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Feb 18, 2015

Psychological Tricks to Help You Get a New Job

You are finally there sitting in front of the interviewer and now you want to talk about all you have achieved so far. But wait! You must not forget that no matter how much skills and experience you have, your future job does also depend on impression, gut feelings and instinctual reactions. So, let us talk psychology! Get hired using the fruits of psychological research on interview technique. The most important predictor of who will be offered the job was a magical and mysterious quality: the pleasantness and likability of the candidate! What were the behaviors that communicated ...

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Jan 15, 2015

Job Search Tips for the Over 40s and 50s

Looking for a job as an experienced 40+ candidate is hard! That news is bad, but the worse news is that many of the job search tips you as an experienced, older candidate are receiving isn’t designed for you. They are designed for new grads or the 25-35 year old crowd. Constantly running up against the “age discrimination” wall could be contributing to being a discouraged job seeker or job search depression. But if you use these tips you just might find that getting a new job after years in a particular field may not be as difficult as you think. ...

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Oct 21, 2014

Top 10 Job Interview Mistakes

The interview is the single most stressful part of the job search process. Any number of things can go wrong, and a big part of being successful is avoiding simple mistakes. You don’t want anything to stand in the way of you and your new job, so here are 10 simple interview mistakes to avoid: Using your phone Answering your phone or texting during an interview is a sure-fire way to send the message that you’ve clearly got more important things to do. Just turn it off. Arriving late You can make a very bad impression ...

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Oct 16, 2014

Job Interview Etiquette and Manners

Essential, hints, tips, advice and guidance on interview etiquette and the suitable manners for the occasion. When you’re looking for a job, the little things really do matter. Never underestimate the power of thoughtfulness. A well written thank you note or a bit of pre-interview preparation can mean the difference between getting hired or not. Here are some ways to make sure you have good job interview etiquette. Advise the receptionist of your arrival If you find yourself in the reception area of your potential employer, good job interview etiquette is to inform the receptionist that you have arrived ...

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Sep 23, 2014

Following Up During Your Job Hunt

The job hunt is a gruelling and arduous time in any professional’s life – we’ve all been there and can attest to as much. However, it’s precisely because it’s such a pain that you need to get smart about how you approach it, and following up throughout the process can often be one of the most useful, yet regularly overlooked, tools at your disposal. But if you’re hesitant about how to go about it, or indeed when to make that extra, seemingly unnecessary bit of contact, then see below for our guide on following up during the job hunting process. ...

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Sep 4, 2014

Prepare for New Opportunities

Hopefully you’re reading this having had a fabulous holiday; and hopefully your tan is nicely topped up too! But now, with a huge number of opportunities popping up every day, it’s a great time to look for a new job. So, here’s Tate’s handy summary of the things you should be thinking about before your next interview. Preparation These simple bits of preparation could make a big difference, but are often overlooked: Test the route – candidates still regularly arrive late to interviews, so practice your journey carefully Do your research – interviewers often cite candidates’ lack of ...

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