Archive for the 'Helpful Tips' Category

Tips For Interviews And Resumes

Friday, October 12th, 2007

A good resume is the tool that can get you an invitation to the interview for your dream job. If writing a good resume is part of your preparation for the job hunt, performing at the interview is an even greater part. Here are a few tips on how to write a good resume and […]

Managing Your Persistent Fears And Anxieties

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Everybody deals with fear and anxiety, however some people have
a hard time in managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of
techniques that a person can use to help manage their most
persistent fears and anxieties.
When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with
a lot of anxiety, the first thing you […]

Staying Safe During The Holiday Season

Monday, October 8th, 2007

- Even though you are rushing and thinking about a thousand
things, stay alert to your surroundings and the people around
you. If possible, park your car in an area of high pedestrian
activity. Avoid remote areas.
- Lock your car and close the windows, even if you are only
gone for a few minutes.
- Loose […]

How to Write a Great English Resume

Friday, October 5th, 2007

The idea of an English Resume is to sell yourself: An English Resume is seen as an opportunity to sell yourself and should emphasise your skills, experiences and achievements. You should include successes and wherever possible include facts and figures to support your claims. Do NOT include information that is negative.
Spelling and Grammar Check: Correct […]

“How Internet Marketing Made Me ‘Drop-Dead’ Gorgeous!”

Thursday, October 4th, 2007

“Those who know their minds do not necessarily know their
hearts.” La Rochefoucauld
Internet marketing fascinates me. It fascinates me so much that
I am at the computer 12 hours a day. However, after a few months
I noticed that my posterior was beginning to spread out and fit
the contours of my desk chair a bit too comfortably. I […]

The ONLY Purpose Of A Resume

Sunday, September 30th, 2007

The only reason you must create a knock-’em-dead resume is to get a job interview.
That’s it. Nothing fancy. If you don’t get an interview, your resume failed you. Specifically, if you don’t get an interview for each job you’re targeting seriously, your resume failed you.
So why is it important to create a resume? Because you […]

Singapore changes Copyright Amendment Bill 2004

Monday, September 17th, 2007

What Happens When You Are Caught With Illegal Software?
In the case of business software, companies must ensure that
they are using only licensed and legal programmes within their
business environment. Once the new laws are in place, software
non-compliance in a business environment can attract criminal
penalties.
a. Sentence: Ist offence: fine max. SGD20,000 and /or
imprisonment max. 6 months
b. 2nd […]

Be Happy Now, Don’t Put Your Life On Hold

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

So you are on you way to financial success, but you aren’t there
yet. Meanwhile you have put things that give you pleasure off.
Here is the way to be happy now, while working toward your
goals.
Here is the classic “When/Then” syndrome life coaches work with.
You say “when X happens, then I’ll do Y to make me […]

Ten Useful Delaying Tactics

Monday, August 27th, 2007

Imagine the scene. You need to prepare a report that has to be
with your boss the following day. It’s the big one - if you
impress him you’re on your way up. The success you’ve craved is
only a matter of a few hours away.
But then…
It starts…
Your mind begins to drift and you find other things […]

How To Find A Job In The Hidden Job Market

Thursday, August 16th, 2007

What’s the deal with the hidden job market? Why is everyone always talking about it? What is it?
The hidden job market is comprised of jobs that are filled before they are advertised. It is estimated that about 75% of all jobs are in the hidden job market.
Why? Because employers hate to hire. The hiring process […]