Career Articles

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:27 AM

There are twin purposes in an interview. The interviewer is looking to see if 1) you are the right fit for the job and 2) it you are ready to take on the responsibilities of the position. Your job in the interview is to be sure that you present all of your best skills to show you are obviously the right fit and to be perfectly clear that you really and truly want the job. To show you care a great deal about the position: Research the Company To show you're not just after a sal... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:26 AM

A second interview is a great sign, but it is by no means a statement of your pending hire. Often a first round of interviews weeds out applicants that aren't suited to the position. The second round of interviews is used to find the best candidate among those who remain. The Biggest Mistake of the Second Interview Many assume the second interview is a formality preceding their hire. "If I've made a second interview, they assume, I'm all but hired!" Nothing c... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:25 AM

It's perfectly natural to feel nervous about a job interview, but when your nerves start to overwhelm you with interview jitters, you'll likely lose focus on what's important and start to worry about your sweaty palms or twitchy eyelid instead. Handling job interview jitters is no more complicated than finding ways to handle other nervous situations you've encountered in your life. Preparation is Key If you compare an interview to a final exam, you likely felt a... more...

Career | By Casey Yew @ Wednesday, 31st December 2008 @ 3:23 AM

Job interviews are scary prospects for even the most qualified candidates. How you look on paper and how you present yourself in a one-on-one or group interview setting are often two very different things. Fortunately there are ways to solidify your position in any interview regardless of the actual interview purpose. The trick is to know yourself well enough to have a ready framework to fill in any setting. And of course you should always start and end an interview with a genuine smile and a fi... more...

Career | By Tarun Jaswani @ Monday, 29th December 2008 @ 11:42 PM

A job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm, it was established in the late 16th century.A job interview typically precedes the hiring decision, and is used to evaluate the candidate. Interviews are usually preceded by the evaluation of supplied resumes, selecting a small number of candidates for interviews are considered to be one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential... more...

Career | By Shawn Wilson @ Monday, 29th December 2008 @ 6:47 PM

Here\'s the country\'s situation as it stands now: unemployment rates are the highest they\'ve been in 14 years, and they\'re rising. In fact, 1.5 million jobs have been lost in the last year alone. Consumers are spending less, companies are cutting corners, and people are losing their jobs. Some of us are lucky enough to work for recession-resistant companies or in growing industries. Others, however, see the axe falling around them and wonder when it will make its ... more...

Career | By Michael Fleischner @ Sunday, 28th December 2008 @ 3:05 PM

Achieving an online degree is becoming more and more popular. With the power of the Internet and programs that enable you to be engaged from a distance, online schools are seeing increased enrollment rates. However, learning online may not be for everybody. It requires a certain mindset and dedication that not every student may have. On the other side of the equation, distance learning provides many unique benefits, which are what help to make it such a compelling choice for so many peo... more...

Career | By Art Gib @ Sunday, 28th December 2008 @ 2:31 PM

Have you ever looked at the stock market or the Dow Jones Industrial Average and thought you would like to learn how to trade stocks? Have you ever looked at the wealth the stock markets create for investors worldwide and thought you would like to create some of that wealth for yourself? If you have, you\'re not alone. According to recent surveys, amateur stock investing is one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. With new online services and more successful investors... more...

Career | By Warren Wong @ Friday, 26th December 2008 @ 9:40 PM

When you have a position in one of the executive jet jobs available with commercial airlines and corporations that own their own aircraft, you may be required to provide the full range of responsibilities of a flight attendant with a little extra. The number of passengers on executive jets is quite small so you can provide the passengers with personalized service. This includes the preparation and serving of gourmet meals and since these are on real plates, you will have to wash the dishes, rath... more...

Career | By Warren Wong @ Friday, 26th December 2008 @ 8:49 PM

A nanny is a full time babysitter in which you usually live in the home of your employer. This job is often referred to as an au pair position. The families that advertise nanny jobs will require a professional application complete with a resume and references. They will hold an interview with you when your application meets with their approval. In order to get the job, you do need to be prepared for this interview. A good curriculum vitae for a position as a nanny should be neat and prof... more...