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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Choose your references wisely!
- So, you need to submit employment references. A simple task, right? Sure, you could contact three of your closest friends and ask them to be your references. They may be able to testify to your character, but do they know how well you would perform on the job? Probably not. Let's explore the types of references you must seek, the number of people you should include, and to whom references should b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Factual employment screening part 2
- An Employment Screening OutlinePolicy DevelopmentA policy of Factual Employment Screening; Personality Evaluation/testing; and/or Drug Testing should be developed and embedded into the core policy manual rather than exist as a supplement or bulletin policy. This avoids any "after the fact" ramifications, should the policy be challenged under discriminatory theories.T...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Factual employment screening part 1
- We have all heard in recent years that the need for a substantive policy of conducting pre-and post-employment background checks exists in more than just defense contractor and fiduciary-based enterprises. Today, with the overwhelming preponderance of employer liability litigation, and with negligent hiring being the focal point of round-table discussions of some of the plaintiff's firms, the need...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Employment screening today ? are online database searches enough?
- In today's employment environment, HR managers are faced with the monumental duty of hiring and maintaining, as well as the ongoing development, of employees. But the single most difficult task lies first in hiring the right people.Not only are prospective employers faced with the largest available potential workforce since the Second World War, but, as things have become more sophisticated...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cover letter sample -- for the corporate flight attendant
- Writing a cover letter to send with your résumé can be both confusing and frustrating. What exactly should you say? Are you saying too much? Are you only speaking about your needs vs. the company's needs? Oh, what to do! In this "short" piece, I will list some ideas on how to craft your cover letter. I have also provided some important links -- for additional assi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Occupational health and safety - stress and workaholism at work
- There has been a lot of hullabaloo recently about the problems facing Australia in retaining talented workers and the subsequent pressure placed on those remaining behind in the workplace.The incidence in stress claims is rising and is having an impact on the economy and enterprises in general.The incidences of people who work 'day in day out' who in many ways are closet workaholics ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to terminate an employee and live to tell the tale
- 1. Employee Backdrop in AustraliaThe whole arena of Industrial Relations and the interaction between employer and employee is conducted within the complex framework of various statutes, state and federal, regulations and rulings and common law. Unlike 'tort' law (a civil wrong such as negligence) the practice of Industrial Relations has many interlocking precepts and requirements that make ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Corporate world: jungle or paradise?
- The road to the top is not easy, it is bumpy and dirty. Along the way, we meet interesting creatures. There are seasons in life when we will be at crossroads and choose a path based on what is important in our life. Either way may lead us to our goal, but the means to get there is different. While we have control over the choices we make, we don't have control over the consequences. The cost of ou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to write a simple job description
- 1.0 A timely reminderIn a recent decision in a New South Wales court it was found that an employee was psychologically injured and that contributing factors such as not having a job description and controlling management behaviours were responsible. The employee was subsequently awarded $500,000.00 for psychological injury.Not having a clear job description can lead to significant ex...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Conflicts with your boss are inevitable, but can be healthy
- If you are a pro-active, get-things-done type, sooner or later you will come in conflict with your boss. The same sort of assertiveness and confidence that leads you to have a mind of your own has helped him to earn his position.Another reality is that if you do not have some periodic disagreements with your supervisors you are probably not being as assertive as you should be in moving your...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Great salary negotiation tips
- 11 Commandments For Smart Negotiating1 - BE PREPARED. The more information you have about your market value and the prospective employer, the greater your likelihood of success. This is the first commandment because it's the most important. There's a wealth of information available on the Internet, at the public library and through professional associations and networking groups. Time ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salary, raises, & perks: negotiate to get paid what youre worth!
- Salary negotiation requires preparation and good timing. It's important to determine your salary needs and research the market value for the job you want. Timing is critical for negotiation. Discussing salary requirements too early in the interview process can jeopardize your chances of getting the salary you deserve. Failure to negotiate could result in losing money.Market ValueThe ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to reach your next job faster with fewer potholes, roadblocks
- Complacency damages your career more than lack of qualifications. The most obvious roadblock you'll encounter on the race to find your next job is usually regrets about skills, education, and professional knowledge. However, be careful that you don't possess an inner smugness that rests on past successes. Complacency will trick you to believe that employers will find you without any effort ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - So, what do you do for work?
