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- Great Tips for Phone Interviews - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2013 from Paddy PhillipsPhone interviews are a different ball game to face-to-face interviews. Mainly because any silence is awkward and you cannot read the interviewer’s facial expression or reactions (nor can they yours), as well as more minor facets such as not being able to mention a shared common interest that ...
Views: 840 - Does your Job fit your Personality? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsHow many times have you heard someone say that they do not like their job? Maybe you have even said it yourself. It is certainly a common statement, and many people think it is normal that everyone hates their job. That is not true, of course, and perhaps you dislike your job because your ...
Views: 861 - Do I spend too much Time on Work? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsMany of us feel like we work too much, and would love to have more time doing something else. While we do not have much control over that, we do have control over how much time we spend on the work we have – there is a difference between spending time at work, and spending time on work. It ...
Views: 730 - Can an Employer Dock my Pay? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsAs an employee, it’s natural to feel some fear about the security of your job or salary. Many workers worry that their salary will be docked for a number of reasons, such as turning up to work late, missing a meeting, a customer not paying and so forth. While there are indeed certain ...
Views: 1375 - Do your Research! Steps you should take when researching Companies - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsSocial media is a good place to start researching companies When you first find out you have been asked to interview, you will no doubt experience a range of emotions – excitement and nerves being the main ones. You may also have the subconscious reminder that it’s important to research ...
Views: 955 - How to make your CV different and get away with it - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsIt’s important to understand why all CVs tend to look the same With all the competition for jobs nowadays many people are looking for ways to make their CV stand out. There are various ways in which people have tried to do this, from fancy paper and letterheads to brightly coloured fonts and ...
Views: 921 - Top Tips for Improving your Organisation Skills - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsRegardless of your job title, good organisational skills are essential to remaining focused, on top of your duties, and having a high work output. While organisation is good for any work position, it is especially crucial if you are a senior member of stuff, such as a project manager. The good ...
Views: 805 - Getting into the IT Games Industry - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsSo you want to work in the gaming industry, and why not? It may be hard work, but you’d likely be working on something you have a great interest in, and the possible success would be a huge reward. Plus, it’s an interesting job title to mention in conversation, and certainly more of a talking ...
Views: 1169 - Understanding IT Recruitment Consultants - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsLooking for a job can be a long and tedious process, made worse by rejections and the feeling that no progress is being made. To make things easier, many jobseekers will join agencies or seek advice from recruitment consultants, but if you’re looking for IT jobs then this may not be the best ...
Views: 816 - Mobile Apps in Recruitment: How Are They Being Used? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsWhen you leave the house there are a few things you try to not forget – keys, wallet and, these days, phone. With such a vast user-base as that of mobile phones, it made sense for employers to jump on the bandwagon to begin using mobile applications for recruiting people, and not just in IT ...
Views: 849 - The Internet’s Design Flaws - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsWhile there is no doubt the Internet is extremely useful, it is far from perfect. In fact, some of its flaws can be incredibly frustrating and limiting, especially if you work in IT. Whether you are a database developer or involved in web development, knowing how to negotiate the Internet’s ...
Views: 704 - Top IT-project Fails of all Time - by Submitted on May 17, 2012 from Paddy PhillipsWith information technology being the ubiquitous powerhouse that it is today, many may think that it can’t put a foot wrong. These people would be wrong, though, as there have been many technology blunders in the past, from bad software development to mobile application developers who have – ...
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