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Your 5-Step Plan to Getting a Promotion Without Having to Ask for It

Your 5-Step Plan to Getting a Promotion Without Having to Ask for It Nobody likes having to actually ask for a promotion. Advocating for yourself is a lot harder than speaking up for others. The good news is, if your boss is paying attention and your actions are speaking for themselves, you may not have to… Read More Your 5-Step Plan to Getting a Promotion Without Having to Ask for It

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The 3 Questions Recruiters Expect You to Answer During a Phone Interview

The 3 Questions Recruiters Expect You to Answer During a Phone Interview Even though the phone interview should be the least nerve-wracking part of the interview process, I do know quite a few folks who find it to be one of the toughest parts. And even though I’ve conducted my share of them as both a candidate and a… Read More The 3 Questions Recruiters Expect You to Answer During a Phone Interview

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Soft skills for successful career in 2018

What is it that truly differentiates one candidate from another during the job application process? While most candidates may have similar academic qualifications for a specific job, it is the soft skills and extracurricular activities that set one job aspirant apart from the others. Soft skills are key to building relationships, gaining visibility, and creating more opportunities for… Read More Soft skills for successful career in 2018

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How to Show Culture Fit in an Interview!!

Ask a hiring manager which top qualities they’re looking for in candidates, and culture fit is bound to be up there. It’s no surprise — research shows that hiring for culture fit leads to reduced turnover, cost savings and happier, more productive employees, so it’s definitely in a company’s best interest to find somebody who’s a good match. But… Read More How to Show Culture Fit in an Interview!!

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5 CRITICAL INTERVIEW TIPS

Professional introduction Every interviewer asks for an introduction. A candidate should be prepared with the best 4-5 liner summary starting with his present position and job role. You should give a very crisp summary of past roles, but don’t discount your education degrees and achievements in those roles. Personal interests All interviewers ask for personal details as well.… Read More 5 CRITICAL INTERVIEW TIPS

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5 BODY LANGUAGE DISASTERS JOB SEEKERS MAKE DURING AN INTERVIEW

Not making eye contact Failing to make eye contact was the body language mistake interviewers were most likely to say they hated. Sixty-seven percent of people surveyed said they didn’t like it when candidates kept their eyes cast down. While you don’t want to get into a creepy staring contest with your interviewer, looking at them while listening… Read More 5 BODY LANGUAGE DISASTERS JOB SEEKERS MAKE DURING AN INTERVIEW