- I remember being asked this question a lot when I was dissatisfied with my career. My usual strategy would be to give a pat answer and immediately turn the question back on the person who asked it.My avoidance of the question wasn't so much that I was considered unsuccessful or that my work was embarrassing, it was more about the fact that I didn't feel personally successful doing what I wa...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to transform a boring note into a killer cover letter - part ii
- In Part I, we covered how to grab the reader's attention with the opening sentence. Now we'll get them interested, arouse desire, and get them to take action. Let's get moving.InterestNow that you have the reader's undivided attention. The next step is get them interested in what you have to offer. In this case, since you're applying for a job, the goal is to get the reader intereste...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to transform a boring note into a killer cover letter - part i
- The AIDA formula is as old as dirt. It was taught when I was in school over a decade ago. And it's still being taught for good reason - it works! When you apply it to your cover letter, it has the power to transform a regular cover letter into an attention-grabbing "Killer Cover Letter" that'll make your phone ring off the hook.AIDA is an acronym. It stands for Attention, Interest, Desire, ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Tips on finding employment as a corporate flight attendant
- I will not pretend that this is the easiest topic to write about. In fact, my knowledge of how one finds work as a private flight attendant is based chiefly on what others have shared with me. You can find some useful tips within the many threads written on the Corporate Flight Attendant Community message boards at http://www.cabinmanagers.com, but to save you from culling through hundreds of thre...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Background checks: how they can determine whether you get hired or not!
- Background checks are utilized by companies today to decide whether or not you will be permitted to work for them. Information in these reports can reveal many things about you to a prospective employer; it is critical that you be aware of what a company may uncover via a background check before one is conducted. You need to be aware of what steps you must take to protect yourself should negative ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Dont forget to say, thank you
- One of the biggest mistake for job seeks is to not follow up an important interview with a thank you note to the people who interviewed them. Human Resources experts note that as few as 10% of interviewees take the time to say, "thank you." Let's take a look as why writing a thank you is the right thing to do and list some tips on how to write one.If you are a candidate for a particular pos...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 5 things you need to know before deciding on a certification training
- The right certification trainingTrainings vary a lot when it comes to quality. It's essential to choose your certification training provider based on things such as the quality of materials, trainers' competence and skills, counseling facilities, track record etc. A good trainer is essential because you can learn from his real life's experience.CostUsually, the cost of the tra...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Six of the best for a winning resume
- 1. Be CompleteMake sure that your resume includes EVERYTHING your prospective employer would need to know to be able to offer you an interview.It is NOT unheard of for your carefully-crafted cover letter to be separated from your CV - if your contact details were only on your cover letter, how will they get in touch to arrange the interview?Therefore, make sure that you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Answering the what are your weaknesses? interview question
- One of the trickier questions an interviewer might put to you is "what are your major weaknesses?"What are you meant to say? If you list all your weaknesses, aren't you just giving the interviewer reasons to think that you aren't up to the job?If you read most other interview advice guides, they will say that you should list some weaknesses that are just as much strengths. ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Self describing skills - key strengths
- You need to be the best you can at describing your best qualities; particularly your key strengths. In my coaching practice I generally, at some point, ask my client: "What are you good at?" purely as a means to establish if they have already thought through this most important question.Some have, but more often they haven't and the answer usually involves lots of head-scratching, u...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Thankk-you notes: an integral part of your career
- There is one little practice that is vital to generating the interest of potential employers. It is critical, but very few job seekers actually do it.What is it? The THANK YOU NOTE!Interview experts agree that EVERY job hunter MUST send thank-you notes after EVERY interview. They also point out that most people completely ignore this bit of wisdom.In order to have a huge advan...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Work in dubai
- Dubai is home to an exciting, diverse, multi-cultural blend of young, dynamic and professional people all enjoying the unrivalled quality of life the Emirate has to offer. It is of absolutely no surprise therefore that Dubai has the fastest growing population in the world.More and more people emigrate to the city for quality of life, outstanding employment prospects and to experience the ve...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Alert! an over-50 jobseeker has just entered the building
- Interviewing Tips for the Older Job-seeking PopulationA red alert is probably melodramatic, but I'm sure jobseekers in this age bracket probably feel there is one. The bulk of the job-seeking population is currently facing job-search woes that the elderly population has been experiencing for years.In recent years, I've seen that over-50 jobseekers have wised up to the fact that age b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Interview quicksand
- How will you respond when you're asked the following two questions?1.What type of boss do you like to work for?2.What are the pros and cons about your present employer?-March 2003You scan the career section. Then you see it; your dream job. Your resume is sent, calls made; an interview set up. Now you're in the hot seat.How will you respond when you're asked the ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Medical billing and coding profession
- Medical billers and coders are in high demand among the allied health occupations. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health information technicians are one of the 10 fastest-growing allied health occupations. It is a challenging, interesting career where you are compensated according to your level of skills and how effectively you use them.Medical billers and coders know...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What is a career anyway?
- A career is the sum total of all of your work-related contributions to society in a lifetime. This includes time and effort spent to provide goods, services, or benefit to others. A career includes paid, un-paid, volunteer, part-time, and full-time positions. Your career includes many life roles you may not think of: student, homemaker, babysitter, office worker, doctor, lawyer, etc. A career enco...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is a career a calling or choice?
- How much of our career path is destiny and how much is free will? In my opinion, it is 50/50. We are given a life map at the beginning of our lives, and there are things we are meant to learn, people we are meant to meet, work we are meant to perform. But many of us are not tuned into ourselves and the signs that are presented to us. We often miss important information, and miss out on those lesso...