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10 Rules for a Successful Job Interview

May 12, 2017

Speak clearly and enthusiastically about your experiences and skills. Be professional, but don’t be afraid to let your personality shine through. Be yourself. Don’t be afraid of short pauses. You may need a few seconds to formulate an answer.  Be positive. Employers do not want to hear a litany of excuses or bad feelings about a negative experience. If you are asked about a low grade, a sudden job change, or a weakness in your background, don’t be defensive. Focus on the facts (briefly) and

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How to successfully navigate a career change

May 5, 2017

Years ago most professionals would pursue a single career path for the majority of their lives, but in today’s ever-changing world this notion has become something of a rarity. An  average professional in America now only stays in a role for about four and a half years. As an entrepreneur, I’ve made many pivots of my own, but the most important lesson I’ve learned is to gather all the facts before making a decision. Here's how: Ask yourself whyThere are plenty of reasons for making a career

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NEW OBSERVERJOBS MOBILE APPS

April 25, 2017

  It's our great pleasure to announce that Observer Jobs has now given the opportunity for job seekers to view latest jobs available in Sri Lanka and abroad, using all available mobile platforms Android, Apple and Windows. Now job seekers can instantly view recently available jobs when ever they want and where ever they are using these mobile apps. Download the app using following

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Be a pro-freelancer in Sri Lanka

April 21, 2017

There are hundreds of opportunities out there — if you are determined enough to reach out. I used to think that freelancing wasn’t a good career option but now that I’ve been a freelance writer for almost 5 years, I hardly see myself doing anything else. Most people like steady 9-5 jobs because of the stability that it gives them, but believe it or not, most freelancers end up creating their own businesses and making enough money to pay off wages too! The notion that you must join a reputed

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The ObserverJobs New Website is launched…

February 28, 2017

The New ObserverJobs.lk website and the Android Mobile App was launched on 23/02/17 by Minister of Parliamentary Reforms and Mass Media Gayantha Karunathilake and Deputy Minister of Parliamentary Reforms & Mass Media Karunarathna Paranawithana at the parliamentary complex with Mr. Abhaya Amaradasa (General Manager - Lakehouse), Mr. Heshan Karunaratne (CEO – ObserverJobs), Hayesha Somaratne (Head of Software Engineering - ObserverJobs) and Ms. Uthpala Dias (Assistant Manager). Both

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ObserverJobs launches the Android Mobile App

February 28, 2017

ObserverJobs users can now view the vacancies of Sunday Observer Jobs section through their mobile app. Currently the Android version of the app is available in the Google Play store. At the moment the app would enable users to View the recent positions View positions by categories Search for vacancies To download the Mobile App visit; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=observerjobs.com.testapp  

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Why Most Prefer Government Jobs in Developing Countries

February 28, 2017

The work of government employees impacts the lives of every citizen, and the lives of people around the world. You can play a vital role in addressing pressing issues, from homelessness to a country's security. Great benefits & competitive pay... Average government salaries are competitive with the private and nonprofit sectors. Pay can also increase fairly quickly for top candidates with strong education and experience. The benefits, including health insurance, retirement and vacation,

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Updates of Job fair held in Hali Ela on 17-02-2017 with Department of Manpower

February 28, 2017

Another successful Job fair was held in Badulla district at Hali Ela Central College, on 17-02-2017 with the participation of state minister for Labour and Trade Union Relations and other state officials. Below are the stats of the event. Number of Participants - 854 සභභාගී වූ රැකියා අපේක්ෂිත සංඛ්‍යාව 854 Number of Companies (Offering Jobs) - 30 සභභාගී වූ රැකියා සපයන ආයතන සංඛ්‍යාව 30 Number of Training Institutes - 3 සභභාගී වූ වෘත්තීය පුහුණු ආයතන සංඛ්‍යාව 3 Number of

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The Only Career Advice You Need For 2017

February 13, 2017

"The indispensable employee brings humanity and connection and art to her organization. She is the key player, the one who’s difficult to live without, the person you can build something around.” Seth Godin Are you ready to have your career soar in 2017? If the answer is yes, do you have a plan? Buckle your seat belt and here we grow… in the next few minutes we’ll map out the path to ensure you reach your goals for the upcoming year. Why Your Work Matters These questions will ensure

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Career Change – Success Stories

July 20, 2015

Why I Left a Steady Gig to Be a Freelance Writer When I was a child, dreaming about being a veterinarian, I believed that my career would be determined by my passions . I thought that whatever made me the happiest would be the way I spent my days. By the time I got to high school, I was considering business management or marketing—I thought that a substantial paycheck would be the most influential factor in my occupational pursuits. I had no idea that my career path would ultimately

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