Struggling to find a job? Here are things you can do to increase job opportunities.The types of jobs you can apply to are directly in line with your skills and qualifications. The more skills you have, the more jobs you will qualify for. As an example, if you are a...
Steps to Find A Job Abroad
Not having success finding a job in your home country? Looking for work and applying to jobs abroad can be a good alternative. The benefits are increased work opportunities and higher salaries. In this article I talk about some steps to make your abroad job search a positive experience.There are...
The Most Important Thing For Job Interview Success at Any Career Level
If you are looking for a job, then it's important to be able to describe the work you do. A common interview question is “can you tell me about your yourself” or “can you tell me about your work.” Both these questions ask the same thing.How many people cannot properly...
How to choose the right career path to reach your full career potential
Every profession provides a number of job types you can do and multiple career paths. Options include hands-on practical work, sales, teaching, and research / analytical work. There are also different subdivisions or branches in each field such as mechanical engineering and chemical engineering or financial accounting and management accounting,...
Does information overload cause indecisiveness (And what you can do to put yourself back on track)
Have you ever found yourself unable to focus, not knowing just what you were doing?Could information overload be a cause? There is simply too much information all around and the more we take in, the more confused and unable to make decisions we become. Information overload is defined as extensive amount...
New research unveils the specific barriers preventing women from reaching senior leadership in equal numbers to men
A new survey released by gender equality consultancy Shape Talent has unveiled new insights into how women are obstructed at all stages of their career by societal, organisational and personal barriers. The survey of over 2,300 women found that a staggering 95% of women feel the pressure to conform to...
3 Keys to Choosing Your Ideal Career Path
Whether you are just starting your career or have some years experience, you may be overwhelmed with the career options out there. Like most people having multiple interests, you may wonder how to choose the best career path for you.Here are a few pointers that will help you traverse these...
Importance of Planning a Secure Future Early in Life
Planning a secure financial future is one of life’s most important tasks. Unfortunately, it’s something many people don’t learn until too late in life. The result is many disliked financial situations including not being able to maintain one’s standard of living, difficulty in paying for expenses, health problems due to...
Tips to go from being an employee to starting your own business after a career shock
A lot changed in the past few years in the business and employment world: Layoffs and total business shutdowns; lockdowns and social distancing restrictions; supply chain problems from climate change and unpredictable political situations; forced early retirements; and more. Some people decided not to return to the office and instead...
Career advancement tips for employees
Trying to get a promotion? Here are 3 things to do to set the stage for career advancement1. Over deliver - Engaged employees tend to have more secure careers. When management feels they can count on an employee, it improves chances for long term employment and career advancement.2. Form good...
