When giving a job interview, it is important to make a good impression. How a job seeker performs in an interview plays a big role in whether they get the job or not. Studies show that an interviewer decides early on in the job interview whether the job candidate will...
How to plan your career as a fresh graduate
The time near graduation is an exciting one. You've made a major accomplishment completing school and graduating. The doors to a satisfying career are in front of you. You are finally ready for the real world. To make the best of this important time and prepare for a lifetime of...
Fresh Graduates: Here’s How to Choose the Right Career Path So You Can Reach your Full Career Potential
It’s important to choose the right career path if one wants to reach their 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...
Is your cover letter hindering your job search?
Is your cover letter hindering your job search? One of the main reasons job applications are discarded is because of the cover letter. Your cover letter is the first thing a hiring manager sees. It tells the hiring manager whether you have the qualifications and abilities required for the job....
Four Types of Work Environments and the Real Reason You Don’t See Progress in Your Career
Unhappy with your work? You're not alone. In an ideal world, your work place should be a positive environment that nurtures career growth and personal progress. But you might have a work environment, job, colleagues, and / or management that are unfavorable to your advancement. You can have 4 scenarios...
Interview Taking Tips for Job Seekers
Going for a job interview? Then it's vital to be able to describe your work. Many people enter job interviews without having a clear idea on what they are going to say. When asked open ended questions, they get stuck or start talking incoherently. A common interview questions is “tell...
Time Management Tips for Job Seekers
If you are job hunting, managing time is important. This applies especially to those who are unemployed and looking for work, but also to people who have a job and are looking for alternative work, either a full time job or self-employed work. If you are currently not working, it’s...
Fresh Graduates, Finding Your First Job is Not as Hard as It Seems!
Are you a fresh graduate / college student looking for your first job or internship opportunity? Finding your first job may seem daunting. You may be nervous about your first interviews and wonder how to make a good impression and how to communicate your skills to recruiters. Career and job...
What makes a resume stand out
You are applying for a new job and you start wondering this question: what will make your resume stand out? You know you have to compete with many other job applicants. Job search is a competition. Some applicants will be more experienced or better qualified than you. How do you...
How to Increase Job Opportunities
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...
