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What benefit is it to getting to work on time?
Have you ever wondered why people see it as such a big deal that people get to work on time? Many late-comers to work are faced with...
Matthew Coppola
Mar 13, 20192 min read
What does it mean to have good 'organisational skills'?
Being an organised person is a great skill to have and one that is highly valued by potential employers seeking a suitable candidate to...
Matthew Coppola
Mar 13, 20191 min read
What does it mean to be 'over confident'?
In my view, there’s nothing wrong with being a confident person. I think that it’s a good thing and praiseworthy. A confident person...
Matthew Coppola
Mar 13, 20191 min read
When asked about past job performance at an interview
#interviewskills #jobhunting This kind of question helps the employer gain a better understanding of how you most likely will perform in...
Matthew Coppola
Jan 16, 20191 min read
What does it mean to be 'over-qualified'
#overqualified #applyingforjobs #jobapplications Have you ever heard a prospective employer or a recruiter say that they feel you may be...
Matthew Coppola
Jan 10, 20191 min read
Why it's not good to send out a messy job application
A messy and untidy resume and cover letter, when sent to an employer, is not a very good sign at all. The employer may question whether...
Matthew Coppola
Jan 7, 20191 min read
How many pages should my cover letter be? By Matthew Coppola
Okay, so your about to email across a copy of your resume and cover letter to a prospective employer, but decide first that you want to...
Matthew Coppola
Jan 6, 20191 min read
Retail customer service – A personal experience observed, by Matthew Coppola
What does it mean to deliver good customer service in a retail or similar industry (which involves close interaction between seller and...
Matthew Coppola
Jan 3, 20192 min read
What is an employer looking for when they read my resume?
When an employer or a recruiter reviews your resume and cover letter, they are essentially screening your application to determine...
Matthew Coppola
Dec 18, 20181 min read
What is an employer looking for when they see my resume? By Matthew Coppola
When an employer or a recruiter reviews your resume and cover letter, they are essentially screening your application to determine...
Matthew Coppola
Dec 18, 20181 min read
Why it’s not okay to use overly casual and slang language in job applications, by Matthew Copp
Using casual, slang or relaxed/highly informal language in job applications may come across that your approach to your interactions with...
Matthew Coppola
Nov 14, 20181 min read
Why it's not okay to overly casual and slang language in job applications
Using casual, slang or relaxed/highly informal language in job applications may come across that your approach to your interactions with...
Matthew Coppola
Nov 14, 20181 min read
What if I don’t have any questions to ask at the end of an interview?
You may not have any questions to ask in an interview. You might be genuinely happy with everything that you have heard during the...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 31, 20181 min read
What if I don’t have any weaknesses when asked at an interview?
You may not have any professional working weaknesses that you are aware of that hinder your ability to perform a job to the best you can....
Matthew Coppola
Oct 31, 20182 min read
What if I don’t have any weaknesses when asked at an interview? By Matthew Coppola
You may not have any professional working weaknesses that you are aware of that hinder your ability to perform a job to the best you can....
Matthew Coppola
Oct 31, 20182 min read
What if I don’t have any questions to ask at the end of an interview? By Matthew Coppola
You may not have any questions to ask in an interview. You might be genuinely happy with everything that you have heard during the...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 31, 20181 min read
Should I bring my resume along to an interview?
It is entirely up to you. You may want to have your resume as a form of reference – something that an interviewer can refer to, or if you...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 30, 20181 min read
Should I bring my resume along to an interview? By Matthew Coppola
It is entirely up to you. You may want to have your resume as a form of reference – something that an interviewer can refer to, or if you...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 30, 20181 min read
Is it necessary to bring a folio of certificates to show in an interview?
It is up to you if you want to bring a folio of certificates that you have completed over the course of your career. Generally speaking...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 3, 20181 min read
What should I do with older experience on my resume?
As your career progresses, you will most likely find that some of your experience is past ten years, and although it is valuable and...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 3, 20181 min read
What should I do with older experience on my resume? By Matthew Coppola
As your career progresses, you will most likely find that some of your experience is past ten years, and although it is valuable and...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 3, 20181 min read
Is it necessary to bring a folio of certificates to show in an interview? By Matthew Coppola
It is up to you if you want to bring a folio of certificates that you have completed over the course of your career. Generally speaking...
Matthew Coppola
Oct 3, 20181 min read
What is the benefit of having my resume professionally written?
Just about every job advertised asks for the applicant to submit a copy of their resume and a cover letter. Unless the prospective...
Matthew Coppola
Sep 27, 20181 min read
What’s the benefit of having my resume professionally written? By Matthew Coppola
Just about every job advertised asks for the applicant to submit a copy of their resume and a cover letter. Unless the prospective...
Matthew Coppola
Sep 27, 20181 min read
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