Is your résumé ‘interview worthy’?
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
The increasing competitiveness of today’s job market now requires a job seeker to be far more assertive in their overall job search, particularly when it comes to developing their career-marketing document – the résumé. With a window of opportunity often as little as 10 seconds for the résumé to spark the reader’s attention, this demands [...]
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Is your resume interview worthy?
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
The increasing competitiveness of today’s job market now requires a job seeker to be far more assertive in their overall job search, particularly when it comes to developing their career-marketing document – the résumé. This fortnight’s article presents some strategic ‘must-do’ résumé writing tips. [Audio version of Career Communique x-Press newsletter. Prefer to read the [...]
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Life after retrenchment: How do I discover my ideal career?
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
This fortnight’s question comes from Penelope, when she asks: Hi Annemarie After a recent retrenchment (from a job I didn’t really like so it’s great timing really), how do I go about finding out what the ideal career is for me? I have no idea where to start. – Penelope Hi Penelope, I’m sorry to [...]
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Jobseekers: What’s your google factor?
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Many recruiters are searching online for potential candidates. Will you be found? Annemarie Cross and Keith Keller show you how you can determine your google factor. To listen to the entire show, go to: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/…king-sites Mobile post sent by AnnemarieCross using Utterli. Replies.
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Can you be found online?
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Accelerate your job search efforts with vital social networking strategies [Audio version of Career Communique x-Press newsletter article]. Prefer to read the article? Go to: http://www.career-coach.com.au/…ar2709.htm Mobile post sent by AnnemarieCross using Utterli. Replies. mp3
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Interview Tips
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
How to answer ‘Why do you want to leave your current place of employment?’ Being asked the reason for wanting to leave your current employer can often be daunting, particularly if you have not considered this question and therefore not prepared a suitable response. The tips below will allow you to begin scripting an appropriate [...]
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How to tackle a Telephone Interview?
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This fortnight’s question comes from Sarah, when she asks: Hi Annemarie I’m looking for a job right now – do you have any tips on how to make a good impression in a telephone interview? Thank you in advance for any suggestions. – Sarah. Hi Sarah, A telephone interview is generally a screening meeting, with [...]
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Surviving Job Loss
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
Mergers, acquisitions and a competitive and constantly evolving marketplace can often prompt organisations to implement reshuffling, restructuring or downsizing initiatives, which unfortunately results in staff layoffs. Mergers, acquisitions and a competitive and constantly evolving marketplace can often prompt organisations to implement reshuffling, restructuring or downsizing initiatives, which unfortunately results in staff layoffs. The one job [...]
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Job Seekers:Importance of First Impressions Pt2
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
Did you know that within the first three seconds of a new encounter you are being evaluated – even if it is just a glance? Considering the saying ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression’ whether you are at an interview; networking with influential people; or attending a social event, [...]
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Job Seekers:Importance of first impressions Pt1
Posted on by Annemarie Cross.
Did you know that within the first three seconds of a new encounter you are being evaluated – even if it is just a glance? Considering the saying ‘You never get a second chance to make a good first impression’ whether you are at an interview; networking with influential people; or attending a social event, [...]

