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Beware of Job Fraud Scams

By Amanda Pavis

During these difficult economic times it can be very hard to find employment and getting a job is often easier said than done, since the whole employment field seems to have shrunk!

Some unscrupulous people take advantage of the fact that people are perhaps quite desperate and are concerned about money. So they try and take advantage of people's insecurity, by promising the earth in terms of jobs, but the reality is that the 'job of your dreams' is just a scam.

How Important is the Job Placement Test?

By Amanda Pavis

There is no single, definitive answer to this question, which is one often posed by job candidates who want to know whether the job placement test is as important as the job interview, or even more important. But there is one key aspect for the job placement test that is never really commonly acknowledged and that is the insight that it gives to employers.

Job Search - The Art of Finding Yourself the Best Suited Job

By John M. Glover

Obtaining the right job is difficult, and you should treat it as a full-time occupation in itself. Not every available job is the right job for you, so before applying willy-nilly for every job in sight, start by taking a hard look at your own needs, objectives and personal qualities. Know which jobs fit the career you are seeking, and which offer room to grow and offer the pay and benefits you desire.

5 Reasons Why You Are Still Unemployed

By Bob S Stanley

1. Resume and Cover Letter is too short/too long

Your resume and cover letter shouldn't be too short or too long. The amount of time your resume will have in front of the potential employer is only no more then 20 seconds. What is just right for your industry? Your resume needs to be precise to what the employer is looking for and with your cover letter bring their attention to the details of what you can do for them.

How to Describe Weaknesses in Job Interviews

By Jason Kay

Human resources professionals, recruiters and others who interview job applicants seem to have a fondness for that much-dreaded question about how you would describe your own weaknesses. As much as those hiring love to ask the question, almost every job seeker hates to answer it. Describe your weaknesses is a double-edged sword of a question. There is no one right answer to it. However it is definitely one of the most important questions you will face in a job interview.

Preparing For a Panel Interview

By Cinthia Mcdonald

So you finally got a job interview invitation and you couldn't be happier. You're now one step closer to landing your dream job. You now receive a call from the company representative advising you to prepare for a panel interview. As if a single interview is not stressful enough; even more so with panel interviews.

Though less common, panel interviews are very possible. And because they are quite not the ordinary, more often than not, the company will inform you regarding the matter ahead of time. Just so you can prepare well. And you definitely should.

Types of Job Interview Questions and Answers

By Geoff Low

You are excited, as you have been offered a job interview. This is the final hurdle to overcome to get that new job. Don't mess it up. Make sure you put in the effort to prepare. Those job interview questions are going to come at you, thick and fast!

When you go to your interview, your job interview skills will be tested because you just don't know what questions you are going to be asked.

"Sales Letter" Or Resume?

By Judi Craig

The truth is, resumes just aren't that helpful in getting interviews!

With stacks of resume`s hitting human resources and personnel departments daily, they're more often used to screen you out than to screen you in. Your resume` gets about a six to 10-second look because the company is searching for an exact match on specific criteria; if one little piece (you have four years experience in the industry, they want five; you're not local; they think you're too old because you included the dates you got your degrees, etc.), the document you spent so much time getting "just right" goes into the company's file 13.

Career Networking - How to Build Your Network

By David J. Twiddle

Networking means using your professional and social contacts to access the job market. In my experience, around 60% of jobseekers will find their next job in this way. Such is the power of networking.

This method of job search can be particularly effective in a tough recruitment market as it can often provide you with access to the hidden jobs. Hidden jobs are those that are not actually advertised or assigned to recruitment agencies and hence are difficult to uncover.

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