The Job Interview

Employers and your References – Are References Important?

12 April 2011

If you’re planning to start a job search and you believe that references aren’t important, think again. Regardless of the job you do, it’s almost guaranteed that an employer will check an average of three of the references you supply. It’s always best to assume that your references will be checked. Preparing your References Obviously, [...]

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What happens if the Job Offer Falls Through?

12 April 2011

Finding a job is no easy task, and even if you get an offer, there are still potential problems. You might accept a job offer then subsequently decide that position is not right for you. Worse, you might accept the perfect position, and then have the offer withdrawn. What do you do in those situations? [...]

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When to Disclose Salary History and Requirements

12 April 2011

The point at which you disclose your salary history and requirements can have quite a major effect on the compensation package you end up receiving if you should receive a job offer. Ideally you should delay any mention of your salary requirements for as long as possible. If the subject of your salary requirements comes [...]

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Tips for Successful Phone Interviews

12 April 2011

Many of the techniques that job hunters use to prepare for face-to-face interviews can also be applied to phone interviews—you’ll need to be prepared to both answer and ask questions. However, there are also some other things to be aware of when you’re facing a phone interview. Preparation Ideally you should be preparing for phone [...]

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Salary Negotiation Tips for Recent College Graduates

12 April 2011

Even as a recent college graduate—even if you’ve just been offered your very first job—you have the right to negotiate on your compensation package. The fact that you’re a new graduate with limited work experience doesn’t mean you should forgo the right to be paid what you’re worth. Know when to Negotiate The first rule [...]

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Questions to ask Yourself before Accepting a Job Offer

12 April 2011

Once you’ve received a job offer, you’ll usually have at least a few days to consider the offer and its accompanying salary and benefits package. Take the time to ask yourself a few questions and decide if this is the job you really want. Have you been offered a Fair Compensation Package? Money is by [...]

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Be Prepared when Employers Use These Interview Techniques

12 April 2011

Job interviews are not all created equally. While a standard interview sticks to a basic format, there are other interview situations you might find yourself in that are quite different. Employers often use interview techniques to find out how well you respond to stress, or to test your problem-solving skills. Being prepared for these interview [...]

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When and How to Research a Potential Employer

12 April 2011

Having advance knowledge of an employer can be a big asset when you’re applying for jobs, particularly when you land an interview. Use small tidbits of information in cover letters to demonstrate your suitability for a position, and in an interview to show your knowledge of the company.  When gathering information, keep in mind that [...]

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Salary Negotiation Tips for Women

12 April 2011

In the first years of the new millennium, women have been more prevalent in the workplace than ever, with women gaining 52% of available jobs for the years 2000-2005. However, while women are certainly getting more jobs, they are not always benefiting from the same salary scale as men—gender-based pay inequity is still very prevalent [...]

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Is your Body Language Letting you Down?

12 April 2011

A job interview is your chance to convince an employer that you’re the person they really want to hire. Your verbal communication skills will get a good work-out here—how you speak is often just as important as what you say. Even if you understand the importance of effective verbal communication, have you considered the fact [...]

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