Blog Posts on job interviews

Getting to the final interview - part 1 by JobsDB Philippines on Sep 3, 2011Jobseeker asks:I manage to get interviews from recruiters.  But always I get excluded from the final interview after going through the first few.  What am I doing wrong?FROM  INA TEVES, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT:PART 1 - PR...

5 Job Hunting Learnings by ALPSaguado.com on Jul 18, 2010I had double cheese burger for dinner. That means a double-the-fun yet double-the-cholesterol meal. Weirdly, every time I eat one, the urge to write comes as a divine force. Divinity, for me, is all about accepting something you don’t really ex...

Answering the Five Crucial Job Interview Questions by Free Job Postings - Global Job Center on May 27, 2010When you’re gunning for a job, the answers you give during the interview affect your chances of snagging the position. As such, here’s a quick guide to answering five crucial job interview questions. “Tell me something about yourself.” This...

Answering the Five Crucial Job Interview Questions by Free Job Postings - Global Job Center on May 27, 2010When you’re gunning for a job, the answers you give during the interview affect your chances of snagging the position. As such, here’s a quick guide to answering five crucial job interview questions. “Tell me something about yourself.” This...

Leg Work by Confessions of a Smitten Soul on Apr 28, 2010I now officially welcome myself to the life of a BUM.:P I’m not saying that I don’t like the freedom, though I don’t entirely love the feeling of being one; especially the boredom that comes with being a bum. Anyway, I’ve been...

Age 40 and older? How to get a Job by JobsDB Philippines on Nov 15, 2009Unemployed at 40 is no joke, especially in today's economic status. Here in the Philippines, people aging 40 and above cannot retire just yet because of children to feed and send to school. If not, much older parents and siblings still need financial...

A Bright Smile Can Do a lot to Boost Your Appearance by on Nov 3, 2009A person’s appearance says a lot about them. Indeed, individuals are constantly being judged on everything, from what they wear to how they have their hair cut, and even what they look like physically. Projecting the right image, therefore, is impo...

Job Interview Tips: A Simple Speech Lesson by JobsDB Philippines on Oct 29, 2009Interviews are conducted to assess an applicant's intelligence, wit and personality. An interviewer assesses how quick you can come up with answers and how articulate you can deliver.However prepared you may be, nervousness could catch up with you es...

Frustrated? Guide to Get the Job You Wanted by JobsDB Philippines on Sep 3, 2009Question: "I have been through many job exams and interviews but none of the companies I applied to have picked me up. One of them didn't even call back after three interviews. How can I get the job that I...

Interview 101: THEN AND NOW by ThinkTank.Talk on Aug 9, 2009You cannot question the importance of self-confidence or communication skill in the success of a job interview. Well, that was before. Many people in the past have this distinction of being great speakers. As most people would claim, they have their...