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"Work saves us from three great evils: boredom, vice and need."
- Voltaire (1694 - 1778)

Recently I attended one of JobsDB.com's Career Events - Interviewing Skills. I think it was brilliantly organised and I gained some useful knowledge from it!

Two thumbs up to JobsDB.com!

Dyann Thong

 
 

DRESS FOR SUCCESS

So you're just about to finish school and are now actively searching for a job. You'd probably have lined up a couple of interviews and thought that you can "get by" with what you already have in your wardrobe.

Now stop right there. Think again.

Dressing for an interview or work is quite different from your casual get-together with your pals. It's important to "look the part" as you get interviewed for the (first) job, and for successive positions as you advance in your career.

Why Appearance Matters

First impression counts - from the moment you step into the office, all eyes will be on you. Everyone you speak to, from the receptionist to the interviewer, will draw some opinion of you based on how you dress and carry yourself. You may be a bright talent but if your appearance is shoddy, chances are, your interviewer will not be impressed.

 
 

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RESUME WRITING & INTERVIEWING SKILLS

Enjoy a 10% discount when you sign up for two of our Career Events - Resume Writing & Interviewing Skills.

Hurry, seats are limited! Sign up NOW!

 
DETAILS

Date

14 April 2007 - Resume Writing
12 May 2007 - Interviewing Skills

Time

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fees

Promotion - S$45 (inc. 5% GST)
Regular - S$50

Venue

National Library Building
(100 Victoria Street)


 
 
 
 
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