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Resume for Fresh Graduate - How to Craft an Impressive One?

How can you craft an impressive resume if you don't have any work experience? This is a problem that is shared by all job hunters who recently graduated from a training program in their field. Even if you don't have that much information to include, you can craft an impressive resume for fresh graduate. Granted, recent graduates do not have much work experience, but they have a lot of education.... (posted by CK Tan 4 years 6 days ago.)
Follow up Letter after Interview - Write One to Seal the Deal

During every interview, you need to give the employer something to remember you by. After all, you are only one of many vying for the job. Always showcase your best qualities and skills. Be sure to leave the employer with the impression that they cannot afford to NOT hire you. They need you on their team. Help them to remember it by writing a follow up letter after interview. There will be... (posted by CK Tan 4 years 10 days ago.)
How to Ace the "Greatest Weakness" Interview Question?

Why do employers always ask the "greatest weakness" interview question? It seems like they are trying to throw you off. I mean, you rehearse the answer to every possible question that you can think of, and then they ask, "What do you think your greatest weakness is?" Job interviews are stressful even if you don't have to answer this question. Regardless, interviews and tough questions are an integral... (posted by CK Tan 4 years 21 days ago.)
Side jobs - What Your Employer Will Never Tell You

The number of employees with side jobs is on the rise because people just can't make it on one paycheck. The only answer for many people is to run a business on the side or take a second, part time job. While many employers encourage employees to seek outside employment, others are worried that a second job will affect job performance. Some are even worried that an employee may take a position with a... (posted by CK Tan 4 years 28 days ago.)
How to Handle Discrimination Tactfully During Interview Process?

On the job discrimination is more common than you might think, and you need to know how to handle discrimination when, not if, it becomes an issue in your workplace. This is a lot easier if you already have a job, but what if you feel that you are being discriminated during the interview process? It's hard to prove that you've been discriminated against during the hiring process, but there... (posted by CK Tan 4 years 31 days ago.)