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Determine Your Own Path

Red Giraffe Team — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:33:00 +0000

“It’s not the challenges in life that define you, it’s how you deal with them.” In times of contracting job markets this is a saying worth remembering. In all situations it is true to say that you remain in charge of your own choices. The more you can understand the workings of your workplace, the more you will be able to put all changes into perspective.

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Determine Your Own Path

Angling for More Money

Red Giraffe Team — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:24:56 +0000

It is essential to take an informed and strategic approach when seeking a pay raise. You want to make a business case for why it is in best interest of the company to increase your remuneration. Take an objective approach with independent references of salaries for similar positions in your industry.

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Angling for More Money

Selecting Referees Who Work

Red Giraffe Team — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 02:42:47 +0000

Having strong references can make all the difference in succeeding during the application process. That said it is critical to choose your references carefully as a poor decision could backfire just as quickly.

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Selecting Referees Who Work

Follow Up Interviews with Thank-You Notes

Red Giraffe Team — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:18:18 +0000

A post interview thank you note is an easy way to differentiate yourself during the interview process. It provides the opportunity to address any mistakes during the interview and to further express your enthusiasm for the position.

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Follow Up Interviews with Thank-You Notes

How to ‘Spin’ Your Work Experience

Red Giraffe Team — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:17:07 +0000

It is essential that the work experience presented on your resume is relevant to the position you are applying for. The traditional chronological format is not always the best approach to take. Always think in terms of what the employer needs to see to take interest.

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How to ‘Spin’ Your Work Experience

Interview Dress Sense

Red Giraffe Team — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:21:58 +0000

The best interview skills in the world will not make up for a poor appearance in an interview. Key tips are to be clean, comfortable, conservative and to even be mindful of how you smell.

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Interview Dress Sense

Illegal Interview Questions and How to Respond

Red Giraffe Team — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:13:24 +0000

Job interview questions should not dig into your personal affairs. Questions relating to your religion, age, geography, family and living arrangements do not relate to your professional capabilities. Know that you do not have to provide details regarding such matters.

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Illegal Interview Questions and How to Respond

Matching Your Personality with Your Job

Red Giraffe Team — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:53:30 +0000

Matching your personality with your job is critical for career success. Before developing interview skills, a professional resume or practicing for job interview questions, it is important to make sure that your efforts are focused on the right career.

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Matching Your Personality with Your Job

Plan Now to Cope with Retrenchment

Red Giraffe Team — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:40:09 +0000

Retrenchment and redundancies are very common words lately. It is wise to take steps to safeguard yourself against these effects. Monitoring your expenses, saving, updating your resume and brushing up on interview skills are a good idea.

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Plan Now to Cope with Retrenchment

Cover Letters: Assured, Not Apologetic

Red Giraffe Team — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:31:49 +0000

There is no point in being apologetic in a job application. The focus should be on convincing the employer that hiring you would be a wise choice in spite of any employment setbacks.

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Cover Letters: Assured, Not Apologetic