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How to nail an interview in 75 seconds
10 February 2016In 75 seconds you can land your dream job, provided you deploy the right set of seduction tactics! You might have heard people saying… It’s going to take a miracle to land this job… I don’t know how I am going to do this . Actually all that it really takes to land a job in 75 seconds is some careful planning. Here’s the secret sauce in less than 300 words.
Interview fail: The chef that had one too many
8 February 2016his is another episode of our interview fail series. Interviewer: Welcome Grace! My name is Angie. How was your journey here today? Grace: (slightly slurred) It was fine, thank you. I made it here safely thank God!
Interview fail: Sorry, your shop assistant is not available right now
8 February 2016Another epic story from our interview fail series.
Interview fail: The courier that could walk 100 miles a day
8 February 2016Another episode of our famous Interview fail series. Interviewer: Welcome Mitch to IMFS courier services, my name is Sally. Thanks for arriving on time.
Get the job you want today with this inspiring story!
8 February 2016If you think the current climate is making it difficult to get a job, then we ve got some news for you things have been a lot worse, people. Read this incredible story first, then read on to find out how you can become an inspiration and get the job you want!
Becoming a Virtual PA changed my life
8 February 2016I have always been a very self-motivated person – both in my everyday life and in my work life. Throughout my career I had mostly worked as a receptionist and a PA at various corporate firms.
I quit drinking then I became a bartender!
8 February 2016Nope, my story isn t a joke. I mean, I was a pretty much an alcoholic and yes I do now work in a bar. But my story is back to front, I know. I should have quit my job in a bar in order to quit drinking, but actually it didn t work like that for me.
Why I am a born waitress and I love it
8 February 2016It might sound strange, but I have always loved a clean table. Every since I was a young girl I would yelp with fright when I saw a dirty table, whether it was in a restaurant or in my own home.
How my love for Arabica landed me a job as a Barista
8 February 2016I am a born traveller. When I was young my parents would always take me to exotic destinations in Asia and Africa, and when I was old enough to jump on a plane myself I did exactly that.
How I landed my perfect job, in the pub!
8 February 2016Every Friday, when I first started my job for a large bank in the city, I would head to my local pub, the Fisherman s Brew after work for a cold pint of beer.
Say no to burnout!
8 February 2016You probably know or know of at least one person who has had a “breakdown” at work, also known as a burnout. You really don t want that to be you. Not only does everyone talk about you in a pitiful manner, but you will also suffer from severe stress anxiety and a mental breakdown if you cause yourself to burnout.
You say barista, I say barrister: Lattes or law?
8 February 2016Second episode of our Interview Fail series. Interviewer: Welcome Shane to Summer Cafe, how are you? Shane: I m good, thank you, I m just a bit tired. How are you?