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SUSahjames
post Mar 16 2009, 09:46 AM

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QUOTE(socratesman @ Mar 16 2009, 03:35 AM)
Thanks to lax network security in my workplace, I accidentally had a good look at a bunch of resumes. laugh.gif
I notice many most applicants put their current supervisors as reference.
I wonder why is this so? Not afraid of boss finding out you're seeking employment elsewhere?
Pls enlighten me.
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1) probably junior level staff, first job, so no prev. ref
2) interviewers usually sensible enough NOT to call current super unless the candidate say its orait.
3) wanna let their super know they are looking for job.
SUSahjames
post Apr 17 2009, 09:09 AM

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QUOTE(meme00 @ Apr 14 2009, 05:08 PM)
Hi all

Just wanted to ask , is it okay if I do not furnish my payslip unless the company confirm wants to hire me?

And what should I put in my resume about my salary? Do i total up everything including any bonuses (annually) and divide by 12 to get monthly salary?

Hope my question isn't confusing.
Appreciate the reply though.
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payslip - up to you. i dont mind showing, the money is mine anyway. HR want to verify u are not lying about ur salary.

expected sal: most ppl put monthly salary excl. bonus as basic.

bonus is up to u to factor in. end of day, wat is the anual pakej u want, then divide by 12 lor.


QUOTE(curlyfries @ Apr 17 2009, 12:11 AM)
Just outta curiosity, which of the following is correct in terms of calculation in a CV / Resume ?

Working Experience
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Jan 2009 to June 2009 - 6 months

Jan 2009 to June 2009 - 5 months
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Similarly, 2001 - 2009 is 8 or 9 yrs? Not much diff to the hirer, really.



QUOTE(geo @ Apr 17 2009, 01:01 AM)
i would like to ask if we should put our pic both on CV and resume ?
or?
then must put CV as the 1st page after that jz follow with resume issit?
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Right on top, let them see your face.

U be suprise , sometime whether u get interview anot depend on pic also.

QUOTE(b00n @ Apr 17 2009, 01:06 AM)
Anyway, if it's not requested; why want to attach picture?
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A photo can give a good impression to hirer. u're not anon, are you?
SUSahjames
post Apr 20 2009, 08:49 AM

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QUOTE(Disciple @ Apr 18 2009, 05:13 PM)
Hello guys, I've just sent a copy of my resume and cover letter via e-mail. The problem is, I forgot to mention my expected salary in both the cover letter and resume as requested in the ad. I only noticed it after I sent my application doh.gif

Will that hurt my chances of getting shortlisted?
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usually its not a problem when u do not state expected salary, they'd use ur current sal as a gauge, but more importantly,

they'd see if u fit the job description in the first place.
SUSahjames
post Apr 22 2009, 09:11 AM

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QUOTE(Eisenmeteor @ Apr 22 2009, 12:42 AM)
Am preparing my resume in case I wanna apply for anything..
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Just join jobstreet, and fill in your details, then their system got a resume format generate out for you, that would be a good starting point.
SUSahjames
post Apr 28 2009, 10:01 AM

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QUOTE(Houlivgan @ Apr 22 2009, 12:26 AM)
hey guys i have a question here. If i send out  my resume via email, should i attach the cover letter or jus put it as the email content?
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i'd put the cover letter as email content, and attach both cover letter and resume.


SUSahjames
post May 12 2009, 05:33 PM

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generally your looks dont decide whether you get hired or not BUT IF IT DOES HAPPEN...

do you prefer to be filter out at the application stage?

or

attend for interview where they dismiss you based on looks?


SUSahjames
post May 15 2009, 08:42 AM

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Put your higher ed info there BUT indicate as Incomplete.

If u use jobstreet it has that option.

 

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