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13 Top Tips for Your Job Search
Sometimes, taking the road less traveled is the best way to land the job you really want. Searching for a new job is hard work. In fact, it can be the toughest job you’ll ever have. The key to job search success is to treat the entire process like a business; think of you as being in the job-hunting business. Recruitment has changed a lot in last 10 years. Recruiters no long rely on just traditional approach to hunt for talent. A large percentage of recruiters today research sites like LinkedIn, Twitter, and even Facebook. Network By ...
Aug 8, 2014 | Comments Off on 13 Top Tips for Your Job Search
Skills You Need to Succeed At Work
There are certain skills and attributes that are universally sought by employers. Most likely you possess one or more of these attributes which is certainly good news! Identify a key set of skills you should focus if you want to achieve success when starting a new job. Knowing how and when to show empathy Having the ability to place yourself in someone else’s shoes is a key people skill. Leadership The ability to take control of a situation and to lead by empowering others into an effective team. Inspiring and energizing others to carry out tasks and ...
Aug 6, 2014 | Comments Off on Skills You Need to Succeed At Work
Time Off from Work
Many people don’t take vacations often enough. The busier we get and the more commitments we have, the harder it can become to take quality time off. Time away from the workplace can recharge your batteries, and vacations are essential to avoiding job burnout. Read: How Important is Taking Time Off Take A Break For Stress Relief Letting stress build up can be unhealthy in several ways. The body is designed to respond to short bursts of stress, but when stress is prolonged, the situation turns into one of chronic stress, when the real health problems set in. ...
Aug 1, 2014 | 2 Comments on Time Off from Work
How to Boost Your Confidence at work
You’re probably already aware that confidence plays an enormous role in business success. When it comes to building self-confidence, perception is everything. The way you view yourself has a huge impact on how others will ultimately perceive you. While blows to our self-worth can come from many directions, some of the typical issues that break down our confidence while at work are: Doubt we can do the job/task Too many competing opinions Politics Difficult people Difficult conversations Lack of clear direction Doubt in our ability to make the right decision Lack of support Contradictory feedback Negative people / ...
Jul 29, 2014 | Comments Off on How to Boost Your Confidence at work
PA of The Month: Helen Rees
Helen Rees is the PA to the Chief Executive at Marwell Wildlife Zoo. She is an avid supporter of the zoo and an animal lover. Sometimes she has unusual zoo’ tasks, like holding a press call to their famous Humboldt penguin Ralph. 1. How did you arrive at your position? I have held a variety of PA and admin roles in various organisations, from Southern Arts (the former arts funding body for the south of England) and local authority arts venues, to the regional office of the Audit Commission. I also ran a community youth music project for a couple of ...
Jul 23, 2014 | Comments Off on PA of The Month: Helen Rees
The Ultimate 15 Tips for a Great Skype Interview
The Skype video interview is now firmly part of the job application process. Got a job interview via Skype? Skype interviews are quickly becoming common practice. More and more employers are conducting initial job interviews over Skype or other online services, hoping to get a better feel for candidates than a phone conversation might allow. Did you know? 18% of candidates have experienced a video interview in the past year, more than double the amount from a year ago, according to a survey by Right Management. 82% of hiring managers have used Skype, and 6% have used pre-recorded platforms. ...
Jul 23, 2014 | Comments Off on The Ultimate 15 Tips for a Great Skype Interview
Tips for Effective Teamwork
Any person is able to work in a team, but effective teamwork is the true key to productivity. People working together can bring the best out of each other and produce good results while also creating a positive working environment. Good teamwork is an important goal. Learning how to create good teamwork will help to create a good team. What is Team Work? The sum of the efforts undertaken by each team member for the achievement of the team’s objective is called teamwork. In other words, teamwork is the backbone of any team. Below some important tips for ...
Jul 9, 2014 | Comments Off on Tips for Effective Teamwork
The Benefits of Networking for Your Career
Networking is about developing long-term relationships for mutual gain and creating a lasting impression with people so that they think of you positively when an opportunity arises. Why should you invest the time and energy to make your “net work”? There are hundreds of benefits, and here is a summary of my top 12. Main Benefits: Being active. Being active is a benefit of networking. Believe it or not, by just getting yourself out there and connecting to people you are moving your career forward. By going to a networking party or group, you are taking the first ...
Jul 2, 2014 | 3 Comments on The Benefits of Networking for Your Career
13 Steps to Advance in Your Career
As you contemplate your career, where do you hope to be in five years? Three years? Next year? Do you want to advance your career? If so what are you waiting for? Start taking the steps needed to advance your career today. It’s not going to happen unless YOU make it happen. Create a leaning plan and share it with your boss. Employees who proactively share their plan with their manager will be more likely to receive the support and guidance needed to advance their careers than those who do not. Involving managers early and often ensures that employees ...
Jun 30, 2014 | Comments Off on 13 Steps to Advance in Your Career