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9 Tips to Writing a Graduate Cover Letter

If you are a fresh graduate, your first priority after finishing your studies is to get a full-time job. When you are looking for work, you spend a lot of time writing and polishing your resume to make it exactly right. The cover letter almost seems like an after thought. It can be tempting to…

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Which is the Best Employer Review Site? [Glassdoor vs the Others]

The vast majority of internet users today rely on peer-review sites before making a purchase. From books to restaurants, hotels and even airplane seats, users happily rely on online services to aid them in making informed choices. Sites such as Amazon, Yelp, TripAdvisor and eBay have made online reviews the norm for savvy consumers everywhere.…

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Why Lying at a Job Interview is NEVER a Good Idea

Ever considered lying at a job interview? Well, don’t! Sure, a career making-or-breaking interview may be the one occasion when you need to hard-sell your skills and experience, but there is a big difference between positive exaggeration and unscrupulous embellishment. If anything, lying at a job interview is a sure way to court disaster: Just…

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Jobseeker? Here’s How to Attract Headhunters

Looking for a new job can be a time-consuming and often difficult process. If you are already employed in an executive position that takes up most of your time and energy, you might wonder how you’ll ever get around to it. The truth is, however, that some of the best jobs available are not advertised…

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How to Answer the Top 35 Interview Questions

This infographic (from Sample Questionaire) lists the top 35 most asked interview questions and how to answer them! How many of these have you been asked? Let us know in the comments below! Highlights: Tell me about yourself. This classic interview question allows you to introduce yourself and highlight your skills and experience. Be sure…