Looking for work in all the right places
The job market has changed dramatically, yet some of the tried and true methods are still relevant. An example is the old fashioned cold call! So let’s explore five basic ways and flesh-out best approaches for gaining employment using these methods.
Read MoreJob criteria-Capability statements, How to respond… and get the Job Interview!
Good communication is a core competencies for all jobs.. regardless of the level! Notice that this statement also asks for 3 skill-sets – written/verbal and presentation to an audience. You can try to “bundle” all three, or you can divide it up, either way, I strong suggest a very basic formula to follow:- S.A.R – Situation/ action / response
Read MoreImportant job skills for a successful life
Daniel Goleman, Author of “Emotional Intelligence”, claims that the best predictor of a highly successful person include the following 6 traits
Read MoreFast tracking tips on body language at a job interview
Many of us suffer from nerves and anxiety prior to a job interview….
Here are a few good tips to help you land that job using your body language to your best advantage!
Private Recruitment Agencies – how to use them
We act as a “go-between” and can facilitate your progress to a shortlist. We do this by carefully assessing your skills, experience and qualifications and how these match up to the advertised position.
Read MoreNetworking is Working and working often
Everyone has networks, but not everyone has networking in their job marketing plan. This is a well-proven strategy to assist job seekers source work.
Read More5 Tips for hiring great staff!
Looking for the best employees for your business? here are 5 quick tips on how you can attract and keep them!
Read MoreIncrease your confidence and land that job!
One of the most underrated and most challenging ways to increase your confidence and the potential of landing “that” job is …. are you ready for it?
Read MoreWho we are reluctant to hire
Employers usually look for “what’s wrong” with the applicant first, rather than what is right about them!
Read MoreGood staff are hard to find?
You may have said “Good staff are hard to find” or heard others say it…
Read MoreAcceptable Hand shakes..
They are the universally accepted business greeting. Hugs & kisses are taboo unless you are in Italy and even there, you have protocols!
Read MorePrivate Vs Public image – are you authentic in your job?
what are you doing to enhance or even align with the image you want to project? Your Job and career prospects may depend upon this!
Read MoreA job wardrobe? advice for the employee who wants to succeed in the job!
A number of independent studies maintain that clothing can affect a first impression dramatically; it also can affect promotional opportunities.
Read MoreFuture Employment some new Job Titles
New jobs and career paths are created every day. If you are a baby boomer or a child of the 70’s, I bet that many of you are not aware that the following jobs exist, let alone what they actually do! How about these apples…..
Read MoreInnovation the key to gaining a job you love
Sick and tired of rejection? Are you fatigued with applying for jobs and either never hearing back from the employer, and/or receive an unsuccessful letter? What innovative and creative thinking do we need to have to ensure we are realistic about the job market?
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