The best job interview questions from Microsoft, Google… and IKEA

submitted by: kchintal  4340 day ago

Tricky, funny and interesting, these are some questions people claim to have been asked at job interviews with Microsoft and Google. And IKEA, sort of…

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Jobs outlook uncertain for 2009

submitted by: sangitha  4349 day ago

The bottom line is that most experts are expecting a tough road for the both the unemployed and the employed — who face pay cuts and scaled back benefits — in the new year. Hearin is no exception. Based on what he’s seeing with employers in his area, he’s expecting one of the most competitive job markets in decades, for everyone from college grads to mid-career folks.

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15 'Normal' Jobs You Can't Pronounce

submitted by: spareek  4350 day ago

Do you ever find yourself using a fancy word when you talk just because you like the way it rolls off your tongue?

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20 Big-Salary Jobs, No Degree Required

submitted by: spareek  4350 day ago

Just because these jobs don't require a college degree, however, doesn't mean that they don't require hard work or extensive training. Here are 20 of the highest-paying jobs that don't require a degree, according to CBSalary.com.

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How To Job Search in 2009

submitted by: tsawan  4352 day ago

You could probably fill an entire library with well-meaning books that share conventional wisdom about the best ways to conduct your job search, as well as how to write your cover letter and résumé and how to prepare for your job interview.
But with the uncertain economy and more competition for existing jobs, it's necessary to look beyond textbook examples to see what practical advice is working for candidates right now.

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Answer Key Interview Questions Like a Pro

submitted by: tsawan  4352 day ago

There are four key components to successfully answering interview questions:

• Advance preparation
• Giving short, concise, specific answers that never exceed 60 seconds
• Demonstrating ability to perform the job
• Exhibiting the ideal worker personality traits

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Get A Raise In Three Months

submitted by: kchintal  4435 day ago

You finally found the job you’ve been searching for, breezed through the interview, negotiated a salary and ultimately got the job. You’re excited and scared and the same time, but now your focus has turned to: how to get a raise in three months of work. You may think it’s impossible, but it’s actually easier than you think.

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Favorite TV Workplaces

submitted by: VShastri  4444 day ago

Everyone has a type of environment in which they work best. Some employees do well in fast-paced, deadline-driven workplaces, while others thrive in relaxed settings...

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Don't treat your boss like the enemy

submitted by: tryhard  4450 day ago

So you think your boss is inept, arrogant or just plain lazy? You're not alone. A recent Gallup Poll found that a bad relationship with the boss was the No. 1 reason people gave for leaving their jobs. But if you want to keep moving up the corporate rungs, you better make nice.

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How To Treat Your Boss

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Tips For Success -- The Interview

submitted by: diane  4451 day ago

It is important to be on time for an interview. It is best if you arrive about 15 minutes early. This will give you time to relax and fill out an application, if necessary. Dress appropriately, since the first impression is a lasting one. And more ...

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25 Words That Can Hurt Your Résumé

submitted by: neethi  4976 day ago

So, you're experienced? Before you advertise this in your résumé, be sure you can prove it. Often, when job seekers try to sell themselves to potential employers, they load their résumés with vague claims that are transparent to hiring managers, according to Scott Bennett, author of "The Elements of Résumé Style" (AMACOM). By contrast, the most successful job seekers avoid these vague phrases on their résumés in favor of accomplishments.

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