Your university days have flashed before your eyes and you soon realise that the world of work is soon approaching. The results day nerves set in as you hope that someone will notice your talent and hire you, instead of the thousands of other available grads. Now I’m not going to lie to you and …
Think back to the last job you applied for…. Did you just send the generic CV and cover letter combo? Or maybe you’ve filled out countless application forms and waited patiently with the hope to hear back? With a heavily saturated job market full of graduates and job hoppers, all looking to get their foot …
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The trend of social media has transformed the way we now interact. Face to face encounters are being pushed to the back burner as the convenience of online, on the go platforms are being favoured by the digital era. Let’s be honest, an hour doesn’t go by where we aren’t engrossed scrolling through Instagram, tweeting …
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What do Martha Stewart, Oprah, and Beyoncé have in common? They are acknowledged as experts in their respective fields. You can be too, even if you are not a celebrity, by developing a strong personal brand for your web presence. Starting is simple; answer these three questions. In what field am I an expert? Where …
One of the best ways to gain experience in a particular field is to have a mentor. One great example of this is the relationship between Warren Buffett and Benjamin Graham. Graham was Buffett’s mentor and now Warren owns one of the world’s largest investment companies. Here are a couple things to know about having …
While they are countless different jobs on offer out there, what they have in common is the questions that employers and recruitment agencies will ask you. Most employers want to know the same things about who you are and why you would make their company better. There are plenty of ways to answer those questions, …
Ready For Your Interview? Here’s What You May Be Asked!Read More »
Public speaking is something we all must do at sometime whether it’s in University, in front of your tutor group, your boss or your coworkers. Even though we all must do the dreaded ‘performance’ at some point in our lives, many people are totally afraid of speaking publicly. However there are ways you can successfully …
If you are afraid of public speaking – there is a cure.Read More »
Lots of people have work history and career experience. This might be on your resume and laid out there for employers to see. The problem is this just might not be that interesting. If you can tell this in a story with some additional details that aren’t on your resume, interviewers will appreciate the candor …
These days, it is easier than ever to market yourself online; the advent of social media has seen to that. However, with the benefit of promotion comes the burden of security, and that includes the safeguarding of your reputation on sites such as Twitter. Fortunately, once you learn how to tweet with care, this is …
Tweet with Care: How To Maintain a Positive Reputation on TwitterRead More »
In today’s socially connected world, it is important to have a large professional social presence on the internet. One way to do this is to have a substantial amount of Twitter followers to help get your message across. Below are some tips and tricks to help raise the number of Twitter followers you currently have. …
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