To advance your career and make your day-to-day job as fulfilling as possible, it helps to become your boss’s go-to person – the one they naturally turn to for insight, support, and the ability to take on more responsibilities quickly. In other words, become more valuable to your employer by being indispensable. This means taking [...]
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It happens to the best of us. No matter how well prepared, organized, skilled or knowledgeable you are, occasional mistakes at work are bound to happen. Hopefully, most will be minor and quickly rectified. But in reality, serious mishaps also sometimes occur. And when they do, there are steps you can take to make the [...]
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It’s normal to have a few jitters when starting a new job. It might be more troublesome if you didn’t feel a little nervous. This is, after all, a major life transition, so it may trigger a variety of emotions including some stress and anxiety. The key is to keep moving forward, as you would [...]
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There have been volumes written and countless studies done on how to improve as a manager, regardless of your industry or the size of the team you lead. But the key to success lies in that very last word: lead. Because the best managers out there aren’t just managers. They’re leaders. “Leadership is unlocking people’s [...]
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Trust is a two-way street. If you show your employees that you trust them, they’ll be more likely to reciprocate. When trust becomes a natural part of your day-to-day working environment, you’ll soon realize you’ve built a healthy, employee-friendly culture based on this solid foundation. Mutual trust between all team members is vital to business [...]
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Do you need a list of professional references as part of your job search? Despite what you may have been led to believe, the answer is a solid “yes.” In many cases, potential employers will contact your references at some point, most likely closer to the end of the hiring process. And, those references can [...]
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From the first contact you make with a prospective employer until you get an offer letter, every interaction matters. You don’t want to get lost in the crowd of applicants and fail to make that all-important shortlist used to make a final hiring decision. Of course, you need to present the right combination of education, [...]
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Interviewing can be just as nerve-racking for employers and their team as it is for job candidates. But the good news is: With the right preparation, you can ensure that the process runs smoothly and results in a “win” when it comes to landing the talent you’ve been looking for. A good way to develop [...]
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September 10, 2021- Posted in
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Even if they’re not listed among the keywords in a job description that interests you, strong writing skills are important in almost any role. If you don’t have to send an old-school letter via snail mail, you’ll at least have to compose an effective email or perhaps write a report or other document pertinent to [...]
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This classic question may be asked in a job interview in any profession or industry. It’s similar to the question, “Why do you think you’re the best person for this job?” Both require you to sell yourself and to show you’ve done your research on the position and the company. It all boils down to [...]
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