Congratulations – you did really well in the job interview! The reference checks were positive and now the company you are interviewing with has offered you an open position. Naturally, you want to accept it right away – but why be in such hurry? Take some time to read through the contract, evaluate it closely and discuss it with…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
Each year, more sales professionals lose potential employment opportunities because they are ill-prepared for the interview, than they do for any other reason, including being unqualified, unintelligent or incapable. As a sales candidate, chances are that you have great ideas and a clear vision of where you want to go. Unfortunately, if you can’t convey…
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8 Apps to Simplify Your Life
If you love your job, but find it hard to strike a reasonable mix between work and your personal life, you’re not alone. It’s one of the main battles that any business man or woman has to find the answer to; striking the perfect balance is hard to do. Some people make sure they’re home on a certain…
To really enjoy life at work, employees need a good salary, good working conditions, and a great team. But the main factor that decides if an employee likes their workplace is whether they like their boss. For managers, making sure you show respect to all employees, regardless of their level of experience, can make all…
By now you’ve certainly heard some of the ridiculous job search stats that are being thrown around. Yet, none are as silly as the claim that recruiters only spend 6 seconds on a resume before they decide whether or not to trash it. Job seekers have been led to believe that all the hard work they put into their resume…
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Suck It Up and Sell Yourself
No one likes a bragger, and no one really wants to be known as one. In fact, it’s fairly natural for us to shy away from any limelight which will catapult us into cockiness territory in the eyes of our peers. Especially at work, arrogant big shots who shove their successes down the throats of others are less than inspiring, and…
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4 Reasons to Simply Shut Up and Listen
Listening is more important than you may think. Not only does it improve interpersonal relationships with your friends, family, significant other and colleagues, but it can also boost your leadership skills, maximise productivity and make you more knowledgable in general. Here are our top 4 reasons why you just need to shut up and listen:…
This post is sponsored by onlineresumebuliders.com, the resume building software available on your phone, tablet or desktop. There are many rules to resume writing; an important one being the need for ‘action words’ or ‘action verbs’. Don’t worry if you don’t really know what they are, we’ve got you covered. Action words are verbs that describe a mental or…
You’re on LinkedIn to be noticed for the rights reasons. Potential employers will search for you, and colleagues, clients, and customers are bound to check you out at some point too. Your profile is your brand, so don’t let yourself be oh-so-bland. When it comes to acing your profile, the headline is arguably the most…