Not getting the job despite a positive interview? Writing a simple brief thank you letter after the interview can make the difference. Studies show that 80% of hiring managers consider thank you letters when making their final hiring decision and 20% of recruiters and hiring managers will automatically dismiss a...
Midlife career change advice: It’s never too late to change careers
Midlife career change advice: It’s never too late to change careers Are you in your midlife and considering changing careers? Are you thinking it’s too late or that you might be unsuccessful and the move will backfire. Don’t. It’s never too late to change careers. Regardless, there are some things...
Tips to improve your job search
Make your CV stand out from others. Here’s how: ? Convey important information fast. ? Don’t clutter the CV with too much information. ? Use a professional design that has plenty of spaces between lines, paragraphs, sections. ? Focus on your latest job description the most. ? Match your skills...
Struggling in your career? This is why…
Career Development: The steps you take today determine where you will be five, ten, twenty years from now. Most people graduate from college not ready for the work world. They don’t know what jobs are best for them or how to plan their careers for maximum benefit. They take the...
The #1 Skill You Need For Career Success
Do you want to be a sought-after employee? Self motivation and taking responsibility will get you there. No manager wants to micromanage or tell you how to do your job. They might say “we are planning x, y, and z,” or “we need x,y, and z.” The self-starter employee gets...
Do you have the right combination of skills for optimal results?
Do you want to fly in your career? You can if you have the right combination of skills for your job. There are 2 types of skills: Soft skills (personal skills) are personal attributes and communication skills such as punctuality, money management, teamwork, and personal habits. Soft skills are internal...
Unemployed? It doesn’t mean the end of the world.
Being out of work for a long time can negatively affect your job search. Employers might wonder if you still have the skills needed to do the job. Since jobs are constantly evolving and skills needed to do the same job changing, it is highly likely that
Knowing your worth is the first step to getting the job you want
Have you been asked about your previous salary and wonder how to answer the question? Maybe you were told you would get a certain salary based on your current salary. The issue is that employees are not assertive enough. Employees going for job interviews act as if they're asking for...
Convey your skills correctly to get the job you want
There are two types of skills. Soft skills (personal skills) are personal attributes and communication skills such as teamwork and cooperation, money management, punctuality, organization, and personal habits. Soft skills are internal and affect the quality of your work and how you interact with co-workers. Hard skills (technical skills) refer...
Do you know the two type of job seekers?
Do you know the two type of job seekers? Which one are you? There are two types of job seekers that are most common. In fact, most job seekers fall into one of these two types. The one type is the casual job seeker. S/he’s laid back and relaxed, without...
