When you don’t know how to answer a question during an interview, the silence can seem excruciating. You might even wish the floor would open up and swallow you whole. Not to worry, though — keep these tips in mind the next time you’re strapped for an answer. 1. Calm down. First of all, the…
When you’re a college student or recent grad wondering how to write a resume, especially your first one, you’ll face questions you typically won’t find addressed in the current blizzard of resume books. That doesn’t mean your questions aren’t valid; it simply means the resume experts often overlook them, because they generally target mid-career audiences….
Are you ready for what lies ahead once you stroll across the graduation stage? Will you be able to steer yourself through the job hunt and, ultimately, your first job? Answer these six questions to find out. Do You Know What You Want? You might think employers will appreciate your “I’m willing to do or…
New graduates (and all job seekers, really) will have a better chance of success in the job market if they avoid these common job-hunting mistakes. Although this year’s college graduates are facing a tough job market (and the smart ones are facing it now, rather than waiting until after graduation), they have an advantage over…
Recent research has shown that over recent years there has been some significant changes in the behaviour of those who are looking to apply for graduate jobs with more students making applications earlier in the year and submitting more graduate job applications. We take a look at whether this really increases your chances of getting…
New Zealanders have voted to keep their existing flag after a national referendum, preliminary results show. The referendum asked whether the flag which includes the Union Jack should be replaced by a design called Silver Fern, which won an earlier ballot. The results show 56.6% voted for no change, while 43.1% opted for the new…
Are you thinking of buying a smartwatch for the holidays? There are dozens to choose from — but most of them have identical features, and differ mainly in quality of materials, design, and cost. Before you decide which one to buy, figure out what you want most out of a smartwatch first, then focus on…
MS Dhoni’s men prevailed over the spirited Bangladesh side in the Group 2 encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday (March 23). It couldn’t have gotten closer as India snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. Hardik Pandya kept his cool in the last three balls to help India stay afloat in the competition….
Dell India is making it more convenient for people to purchase a desktop or a laptop. The computer manufacturer has announced its ‘Back to School’ programme, wherein it is allowing students (and parents) to take home a new laptop at Re. 1, and pay the remainder under instalments – sans interest – later. The program…
The nations of the world agreed years ago to try to limit global warming to a level they hoped would prove somewhat tolerable. But leading climate scientists warned on Tuesday that permitting a warming of that magnitude would actually be quite dangerous. The likely consequences would include killer storms stronger than any in modern times,…
