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Modern Home Office: Brilliant Hacks to Boost Productivity
Working from the comfort of your home has many benefits, like no commuting, flexible working hours and so on. Unfortunately, it also comes with a couple of downsides, most notably concerning productivity. Many people that work from home are struggling to stay focused on the work, with so many distractions around the house. However, tons […]
Continue readingWhy You Should See Rejection as an Opportunity
So, you didn’t get the job. Hopefully, you already know that this isn’t the end of the world. Just in case you don’t – it isn’t. In fact, there’s a possibility that you’ll be able to get something really positive out of this otherwise dispiriting experience: Feedback, which you can then use to ace your […]
Continue readingJob Seekers: Stop Following This New Trend If You Want To Land A Job
Fewer and fewer job seekers are sending handwritten thank you cards post-interview. This is not a trend you want to follow if you’re in search of a job. Every time you interview, whether it’s over-the-phone, via Skype or in-person, you need to send a handwritten (yes, handwritten) thank you card via snail mail. It doesn’t […]
Continue readingThe Disadvantages of Working from Home (And How to Avoid Them)
Much has been said about how the modern workforce is going mobile. This gave rise to the increase in the number of companies who allow their employees to work remotely from home. According to GlobalWorkplaceAnalytics.com data, the number of regular employees who work from home increased by 115% since 2005. This is good news for […]
Continue reading5 Strategies to Build Influence in the Workplace
Part of building a strong career and establishing yourself as an indispensable employee in a new job is learning how to get people to see things from your point of view. If you can convince people to trust your judgment, you can build a team of people that will follow your lead and agree with your strategies. […]
Continue readingWhy Confidence is the Key to a Successful Career
Most people will often give you the advice, “Be confident.†These people treat confidence as a key trait that one must always possess and for good reason. Confidence is feeling certain about yourself – your knowledge, skills, and values– and being able to convey this through your actions. It sits right in the middle of […]
Continue readingComplete Guide to Writing an Eye-Catching Designer Resume
A majority of graphic designers think that coming up with an attractive resume is easy. They believe that employers will quickly ‘fall in love’ with their designer resume and they’ll instantly land their dream job. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth. They fail to remember that designer job posts receive thousands of applications! This means that when you […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Get Job Teaching English Abroad
You’ve just graduated from college and are looking for a new adventure. Working in a faraway country is a big and ambitious move, one that could have a very positive impact on your future. Whether you are going for a year or have decided to move permanently, a job teaching English is a good bet […]
Continue readingPhone, Skype and Video: 4 Tips for Improving Tech Interview Skills
Interviews are nerve-wracking as it is, but they can be even more so when technology is brought into the equation. Chances are you’re probably not as used to interviews on video chat or Skype as you are with those done over the phone or in person. Here’s how to improve your skills so you’re a […]
Continue reading5 Ways to Answer an Interviewer’s Questions in 30 Seconds
In a job interview, the first 30 seconds count. In fact, the majority of employers tend to make decisions about hiring new applicants through their first impressions. If you want to get hired and achieve career success, you should know how to deal with the interview questions in the most timely and efficient manner. Interview […]
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