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50 H-1B Visa Interview Questions and Answers: Boost your chances with these expert tips! 🗂️
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#H1BVisa #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice
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#H1BVisa #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice
Hey guys,
I see that a lot of people are getting into the cybersecurity industry and are seriously looking at different career paths, learning the basics, getting their hands dirty with hands on experience, joining communities.
This is a thread. Kindly follow along.
I see that a lot of people are getting into the cybersecurity industry and are seriously looking at different career paths, learning the basics, getting their hands dirty with hands on experience, joining communities.
This is a thread. Kindly follow along.
I have also noticed that here on twitter a few CyberNewbies do not actually take their personal branding as serious as they should in line with their learning skills.
So, this is for us to learn how important Personal Branding is.
So, this is for us to learn how important Personal Branding is.
🔒🌐 Building Your Personal Brand in Cybersecurity for Newbies 👩💻🔐
Are you a cybersecurity newbie eager to land an entry-level position in the industry? Building a strong personal brand can be the key to connecting with recruiters and professionals who can help you
Are you a cybersecurity newbie eager to land an entry-level position in the industry? Building a strong personal brand can be the key to connecting with recruiters and professionals who can help you
"📝 Writing an Effective CV and Cover Letter: Stand Out in the Competitive Job Market! 💼
🔍 Check out these valuable tips to help you craft a powerful CV and cover letter that will make employers take notice! 📄✉️ #CareerAdvice #JobSearch"
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🔍 Check out these valuable tips to help you craft a powerful CV and cover letter that will make employers take notice! 📄✉️ #CareerAdvice #JobSearch"
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1. Tailor your CV and cover letter to 👍 highlight the job you're looking for.
2. Use keywords from the job 🔑 description in your CV and cover letter to help recruiter and the hiring manager to quickly identify your qualifications for the job.
2. Use keywords from the job 🔑 description in your CV and cover letter to help recruiter and the hiring manager to quickly identify your qualifications for the job.
3. Keep it concise and to the point. ✅️ Make use of bullet points to make it easy to read.
4. Use professional format for your CV and cover letter. 👍
4. Use professional format for your CV and cover letter. 👍
"📝✉️ 5 Crucial Cover Letter Mistakes to Dodge! 🚫✉️ Don't let these blunders stand between you and your dream job. Learn what NOT to do in your cover letter for a winning application! 💼💪
#JobSearch #CoverLetterTips #CareerAdvice"
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#JobSearch #CoverLetterTips #CareerAdvice"
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❌Repeating the same information as their CV: Your cover letter should not be a reiteration of your resume. Instead, it should highlight your relevant experiences and qualifications that make you the best fit for the job.
❌Focusing too much on themselves: While it's important to highlight your own experiences and qualifications, your cover letter should also show how you can help the company. Make sure to discuss how your skills and experiences align with the company's needs and goals.
📌6 important ways to maximize the value you draw from your career.
- A THREAD
- A THREAD
1/6 Don't allow loyalty to your current employer to stop you from considering better opportunities.
Remember, businesses prioritize their fiscal health. It's only fair for you to prioritize your career growth likewise.
Be open to change and progress.
Remember, businesses prioritize their fiscal health. It's only fair for you to prioritize your career growth likewise.
Be open to change and progress.
2/6 🚀Embrace New Opportunities:
Don't shy away from a promising opportunity just because it means a smaller paycheck in the short term.
View your career as a strategic journey. Sometimes a pay cut can lead to new avenues, expanded networks, and unanticipated advancement.
Don't shy away from a promising opportunity just because it means a smaller paycheck in the short term.
View your career as a strategic journey. Sometimes a pay cut can lead to new avenues, expanded networks, and unanticipated advancement.
"📄 Your CV can make or break your job search! 🏆 Follow these simple tips to enhance your CV and land your dream job with ease 🤩 #jobsearch #CVtips #careeradvice 🧵"
Customize your CV for each job application:Tailor your CV to highlight the most relevant skills and experiences for each position you apply for.This shows the employer that you have taken the time to understand the job requirements and have the necessary skills to perform the job
📌Use bullet points: Bullet points help to break up large chunks of text and make your CV easier to read. Use bullet points to highlight your achievements, skills, and responsibilities.
10th house related matters in astrology
In astrology, the 10th house is commonly referred to as the house of career, status, and reputation. It is associated with one's public image, professional achievements, and overall contribution to society.
#Astros
In astrology, the 10th house is commonly referred to as the house of career, status, and reputation. It is associated with one's public image, professional achievements, and overall contribution to society.
#Astros
Here are some of the matters related to the 10th house in astrology:
Career: The 10th house is closely related to one's career and profession. It indicates the type of work or career that would bring success and recognition to an individual.
