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5 Ways to Handle Constructive Criticism at Work
At times, we dread an unexpected meeting with a manager to discuss where we went wrong. Some of us worry about mistakes we have made, with the idea that it will result in a demotion. Or we may be thinking the dreaded “We have to let you go†talk is the reason for the meeting. […]
Continue readingUnique Ways to Land Your Next Job
These days the job market is more competitive than ever, meaning career seekers have to think outside the box when it comes to finding a job in their desired field. You can’t just apply for positions listed on job sites anymore, you have to look elsewhere and beat your competition to the punch. Here our […]
Continue reading10 Steps To Boost Your Morning Productivity
Getting up in the morning can be tricky, especially if you’ve got a long day ahead of you and a late night behind you. Here are 10 top tips to get you leaping out of bed and into a productive mindset. 1. A substantial breakfast Gorging on larger dinners and skipping breakfast will leave you […]
Continue readingWant to Work Abroad? This Successful Nomad Career Coach Explains How
I lived in seven different countries. Yes, seven! And believe me, I am not going to stop there. Traveling brings you so much that it becomes addictive. It all started when I was about 18 years old. I spent few months in the US, worked there and discovered a different way of living and being. […]
Continue readingHow to Start Your Dream Career: Tips for Students
Of course, you want to do what you love. Who doesn’t? The question is how do you actually go about doing it? What can you do to change your dream into something that actually represents some kind of plan? Here we’re going to explore some of the most important steps you can take to getting […]
Continue reading4 Signs That You’re Stuck at a Dead End in Your Career
How many times have you felt that with just a little more time, a little more patience, a little more staying power, a little more improvement, you’ll get that promotion? But as time passes, there’s still no promotion in sight – and you begin to wonder what all of this perseverance is about and what […]
Continue readingWhy You Must Tailor Your Resume for EVERY Job
We’ve all heard the six seconds bit… that’s how long it takes someone to say “Yay or nay” to your resume. Read it or trash it. That’s if they even get to your resume. What if they don’t get past your cover letter? Or the company’s applicant tracking system (ATS) kicks you out before it […]
Continue readingScience Or Humanities Degrees – Which Wins in the Modern Job Market?
It’s an age-old war. Libraries or laboratories? Monographs or MATLAB? Books or textbooks? Whichever you chose at university, no doubt you feel stuck with it – in your knowledge base, in your social circles and in your job. And the war between science and humanities is nowhere more noticeable than in the struggle for graduate […]
Continue readingNew job? Spend Your First Few Weeks Doing This
The offer letter has been signed and your start date is set. A new job offers opportunities to grow personally and professionally, but it can also come with the anxiety of change. Whether you’re starting with a new company or moving into a new role within your organization, your first few weeks on the job […]
Continue readingDream Jobs Abroad: How to Make Them a Reality
Whether you’re 18 or 80, many of us have dreamt of switching the daily 9-5 for an exotic job abroad. The internet abounds with tales of intrepid entrepreneurs who somehow make a living out of sunbathing. Unfortunately, openings for luxury-hotel-reviewers, tropical-island-testers, and professional-Instagrammers are few and far between. Fortunately, there are ways to inject a […]
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