Online job application tips

People now have more ways to be aware of job listings and send their applications. It used to be only via newspapers listings, job fairs, and radio or TV advertisements and through referrals on how people would know of which companies have openings, and of course “walking in”. People would then have to send their hard copies of their resumes via mail, by the referrer or by bringing it personally. Those still work in finding and applying for a job but nowadays, people do it online. There are now a lot of online job listings you can visit such as theLadders, Glassdoor, and so much more out there...

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Salary Negotiations

Applicants don’t just prepare for the tough questions such as “what’s your weakness and strengths”, “why should we hire you”, “why are you leaving your present company” and many more but they also prepare for the job offer and specially the salary negotiations. Job offers and salary negotiations are probably my favorite part of a job interview as it means you are being welcomed to the company but there is just one issue on how much they will be paying you. Salary negotiations can get quite tricky for some applicants so we have prepared a couple of tips for them. 1.    Always...

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2014 Career missteps to avoid

Times have definitely changed – technology has improved so much that it has been making our lives extra comfortable and accessible. Career wise, there are also a lot of changes. There are now more “new” careers, businesses are growing and companies are getting bigger. Professionals that have made it big in their industries know the ins and outs of the game and they also know that there are certain mistakes to avoid. You may have read about career missteps to avoid before (such as quitting your job without a plan, take a job you don’t like, take too much risk like invest money you don’t have,...

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What is 1-BP and How Does it Affect Your Health?

1-BP, or 1-bromapopane is a type of solvent used for a number or commercial and industrial products such as dry cleaning products, degreasing solutions, adhesive sprays and aerosol sprays, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.   Health Consequences of Occupational Exposure to 1-BP Long-term occupational exposure to 1-B can cause irritation of the eyes, mucus membranes, airways, and skin. It also affects the nervous system and causes a person to experience headaches, dizziness, confusion, and numbness of extremities. According to the National Institute of Health,...

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Meditec Wants You to Share the Love this February

There’s always a way and reason to celebrate Valentine’s Day. No, we’re not talking about buying your significant other a rose, card or iPad. And no, we’re definitely not taking her (or him) out for a candlelight dinner or out in the wild (whatever floats your boat). We’re talking about stripping down to your undies for a good cause! So drop those paperworks on your desk, forget about hitting the numbers, and have some fun (we know Valentine’s Day falls on a workday); join Cupid’s Undie Run for the Children’s Tumor Foundation and celebrate Valentine’s Day differently for a change.  We’ll...

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