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The Idiotic Things People Say in Interviews

On The Job

Thank you for coming in for an interview today. Well, I just think it's a great company. Well, let's talk about this project you mention on your resume where you headed up the team that brought in a very lucrative project." "You We have several other candidates to interview, so I appreciate you coming in." Sure thing.

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7 Job Search Secrets You Must Know

On The Job

He has bestselling books sharing his business advice and he heads a $100 million company. Among his suggestions: Don’t be the first interview. The strongest contenders for a job are often those interviewed last, because they’re recalled easier by hiring managers. Are awards displayed for the company’s softball team?

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. I found this link to the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale which has some questions we can ask ourselves to see where we are on the self esteem scale. Now that’s positive self talk. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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How to Work for A Difficult Boss

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

Came across your blog while doing some research for a position I'm interviewing with on Monday. As I mentioned, I'm interviewing for a very high profile position next week for a Chairman of a major international company. And congrats on landing the interview! I seriously want this job. And how will you get it?

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I thought she had the potential to be a great assistant except for her low self esteem and she would put herself down when she made a mistake. does the company have random drug testing. ? Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. I sat next to her and worked with her for a few months so got to know her.

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Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y?

On The Job

Helpful information and advice from Americas favorite workplace columnist About Anita Blog Books Syndicated Column Interviews Career Links Contact Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Will This Tough Job Market Change Generation Y? Bret, I interviewed Prof. Used to be you could "work your way up" in a company. I think so.

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How NOT to Get the Freelance Job - and What to Do | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

DON’T have low self-esteem. My advice to jobseekers in general: Research the company and then present yourself as the *missing* member of the team! Most companies ask for a wish list but will look beyond that for a candidate they think is suitable. Flip the coin and look at what the company ISN’T about.

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