 | Why Should We Hire You? |
By Carole Martin, Monster Contributing Writer Why should we hire you? is another common interview question that can take you down the wrong road unless youve done some thinking ...
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 | Resume Dilemma: No Defined Objective |
By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert You need a job but arent sure of your career direction right now, or maybe this tough job market has left you willing to consider just about ...
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 | Four Reasons to Revise Your Resume |
By Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobsFor some folks, updating a resume is as much fun as getting a tooth pulled. But keeping your resume current is painful only when you havent ...
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 | Four Ways to Make Job Resolutions Work |
By Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobsEvery January, millions of people make New Years resolutions, many of which are work-related.Get a new job. Get a promotion. Get a ...
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 | Tell Me About a Time When... |
Be Ready for the Behavioral Interview QuestionsByCarole Martin, Monster Contributing Writer As soon as you hear the words, Tell me about a time when... you should be aware that ...
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 | Master the Annual Review |
ByLee Miller, Monster Contributing WriterYou would think that working hard, doing a good job and getting results would guarantee a good annual review and a decent salary ...
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 | Do Your Research Before a Job Interview |
By Charles Purdy, MonsterHotJobs Senior EditorYou hear it all the time from career experts: Research the company before you go into a job interview. But what does that mean, ...
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 | 10 Words and Terms That Ruin a Resume |
By Charles Purdy, Monster Senior EditorYour resume needs an update -- that is, if your resume is like that of most people, its not as good as it could be. The problem is ...
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 | Five Ways to Say 'I'm Unprofessional' |
By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer In most job-filling situations, the employer has the luxury of choosing from several well-qualified applicants, all of whom ...
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 | What Would Your Colleagues Say About You? |
By Margot Carmichael Lester, Monster Contributing Writer Its one of the more challenging job interview questions: What would your colleagues say about you? Instead of fumbling ...
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 | Cover Letter Etiquette |
By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert Job seekers often spend countless hours developing their resumes and then treat their cover letters as an afterthought. This can be a ...
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 | Depression at Work |
By Matt Krumrie, Monster Contributing Writer How serious is depression on the job? According to nationwide labor reports and studies, its more serious than most of us realize. ...
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 | Selling Yourself in the Job Interview |
By Charles Purdy, MonsterHotJobs Senior EditorEvery job interview is different -- but some general principles can guide you in just about any interview, for any job. When youre ...
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 | Revamp Your Online Image |
ByNicoleWilliams.com staffMany young professionals are all over the Web, especially on social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace. But what might be cute and funny to ...
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 | Is Your Job Causing You to Put on Pounds? |
By Robert DiGiacomo, for Yahoo HotJobs!While your job cant be blamed directly for your putting on the pounds, the potent combination of too much work stress, too little sleep and ...
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 | Using Tact with a Rude Interviewer |
By Carla-Krystin Andrade, for Yahoo! HotJobsBe courteous is a fundamental rule of interviewing. But what do you do when the interviewers behavior is offensive? You want to ace ...
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 | What Your Workspace Says About You |
By Larry Buhl, for Yahoo! HotJobsIf you spend a lot of time at a desk, personalizing the space makes sense -- whether its a private corner office or a shared cubicle. But just as ...
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 | Don't Hesitate to Self-Promote |
ByChristine F. Della Monaca, Monster Staff WriterYour hard work, dedication to your job and long hours speak for themselves. Come promotion time, your boss will see youre the ...
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 | Do You Have Any Questions? |
By Carole Martin, Monster Contributing Writer Surprisingly, the most common answer to the interview question, Do you have any questions? is no. Not only is this the wrong answer, ...
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 | Awkward Interview Follow-Ups |
By Gladys Stone Fred Whelan, Monster Contributing Writers Have you ever left an interview knowing something went awry? It can happen for a variety of reasons: Your gut tells you ...
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 | Cover Letters That Catch the Eye |
By Heather Boerner, for Yahoo! HotJobsThrow away your form letter. These days, getting your cover letter noticed means getting creative.A good cover letter can be the difference ...
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 | Four Cover Letter Flubs to Avoid |
By Caroline Levchuck, Yahoo! HotJobsResumes get a lot of attention during a job hunt. However, dont forget to give your cover letter its due. After all, employers usually review ...
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 | How to Tame the Hostile Interviewer |
Three Interview Techniques to Help You Take ControlBy Gladys Stone Fred Whelan, Monster Contributing Writers Weve all been in interviews when it seems like all the interviewer ...
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 | Need More Luck in Your Career? |
Five Ways to Capitalize on Lucky ChancesBy Robert DiGiacomo, for Yahoo! HotJobsCareer luck isnt something you can get from a rabbits foot, four-leaf clover or other symbol of ...
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 | Resume Help for the Unemployed |
By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert Mounting a job search when youre unemployed may leave you feeling like you cant compete with your gainfully employed peers. This just isnt ...
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 | Dressing for the Interview by Industry |
By Peter Vogt, Monster Senior Contributing Writer Theres no getting around it: In every job interview, youre going to be judged -- at least partially -- by how you look. But how ...
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 | Competent Jerks and Lovable Fools |
The Likeability Factor at WorkBy Heidi LaFleche, Monster Contributing Writer Do your coworkers like you? Or do they avoid you like day-old conference-room bagels? Does it matter, ...
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 | Stay on Track to Move Up in Your Career |
By Barbara Reinhold, Monster Contributing Writer Getting bumped off the track on your way to the top is every high-achievers recurring nightmare. How can you be sure it doesnt ...
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 | Interview Take-Along Checklist |
By Christine F. Della Monaca, Monster Staff Writer Youre interviewing for a job tomorrow, and you think youve done all the interview preparation you need to do. Youve practiced ...
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 | Sample Resignation Letter |
By Kim Isaacs, Monster Resume Expert Whether youre leaving your employer on good terms or not, its proper protocol to submit a letter of resignation. You might be tempted to ...
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 | The Six Species of Interviewers |
Adapted from Monster Careers: InterviewingBy Doug Hardy, Monster Staff Writer Over the years, Ive noticed that people who interview job candidates tend to develop a distinct ...
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 | Take Charge of Your Own Career Planning |
Gone are the days when a company would dictate your career path. Now, with employers more focused on their business plans than on employees career plans, career development is ...
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 | 10 To-Dos Before You Move for Work |
Whether its on your own or for a specific job offer, you need to move for your career. The idea can be exciting yet frightening and overwhelming at the same time.What do you do ...
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 | Channel Your Cover Letter Feedback |
Feeling overwhelmed by the cover letter feedback youve received? Not sure where to begin to make improvements? If youve had a cover letter critique and are now faced with harsh ...
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 | What's Your Resume Objective? |
The first step to creating a high-impact resume is determining what youre trying to accomplish. With a clearly defined career objective, you can write a resume that conveys the ...
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