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Mohamed Fareez Mohamed FahmyInspirational quotes often aim to fuel human beings towards making a change in society and moving towards a better future. But how do we make this difference? Two scholars...
View Article4 questions you shouldn’t ask at an interview (and what to ask instead)
By Juliet SohMost recruiters end interviews with “Do you have any questions for me?” This is a great chance for you to ask questions that will help you assess if the company and position are right for...
View ArticleHow to Follow Up After An Interview
By Shi TianyunThe interview for your dream job went smoothly and you left the room feeling confident. But a few days after, your confidence takes a dent when you’re sitting at home, waiting by the...
View ArticleDon’t let your ego get in the way of job negotiations
Shew. You finally have an offer on the table, and you’re so excited you could just scream. But now that you’ve jumped through the hoops to get to this point, the real work is still ahead of you. It’s...
View ArticleGetting firm job references
By Julailah WahidMost companies request for job references before hiring you, whether before an interview or right after one. While not all employers are swayed by references, a negative reference can...
View ArticleThree in four Singapore hirers use online channels to snoop on candidates
By: Alythea HoHad a bad case of Monday blues? Hold back that angry tweet or Facebook rant about your boss first.An employer survey by JobsCentral found that 75% of managers and hirers use online...
View Article5 Questions You Should Ask At An Interview
By Png Han YongCongratulations, you’ve landed yourself an interview after weeks of fine-tuning your resume and scouting for that dream job. In preparation for the big day, you’ve readied your wardrobe...
View ArticleSurvey Results: In the quest for talents. Interviewers share bizarre...
By Jonathan TayFrom dealing with a crying interviewee to encountering a stalker, interviewers reveal some of the strangest job candidates they have come across in JobsCentral’s latest online study. The...
View Article8 Bizarre Real-Life Interview Encounters
By: Alythea HoEver heard about the guy who burst into song halfway through his interview, or the stalker who wouldn’t leave his interviewer alone?Sounds like something straight out from Cracked.com,...
View ArticleWhat Not to Ask at an Interview
Question: I have a job interview coming up. Now that I know what to ask at a job interview, what are some questions to avoid?Answer: A job interview can be a mutually beneficial experience. As much as...
View ArticleThe Best and Worst Colours to Wear to an Interview
“Orange is the New Black” may be a popular Netflix show, but when it comes to interview outfits, orange definitely isn’t the new black – or blue.(Read More Here!)Facebook LikeGoogle Plus Oneread more
View ArticleExplaining your long unemployment period
Question: I have been unemployed for over nine months. How do I explain my long unemployment period at an upcoming job interview?Answer: The interviewer may or may not have an unfavourable impression...
View ArticleBeware these Illegal Interview Questions
Question: I’m aware that questions about race and religion are illegal at job interviews. What are some other inappropriate or illegal questions that I should look out for?Answer: Despite efforts...
View ArticleA Candidate’s Handy Guide to Interviews Dos and Don’ts
Interviews can be an ordeal for many people. Sometimes we just don't know if what we're doing is right or wrong. Here's a basic list of dos and don'ts you can refer to before you go to that big...
View ArticleAnswering Tricky – but Common – Interview Questions
By CareerBuilder USIf you’ve been on a lot of job interviews, you may have noticed certain questions get asked almost every time. Yet even though they’re commonly asked, many jobseekers struggle with...
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