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Q: Would it be ok to be honest to an employer about the reasons for wanting to be employed such as to get experience or should nothing be said about it?

By Ninah • Feb 11th, 2009 • Category: Q&A

This is a question from Lynne who is one of our readers.
I take it that applying to “get experience” means there is an intention to eventually leave when better opportunities become available. There is an ideal scenario to this. Ideally, a potential employer will appreciate honesty in an applicant. Ideally, an applicant will have the [...]



What to Wear When You Get the Call

By Ninah • Jan 6th, 2009 • Category: Tips for Jobseekers

No day can be happier for applicants than when they get a call for an exam or an interview. Many applicants do not know though that the first impressions that they give recruiters help determine if they pass the first few levels of screening.

Many interviewers and potential employers assign points for appearance, neatness and appropriateness [...]



Q: How do you pass experienced-based exams? What do employers look for in these tests?

By Ninah • Dec 11th, 2008 • Category: Q&A

A: This is another question from one of the readers which I have decided to post here for everyone’s benefit.
Based on the question, I will assume that the experienced-based exams referred to are those that involve tests with questions on specific fields. An applicant for example applying for an electrician position will have to answer [...]



Make Your Job Application Stand Out

By Edwin C. Ebreo • Nov 21st, 2008 • Category: Tips for Jobseekers

First, let me show you how recruiters like me see your job applications. My team at ExeQserve and I receive hundreds of applications everyday, sometimes they even reach a thousand. In order to manage our work and our time, we need to implement methods for efficiently seeping through those bundles and bundles of job applications. [...]



Offline Job Resources in Misamis Oriental

By Ninah • Nov 17th, 2008 • Category: Profiles

You can’t give up on looking for a job until you’ve tried everything. Aside from the internet, a couple of offline resources can also help you find a job. In the case of Misamis Oriental, many employers prefer to post their job advertisements in these offline resources because they don’t need to pay much compared [...]



Q: How do call centers pick their employees?

By Ninah • Nov 12th, 2008 • Category: Q&A

A: This is a question from Rhodney, another one of our readers. The question was originally posted on a job hunting tip article. Although an answer was already sent to Rhodney, some readers might also want to know the answer to this question.

Call centers are just like other companies when it comes to [...]



Q: I did not receive an acknowledgement receipt from an employer after sending an application through e-mail. How do I know that my application really got through?

By Ninah • Nov 12th, 2008 • Category: Q&A

A: This was a question originally posted on the chat box at the side bar by a reader named Gian. I believe though that this is a very common question and therefore deserves a clearer response.

First of all, it is crucial to understand that many companies, especially small ones do not send out [...]



How Employers Pick the ONE Part 2: Interviews and Checks

By Ninah • Nov 8th, 2008 • Category: Tips for Jobseekers

Last week, we gave you a brief look at what you should expect when you get called for an exam. This time, we’ll take a look at what you should look forward to when you’re scheduled for an interview and what happens after that.

Interviews

Job interviews don’t always happen after an exam. In some companies, [...]



How Employers Pick the ONE Part 1: Paper Screening and Exams

By Ninah • Nov 1st, 2008 • Category: Tips for Jobseekers

Do you ever wonder how employers pick the right persons for jobs? If you are new to the job hunting world, the days that you spend after you get the initial call from a prospective employer can be filled with anxiety. Often, anxiety can stem from wondering what will happen next. Find out how employers [...]



Q: Do Gaps in Your Experience Matter?

By Ninah • Oct 28th, 2008 • Category: Q&A

A: Experience gaps happen when you resign immediately from a job with no ready and immediate job to transfer to. In principle, every applicant, including those with experience gaps are entitled to equal consideration for positions that they are qualified for. Then again, employers have the right not to consider you for employment when they [...]