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Accepting the Job
Not really, that rarely happens, but it’s best to offer a response in a timely manner.
Even though you may be excited, if you are moving from one job to another take a day or two to think it over before signing the contract. Make sure you’re confident you’re making the right move. Don’t second guess yourself, just ensure you’re doing the right thing for you.
Also, if you have a job already, don’t hand in your ...
Negotiating the Salary
Learning how to negotiate effectively could make a great deal of difference to our lives. In the end, if you don’t ask, you don’t get. Fortune favours the brave, so read on and learn how to secure that pay rise!
According to statistics from the Department of Work and Pensions, 30 percent of employees are unhappy with their current salary. Of those, 41 percent would consider moving jobs to achieve their ideal wage. That isn’t good ...
How to Handle Second Interviews
Not all employers require second interviews, but many still do. They often use the first interview to check you’re qualified for the role and that there aren’t any obvious problems with you or your application. The second interview is to see more of you as a person, and how you would fit into the organisation.
Some use the first interview as a clearing house for higher managers. If you make it through to the second round, ...
How to Answer Interview Questions
An interview is a chance to get to know the applicant, and for the applicant to get to know the employer. A CV and covering letter are good, but they are very one-dimensional. We tend to need to look someone in the eye to get a real feeling for them. The interview is as much about that as it is about making sure you’re qualified for the role.
The single best way to answer questions is ...
How to Manage Body Language in an Interview
Learning a little about body language is a very powerful tool when dealing with people. A job interview is just one such situation, but one in which a little knowledge can go a long way.
Body language consists of a mixture of posture, expressions, gesticulation and eye movement. When you get a moment, watch people around you. Ignore what they are saying, watch how they move, how they sit or stand and act towards each other. ...
