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... by Margaret Buj | Sep 9, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Management
This article is part of the “Career Advice” series.Congratulations! You’ve accepted a new job offer and you’re about to start the job you really wanted. On one hand you’re excited, but on the other hand, you might be feeling a bit... by Margaret Buj | Aug 3, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, networking
Networking isn’t a strategy many job seekers are particularly comfortable with, but it can be a very effective way of finding opportunities. However, most people I know aren’t very good at keeping in touch with their contacts, until something happens to make... by Margaret Buj | Jul 1, 2014 | a job, Blog, career advancement, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning
This article is part of the “Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips” series.Career planning isn’t just restricted to people who are frustrated and looking to leave their job, it also applies to those who are happy in their current organisation but... by Margaret Buj | Jun 24, 2014 | Blog, Career Advice, interviewing, job interviews, Job Search
I got a few questions recently from job seekers who haven’t got feedback from a prospective employer yet. Perhaps you’ve been told that you’d get feedback by mid next week or whatever the date might have been, but the deadline is gone, and you’re still waiting.... by Margaret Buj | Jun 15, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Job Search
Do you deserve a job? (a bit controversial!) Before you get indignant, hear me out. A couple of weeks ago I spoke to a Project Manager who’s been out of work for 3 months. He’s had several unsuccessful interviews during that time and he shared that he’d either...