Selling yourself really well instead of just applying - Secret tricks for the job search
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For many applicants, the application process is like running the gauntlet. But job hunting can also be viewed differently: Namely as a good opportunity to present your personal brand to potential employers and to gain experience. If you then know what recruiters really look for in job interviews, there is almost nothing standing in the way of hiring.
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Authenticity in application & job interview: Dare to be imperfect!
Applicant interviews are perfectly prepared and planned these days – guidline, checklists and lots of advice literature. Dear applicants, just dare to be imperfect and see what happens! Applicants who are too perfect "With me, you will gain a team-oriented, always highly motivated employee," says the applicant. “I keep a cool head in stressful situations. Already during my studies...
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What recruiters & HR professionals don't tell: The perfect candidate
There are many criteria for rejection when looking for a job that cannot be looked up anywhere. As a rule, those responsible gave precise ideas about who they wanted to hire, including in terms of age, gender and origin. So I'm not telling you anything new? Clear ideas about the ideal candidate While I was working as a recruiter, I got a call from a...
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Cover letter: cover sheet structure sample template - 8 professional tips
The cover letter is the heart of a good application, along with the convincing CV. There isn't one correct cover letter. However, the following 8 tips and templates should always be observed. 8 tips for the perfect cover letter Some things may be a matter of taste, others differ depending on the industry. Nevertheless: There are a few basic rules that must be followed for…
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Unsolicited applications: 3 examples & 10 tips for committed applicants
In the past we have repeatedly presented exciting examples of creative applications - such as this cheeky social media application. This week, two more cases fell in front of my feet, which were not only cheeky, but also showed skill. Therefore, 10 tips on what committed applicants should do differently. Application via Twitter –…
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Applying without an application: 10 steps on job search & networking for graduates
Anyone who wants to start their career today after graduating from university is well advised to build up their own professional network during their studies. In order to maintain this, special business networks are suitable, through which contacts can be managed and maintained. 10 tips to keep in mind. Networking: the main thing is professional. This is how you should present yourself in such networks with a…
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CV or competence profile? Personal branding in recruiting application & job search
Personal branding is trendy, especially when it comes to job applications. But can it replace in resumes? Or to put it another way: Do marketing and image count more than certificates? And does this make recruiting inhuman? Resume or personal branding? Do certificates and certificates have more significance than the personality behind the facade? Are resumes just old-fashioned? And what role do...
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How Job Seekers Face Difficult Questions in the Job Interview: 10 Job Advice Tips
The subject of job interviews cannot be killed. Anyone who has managed to get an invitation to an interview has already been shortlisted once, but now has to sell themselves as the perfect candidate for this job. In plain language, this means skillfully answering even tricky questions. Job interview – great demand for tips I actually thought that slowly…
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What applicants can learn from series like Game of Thrones: 5 tips
Applying successfully for a job means convincing others about yourself and gaining the employer's trust. What can applicants learn from Game of Thrones? Application processes and Game of Thrones: What do they have in common? What do dry application processes and the popular fantasy TV series Game of Thrones have in common? More than you could guess. In both…
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Write application letters from a personal point of view: 10 tips for more empathy when applying
Cover letters are always a topic of discussion: many HR experts find them too long, too inefficient, and simply superfluous. Companies like Deutsche Bahn have long since abolished it. And many applicants would also prefer to give themselves the warm effusions. What recruiters really want from applicants “Dear Sir or Madam…. blabla… work in your publishing house” That was…
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Etiquette in job interviews: balance between authenticity and manners
When looking for a job, you can convince with authenticity - provided you know what you want. But good behavior is still required. It is important to find the balance. Openness doesn't mean disrespect I actually took it for granted, but I guess it can't be said often enough: When it comes to applicants...
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Authentic & sell well: trust counts!
Trust is important, especially when it comes to selling. Because people buy from people. And without trust, other people will not buy from you. The personality decides! What is the first thing you do when you are planning a new purchase, for example a new television? Then “google” the latest models first and then you will be literally amazed by the offer…
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5 tips for job interviews & job interviews: With optimal preparation against against questions
Many applicants work hard with “highly polished” application documents. But that alone does not bring you to your goal: it is much more important in the second round, the job interview or job interview, to convince and deal with sometimes nasty questions. 5 tips. Questions in the job interview – often neglected by applicants Actually, one would think that there…
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Apply innovatively & creatively: take me, boss!
Advertising competes for attention. It's not much different when applying for a new job. This is also about advertising, albeit on our own behalf. So how do you apply as conspicuously as possible? Why Applying Is Especially Difficult For Introverts If you're looking for a new job and are having a hard time getting one...
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Mobile application via smartphone & short profile: 2 X 3 tips for applicants
Applications from the computer are still the norm. The mobile job search offers many advantages. We show why the mobile application is worthwhile and give 2 X 3 tips on what to consider. Mobile application: How to convince with a short profile and Co. We unlock our smartphone more than 75 times a day, two…
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Underestimating difficult situations in a job interview: Correctly countering 7 typical objections
Sometimes you will be confronted with the most unbelievable excuses and objections in or after a job interview. You can find out what you should know and how to react to it here. Job interview – second part Many applicants make the mistake of completely underestimating job interviews – especially when there is a second interview and the first one went well. Also…
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Authenticity in the interview: How open should applicants be?
It gave up some time ago Best of HR – Berufebilder.de® an exciting discussion: The topic was that HR managers are often too quick to pigeonhole applicants - and that they should also have the courage to show more of themselves. Actually? How honest can applicants be? The crucial question in the discussion on Dirk Ohlmeier’s contribution…
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Video interview via Skype & Co: 7 tips for remote recruiting
What do you think of job interviews via Skype? The majority of applicants consider this to be newfangled nonsense and often assume that they will only get to know each other briefly before the “real” personal job interview on site. Well prepared for the job interview via video telephony If you also underestimate the video interview in this way, you can sit back and relax - it will be for you...
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Getting through the recruiting day in the application process: 10 rules of conduct for assessment centers
The application process has barely begun when, with a bit of luck and skill, you will be invited to your first assessment center. But what exactly is waiting for you there? 10 tips to use the recruiting day successfully for yourself. How does an assessment center work? The assessment center is usually a one- to three-day…
