Traditionally, women have faced more obstacles than men when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder.
Women have been perceived as the homemaker, the childminder, the wife – and have been expected to place their careers on the back burner. Thankfully, these outworn modes of thinking are falling by the wayside. More and more, women are [...]
by Bob Roth, The “College & Career Success” Coach
Seemingly ordinary people, like most of you, have the potential to achieve extraordinary results. When ordinary students push though the barriers that have obscured their potential, a wondrous change occurs and nothing will be the same again.
Here are the top ten reasons candidates often fail to secure the job of their dreams.
Your CV was prepared by a professional, you did all the necessary groundwork before the interview and you thought the interview went extremely smoothly. So why aren’t you celebrating an offer letter yet? Here, are the top ten reasons candidates often fail to secure the job of their dreams.
You may have gone through a pretty rough period in your 20’s. From going to college to starting a new job, there was probably a lot of bouncing around from one place to another in order for you to get the job that you wanted. You probably had multiple job options going for you at the same time but couldn’t really figure out which was the right one for you.
Keep your answer short and focused on your professional life and professional goals and aspirations. This is not an invitation to dwell on personal relationships, childhood experiences, family etc. A brief history of education, career and special interests is what is called for here capped with why you are interested in and uniquely qualified for this particular career and job and how you expect to make a firm and solid contribution. Use this to show career focus, commitment to success and strong personal and professional values that are aligned with the company’s.
Starting a new job can be very daunting especially if you have been with your last company for a while. You will have to meet new people, learn the ropes, get accustomed to new processes and procedures and learn how to excel in a brand new environment. Below the career experts at bayt.com, the Middle East’s #1 job site, outline some key points to keep in mind to start your new job off on the right foot.
Meaning of the word “career” has moved out of its regular boundaries as a “money making business” into something more as a culminating edge of human ambitions. Henceforth career development and career development plans conquer their dreams even in a sound sleep - eternal happiness becomes a mirage. Vigilant eyes have to be kept to win back those lost hours of sleep.
A cover letter typically accompanies a resume. A good cover letter should complement a resume, not duplicate it. It’s purpose is to interpret the resume and add your personal touch creating a critical first impression. So knowing these tips for writing cover letters could be just what you need to get that job interview over your competition.
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