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Top 5 Tips to Make a Good Impression in Your Next Interview
Speak to anyone who is responsible for interviewing people as part of their job role and they will tell you that they pretty much know within the first 30 seconds if the candidate is right for the job. Just 30 seconds can shape someone’s future – that is not a lot of time and chances […]
Continue readingHow To Maintain Motivation While Job Hunting
There’s no denying that job hunting is a long and arduous task, especially when everyone around you seems to be settled in their roles and you appear to be the only one who is without a job. When you’re the only one in your friendship group job hunting, it can be hard to know who […]
Continue readingCareer Goals: How to Make 2018 Your Best Professional Year Yet!
As the end of 2017 approaches, many of us are reflecting on the last year and looking for ways to improve in 2018. So many people use January 1st as a marker for significant change in their personal and professional life and create New Year’s Resolutions to achieve these goals. The problem is, these goals are often […]
Continue reading5 Tips and Tricks to Increase Your Employability Through LinkedIn
Did you know LinkedIn is among the top five social networking platforms in the world? LinkedIn is not just a massive job portal, containing more than 10 million active jobs and where around 94% of the recruiters go to fill job positions – it’s also a networking and marketing tool for job seekers and hiring managers. LinkedIn represents a formidable […]
Continue reading6 Common Myths About Job Interviews
Interviewing can be uncomfortable and, for some, terrifying. The idea of sitting face-to-face with your potential employer and being grilled by questions is enough to make anyone a little nervous. However, there are a lot of misconceptions out there that can make it even harder on individuals who are already feeling scared or uncertain. Let’s look […]
Continue readingPersonal vs. Professional: How to Keep Job Hunting when Dealing with Trauma
Maintaining high spirits and momentum when job hunting is hard, even when you’re fully supported by your friends, family and loved ones. Trying to do the same when you’ve just been hit with a personal trauma, be that a relationship breakdown, bereavement, or health scare, is even harder. How on earth can you project your […]
Continue reading5 Tips To Help You Propel Your Sales Career
Salespeople are a very important part of the business world. They sustain businesses. In fact, businesses can be a lot more profitable if their sales teams are willing to go the extra mile and customize the funnel for each customer. That’s why, 50% of the sales go to the vendor that responds well. Customers want someone […]
Continue reading10 Books Every Entrepreneur Needs to Read
Books written by the world’s best and brightest offer readers the chance to absorb their knowledge, learn from other businesses, broaden their views, and challenge ideas. It’s not surprising then, that some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs are avid readers. Coming across a book which you find motivating, inspiring and insightful can shape your […]
Continue readingWant to Start a Career in IT? Consider These 5 Certifications
So, you are considering a career in information technology? How exciting! By now you’ve probably heard that IT careers are booming and expected to continue this growth trend over the course of many years. Beginning a career in this area allows you to stay on top of technology and pick a path that’s right for you. A […]
Continue reading4 Simple Ways to Fight Mid-Day Fatigue
Ever felt yourself jerking awake in a typical afternoon and wondering when you started dozing off? This can be frustrating especially when you are trying to meet a certain deadline and concentration is badly needed. Mid-day fatigue, also known as afternoon slump, happens after lunch time, typically in the middle of your work day. It […]
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