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Politeness Counts

editor — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 06:21:32 +0000

Being in an interview gone bad should be turned into a driving force to motivate you further and most applicants forget politeness when they do their exit. Doing your exit from a failed interview, it is only prudent that you express thanks for the time and effort they have put into your interview even if it has gone the other way for you. That way, you can leave a good impression should you again give it another try with the same firm most importantly with the same people.
Though rare, a second time round application may work should your employer be impressed by the way you handled the situation in the past. A cool head should be norm and due respect given so as not to give the wrong impression from the beginning. It also reflects good character and who knows, they might even reconsider your application after they have exhausted the rest. With more and more people looking for jobs and with fewer openings, it truly is becoming a cut-throat business just to get yourself a job you deserve.

Avoid Untruthful Applicants

Administrator — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:18:53 +0000

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There are many types of applicants. The ones that tell the truth, those that exaggerate and ultimately, those that lie about their job experiences and qualifications. Many businesses rely on resume and an interview for hiring prospective employees. Its undeniable that both are important, but they are not enough to insure the best fit for the position. So what do you need to do to ensure that you are not being fooled by an applicant? A work reference check may come in handy. Second is, you may also want to verify academic credentials by calling their school or college where they last attended. With the rising problem of credential fraud, people can easily print out fake documents without any trouble. It is important to check credit history and criminal background, if any. This is one way to help reduce the risk of embezzlement and estafa. Pre-employment testing is also a very valuable & under-utilized tool!