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Eager To Hire? Avoid These Top Reasons Job Seekers Turn Down Offers

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Lack of salary disclosure and misrepresented job roles are major turn-offs for job seekers, with salary being the dominant factor in job decisions. Continual interview rescheduling and unnecessary personal questions signal disorganization and unprofessionalism, deterring candidates.

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A guide to job hunting

Practically Perfect PA

Common interview mistakes. Being invited to an interview acknowledges your appropriateness for a job, which should always give you confidence. Talking too much – Our greatest fear going into an interview is not having anything to say, and we often overcompensate by saying too much.

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Diplomas and Dilemmas: How 2023 Graduates Can Navigate Job Market Chaos

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Practice your interview skills : Prepare for interviews by researching common questions, practicing your answers, and developing a list of questions to ask potential employers. This will help you feel more confident and make a positive impression during interviews. February of this year saw an unemployment rate of 4.6%

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Preparing for the Interview

Laughing all the Way to Work

I had an interview at 11, but I was busy with my job, my father was in the hospital and I was trying to arrange an engagement party for my daughter. I finally decided that they would just have to take me as I was because I didn't have the time to do everything I knew I should be doing to prepare for this interview.

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12 Personal Development Books to Take Control and Jumpstart Your Life

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Drawing from interviews with hundreds of successful individuals, his book presents a roadmap for readers to achieve their personal and professional development goals. In this timeless classic, Carnegie lays the groundwork for gaining the confidence and trust of others. Yet, the pitfalls are many. What Color is Your Parachute?

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The Gender Pay Gap Impacts 41% Of Women – Here’s How To Infuse Equity Into The Hiring Process

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Nearly 2 in 5 employed women are job-hunting, with higher pay as the goal, according to a survey from ResumeBuilder. . 37% of women who are currently employed are looking for a new job . 75% of women consider a company’s maternity and family leave policies when applying for jobs .

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Interview questions and answers for assistants part 5

Practically Perfect PA

I’ve written four blog posts on interview questions specific to PAs, EAs and Administrative Assistants and they are all extremely popular so I thought I’d add another ten questions that I have been asked at various interviews over the years and my answers. In my next blog I will look at those dreaded scenario based questions.