Employers aren’t trying to ‘trip you up’ with these difficult interview questions. They want to know what makes you unique. Here’s how to answer them successfully ...

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Picture this situation – You’re about to start your job hunt, and have devised a masterful plan to put together the best resume you can, and fire it off to as many companies as possible in the hopes it will be a good match for something, somewhere. It is the classic “throw mud against the wall and see if any of it sticks” approach. Although this strategy is great for making you feel like you are doing something positive in your job search, realistically you’re wasting your time, energy, and (potentially) money.

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So, you need a job. A good job. Maybe you’re graduating soon and have already become tired of hearing your parents and friends ask, “Do you have a job yet?” Perhaps you are temping or being under-utilised in your current job and are seeking a new challenge. Or perhaps you’ve been working for a while in a career-oriented job but are ready for a change to something that pays more or just suits you better.

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If you think you don’t need to put much effort into writing cover letters—or don’t need to send them at all because nobody reads them—think again.

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What a lot of job seekers do not realise is that using the services of a recruitment agency doesn’t cost them a thing; it is the client who pays an agency to help them recruit and select the most qualified candidates. At no cost to you, recruitment agencies can be a very useful avenue to finding a great job.

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Make sure your resume is top-notch by avoiding these 10 resume blunders!

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