Catherine Jones

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Catherine Jones

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I am a manager in a large retail organisation and recruit new employees regularly.

I am here to offer advice to job seekers worldwide on how to snag a job -- their dream job.

My how to snag a job website offers all kinds of hints and tips on how to get hired.

It covers job application forms, CV and resumes, cover letters, job aptitude tests, interview questions and answers and much more.

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Few interviewees send an interview thank you letter for one or several reasons: • They think it looks like they’re sucking up (this is nonsense) • They think there’s no point as the decision has been made (it rarely has) • It doesn’t occur to them to send one (more fool them) Sending an interview thank you letter, right after your interview is very powerful indeed because:

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Some 40% of employers now use some form of career aptitude test as part of their employee selection process and this number appears to be rising. This is because employers recognise that choosing candidates on the basis of a job interview only is very subjective. They know that it’s not always the most suitable candidate who performs best in the interview and making a recruitment decision based on 45 minutes is not ideal. So many choose to base their recruitment decisions on selection test results as well as a job interview to add an element of objectivity to the decision making.

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Ronald Reagan once quipped: "A recession is when your friend loses their job. A depression is when you lose yours." We're either dipping or narrowly skirting a recession, and getting good job hunting skills (or refreshing your existing one) is becoming a growing priority for millions of Americans and Europeans.

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Have you ever submitted a resume or CV to an employer and not received a call for an interview? It's frustrating and leaves you wondering what you did wrong. Remember that your resume/CV and cover letter are the first things that an employer will see - they are the first impression your ...Have you ever submitted a resume or CV to an employer and not received a call for an interview? It's frustrating and leaves you wondering what you did wrong.

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When preparing your resume or CV for potential employers you may find that the hardest part to write is the “Objective”. Although it is difficult to write, the objective is a very important to your resume. It is also considered to be important because it is what the employer will ...When preparing your resume or CV for potential employers you may find that the hardest part to write is the “Objective”.

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Behavioral interviews are a common part of the job interview process these days. During a behavioral interview, you will be tested on your skills, knowledge, abilities and the way you deal with certain situations and events that can occur in almost any work environment. You will need to give ...Behavioral interviews are a common part of the job interview process these days. During a behavioral interview, you will be tested on your skills, knowledge, abilities and the way you deal with certain situations and events that can occur in almost any work environment.

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We are 4 interviewers and most of the cover letters we receive are just plain dull. They refer to the ‘attached resume’, indicate an interest in the job and ask for an interview. But good cover letters can do so much more than this – they can win you an ...We are 4 interviewers and most of the cover letters we receive are just plain dull. They refer to the ‘attached resume’, indicate an interest in the job and ask for an interview. But good cover letters can do so much more than this – they can win you an interview!

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Job interviews are tough. I personally do not know too many people that enjoy going on them. Not only are you attempting to impress the interviewer but you also worried about answering interview questions without stammering and thinking of good interview questions to ask.

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There are thousands of sample resumes on the internet. Some are good, some are not so good. If you’re looking for resume samples to help you write your own CV or resume, look carefully. Here’s our advice: Look for sample resumes which relate directly to the field in which you want ...There are thousands of sample resumes on the internet. Some are good, some are not so good. If you’re looking for resume samples to help you write your own CV or resume, look carefully. Here’s our advice:

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Whether it's your first or your hundredth and whether your rate of getting the job offer after the interview is 10% or 90%, preparing for an interview is always among the most nerve-wracking of tasks. Your stress level, however, will drop when you know you are ready for the interview. The ...Whether it's your first or your hundredth and whether your rate of getting the job offer after the interview is 10% or 90%, preparing for an interview is always among the most nerve-wracking of tasks.

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It can be frustrating when looking for a job. To make things even harder, you must prepare an outstanding resume to catch the employer’s eye, so that you are chosen before the other list of applicants. The best way to get noticed by an employer is having a clear, concise, organized, and ...It can be frustrating when looking for a job. To make things even harder, you must prepare an outstanding resume to catch the employer’s eye, so that you are chosen before the other list of applicants.

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The majority of employers require potential employees to submit a resume in order to sum up their educational and work background all on a piece of paper. Some also require a cover letter. Even if they don’t, it can be very beneficial to also include a cover letter along with the resume, ...The majority of employers require potential employees to submit a resume in order to sum up their educational and work background all on a piece of paper.

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