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5 Ways Body Language Can Cost You The Job

5 Ways Body Language Can Cost You The Job | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Your body language establishes a tone you subconsciously convey. Most of the time, you have no idea you are giving off these signals. Here are some tips.
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Making the Best of a Bad Interviewer

“Making the Best of a Bad Interviewer - Get Career Advice from the experts at CareerBuilder.com (Warning: Bad interviewers exist. Be prepared.”
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10 Ways Your Resume Irks Hiring Managers

10 Ways Your Resume Irks Hiring Managers - Get Career Advice from the experts at CareerBuilder.com (Be careful: There's a fine line between bragging too much and not bragging enough.
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September 2, 2013 10:10 AM
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Top ten tips for job hunters

Top ten tips for job hunters | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
The time of year for job hunting is here again as many wish to return to work or start looking out for a new venture.With the help of More Than a Job Club, Wickford, and Basildon Job Centre Plus we...
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Basic information -- but on target!

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August 30, 2013 4:04 AM
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No Thank You Could Mean No Job

No Thank You Could Mean No Job | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
No Thank You Could Mean No Job 


It's one of the simplest things you can do. Your mother told you to always say it. By expressing it -- or not -- you can change a person's mood and perception of you in an instant. Who knew two words could be so powerful?

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The statistics here are a very powerful validation of this point.

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August 25, 2013 7:02 PM
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8 Steps to Creating a Superior Customer Service Plan

8 Steps to Creating a Superior Customer Service Plan | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
To ensure customer service becomes a driving force in your organization, you also should develop a plan, much as you would for any other goal, personal or professional, in your life.
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August 25, 2013 6:37 PM
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The Most Important Part Of Your Resume

The Most Important Part Of Your Resume | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Your resume is a key tool for finding a job. But what's the most important part of your resume? Find out how to catch an employer's eye.
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The importance of the first third mentioned here is critical -- resumes are reviewed very quickly!!!!

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The One Question That Ruins An Interview

The One Question That Ruins An Interview | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Few candidates arrive at the interview prepared to answer one question that is almost always asked, “What is your greatest weakness?” Here's some advice.
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On target, particularly on the wrong ways to answer this question and the importance of practicing an honest answer to it.  I would add, however, the Marcus Buckingham's work on "strengths" provides excellent information on awareness of weaknesses and how to address them.

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3 Pre-Interview Confidence Boosters

3 Pre-Interview Confidence Boosters | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Sweaty palms.
Shaky voice.
Blank mind.
These symptoms of nervousness can seriously sabotage a job interview, no matter how prepared and qualified you are.
Trish Sadar's curator insight, August 25, 2013 12:28 PM

It is natural and normal to have a bit of the jitters before an interview.  Take a quick read on a few tips to squash the nerves.

 

My personal advice:

1.  Do your homework on the company, on the position, on the interviewer, and on why the company shoudl hire you.  The more preparation, the more likely it is that you will feel more confident.  The confidence will help you to connect more, and be your best you.

 

2. Avoid drinking caffeine before the interview.  Studies show that Caffeine will magnify, and could potentially distort your nerves.

 

3.  Know that jitters is really energy, and all you have to do is channel the energy.

 

4.  Practice answering questions with friends and family.  Record some of your responses, and listen to how you sound.  The chances are you are going to sound a lot less nervous than you thought you sounded.  Doing this will help to calm you.

 

I hope that these suggestions help.  Make it a great day!

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6 Biggest Lies People Tell in Job Interviews

6 Biggest Lies People Tell in Job Interviews | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Don't be fooled by a job candidate's embellished resume. Protect yourself by knowing the telltale signs that an applicant's lying.
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August 12, 2013 2:42 PM
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Employers Share Most Memorable Things Candidates Did to Stand Out that Worked and Didn’t Work - CareerBuilder

Would you hire job seekers who sang their interview, dressed as a clown, or printed their resume on a chocolate bar? CareerBuilder asked 2,076 hiring managers and human resource professionals nationwide to share the most memorable methods candidates have used to stand out from the crowd, and whether their creativity got them hired. 

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Good lists...

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4 Reasons Why Your Interviewer Isn't Your Friend

4 Reasons Why Your Interviewer Isn't Your Friend | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
What's a common mistake job searchers make? Thinking their interviewer is their friend. Here are some reasons why this is a bad idea.
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August 8, 2013 7:13 PM
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Lie on your résumé?

Lie on your résumé? | 212 Careers | Scoop.it

Getting asked by a recruiter about where I went to school made me remember the day I had to choose whether to lie on my résumé.

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September 6, 2013 7:00 AM
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What Spell Check Doesn’t Catch Can Hurt Your Resume

What Spell Check Doesn’t Catch Can Hurt Your Resume | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Spelling and grammar checks through software can never replace a human set of eyes that review for syntax and other errors in a resume.
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September 2, 2013 10:15 AM
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HD Résumé: Making Things Crystal Clear

HD Résumé: Making Things Crystal Clear - Get Career Advice from the experts at CareerBuilder.com (Job Seeker Tip: Make sure your achievements stand out on your resume.
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September 2, 2013 10:12 AM
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Searching for a Job? Learn What You Shouldn't Do

Searching for a Job? Learn What You Shouldn't Do | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Take a look at these 10 tips on what you shouldn't do in your job search. (These #job hunting mistakes may overshadow great credentials.
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Pretty basic information from AARP, a different perspective 

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September 2, 2013 10:08 AM
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Big Idea 2013: A New Age of Professional Emancipation

Big Idea 2013: A New Age of Professional Emancipation | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
If you are like I once was, you have a career that feels like a set of "golden handcuffs." Your job isn't pure evil, but something about the relationship with your work is unnerving - as if (Big Idea 2013: A new age of professional emancipation
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Make Your Work More Meaningful

Make Your Work More Meaningful | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Great managers know how to infuse work with meaning. But why wait for them to do it?
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August 25, 2013 6:42 PM
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What Not to Wear to an Interview

What Not to Wear to an Interview -- What is the worst outfit ever worn to a job interview?

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August 22, 2013 1:04 PM
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Survey Finds That Half of All Candidates Don’t Negotiate Job Offers

Survey Finds That Half of All Candidates Don’t Negotiate Job Offers | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
I get a ton of surveys sent my way, and sometimes, it’s good to just read one that reconfirms what you already kind of know.
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Bad logic, desperation have no place in job hunt

Bad logic, desperation have no place in job hunt | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Andrea Kay at work: Bad logic, desperation have no place in job hunt
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There are two things you never want to be as a job hunter: illogical and desperate.
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Interesting take on a logical argument

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How To Create An Effective Resume Even If You Were Fired

How To Create An Effective Resume Even If You Were Fired | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
How can you make an effective resume after getting terminated? People get fired from the job for various reasons. However, to a potential new employer it may leave an unfavorable connotation on the candidate.
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August 13, 2013 12:10 PM
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Your Career Won't Be Predictable, And That's A Good Thing

Your Career Won't Be Predictable, And That's A Good Thing | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
There is no gold watch in your future. Careers just arent as predictable as they once were. Heres how you can manage.
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Excellent piece for anyone and everyone!

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7 Mistakes Job Seekers Make

7 Mistakes Job Seekers Make | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
Are you searching for a new job? Beware! One of our trusted career experts shares seven common mistakes job seekers make on the job hunt.
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August 12, 2013 2:27 PM
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21 Inspirational Career Quotes

21 Inspirational Career Quotes | 212 Careers | Scoop.it
On the job search and feeling blue? Can't find a career you can be passionate about? Light your fire with these inspirational career quotes.
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