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Comment on Interviews – your time to shine! by conversie optimalisatie

conversie optimalisatie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:55:56 +0000

It’s always good to practice some basic common questions that are asked in an interview. A person should be confident and spontaneous when answering any questions.

Comment on Some Good News About Hiring by Christopher Barnard

Christopher Barnard — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:17:32 +0000

As someone who in a previous life used to hire & manage personnel in major contracts, I can’t tell you how many graduate applicants we’d receive who were within a cat’s whisker of each other academically. I had two candidates, similarly qualified – one of these candidates didn’t know what a ‘Shire’ is. OK if you’re not British you might not know – but he was from London. Who got the job? My point being it can be the smallest thing that separates the candidates. Sure you can make decisions and solve problems, but if you don’t know what a Shire is come on…!

Comment on I’ll Take Any Job… Why Won’t an Employer Hire Me? by World War 2 Videos

World War 2 Videos — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:39:26 +0000

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Comment on Going Global or: How to Get an International Assignment by InterNations - Expatriates in Germany

InterNations - Expatriates in Germany — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:07:45 +0000

Great post, Marty!

There’s a lot of sites to learn about the culture of foreign countries. But none of them really prepare you for your time on an international assignment or life as an expat in a host country.

Besides working hard – you really drive that point home – there’s only so much you can do to prepare yourself for this specific situation.
One of the easiest solutions to prepare yourself is to connect with like-minded people and specifically expatriates on international assignments in the country you are going to as well.

Sure, Facebook and Twitter will help you get in touch with other people in the same situation but it takes a long time…

There’s networks and online communities for expatriates (for example InterNations at http://www.internations.org/ which will get you in contact with other people in the same situation right away.

Make sure to join a community for expatriates to stay up to date, exchange info, get to know other people in the same situation and to network. Because second to “working hard” is “networking”.

Comment on Why Do I Need to Take Writing-Intensive Classes? I’m a Computer Science Major! by Max Nikeson

Max Nikeson — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:09:50 +0000

Very interesting. Thanks for the article

Comment on Please, don’t be that guy (or girl). by George Harps

George Harps — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:08:55 +0000

Very interesting. Thanks for the article

Comment on Going Global or: How to Get an International Assignment by pandora online

pandora online — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 05:47:00 +0000

You changes sound great! Good luck to everyone in the election(s).

Comment on Interviews – your time to shine! by discount sunglasses

discount sunglasses — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 15:01:54 +0000

Even I think that interviews can be difficult but we should be positive and show in confidence in our body language.

Comment on Your Perfect Resume – The Next Step by teeth whitening melbourne

teeth whitening melbourne — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 23:00:46 +0000

spell check, spell check – use it before you submit your resume

Comment on Your Perfect Resume – The Next Step by wedding photography melbourne

wedding photography melbourne — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:07:02 +0000

i second the last post – spelling must be thoroughly checked before submitting your resume