Even as you’re reading this article, people around the world are leaving their jobs for various reasons. At the same time, some are appearing for an interview while others are seeking new employment opportunities. Maybe you’re one among them. Regardless which above categories you fit in, be prepared to respond properly to the question: “Why … Read more
Corporate etiquette demands we write a resignation letter every time we leave the services of an employer for any reason. This is true even if we have to resign from a company at short notice such as a day, week or two-weeks. In fact, a resignation letter is also a document that proves you’re leaving … Read more
Should you write a thank you letter after an interview? Actually, there’re lots of differences in opinion over this practice. While some employers believe a thank you letter signifies superb corporate etiquette, others consider it a waste of time. By my personal opinion, it’s an individual choice. As jobseeker, it’s your decision whether or not … Read more
Having a college or university works wonders for getting a job. But what happens if you don’t have a degree? Of course, it doesn’t mean you’ll remain jobless or have to find some work that pays small wages and salaries. There’re ways to compensate for not having a superb college or university degrees. And that’s … Read more
With some 800 million users spread across 200 countries, LinkedIn is the largest networking portal for professionals and organizations. The company claims that at one person gets hired through LinkedIn every eight seconds. According to LinkedIn figures, some 25 million professionals find jobs through the portal while two million companies choose LinkedIn as their recruitment … Read more
Three words to describe yourself is a very common question nowadays. It can crop up in the most unexpected places. School, college, university and job interviews are common places where an interviewer can ask to describe yourself in 3 words. Others include dating websites and apps, loan or credit applications, clubs and social organizations and … Read more
How to end a cover letter is yet another hurdle that almost every jobseeker faces. In my earlier article, you’ll find tips and examples on how to start a cover letter. Therefore, I will conclude this topic by showing you some of the best and widely acceptable ways of how to close a cover letter. … Read more
A cover letter is the first thing that a prospective employer, their Human Resources executives, department heads or interviewers will read before proceeding to your Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV). Gone are those days when you needed to scribble a cover letter and mail or fax it to the employer. In all probabilities, you’ll be … Read more
One of the toughest questions every jobseeker has to face: how long should a Resume be? Honestly, there’re no specific answers to this query. However, I’ll try and answer this complex question ‘how many pages should a resume be’ in detail. Before proceeding to answer this question, let’s comprehend what the term Resume actually means. … Read more