#AstroWorld
Career: The 10th house is closely related to one's career and profession. It indicates the type of work or career that would bring success and recognition to an individual.
#AstroWorld
Ambition: The 10th house is also associated with one's ambition and desire for success. It shows the level of determination and hard work that an individual is willing to put in to achieve their goals.
#vedicastrology
#vedicastrology
A friend rang me after applying for 40+ jobs in 2 months with 0 contacts and 0 interviews
I got him 4 recruiter contacts, 3 interviews and 1 officer in 2 weeks
Here's what we tweaked:
#thread
I got him 4 recruiter contacts, 3 interviews and 1 officer in 2 weeks
Here's what we tweaked:
#thread
He initially told me he was job hunting and would prefer to apply online
After reading his profile, I tried to discourage him, but he insisted on online applications.
I agreed but on a condition
After reading his profile, I tried to discourage him, but he insisted on online applications.
I agreed but on a condition
I told him:
"If you don't get a job in 60 days, we will do it my way"
He agreed.
Deal.
"If you don't get a job in 60 days, we will do it my way"
He agreed.
Deal.
"The grass is always greener on the other side"
All is not bright for doctors living abroad. I have had multiple opportunities to settle abroad with salaries offered between 5-20 times (as compared to that of India's), but I chose to settle in India, and I have never regretted.
All is not bright for doctors living abroad. I have had multiple opportunities to settle abroad with salaries offered between 5-20 times (as compared to that of India's), but I chose to settle in India, and I have never regretted.
2. There are multiple reasons why doctors staying back in India could be happier:
*The joy of seeing a fellow Indian (many of whom can't afford expensive medical care) get better is manifold greater than the joy of treating a foreigner.
*Comforts of living in India are greater+
*The joy of seeing a fellow Indian (many of whom can't afford expensive medical care) get better is manifold greater than the joy of treating a foreigner.
*Comforts of living in India are greater+
3. +as one can afford to hire cook, babysitter or other helps with lesser salaries.
*I know of doctors living abroad, whose parents (staying in India) are old & have disabling illnesses. Children feel miserable and helpless, while remotely managing their parents' illnesses.
*I know of doctors living abroad, whose parents (staying in India) are old & have disabling illnesses. Children feel miserable and helpless, while remotely managing their parents' illnesses.
I recently helped 3 professionals prepare for job interviews.
They landed their dream jobs at:
- JP Morgan, UK
- Australian Government Health Department
- International Research Institute, UK
They couldn't thank me enough.
Here's how I prepared them:
[steal my template]
They landed their dream jobs at:
- JP Morgan, UK
- Australian Government Health Department
- International Research Institute, UK
They couldn't thank me enough.
Here's how I prepared them:
[steal my template]
1. There are 3 key stages in a job interview - entry, process and exit.
The entry and exit are the most important.
The entry and exit are the most important.
#1. The Entry
You need to put your best foot forward for the entry by ACING your first question.
It's crucial
You need to put your best foot forward for the entry by ACING your first question.
It's crucial
🧵: Why software engineering is a must-have skill for data scientists!
Are you a data scientist? Are you only focusing on data analysis, machine learning algorithms, and statistics? If so, you're missing out on one of the most critical skills: software engineering!
Are you a data scientist? Are you only focusing on data analysis, machine learning algorithms, and statistics? If so, you're missing out on one of the most critical skills: software engineering!
Here's why software engineering is essential for data scientists:
Production-Ready Code: Data scientists are responsible for developing models that work in production.
Production-Ready Code: Data scientists are responsible for developing models that work in production.
Writing production-ready code requires software engineering skills to ensure your code is reliable, efficient, and scalable.
Job seekers who want to be forgotten often use cliché words on their resumes. Job seekers who are successful focus on using actionable verbs. Let us explain why this makes a difference... 🧵
#ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice
#ResumeTips #JobSearch #CareerAdvice
Starting with the worst: using vague words like 'responsible for' or 'duties included' don't show your achievements and impact. Instead, use specific, quantifiable examples to showcase your accomplishments.
While being a 'team player' is important, it's too common and doesn't give the employer any specific information about your skills or experience. Use concrete examples of your teamwork skills to stand out.
1/ Get the perfect professional summary in under 30 seconds using ChatGPT. #chatgpt #languageprocessing #writingtips #professionalsummary #resume #cv #careeradvice #jobsearch
2/ Want to make a strong first impression with your resume? A professional summary can put you over the top. But crafting the perfect summary can be time-consuming. That's where AI comes in. #jobhunt #jobapplication #jobinterview #linkedin #jobseekers #careerdevelopment
3/ Here's how: Copy your resume, log in to ChatGPT, and give it the prompt to write a professional summary. Then paste your resume. In just a few seconds, ChatGPT will generate a personalized summary that highlights your skills and experience. #professionalsummary #resume #cv
This MBA student from the US came for his summer vacation, with a plan to go back soon. But his dad sent him to Cochin to earn a living with 3 very stringent conditions.
