A portfolio gives future employers an indication of your abilities. It lets them know what type of work they can expect from you. Many people overlook the portfolio and don’t include it in their job application. This is a major mistake. A portfolio can make the difference between getting an...
The number 1 skill you need to do well on your next job interview
One of the most important factors that make or break an interview is confidence. Whether you are having an interview in-person, on the phone, or via video calling, being fidgety, stammering, or forgetting statements will not get you the results you desire. The way to overcome these is by being...
The one thing job seekers are doing wrong when applying for work
Job search is about impressing the hiring manager. It is about having your job application stand out from other job seekers applying for the same job. As a job seeker, you should do whatever makes your employment application stand out, convey your potential, and impress the recruiter. It’s important to...
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...
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...
Here is what to do to get ahead in your job search
Does your expertise cover a wide area? Do you have multiple skills and are qualified to do different jobs? If you are job hunting and your expertise covers a wide area, you should have a separate CV for each job positions you want to apply to. A generic CV encompassing...
Why you need to manage your time more when you are unemployed
When you are out of work, it’s easy to fall off schedule and become disorganized. ❌You might start staying up late. ❌Waking late in the morning. ❌Becoming sloppy and untidy. ❌Not caring how you look or what you wear. ❌Wasting time on useless activities like watching movies for hours a...
Who else wants a job with little effort?
What is the biggest question on your mind regarding your job search? As a job seeker, you may be wondering why you are not getting any job offers and what you can do to solve this unending dilemma. How long have you been trying to get a new job? You...
#1 mistake job seekers make
Your CV is not just a compilation of all the work you have done. It is a reflection of your career profile, a summarization of important detail from your career, focusing on items that lead you to your career goals. Just as there are many roads that lead to one...
The two paths to job search
There are two paths to job search . Knowing them will help you with your job hunting strategy and become more successful in your job hunt. Path 1 is the resumé method. In this one, the resumé/CV serves as the most important item and needs to be excellent to get...
