by Margaret Buj | Feb 9, 2015 | a blog, a job, achievements, cover letter, CV, resume
I have been hearing from a lot of people recently who are having trouble getting interviews for that next opportunity. If you feel that nobody is interested in reading and responding to your CV/resume, you should seriously consider rewriting it. Why? Well, let’s... by Margaret Buj | Jan 26, 2015 | a blog, a job, Blog, career, Career Development, keywords, Linked In, LinkedIn, recruiters, resume
This article is part of the “LinkedIn tips” series. I still remember my shock at seeing clichés similar to “I can work on my own initiative as well as part of a team” in 19 out of 20 applications I had received for the first role I was recruiting for when... by Margaret Buj | Dec 20, 2014 | a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, job interviews, Job Search
Starting a management, sales, or marketing career in the oil and gas industry? Here’s what you need to know: Getting a career in the oil and gas industry can be very rewarding. There’s a lot of work in it, since oil is an important commodity that runs businesses... by Margaret Buj | Dec 8, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, job interviews, Job Search, social media
If you’re looking for a new job right now, you can expect to find an increasing number of opportunities via social media platforms. Here are my 5 tips for landing your dream job through social media. Build your reputation and position yourself as an expert through... by Margaret Buj | Dec 3, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, job interviews, Job Search
In my recruitment job, one of the biggest mistakes I see is job seekers using the same CV for every job vacancy without tailoring it to specific jobs. Tailoring your CV/resume for each job you are applying for might sound like a time consuming task, but it can... by Margaret Buj | Nov 28, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, job interviews
In a recent survey conducted by OfficeTeam in the US, six in every ten HR managers reported using two-way Internet based video chat to interview job candidates. The 500 HR managers who participated in the survey reported pressure to cut costs and interview greater...