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Acing Interviews Workshop
Congratulations, you have successfully made it through the resume screening! Now how do you make a positive impression to someone who has the power to make or break your career or scholarship...
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Why you should be the last candidate in any interview
By Farhan ShahWhat do goodnight kisses at the end of a date and being the last candidate in job interviews have in common? Much more than you think, according to Ed O’Brien, a psychologist from the...
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What Your Interviewer Is Secretly Thinking about Your Appearance
By Farhan ShahFirst impressions are incredibly important, more so in job interviews. As you walk into the room, your interviewer (or interviewers) is already forming pre-conceived notions about you...
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4 questions you shouldn’t ask at an interview (and what to ask instead)
By Juliet SohMost recruiters end interviews with “Do you have any questions for me?” This is a great chance for you to ask questions that will help you assess if the company and position are right for...
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5 ways to combat lying job applicants at interviews
By Juliet SohRemember those whodunit stories? It’s always hard to tell who the real criminal is because they all look like good people and have strong alibis. In a similar way, when most job applicants...
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How to dress for an interview
Job interviews are similar to the presidential debates that occur every election season. Two people are given the opportunity to ask and answer questions so that they can see if the candidate is right...
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How to explain being fired?
Question: During my three year tenure at a company, I made significant contributions and acquired good annual reviews. However, following a change in management, I was given a termination of...
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Three in four Singapore hirers use online channels to snoop on candidates
By: Alythea HoHad a bad case of Monday blues? Hold back that angry tweet or Facebook rant about your boss first.An employer survey by JobsCentral found that 75% of managers and hirers use online...
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Are You Sure You’re Hiring?
By Gerald GohIt should be an employee’s market in Singapore right now – when we last checked, the official unemployment rate was low – 2 per cent, or thereabouts on average in 2012 – and job listings...
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How To Handle Challenging Interviewees
Question: I am the hiring manager for my company and I recently encountered some challenging interview candidates. One didn’t dare to make eye contact with me throughout the interview, while another...
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Q&A: Should I Start Working in a Non-Related Field?
Question: I’ve recently graduated with a degree in specialisation ‘A’, but entry-level positions for this field are hard to come by. I’m thus considering applying for an entry-level position in...
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Checklist for The Big Interview
The days of head-spinning application procedures, challenging written tests and endless fretting are over – Yes, you have finally received a call from your scholarship organisation. Take a breather and...
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How to Say Thanks After an Interview
More from WSJ.com:How to Write a Cover LetterHow to Network Your Way to a JobHow to Prepare for a Job Interviewprovided byFor job candidates seeking an edge, sending interviewers a customized thank-you...
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Acing Tricky Questions
More from WSJ.com:Human-Resources Executives Say Reviews Are Off the MarkBosses Overestimate Their Managing Skills10 Things Recruiters Won't Tell Youprovided byby Dennis Nishi September 5, 2010On her...
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Winning Impressions
A good first impression is absolutely vital if you want to ace that job interview. To that end, we collaborated with The School of Personal Excellence to bring two workshops - How to Write Winning...
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Acing Interviews Workshop
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Q&A: Explaining Your Long Unemployment Period
Question: I have been unemployed for over nine months. How do I explain my long unemployment period at an upcoming job interview?Answer: The interviewer may or may not have an unfavourable impression...
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How to Ace Your Job Interview with the Right Body Language
By Jeremy CheongJob interviews are an inherently stressful affair. Some candidates tend to fidget during the job interview, which can range from touching one’s hair to slouching too much. The former...
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Wielding the Double-Edged Sword of Social Media in Your Job Search
By Koh WanziIn the digital age, where everything is literally at your fingertips, we may merrily abandon paper trails in favour of digital ones when it comes to job-hunting. But though you would not...
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Portfolio 101 for Fresh Grads
Most students prefer to concentrate on the all-important academic aspect and tend to overlook the fact that their portfolio is becoming increasingly important. When adequately prepared, the portfolio...
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