Why Should We Hire You?
“Why should we hire you?” is another common interview question that can take you down the wrong road unless you’ve done some thinking ahead of time. This question is purely about selling yourself in the interview. Think of yourself as the product. Why should the customer buy? The Wrong Track: The question actually means “What can you do for us?” Be specific on how...
Read MoreThe top priorities of a job seeker!
So you are looking to switch jobs or land that first big opportunity or simply wondering if you are on the right track professionally. You want to make sure that you tap into every possible avenue to build your career – whether it is getting in touch with the right people or staying current with the industry news and prospects. Monster spoke to job seekers in India and across South Asia to find...
Read MoreInterview Dress Code
You have a job interview tomorrow. You’ve learned everything about the company, you’re prepared for any questions they ask, and you even arrived a few minutes early. You couldn’t be more ready. But when you stop in the restroom for a last look in the mirror, your mind starts racing: “Am I dressed the way I should be for this interview?” “In an interview...
Read More6 career mistakes in 2015 job-seekers should avoid
Despite possessing a good work experience and skill set, sometime candidates lose out on a good opportunity. Some of them commit cardinal mistakes which leads to dismissal by recruiters. Find below the 6 career mistakes that job-seekers should avoid in 2015: Application is incomplete: Instead of keeping recruiters guessing, as is the case often, do your bit and provide all relevant details....
Read MoreWant to be a winner? Just do it!
Here’s a simple question to get you started. There are three monkeys sitting on a tree, above a pond. One of the monkeys decides to jump into the pond. How many monkeys are left on the tree? Two? Wrong. The right answer is three. You see, the monkey only made the decision to jump into the pond. It didn’t actually jump! If you think about it, we are all like that. We take decisions. We make...
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