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COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID AT ALL COST IN YOUR CV

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CV and RESUME .  Your CV is what sells your skills, education, work experience, and accomplishments, and shows a potential employer that you’re the right person for the particular job.    And yet, creating a compelling CV is easier said than done.In this article, we’re going to teach you what these mistakes are (and how to prevent them from happening). Now that you have a clear idea about what’s a CV and what’s a resume.   here’s a complete list of the differences between the curriculum vitae (CV) and resume: Length - The first and most notable difference between a CV and a Resume is how long each one of them is. A resume is kept short and brief (usually 1 page), whereas the CV is more comprehensive (it can go up to 2-3 pages depending on your experience). Function - The CV is mainly used for academical purposes, such as applying for a research program, a Ph.D., or joining the staff of a university. The resume, on the other hand, is written for a regula

WHY YOUR EFFORT ON JOB SEARCH IS FAILING

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The amount of time to find a new job will be significantly longer than five months. It is vital that you recognize when your job search is failing, so you can quickly correct the course. You can shorten your job search. Wouldn’t it be great if instead of taking the average amount of time, you did better than average? It is possible. Let me show you how. Do You Have a Strategy? When you started your job search, what did you do? If you are like most people, the first thing you did was to update your resume. If that is how you started your job search, that may be part of the problem. Your resume (or CV ) is a marketing tool. It tells the market who you are and what you have done. But what is the product that you are selling? Apple has had very innovative marketing. It uses a variety of marketing tools to promote brand awareness and introduce new products. Before Apple can come up with its marketing strategy, the company must understand what it is about - what they sell and why.  Here is t

ESSENTIAL SKILLS IN A JOB MARKET

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 WHAT IS JOB MARKET? Job market is the number of jobs that are available for workers. Every year the job market is saturated with graduate from different universities within the country and outside the country.Therefor due to the large number of universities creating the number of graduate with the degree,diploma and certificates. There has been an increase in a competition in searching for the job. The jobs available in the job market can not absorb all the number of graduate so in order to differentiate you as a job seeker with other seeker you need to increase your skills and to make yourself competitive in the job market. Companies might reject you because you lack education. Many companies set a high school diploma or a college degree as a minimum requirement to get hired. Other companies want you to have certain hard skills or certifications before they choose you among other job seekers.  Essential skills which can lead to more job offers Mastering these essential skills can le

HOW TO GET A JOB AT A BANK IN TANZANIA

To get a job in a bank is a great career option. Whether it's a temporary or long-term position, it provides valuable experience, specialization, and some financial benefits. You need some qualifications and skills before you can start the job search experience. In this article, we explore what a bank job entails, how to get a job at a bank, tips to help you get your dream bank job, and the skills you need to succeed in the role. What does a bank job entail in Tanzania? A bank job is any role that involves work in a financial institution and includes various positions. Usually, you provide banking services such as creating and closing accounts, advising on bank products, and helping customers with loan applications. If you have your dreams in working in financial sector in Tanzania like a bank, The following are the tips to learn more so that when you apply for the job in a bank you won't be disqualifies 1. Determine the position that interests you You need to determine the pos

HOW TO ANSWER TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF IN A JOB INTERVIEW

 A lot of people failed to answer this question in a job interview, most people when they are asked, they start to explain a lot of things which are not job related. When you are asked about this question you need to give a “Tell me about yourself .” What you should consider when answering to this question are:- 1)- 1-2 minutes spoken 2)- Your background: academic, work experience, extra curriculars as they pertain to this job! 3)Why you are there and what you can bring to the job. 4)Your personal brand                     FOR EXAMPLE  ( interviewing for an entry level position in an on-profit organization) “My name is JACKLINE MSOWOYA. I graduated from University of Dar es salaam with a degree in women’s studies. I started at UDSM with a major in biology, thinking I was going to pursue a career in environmental protection. But then,two things happened. First, I realized that I was more interested in environmental policy rather than the scientific aspect. Then I took an elective in wom