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admin — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:18:51 +0000

As the year 2009 comes to an end we would like to thank everyone visiting our site and everyone who has e-mailed us with suggestions and feedback. A special thank you of course goes to everyone who has purchased “Accelerate Your Career”, the guide that goes way beyond what you can learn by reading the free [...]

How to Explain Away the Gaps in the Resume

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:53:16 +0000

Whatever the reason might be in your case, if the gap in your resume is too long, someone in charge of your application at a company will take negative notice of it. I’d say a gap of one year is the limit for most employers and recruiters, after that you must properly explain yourself in order to still have a chance for consideration. You need to show that you are still qualified, that you still have up to date knowledge in your field and that there is nothing about your personality to worry about.

Avoid Stupid Application Mistakes

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:46:04 +0000

He starts off by starting up his word processor and copying the application he used to get his last job 3 years ago. After all, it worked then, it should work now. By using the “Find & Replace”-function of the software he quickly replaces the name of his former company with the name of the Internet Service Provider and adds his last job in his resume.

How To Handle Phone Interviews

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:46:25 +0000

Often when you apply for a job a company representative will call you to screen you for the position with a phone interview. This is not just more convenient, it’s also a good opportunity to promote your application up a few inches on the stack of the company you want to work for.

The World’s Top 10 Currencies

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:24:11 +0000

Out of curiosity I decided to find out what the world's most popular currencies are.

Career Advice: Body Language 1

admin — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 10:32:37 +0000

As you know it is impossible to not communicate. Whatever you do, even if you do nothing, you are communicating a mood, interest or lack thereof, sympathy or dislike for a person. Thus I'd like to pick out a few typical body language cues and briefly describe how they are perceived. Remember to work on your body language, it is more important for your career than you think.

Career Advice: Top 5 Best-Paid Jobs in America and Great Britain

admin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:25:27 +0000

It pays to be a doctor in America. When you look at the Top 20 in yearly earnings, you’ll find that most of the jobs in there require a medical degree. The average pay reaches $150.000 per year.

Career Advice: How To Find The Dream Job

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 22:39:01 +0000

Some people are bored at work to the point of falling asleep at the desk, perpetually understimulated, their talents not put to good use. It does not have to be this way.

Career Advice: Small Talk

admin — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:09:03 +0000

Being a good small-talker makes you a more friendly and open person in the eyes of other people. Being approachable is an advantage, yet some people prefer not to talk when they don’t have anything meaningful to say. This, however, is perceived as a lack of confidence and can label a person anything from “shy” to “weird”.

Career Advice: How To Benefit From The Crisis

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:24:50 +0000

Right now, let’s face it, many people are very fearful. Job recession will hit soon, I assume starting in fall many people will unfortunately lose their jobs. After that economy will recover, but until then fear will strike many.