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Does a limp one (handshake) harm your job prospects?

limp handshake dead fish
limp handshake dead fish

For men it turns out that a limp one is a very big deal that could have serious impacts on their future prospects. However that same does not apply to women. Firmness it turns out is very much a male issue.

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Instant interview stoppers

In Amazing Resumes  published in the USA (and in Brilliant CV  for the UK and Resumes that get shortlisted for Australasia) I use the idea of the first date as a way of thinking about what you are trying to do in a job application (i.e. emphasise the positive, eliminate the negative, and maximise the ...

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Letters of recommendation or job references have a large influence on shortlisting

Question: Are we focussing to much of our advice and coaching on resume and interview preparation when we should be spending more time coaching candidates in how to a) nurture a positive employment reputation and b) how to directly manage relationships with referees to maximise positive references. We all know about Search Engine Optimisation, can I suggest we now need Referee Engagement Optimisation?

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Interview Tips for 2010

Here are some interview tips that will help you or your clients in preparing for the all important interview. Cheers Jim Career Resources from Bright and Associates The Factory Podcast www.brightandassociates.com.au info@brightandassociates.com.au Tip Sheet : Interviews Before the interview…. Stress busters ? take your mind off the interview and go and do something else which is interesting and engaging. ? Say to yourself ‘Why am I getting ...

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