Your resumé is useless if it’s sitting on the desk picking up dust. No matter how good your resumé is, it’s useless if it isn’t actively being shared and used to apply for jobs. The one difference between successful job seekers and unsuccessful ones is that the successful ones believe...
Tips for optimizing your LinkedIn profile
Only a few people will click go to your profile page. You have to get them to want to know more about you and to know you are open to job offers before they click on your profile. Here I show you how you can do that.
The number 1 thing you need to make your resumé stand out
What makes a resumé stand out, you ask. From our experience with the thousands of resumés and cover letters we receive, it is the cover letter, not the resumé, that makes one job applicant more impressive than another. This is because, to get to the resumé, the hiring manager needs...
Here is how to turn the coronavirus economic downturn to your advantage
Millions of people have had their jobs affected, businesses have closed, and many more people will be jobless in coming weeks. You may have become affected by the economic problems brought by the Chinese coronavirus. At best, your work may have temporarily stopped due to compulsory lockdown and quarantines. At...
It’s not your fault you are unprepared for the job market
Struggling in job search? It’s not your fault. In fact, the school system doesn’t prepare you for the work world. It’s a well known fact that a degree doesn’t guarantee employment. 43% of college graduates are underemployed in their first job and most continue to remain underemployed for many more...
80% of hiring managers consider thank you letters when hiring people
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...
Here is what to do to be successful in life
How you can make sure you are of those who succeed? Only about 2% of the population achieve massive success. The rest live average or below average lives. Why is that? Why are the majority unsuccessful? There are two reasons: 1. they aren’t willing to put in the work 2....
Considering a job in Dubai? Is it worth it?
The UAE job market is enticing. But is the job you are offered worth it? Compared to other Gulf countries, UAE cost of living - especially Dubai and Abu Dhabi - is much higher. Whereas a 2-bedroom apartment might cost 10,000 Dirhams per month or more in UAE, in other GCC...
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...
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
