Success
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Insider reports a user who got a job at Google as a technical program manager without industry experience right after college by, you guessed it, being a little “delulu.” Additionally, 78% of applicants routinely apply for jobs they aren’t qualified for, and half of the incoming resumes don’t meet requirements. Maybe, experts say. “It
On The Job
OCTOBER 21, 2009
Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Wednesday, October 21, 2009 4 ways to keep your confidence during a job hunt I hear from a lot of people who are out of work. Then they get initiated into this job market.
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Workplace Insight
MAY 8, 2024
Silence is harder than rejection for job seekers, as 86 percent would rather hear back and get a no, rather than not hear anything at all. In fact, 41 percent saying not hearing back from employers significantly impacts confidence in their job search.
Practically Perfect PA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2013
Agencies have a number of jobs and will select the candidate that fills the requirements, they won’t proactively look for a role that suits you personally. Ensure you are clear with the type of role you want and stick to it so that the agency doesn’t keep sending you unsuitable opportunities. Quality not quantity.
Practically Perfect PA
OCTOBER 30, 2014
This question is always difficult for assistants to answer because firstly you don’t want to answer in a way that suggests you are using the job as a stepping stone to something better and secondly that you are lacking ambition. It is, however, fairly common so don’t let this question get the better of you.
Ian's Messy Desk
JUNE 17, 2011
It’s one of the most common Catch-22s of the employment world: you’re out of school and looking for a job, but you need experience to get one. But, if you don’t have a job, how do you gain experience? Practice for Interviews : Like almost everything in life, job interviews get easier the more you practice them.
Practically Perfect PA
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
If you didn’t ask this question during the interview process, you can always ask to speak to your potential employer again to get a view of the culture. The organisation should, firstly, have objectives and, secondly, they should give you confidence in the security of your job. The excitement only lasts so long!
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