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Comment on What is the best job in the world for you? by Food for thought: The best job in the world for you? | Optimistic Pessimism

Food for thought: The best job in the world for you? | Optimistic Pessimism — Sun, 19 May 2013 03:34:29 +0000

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Comment on 13 things that really annoy people on LinkedIn by David Goren

David Goren — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:41:27 +0000

One of my biggest annoyances is when I get a message from somebody I don’t know, asking me to recommend them. I’m happy to recommend many people I’ve worked with, but these are mass mailings from people I’ve never met, and they know that.

Comment on PR professionals: What works better for you? Agency or in-house? by Q&A Series: When should you start your job hunt? » FirstCommsJob

Q&A Series: When should you start your job hunt? » FirstCommsJob — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:22:12 +0000

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Fri, 17 May 2013 11:20:03 +0000

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Comment on Are you a LinkedIn liar? by Why is a Social Media presence important for the jobseeker? » FirstCommsJob

Why is a Social Media presence important for the jobseeker? » FirstCommsJob — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:24:07 +0000

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Comment on Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job by Pippa Holland

Pippa Holland — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:02:30 +0000

Hi Stuart, Excellent point. Cultural fit is vitally important. I just meant when used incorrectly by clients as an excuse, or because the candidate hasn’t presented well, it can be an issue. Your example is one where Cultural fit is the perfect reason not to move forward. Thank you for sharing.

Comment on Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job by Pippa Holland

Pippa Holland — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:33:12 +0000

Hi Leonie,
I completely agree with you. Don’t pretend to be someone you’re not. I was referring to ensuring that you demonstrate the best of yourself where possible. Some people are very nervous in interviews and come out of their shell when they’re in a role. Those great candidates sometimes miss out on a role because they came across as nervous, timid or unreliable in the interview, when in fact they would be a great fit. I then recommend they spend a bit of time trying to present as confident by using eye contact, shaking hands and giving that air of confidence in the interview.
But, 100% agree with you. Never lie, never fabricate details and never pretend to be someone you’re not in an interview.

Comment on Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job by Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:21:42 +0000

I don’t think there is any point in trying to make yourself fit into a company where you don’t naturally belong. I had an interview recently for a job which on paper was a perfect fit and would have been a great next move for me but I knew about 2 minutes after meeting the hiring manager that we wouldn’t get on and I would not fit in with her team. There would have been no point in me trying to win her over as I would have hated working for her.

Comment on Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job by leonie

leonie — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:35:54 +0000

Is there really any point in trying to alter your personality in an interview? It will come out once you start and will likely be a lose|lose situation. The employers know more than anyone who is the right fit, and personality/team fit is crucial.

Comment on Cultural fit: How to match your skills and personality to a job by Stuart

Stuart — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:18:36 +0000

I agree with what you have written however would also like to add that ‘cultural fit’ goes much deeper. Having attended an interview where swearing and bad language was the standard order of the day, I don’t think I would have fitted in this company ‘culturally’, this is just one specific example. Not getting an offer of that job because I didn’t fir in with the culture was actually a good reason to not get the job, I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.