With most companies, working with international suppliers and customers, having international experience is a great asset to showcase on your resume. This highlights that you have been exposed to multiple cultures and are therefore able to adapt to a variety of situations. 1. Your experience abroad must appear on your resume. But how? Knowing that […]
One of the most daunting tasks that you may experience during your career is asking for a pay rise. It is often the employee’s responsibility to bring up the pay rise topic and communicate this clearly to their manager. We recently conducted a workplace survey and found that 45% of respondents believe that they risk […]
1. Digital Profile There is no question that since social media began in 2004, the digital landscape in general has exploded. Everything and everyone is now more connected than ever before. You can order restaurant quality food through your mobile phone and have it delivered to your door without leaving your couch. You can speak […]
In today’s fast paced environment, enhancing skills is a must to stay competitive. Today’s school leavers don’t think learning stops the when you finish school, university, or college, they expect to be given the opportunity to keep improving their skills. Continual learning is the new norm and something that should be adopted by all employees, […]
Interviews. We’ve all been there and we know they’re not fun. But just remember: thousands of people sit interviews every day and come out the other side relatively unscathed. Honestly, there’s no set formula for interview success. They’re all going to be very different. But you have to prepare, show you really know your stuff […]
In today’s world, our smart phones are everything. For many, they are the life blood of daily life how much time do you spend on yours? For a busy professional, the smart phone is our alarm, waking us each morning. When we wake, we quickly check emails and social media before the phone starts ringing. We take […]
A brand isn’t just defined by a logo or a great marketing strategy, it’s about knowing what that brand stands for and promoting what makes that brand unique. Creating a reputation that makes that brand stand out against all the other brands. No matter what stage you’re at in your career, to position yourself positively […]
Every organization employs formal and informal leaders and role models. But as automation and digitization transform the way we do business, leadership characteristics are evolving, too. In today’s workplace, leaders are those who show an aptitude for: 1. Communication The ability to tell the company’s story and make it relevant to the needs and aspirations […]
What’s a cover letter? You’ll find all sorts of definitions, but here’s ours: It is a single-page letter that introduces you, highlights your relevant experiences and/or skills, clearly displays your interest in a specific job, and provides you with a chance to thank your future interviewer. It’s sent with your resume to a potential employer […]
Your LinkedIn profile is so much more than just a glorified resume. Or, at least, it can and should be So you’ve written your cover letters, built your references, cleaned up your social media profiles and now we can help you craft the ideal LinkedIn profile! Now let’s take all of these resources and get you noticed on the job […]
All can make better contributions-and gain greater rewards-in today’s workplace by focusing on soft skills development. For Millennials, those skills mesh seamlessly with their work-life ambitions. This generation looks on work not just as a way to earn a living, but also as a vehicle for adding another layer of meaning to life. Communication, negotiation, […]
If you are looking at changing jobs or even finding a job to start with, the process can be soul destroying. It may very well come down to how many jobs you apply for – after all, a great job is hardly likely to fall into your lap – but what happens if you’re seriously […]
