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Best Tips for Online Job Search

Faryal Humayun — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:08:56 +0000

Job seekers and job providers are all increasing exponentially on the internet. While there are too many options to choose from, the drawback is the immense competition. Job seekers need to make the best use of the available online resources to find a job of their choice. With a mushroom growth of job boards as [...]

What NOT to do When Writing a Resume

Faryal Humayun — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:29:47 +0000

Resume is a marketing-communication tool for the job seeker. While drafting a resume keep in mind that it is not just a document, it is your ticket to a great job. You need to stir the interest of the prospective employers while they go through your resume. Every hiring manager goes through hundreds of resumes [...]

An Upward Trend in the UAE Job Market Observed by Recruiters

Faryal Humayun — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:15:12 +0000

A survey was recently conducted by a renowned networking group Pink Slip Dubai and a market research firm Insight Discovery depicting the current job market trends in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to most recruiters, HR executives and headhunters who took part in the survey believed there was an upward trend in the job [...]

How Do the Graduates Find a Good Job

Faryal Humayun — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 10:08:15 +0000

One of the greatest fears faced by fresh graduates as they are about to leave college, is not having any job offers. There are some lucky ones who are already hired by some good companies before the graduation, others, however, have to face tough challenges. It becomes even tougher if they are not prepared for [...]

How to Answer Job Interview Questions

Faryal Humayun — Fri, 21 May 2010 05:47:07 +0000

Your application has been filed in, resume screened and now they want to interview you. Congratulations! Now gear up and get ready for the most important means of interaction with the hiring manager. You have from 15 – 30 minutes to impress the recruiters and convince them that you are the ‘perfect fit’ for [...]

Career Overview – Human Resource Manager

Faryal Humayun — Mon, 03 May 2010 09:50:25 +0000

It is very important to know what basically is HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT and what is the nature of work. Every organization wants to attract, motivate, and retain the most qualified employees and match them to jobs for which they are best suited. Human resource manager trains labor and provide a relation with the company. In [...]

Job Interview Tips: What NOT To Do!

Faryal Humayun — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:42:14 +0000

With fewer and fewer interview opportunities available in this competitive market, it is essential to make the best possible first impression. Candidates who do great on paper sometimes give disastrous interviews. Avoid the following common blunders during interview: Bad handshake The three-second handshake that starts the interview is your first opportunity to create a great impression. [...]

Job Interview: what to do

Faryal Humayun — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:03:11 +0000

Being interviewed for a job it is not an easy task, no matter how many times you have passed through these steps. This phobia resides inside while being interviewed whether you will be able to cope with the situation or not. Always remember you are actually selling yourself and your skills during this most important [...]

Should You Consult a Career Development Professional?

Faryal Humayun — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:56:13 +0000

Career and development are basically two fields that are inter–related with each other. It is a lifelong process of gaining knowledge and improving your skills that helps in establishing career plans. It is important to know in what direction you are heading, what you plan to do, what your goals are? The study of career [...]

Career Overview – Insurance Agent

Faryal Humayun — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:12:15 +0000

Insurance agents sell insurance policies to individuals and businesses and guide them in to taking up the most suitable plan. They may be appointed by a single company or work independently for several companies. The typical insurance policies that are sold include life, health, property and casualty. They also act as brokers and sell mutual [...]

How to Tame your Boss

Faryal Humayun — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:51:57 +0000

Having worked in an organization, chances are that you have come across many work issues and having a ‘bad boss’ was one of them. Learning how to deal with them is important not only for your career but also your health. By merely watching someone get bullied makes one sick. To tame the boss takes [...]

Career Overview – Financial Analyst

Faryal Humayun — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:09:07 +0000

Financial Analysts research and analyzes the economic indicators, company’s current and past financial position, market trends, competitors’ analyses and then make recommendations to the client on how and where to make investments. They mainly work in banks, large corporations, stock brokerages, insurance companies and government agencies. Nature of job Financial Analysts use statistical softwares and spreadsheets to [...]