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Hiring Discrimination

Generally speaking, a private sector employer can hire anyone they’d like. At ... applicant with a disability or gap in their CV to an interview. Additionally, these regulations provide an opportunity...

Older Job Seekers: The Painful Need to Leave Your Past Behind

Since we’re so often told that all of our previous life experiences have formed us into the ... of your working life that just might land you an interview the next time you submit it for a new job. There...

Lost in (Cyber) Space?: Sending Your Application Into the Webcruiter Black Hole

As Robert from Duluth (or Hibbing, depending on who you ask) sang so many years ago, ... immediately to request that you come in soon for an interview… And how ridiculously illogical the above paragraph...

Get started with your membership in Tekna

Have you started using your membership benefits in Tekna? Here you will find an alphabetical list ... of tips on preparing for and attending the job interview. How: <!--ScriptorStartFragment-->Tailor your...

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Application Letter Writing: A Little (List) Goes a Long Way

In my most recent blog post, I wrote about how job-seekers need to use active verbs in their ... interested in asking more specific questions at an interview with him: For example, what kind of courses did...

Five steps to landing your first dream job

Is your goal to find a job that’ll leave you happy at the end of the day? Even if you’re still ... of just trying to sell yourself. It’s not a job interview, but rather a way of getting to know each other...

Job seeking in the informal job market

Generally speaking, there are two markets for job seekers to consider – the formal and the ... high-quality applications and perform better at job interviews. Being active also gets your name out there...

Working abroad

Many of Tekna’s members choose to work abroad on a short- or long-term basis. Read the ... writing your application and/or taking part in an interview. This might involve everything from learning forms...

Employment in the public sector

Appointments made in the public sector are more regulated than those made in the private ... necessary, this point should be clarified during an interview. Right to see the applicant list You’ll find the...

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Here you'll find a complete overview of the membership benefits available to you during your ... your LinkedIn profile and performing well in job interviews to finding jobs and building your network.