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The 12 Worst Things to Say to Someone Who is Unemployed

Being unemployed and on the job hunt can be pretty rubbish. It’s stressful, your bank balance is running low and frankly you become pretty sick of the sight of the inside of your house. So the last thing that somebody who is out of work wants to hear are patronising comments and do-gooders sharing their two…

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Careering: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

Whether you’re working in a skyscraper with severe vertigo or have a burning desire to spend more time with your dog – whatever the urge – if it’s affecting your day-to-day performance, you might be considering leaving. But how do you deal with these issues without effectively giving your boss an ultimatum? The things that…

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How to Tailor Your Resume for a Specific Role

When it comes to applying for jobs, sending out the same generic resume to every single employer will get you no where. Different roles require different skills and experience, meaning what’s valued for one job may not necessarily be valued for another; so it’s important that you tailor your resume so that it highlights the most relevant information when…

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Top 7 Qualities of a Successful Team

A strong team is the foundation of a high-performing business, and a good team ethic can be held largely accountable for the success and smooth running of the organization. If employees do not gel and work well together, problems can arise, such as poor organization, missed deadlines, and conflict within the workplace. So what can…

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The 6 Signs that a Job is a Bad Fit For You

As important as it is for a company to avoid making a “bad hire“, it is equally as important for the candidate to find a role that suits their skill-set, values and work style. Whereas a bad hire can have financial implications for a business and other disruptions to the running of the business; a…