The role of a manager isn’t always smooth sailing. Whereas at the beginning of your career it’s likely that you were purely responsible for your work alone, it’s is now your duty to inspire, lead and motivate your team to accomplish a set of goals for the organization. Easier said than done right? Not everyone is going to…
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10 Horrors of the Job Hunt
Your job hunt can be full of unexpected twists and turns, adrenaline rushes and terrifying ordeals. Among the pressure and nerves that job searching brings, the lack of sleep and stress can leave you feeling like a zombie, a job rejection can feel like the end of the world and the prospect of attending an interview fills you…
Being interviewed for a position can be an intimidating experience, but the increasing trend for video recruitment means there’s a whole new set of factors to take into account. If you’re not used to being on camera, giving a video interview may be nerve-wracking, but it has a number of benefits for both you and…
Want to be highly successful in your career and stand out within your industry? Well it’s time to focus on building a great personal brand! Social media plays a key role in this, as it will often be the first point of call for people who want to learn a little more about you. Everything you…
Even if you’ve absolutely nailed your job interview, you could rule yourself out of the running if you fail to follow up with your interviewer afterwards. Sometimes making a great impression in the interview itself doesn’t quite cut it and though you may have done a good job of providing them with all the answers…
The development of smartphones and tablets has meant that professionals are becoming more and more mobile. It’s no longer entirely necessary for employees to be in the office all the time, as the technology available to them means that they can remain connected with their team at all times and work from just about anywhere.…
When you’re still in a job, but plotting your exit, a level of discretion is required to ensure that your boss doesn’t twig that you’re looking to jump ship. From applying for jobs on the sly, to sneaking out of the office to attend interviews, you could say that your job search is somewhat of a…
Recruiters have seen it all when it come to candidates. From ’embellished’ resumes, to a total lack of commitment. It’s their job to match up the top candidates with their perfect job, so they’ve become pretty well practiced at reading people and spotting the red flags a candidate may display. So if you want to catch the…
Thinking about making a career change? Get networking! Building a strong network plays an extremely important role in the job search and when you are looking to enter a new sector all together, this can be quite daunting. However, if you have already established and nurtured a network of contacts throughout your career so far, your…