Job search tips, communication and interview advise. Salary Negotiation, pay rise.
Idea behind this blog post was from Anu who had asked this question What are other smart ways to find a job? I thought about the question and decided to write this article to share some of my ideas that belong under “smart job search” techniques. But, before that I wanted to ask “What smart…
I would like to convey few updates and message that you will find useful in the article. After running iPod giveaway contest, I realized many of you are silent followers (passive readers). But, you are not realizing the importance of interaction with others by posting comments and sharing your thoughts. Trust Me: People love to…
Millions of students graduate from colleges and universities every year. The only handful has the desire to be different. But, those who study have much higher ROI of Studying Abroad. ROI: Education, Communication Skills, Maturity, Better Problem Solver, Culturally Diverse, etc. You are one among the handful, who have the desire to be different. First,…
Majority of HSB visitors have accounts in one or more of the major social media sites, including Orkut, Facebook, Twitter, Hi5, LinkedIn, among others. However, only a few actually use these online platforms for job search purposes or at least know how to use them to look for employment. In this article you will learn…
Students from India, after attending and completing studies at universities in the US, will get the chance to encounter the different resumés and templates of their seniors and friends. Before everything else, you should know that it’s a normal thing that a resumé will evolve over time. A resumé tend to undergo a natural development,…
Salary Survey Methodology – Annual pay for bachelor’s degree graduates without higher degrees. The typical starting graduates have 3 years of work experience, while those in mid-career have 15.5 years. This survey lists the top 10 universities in the State of California based on student’s salaries. The above salary survey was conducted by Payscale.com. Considering…
Here is an interesting list of 6 common mistakes that you should avoid in your resumé. If you don’t, you will likely be spending more time in your job search. Previously, we have discussed about the 28 Question about Entry Level Student Resumé. For this current article (from CIO), you can learn about the 6…
Professional resumé writing services is expensive to tap. I have to agree with that notion. One of these firm, Resumé Edge, charges around $180 for their resumé writing offerings. Regarding this concern, the normal question is, "Is $180 too much for getting a resumé written professionally?" A Resumé is an Art First, please look at…
Job hunting in this economy will be tough. Here are some of possible ways to search and land at jobs. Job hunting should be treated as a full time work. If one of the following approaches is not working, then something is wrong. It could be your resumé or cover letter. There will be lots…
Job Search is a Pain in the neck. It’s not easy to apply. It’s not easy to get an interview, and it’s not easy to negotiate an offer. Here’re the two best job search books and job interview prep books (with my reviews). Knock ’em Dead – The Ultimate Job Search Book What is Color…