April 12th, 2008
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.
April 8th, 2008
The way you carry yourself would say a lot about your values and personality. Conservative companies, most especially, are concerned with the way you look. For women, you could wear solid colors. If you think a monochromatic suit is blah and boring, you could try wearing printed dresses – but not too overwhelming. Your top should match the color of your pants and shoes. Go for minimal designs. For example, a floral-printed blouse would look cute and fresh. A light-yellow suit and white silk scarf is also a nice bet. If plain colors really kill you, choose clothes with details, like ruffles and buttons. Some companies aren’t so particular with the design anyway. They notice the overall package.
Limit your jewelry. Don’t overdo and embellish yourself with earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings altogether! That would make you look like a bad Christmas tree. Choose pieces that go well with your suit. My top picks include pearls and Svarovski crystals. These items look classy. Avoid wearing dangling and big round earrings, no matter how stylish they are. For me, a pair of earrings and a ring is enough to complete the outfit.
Hairstyles matter too. Go for the neat ‘do. You could twist your hair into a chignon, but skip the seductive look. If you’ve got short hair, brush it into one side, keep it professional-looking. Don’t put clips anymore, unless they’re not that obvious. Those are also accessories, and are best kept to a minimum.
April 5th, 2008
First impressions last. True enough, what people see in you get stuck in the abyss of their minds. You gotta start checking your wardrobe if you have clothes appropriate for job interviews. If you’ve got zero corporate or smart casual attire, then I suggest you hit the malls for some serious shopping.
Why is it important to dress up for the interview? The answer is pretty obvious, my friends. You’re not going to a date or something. You’re meeting your future boss here! So start scouting for decent clothing lest you want your hiring manager to ditch your resume at the very beginning.
A word of advice: You are old enough to know that short, skimpy dresses wouldn’t be too much of an eye candy. They would be more of an eye sore! I bet you wouldn’t feel comfortable, and neither would the people around you.
Whatever your sense of style is, resist the urge to show up in the interview wearing sneakers, low-rise jeans, and revealing tops. You’re not in a fashion show, so drop the trendy ideas. Likewise, avoid wearing thin, white fabric. I guarantee whatever you’re wearing underneath won’t be hidden. Toss piercings off for a while. Cover your tattoos. And please don’t wear too much cologne or perfume. Less is better.
March 13th, 2008
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.
Source
March 10th, 2008
Using the Internet in your job search is not necessarily easy. It crosses a variety of services and information resources. No single list, network, or resource will contain everything you need for a fully effective online job search.
What Makes Up The Complete Job Search?
Many people believe they are hard at work looking for work when they religiously scan the Sunday Classifieds. Unfortunately, what they are really doing is expending 100% of their effort on only 25% of the possibilities.
A Real Job Search has 4 Main Activities and 2 Environments — Off-line and On
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March 3rd, 2008
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)
Source:
ENTREPRENEUR Philippines. March 2006(Volume 5 Number 59)
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February 18th, 2008
An increase in competition and trend data that indicate that the number of Americans graduating with degrees in the technical fields is not increasing to meet rising demand means that more employers are turning to foreign-born students to meet their employment needs. One-third of employers responding to the survey reported that they plan to hire international students this year. In fact, approximately, 40 percent of respondents in the Northeast reported plans to hire international students.
Employers expressed an interest in graduates with electrical, civil, and mechanical engineering, and computer science degrees.
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January 11th, 2008
Forbidden Questions about Race
Examples:
What is your skin color?
What is your race?
Is your spouse Caucasian/Hispanic/African American/Asian, etc?
Exceptions:
There are no fair questions about race in an interview or application, but an employer can allow you to voluntarily indicate your race on your application.
Forbidden Questions about National Origin
Examples:
You sound like you have an accent; where are you from?
Where were you born?
Are you an American citizen?
Exceptions:
Employers are required to hire only those employees who can legally work in the United States. For that reason, employers can ask whether you are eligible to work in the United States.
Suspect Questions about Age
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 protects workers over 40 in private companies of twenty employees or more and government organizations.
Examples:
When were you born?
When did you graduate from high school?
How old are you?
Exceptions:
The act does not prohibit interviewers from posing questions about age, but does prohibit discrimination on these grounds unless age directly affects the job. An employer can rightfully inquire whether the candidate meets the minimum federal age requirements for employment (usually 14-17 years old).