1. He could only carry 3 pairs of clothes, and ₹7,000 (only for emergency use, not for expenses).
1. He could only carry 3 pairs of clothes, and ₹7,000 (only for emergency use, not for expenses).
2. He could only work for a week at a place.
3. He could not reveal who he was.
Btw, the answer to the last part is that he is the son of a billionaire, Savji Dholakia, who owns a ₹6,000 crore diamond business.
3. He could not reveal who he was.
Btw, the answer to the last part is that he is the son of a billionaire, Savji Dholakia, who owns a ₹6,000 crore diamond business.
The Surat-based business tycoon was in the news for gifting his 1200 employees with very jaw-dropping Diwali bonuses - including apartments and cars!
So, why such a harsh treatment for his son?
"I wanted him to understand life and how the poor struggle to get a job and money.
So, why such a harsh treatment for his son?
"I wanted him to understand life and how the poor struggle to get a job and money.
I had a 50% pay cut when I left my casual jobs in Australia to start a professional 9-5 one
You might think it's a crazy idea
Here are five reasons why it wasn't:
#thread
You might think it's a crazy idea
Here are five reasons why it wasn't:
#thread
1. Post-Study Visa
After my degree, I received a two-year post-study work visa.
This visa lets you work unlimited hours in Australia. Same with Canada, the UK, etc
The problem is that many international students don't use this visa correctly.
They:
After my degree, I received a two-year post-study work visa.
This visa lets you work unlimited hours in Australia. Same with Canada, the UK, etc
The problem is that many international students don't use this visa correctly.
They:
- Use it to work as much as they
- Use it to relax, cool off and travel the world for months
I am not saying this is bad, but if your goal is to get a permanent visa, then you need to understand that these aren't your immediate priorities.
- Use it to relax, cool off and travel the world for months
I am not saying this is bad, but if your goal is to get a permanent visa, then you need to understand that these aren't your immediate priorities.
I get shortlisted for at least 90% of the jobs I apply for.
Here are the 5 resume strategies that work for me every single time.
[Not your average resume advice]
#thread
Here are the 5 resume strategies that work for me every single time.
[Not your average resume advice]
#thread
1. Knowing the job of a resume
Your application process becomes easier once you understand that a resume only has one job.
-- To SELL you. @OgbeniDipo
Yes, a resume is a marketing tool.
@wakawaka_doctor
Your application process becomes easier once you understand that a resume only has one job.
-- To SELL you. @OgbeniDipo
Yes, a resume is a marketing tool.
@wakawaka_doctor
If it doesn't sell you, then forget it.
You won't smell the interview door no matter how solid your skills are or how talented you are.
You are the king, and your resume is your messenger.
It needs to represent you and convey your message properly. @ritapurity
You won't smell the interview door no matter how solid your skills are or how talented you are.
You are the king, and your resume is your messenger.
It needs to represent you and convey your message properly. @ritapurity
How To Be More Successful In Your Career: Tips And Tricks
Just because there are few opportunities in your career path doesn’t mean you should be contented with where you are. Outlined below are some of the ways you can grow your career.
Just because there are few opportunities in your career path doesn’t mean you should be contented with where you are. Outlined below are some of the ways you can grow your career.
1.) Learn from the more experienced and qualified employees in the company. This doesn’t necessarily have to be in your line of work. Take time to learn their various jobs and how it is done to broaden your overall skill.
2.) Try several jobs to help broaden your skill and grow laterally. This will come in handy, especially if there aren’t many positions above you.
3.) Attend training sessions and classes to grow your knowledge. New technologies and effective strategies are always cropping up.
3.) Attend training sessions and classes to grow your knowledge. New technologies and effective strategies are always cropping up.
Many international students enrol for another degree to remain lawful in various countries because they couldn't find a job.
I feel terrible.
Why?
It can be very expensive to study again.
Here are 5 ways to avoid this loop:
I feel terrible.
Why?
It can be very expensive to study again.
Here are 5 ways to avoid this loop:
#1. Mindset
The problem with many students is that they only think about work after they graduate.
They live like we are in the 80s.
The problem with many students is that they only think about work after they graduate.
They live like we are in the 80s.
In the '80s:
- Education wasn't as common
- Employers wooed students with jobs
- Our parents got jobs before leaving school.
E.g. My dad, in his early 20's, got a job before leaving school. The job came with a brand new official car and a driver.
