online job sites. Don’t feel guilty about it; your boss might be going to the same places as you do. However, we suggest that you pick your time carefully just to be sure that you still have a lot of time to do your work and that no one can see you.

When the Recruitment Manager calls, we suggest you reschedule. So you send in that resume and then a call goes through: it’s the company you’re applying for! Instead of whispering during your phone interview, we suggest that you reschedule it during lunchtime or after working hours.

Timing is everything.

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Some Ways to Make Extra Money

Monday, March 3rd, 2008

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Be a Computer Builder
Need a job? If you know the ins and outs of the computer, maybe this job’s for you.

What will you be doing?
Building computers and servers from scratch

What will I need to start?
An intimate knowledge of computers, computer networking, and tools such as screwdrivers, a LAN tester and crimping tool

Who will my customers be?
People intending to open an Internet café

How much should I charge?
An initial mark-up of “a couple thousand per computer unit” would be advisable. Once you’ve established a name, you may either charge P3,000 to P10,000 mark-up

How much will I make?
The ideal number of workstations to start a computer shop is eight computers and one server – a setup that should give you P9,000 to P18,000 (at a mark-up of P1,000 to P2,000 per computer) plus another P2,7000 for setting up the network (at aa mark-up of P300 per computer)

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ENTREPRENEUR Philippines. March 2006(Volume 5 Number 59)

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Negotiating Your Salary

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

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When you search for a job, you will be spending money and this becomes your investment for the future of your family. When the job you found will be paying you lesser than what you are worth then that means that the investment you made failed. The reality of life is that you do not actually get what or how much you deserve but you get what you were able to negotiate. This applies true when we talk about one’s career. The best thing to do to be able to negotiate the salary you wanted is to know your bottom line.

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Job Search Tips (Part 2)

Monday, February 25th, 2008

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  • Keep a record of all calls you’ve made, resumes you’ve forwarded, and applications you’ve completed. Call back or visit these employers about two weeks after you’ve given them your resume. It’s a good idea to speak to the person who is actually hiring for the position. If you don’t know that person’s name, ask the Human Resources or Recruiting office for it.
  • Searching for a new job can often be an exhausting experience, even harder than a full-time job. Though it may seem a long time before you receive a call from a potential employer, do not get discouraged! Use your energy to make a daily, weekly, and even monthly plan of what you need to accomplish. You really will feel good when you see your plans on paper, especially as the “things-to-do” list shrinks and changes every day!

Tips For Success In Your Job Interviewing Process (Part 2)

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

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  • When answering interview questions, first pause to make sure that you understand the question and then answer it, providing personal examples, if appropriate.
  • During the interview, make sure that maintain good eye contact with the interviewer, but not constant eye contact, and periodically smile.
  • When you are asked if you have any questions, find out how the position that you are interviewing for relates to other positions, what a typical day is like, etc. It is generally not advisable to ask about the salary or benefits offered until a job offer is made.
  • At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer(s) for their time, express a strong interest in the position, and inquire as to when a decision might be made regarding filling the job.

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