Humor

Social Networking and your (Next ) Job !

So which one you want to keep ..the present one or the " Next" one ? :-)) And here is the ad. which started this all : Desired Skills: Knowledge and use of social media/social networks considered an asset Ability to work independently and as a part of a team Experience with Radian6, video, photography considered an asset Klout Score of 35 or higher They sure got what / who they were looking for ! Time to join the Klout wagon ?  
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CV Tip : Your Marital Status is NOT the same as your …

Your Marital Status is NOT the same as your  Martial Status ! Although, perhaps, the competencies required in both may match :-)) For those who STILL not get it, here is the definition of two : Marital Status :  Indicates whether a person is married or not. Martial Status : Actually doesn't mean anything ! " Martial " means "characteristic of or befitting a warrior - for eg. a martial stride. Your friendly spell check on the PC will clear BOTH the words!! So, it is ALWAYS a good idea to read your CV ...better still, have it read out…
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CV Tip : A Career is NOT a ….

A Career is NOT a Carrier ! For those who STILL not get it, here is the definition of two : Career : Career describes an individuals' journey through learning, work and other aspects of life Carrier : One that transports or conveys ( also the name of a World famous HVAC Company !! ) Your friendly spellcheck on the PC will clear BOTH the words!! So, it is ALWAYS a good idea to read your CV ...better still, have it read out by someone else so such glitches do not happen. Click here for MORE such tips !  
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Experiences !

A Bird In Hand….negotiate your Salary well….

Time : Circa January 2012 The Salary Question!   Assignment :  Quite an interesting one, for a CRM Administrator ( Our Job Reference JXGPR/09 .. still floating on the Net somewhere ! ) Found Mr. N after quite an extensive search due various constraints of the Client ( location, budget ... ) . Mr. N was  unemployed at the time and keenly looking for a good opportunity ( was he lucky ? ) . Phone interview followed up with a personal interview for which he was called at Company Headquarters and lodged in Company Guesthouse. Not a v. good fit.…
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