- Education wasn't as common
- Employers wooed students with jobs
- Our parents got jobs before leaving school.
E.g. My dad, in his early 20's, got a job before leaving school. The job came with a brand new official car and a driver.
I have reviewed 100+ resumes of graduates and early career professionals in 2022.
99% of these resumes need massive re-work
Here are 12 common issues I noticed
#Thread
99% of these resumes need massive re-work
Here are 12 common issues I noticed
#Thread
#1. Resume Length
Most CVs with 4-5 pages have less than 3 years of work experience.
#Employers will only scan your resume for less than 10 seconds
Keep it to one page
Most CVs with 4-5 pages have less than 3 years of work experience.
#Employers will only scan your resume for less than 10 seconds
Keep it to one page
#2. Formatting
Many of these CVs are poorly formatted.
- Margins are not concise
- Bullet points are out of order
- Inconsistent font size and style
Many of these CVs are poorly formatted.
- Margins are not concise
- Bullet points are out of order
- Inconsistent font size and style
10 things I wish they taught me in film school, #screenwriter edition. 🧵
1.Networking is a long-term game.
It might seem like getting ‘access’ to industry gatekeepers is the most important thing. It is not. Building a genuine, long-term relationship is.
It might seem like getting ‘access’ to industry gatekeepers is the most important thing. It is not. Building a genuine, long-term relationship is.
2.Competitions are a tool, not a goal.
Every new writer should enter competitions, but placements are only helpful if you go out and use them to hustle.
PS: @Coverfly has a waiver program for those who can’t afford it.
Every new writer should enter competitions, but placements are only helpful if you go out and use them to hustle.
PS: @Coverfly has a waiver program for those who can’t afford it.
Dear International Students and Graduates,
I will explain why it seems employers don't want to hire you and what you can do better.
#thread
I will explain why it seems employers don't want to hire you and what you can do better.
#thread
#1. You are considered high-risk
Hiring is a risky business.
You are worried employers don't want to hire you, but the employers are afraid you might not be able to perform in the role.
Hiring is a risky business.
You are worried employers don't want to hire you, but the employers are afraid you might not be able to perform in the role.
Would you blame the employer?
Maybe not.
A bad hire is essentially time and money wasted.
Employers don't like to go back to the drawing board.
Maybe not.
A bad hire is essentially time and money wasted.
Employers don't like to go back to the drawing board.
As an int'l graduate in Australia, I got turned back by the reception each time I approached an organisation in person in hopes of finding work.
Here is my mistake and what I did to fix it to land a job.
#RT
#thread
Here is my mistake and what I did to fix it to land a job.
#RT
#thread
If you are like me, you wake up one day and approach an organisation in search of a job.
There's nothing wrong what this approach, but it often fails, especially in advanced countries.
There's nothing wrong what this approach, but it often fails, especially in advanced countries.
So, here's my mistake:
I walk in with my resume and meet the receptionist.
Me: Hello, I am looking for a job within this organisation.
Reception: Oh ok. All positions are advertised online on our website. Please visit the company's website.
I walk in with my resume and meet the receptionist.
Me: Hello, I am looking for a job within this organisation.
Reception: Oh ok. All positions are advertised online on our website. Please visit the company's website.
Dear Prospective or Current International Student,
You are grossly under-utilising your tuition fees if all you do is to attend classes and wait for exams
Here's how to get the most out of your tuition and
#thread
You are grossly under-utilising your tuition fees if all you do is to attend classes and wait for exams
Here's how to get the most out of your tuition and
#thread
1. Training
Go to your library and find out which training are available for students to attend for free.
Most schools have free sessions.
Go to your library and find out which training are available for students to attend for free.
Most schools have free sessions.
Doing well in our career is very important but feeling well and being happy with what we do is equally important. We should not impulsively give up our current career, which we may not necessarily enjoy but may pay us well … because we have real needs in the real world. 1/4
At the same time, pursuing what we love, what makes us happy, even if it’s small and done on the side, ensures two things 👇🏽 2/4
#passion #purpose #happinessatwork #happyworkplace #lifesamazingsecrets #gaurgopaldas #ThursdayThoughts #wellnessjourney
#passion #purpose #happinessatwork #happyworkplace #lifesamazingsecrets #gaurgopaldas #ThursdayThoughts #wellnessjourney
A) The monotony/stress/frustration of having to do something that doesn’t fulfil us but takes care of our real financial needs is minimised to some extent. 3/4
#ThursdayMotivation #thursdaymorning #MotivationalQuotes #Inspiration #happy #happiness #wellness #Wellbeing
#ThursdayMotivation #thursdaymorning #MotivationalQuotes #Inspiration #happy #happiness #wellness #Wellbeing
