{"id":8058,"date":"2019-06-13T17:18:50","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T17:18:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/good-read-top-10-articles-every-professional-should-read-8058\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T14:05:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T08:35:25","slug":"good-read-top-10-articles-every-professional-should-read","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.com.ph\/career-advice\/good-read-top-10-articles-every-professional-should-read\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Read: Top 10 articles every professional should read"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto\" src=\"http:\/\/media.monsterindia.com\/cmsimages\/1516079318.jpeg\" alt=\"Good Read Top 10 articles of 2017 \" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Sometimes, it becomes important to refer back to essential information to bring forth a spectacular change in our professional and personal lives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">To help you make the most out of every moment, we went through the Monster archives to bring you the best in career advice, interview tips and job search strategies for both young graduates and job-seekers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">At Monster, we help you to Find Better. Read up on these already published career lessons and get yourself ready for new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">1. <strong>10 words you should never use in an interview<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Your dream company finally got back to you, asking to come in for an interview! The question now is: how to not mess up in an interview. So watch your language and don\u2019t apologize all the time&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/10-words-you-should-never-use-in-an-interview\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">2. <strong>So, why should we hire you?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">It\u2019s a common interview question that can take you down the wrong road unless you&#8217;ve done some thinking ahead of time. This question is purely about convincing the interviewer that you are the person he or she is looking for this position&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/so-why-should-we-hire-you\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">3. <strong>Make each word count! Top 10 tips for a winning resume<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">A recruiter typically spends less than 10 seconds looking at a resume. Therefore, don\u2019t lie or oversell yourself, but get a competitive edge with tips from a Monster.com expert to make a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 stand out from the heap&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/make-each-word-count-top-10-tips-for-a-winning-resume\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">4. <strong>5 traits of a terrible boss<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">It\u2019s not hard to be a good leader. In essence, it comes down to motivating people, respecting people, encouraging people, providing feedback and rewarding people. It\u2019s not rocket science! But sadly, there are far too many bosses out there who have found themselves in charge of a team long before they\u2019re actually ready for the responsibility&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/5-traits-of-a-terrible-boss\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">5. <strong>Would Daenerys Targaryen hire you?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Fans will know that Game of Thrones\u2019 Daenerys Targaryen has some serious leadership skills; after all, she\u2019s gained the support of armies, fleets, and villages. It begs the question if you were applying for a role hot new startup, The Iron Throne, would you have the traits to get hired?&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/would-daenerys-targaryen-hire-you\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">6. <strong>5 surprising reasons you&#8217;re getting rejected<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Wondering why despite your stellar academic credentials and frequent interviews, you\u2019re getting turned down for jobs? While it\u2019s important to make a lasting impression in an interview, you don\u2019t want to stand out for the wrong reasons. Here are 5 mistakes you need to avoid&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/5-surprising-reasons-you-re-getting-rejected\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">7. <strong>When your salary makes you too expensive?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">Ironically, years of experience or having valuable expertise can sometimes put you in a tough spot and leave you feeling frustrated and discouraged. You cannot control where your salary history places you in the job market in your geographic location \u2013 other than to move. On the other hand, there are some actions you can take that may help&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/when-your-salary-makes-you-too-expensive\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">8. <strong>5 hot jobs with flexible work-life balance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">&#8216;Part-time job&#8217; often conjures up images of flipping burgers and working in retail. But as the freelance economy booms in the Philippines, careers with flexible work hours are everywhere. Working from home or having flexible office hours can do wonders for your health and family, and can support you while you\u2019re focusing on a bigger project&#8230;<a href=\"http:\/\/content.monster.com.ph\/5-hot-jobs-with-flexible-work-life-balance\/\">more<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">9. <strong>Looking for a BPO job? Here are 5 skills that can help you excel<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif\">If you\u2019re in the Philippines, a career in the BPO industry could assure you of a place in an emerging sector. But are you a good fit for this industry? Below are some attributes that are required to excel in the BPO sector. 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