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Questions relating to the activities involved whilst seeking employment.

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How to approach an interview after being rejected once

Don't bring it up yourself. If asked about it, don't lie - try to structure whatever you say in positive, constructive ways (it was a learning experience and such). Explain what you have done since t …
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What does the term "Flexible work ethics" on a job ad mean?

Thinking further about the phrase, I figured there is an issue with understanding, as its meaning depends on which word one emphasizes. The phrase can be seen as one of the following three options: …
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Is it ok to use concealed tape recorders at interviews?

There are certainly some moral and legal issues to consider (though you would have to consult a lawyer in order to get correct advice regarding the legality of what you are suggesting). On the assump …
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What does the term "Flexible work ethics" on a job ad mean?

Im sure its not as dodgy as it sounds I'm sure it is. It might be one of the following: The sector is not mainstream or considered ethical (pornography, weapons sales etc...) What you will be …
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What should you say when you don't want to go back for a 2nd interview with an Employer?

Saying "no" to a second interview is not burning bridges. She can simply say that her salary expectations were higher than what was offered and that the work did not match what she is looking for. Th …
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How can I determine if an ad for an unusually high-paying job is a scam?

You never know - perhaps it is legitimate. Salary ranges do sometime go very wide... If this sounds too good to be true, the saying goes that it probably is. If you decide to go ahead, do so with bot …
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What is a greenfield project in IT?

A greenfield project is simply a new project, not building on anything existing. The analogy is to building on a green field - there are no existing buildings or infrastructure. This is opposed to br …
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How much work experience is equivalent to a Computer Science degree?

It depends. Some people may have 20 years experience as software developers but in practice are juniors (no idea about separation of concerns, design patterns, SOLID and DRY). Some people come out w …
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How do I mention my spare time projects in resume?

Side Projects or Open Source Projects would be a good heading. If you expect hiring managers not to understand these are personal projects or projects you contribute to on your own time you should ad …
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