Undercover RecruiterBody language is important in all aspects of life and work. Whether you are meeting someone new or trying to create a good first impression for an interview, body language says a lot about a person, their personality and what they stand for. The way you stand, the way you carry yourself and even your…
Recruiters! Stop getting off on your back door chasing! Picture this. It’s a dusty street. Three figures are in the shot. A scruffy dog runs stage left to right, weeds tumble through the dirt. Recruiting is a Spaghetti Western! Close up (You’re a recruiter.) You’re wearing a poncho, you have a cigar in your mouth, a single-round…
What’s your secret weapon when it comes to your career? If you’re feeling unsure, there’s certainly one fail-proof way to impact your career for the long-term — develop and maintain a vast network of contacts. While you may have originally been prompted to build your network during your job search, a large pool of professional…
Your dream job is within your grasp. You have swotted up on the company – you can name its Chief Executive Officers all the way back to the day it started. This is an important job; the job you have been aiming for all your career. You have had the tour, you know the premises…
You’ve got yourself a good degree, you’ve spent your summers completing unpaid work experience at relevant companies in the industry and you’ve spent hours polishing off your CV. Finding a job should be a piece of cake right? If only it were that easy. With such a high volume of graduates, comes a lot of…
We all have notions about what’s involved in all kinds of jobs. What comes to mind when you think of a janitor, or a farmer? Though some jobs might not seem very rewarding or impressive, they’re actually more so than you might think – so how about challenging your preconceptions and maybe considering some career…
Whether you’re applying for your first job and are new to the interview process or are just a bit out of the swing of things, a job interview can be a daunting experience. Thorough preparation and the way that you present yourself on the day can be crucial to your success, so there are a few things you…
Not too long ago cover letters were considered an essential component in the job application process, giving individuals the opportunity to highlight and elaborate on their relevant skills and experience in a more tailored way than on your resumé. Though in recent years, there has been a significant shift to online application systems and cover…
Time flies when you’re wasting time! And wasting time at work means the working day flies by too, leaving work unfinished or to a poor standard. A whopping 89% of workers have said they have wasted time at work in one way or another, either by surfing the net or simply socialising with their colleagues. But…
