You just had a difficult interview for a dream position in your dream company. You walked out the door while taking in a breath of fresh air then it hit you, should you send a thank you note after your interview?
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Should You Lie In Your Resume?
Despite the plethora of jobs that are supposedly available today, getting employment is a very competitive business. Getting a job is a job all on its own.
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The Difference Between A Recruiter, A HR And A Hiring Manager
You get a call from a recruiter, not just any recruiter but THE RECRUITER from your dream company on the dream job you have applied for.
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Guest Post: How To Become A Dog Trainer
With over 70 million dogs in the United States alone, dog training is a needed and desired occupation. Dog trainers don’t necessarily have to have a license, but some certification and training are required. Experience will also help your career immensely, and volunteer work is an excellent way to start building your resume. Dog training…
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Guest Post: What To Do In College To Get A Job After Graduation
Many people quit a job for study, another quit study for a job. How to find the right balance to finish the successful study and get the dream job?
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Should You Place Your Photo On Your Resume?
Inspired by one of the comments by one of the readers here on hiring discrimination, I’ll like to throw the question out there “Would you place your photo on your resume?”. I know I won’t.
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Guest Post: Go With The Flow Also Applies Your Career
I know the saying of online friends are not real friends, however, I have forged many meaningful and lasting friendship with some of you here. One of those is Patty from Dreampack, a wonderful website that dedicates to connect beautiful souls and to guide those who are lost and let them know they always have…
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I Lost Focus and How I Gain It Back
Exhausted without sleeping for anything more than 4 hours a day, physically and mentally I must admit I wasn’t ready to go through 7 months of sleepless nights. Oh, I don’t have a problem sleeping, if that is what you are thinking. Give me a room with soft pillows and queen sized bed, I’ll knock…
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My Child, My Decision. My Career, My Choice.
Sometimes back, when I was back in Singapore (my homeland) for a visit with my baby girl, a close friend of mine questioned me on the choices I’ve made. In case you are wondering, this is how it went: Friend: Are you back in Singapore for good? Me: Nah, I’m enjoying my life in Kuala…
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Changing Your Job During Economic Downturn
We are in the midst of the economy downturn and theoretically speaking, common sense tells us not to rock the boat and ride out the storm. That means to say ‘be glad that you still have a job and this is not the time to search for a new job.’ Both true and not true.…
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A Letter To A Graduate
Dear Graduate, Congratulations! You certainly deserve a break to rest and rejuvenate after such a long and tough journey to reach here but make no mistake, this will not be your last tough journey as you foray into your first taste of the working world. You may have part-time jobs or holiday jobs before but…
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Guest Post: 6 TOP TIPS TO ACE THAT INTERVIEW!
Came across a new blog and Kelly – the author sums it up in her article on how to score that interview.
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Fair Hiring Practices: Does This Even Exist In The Job Market?
As I am edging towards my 40 years old (shocking, I know!), I wonder will it be too late or will I be phased out of the employable age when I decide to rejoin the workforce.
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A Word Of Advice: Reinventing Yourself
Hi Kally, I hope you’re enjoying motherhood!
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Guest Post: HIRING (1)
I love how some of us are able to take a complex and boring topic to recreate to an article that is enjoyable and informative at the same time. I have found such article at Leadershipcues and decide to share this treasure with you. Enjoy! Is hiring just an activity to fill a slot for you…
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The Day You Cried Wolf
Do you know the story on the boy who cried wolf? Etymology: from the children’s story “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” in which a boy who was watching some sheep called for help when there was no wolf (wild animal) attacking them and then got no help when a wolf did attack the sheep because…
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4 Ways To Ace Your Next Interview
Image source If you’re reading this then, chances are, you’ve landed yourself an interview, which means you deserve to congratulate yourself. Just getting as far as the interview means you delivered a great resume and showed some serious grit and determination. Basically, it isn’t easy landing an interview. Now comes the next challenge, though. Interviews…
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