67 Lists of Life Tips
Litemind's Lists group writing project had a nice turnout. Here below is a selection of the most useful and most enjoyable entries.
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December 2, 2007
What is an Information Interview?
In a job interview, you're aiming to get a job. In an information interview, you're aiming for information. What kind of information? Learn about a company Continuing our blog conversation on avoiding awful work experiences, Isabella Mori recommends using an information interview (also called an informational interview) to scout out companies that seem to have the values and work culture you'd like. The key is setting up a lightning-fast interview where you get a chance to ask a few questions about the company's practices and decide in advance if they'd be a bad place to work.
November 28, 2007
Do You Have a Question?
Maybe a job search question? Perhaps you're wondering why your CV is getting so few replies? If no questions come to mind, pick one or more of the following and…
November 27, 2007
150 Funniest Resume Mistakes, Bloopers and Blunders Ever
People write the strangest things on their resumes, sometimes downright hysterical. Why should only recruiting managers get to laugh at these? The Top 10 are at the bottom. Enjoy! From Resume Hell: 1. "Career break in 1999 to renovate my horse" 2. "1990 - 1997: Stewardess - Royal Air Force" 3. Hobbies: "enjoy cooking Chinese and Italians" 4. "Service for old man to check they are still alive or not." 5. Cleaning skills: "bleaching, pot washing, window cleaning, mopping, e.t.c" 6. "Job involved...counselling clientele on accidental insurance policies available" 7. "2001 summer Voluntary work for taking care of the elderly and vegetable people" 8. "I'm intrested to here more about that. I'm working today in a furniture factory as a drawer" 9. "I am about to enrol on a Business and Finance Degree with the Open University. I feel that this qualification will prove detrimental to me for future success." 10. "Time is very valuable and it should be always used to achieve optimum results and I believe it should not be played around with" 11. "I belive that weakness is the first level of strength, given the right attitude and driving force. My school advised me to fix my punctuality..."
November 25, 2007
November Contest Fun
Take a break from the job search with some contests that are going on right now. Have fun and good luck! Get your PayPal account ready Help a blogger new…
November 22, 2007