Don’t get me wrong. I have an equal respect for men and women in the HR community. I have no grudge to bear. I have an equal number of female and male friends and professional contacts.
But men, in my experience, typically interview better than their female counterparts.
Read MoreCheck into the job market, properly. It may well be that your skills which were greatly in demand in the foreign country, are not in demand in your homeland.
Read MoreFind fun. Amuse yourself with B.S. bingo (heavens knows recruiters alone are full of it). Giggle at the nonsense written in job ads and job descriptions. Reward the achievement of your goals with fun activities (seriously – why shouldn’t you treat yourself for your HR job searching efforts.
Read MoreThere is nothing wrong with marketing yourself in the same way as you might with any other commodity. Use multiple methods, multiple media, and be sure to always target your message to the potential buyer (or in this case employer).
Read More...being interviewed is very different to being the interviewer. And the key reason behind the failure with this behavioural competency interview format, is a spectacular lack of preparation.
Read MoreBe mindful of the cultural traditions of the person you’re shaking hands with. Some need a lot of space between you both whilst some prefer to be standing quite close together. A handshake with a variation of the European cheek kiss routine should be reserved only for those you know well. A two handed shake from yourself again should be reserved for people you know well, or for your political career.
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