Do you want to get promoted in your current position or a future job? Follow these tips. 1) Let your boss know: If your boss doesn’t know you want to move up in the company you are unlikely to get a promotion or even recognition for doing good work. Bosses cannot read your mind. Our attention is…
The figure for new staff sacked in their probationary period is widely reported to be one in five. I suspect the true figure is much higher but concealed by discreet mutual arrangements where the newcomer is not welcome after their first few months in the job. Of these, over half fail due to the catch…
He who has overcome his fears will truly be free. – Aristotle There are many reasons why we fear presenting to others: fear of humiliation, fear of rejection and fear of failure are just three of the most quoted top ten human fears. And there’s the issue – they are often fantasized and rarely happen. Fear…
Finding the best candidates means exploring all potential channels, and from there deciding which professionals are perfect for your vacancy. If you stick to just one outlet for posting a new vacancy, potential star candidates might miss your job listing. Just as job seekers must use every viable method to discover the right vacancies, recruiters must consider all job posting opportunities. Here are the…
Creating your first resume can be a challenging task. When you’re planning your first resume, chances are that you don’t have much work experience to list. How can you compensate for this deficit and convince potential employers you have a lot to offer despite this lack? Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to focus…
Throughout the course of our daily lives we are negotiating with everyone around us. Whether you relish the art of negotiating or dread the thought of it, there are ways to make the process and outcome a positive one in a professional setting. Here are 10 tips that can help you succeed in your next…
Moore’s Law states that computer processing speed doubles every 18 months, a good indication of how fast technology jobs change too. For a job seeker who has employment gaps of more than two years then the odds increase that their skillset may be outdated. However, the way people work is also changing. More people freelance,…
A strong company culture could make hiring and retaining great staff members for your organization easier. But the big question is really; How exactly do you boost company culture? Some say you can’t; it has to happen organically; others would argue there are steps you can take as a leader to encourage a strong company…
You never know when an amazing career opportunity might be on the horizon and therefore making yourself visible to headhunters is essential for ensuring you don’t miss out. Luckily, by investing a bit of time into making yourself know in the industry and forming a personal brand for yourself, you can keep yourself firmly on the…