It’s no mystery why interviews make us nervous. We’re asked to travel to a place of business we’ve likely never been to, to meet a person or persons we’ve most likely never met, to answer unknown questions we may or may not feel confident answering. We might even be asked to take a test or
Personal development is a topic often broached in times of hardship. What can I do to make myself better? How can I go about doing it? Well you have come to the right place! This article will give you the tips and pointers you need to begin your journey of personal development.
Public relations careers are among the most sought after and attractive jobs within the corporate and business industry. Media channels is definitely the single most effective business tool readily available. PR job opportunities consistently rank as leading professions in country wide media surveys, federal government demographics statistics, marketplace associations and business analyst reports.
A career is basically a profession one wishes to major or focus in. It is determined through many aspects of an individual like the personal interests, talents and even the background. A plan is an outlay of the vision or mission one wishes to achieve.
The economic downturn of recent years has had a massive negative impact across all industries worldwide. The finance industry has been hit particularly hard and has seen the shedding of large numbers of staff by major players in the industry. This has meant that existing staff are reluctant to change jobs and that there is
If you are between jobs, or having to work several jobs on the side to make ends meet, consider a career in the healthcare field. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, healthcare is a growing field with a positive employment outlook. Healthcare providers in all fields have a need for qualified staff.
While many of you are in the process of looking for a quality salary job, earning money on the side is the best option at keeping you afloat financially until you land your next position. Here are several basic ideas that could work as side jobs and help pay bills. Our methods of alternative money
After my last post on Cover Letters, a lot of job seekers have been asking me the difference between a Cover Letter and an Application Letter. I admit the difference between those two documents is quite subtle. In fact, most articles you’ll find online will compound your confusion. However, I have done a great deal
From my survey while communicating with job seekers on BBM, one of the most widely asked questions is : “What is a Cover Letter”. I will put you through on this and also show you a sample template which you can always use in applying for jobs. According to Wiki or Google, A Cover Letter
It is almost mid year; you are reminded how hard you have worked from january. You wrote tons of emails, enough to publish a novel. You spent a minimum of seven hours a day on your computer. And, if you were working full-time, and have to commute from the mainland to Lagos Island you probably spent 30 hours
Whether you’re a Web designer, investment analyst, or civil engineer, you can’t stand professionally still. It’s not enough to be good now; you have to stay good. That means keeping up to date with new trends and developments in your field of expertise, and your industry.
Observe any kindergarten class. You’ll witness a startling range of politically motivated behavior. One kid is a whistle-blower, snitching to the teacher in hopes of winning favor. Another is a bully. He specializes in intimidating the best and the brightest into a kind of grade-school oppression.
Jobs, like cars need to be replaced or maintained on a regular basis. When you grow tired of your current job due to poor management, low pay or perhaps cut backs, you will want to treat you new job search the same way you would shop for a new car. Here are a few tips
There are certain sections of an interview that can either make or break you, depending on how you go about them. Employers lay out several traps during the interview to see how you react. You, as a job seeker, can lay traps yourself by not being prepared or not taking initiative to qualify yourself as
Are you between jobs? At a career crossroads? Trying to transition to another field? An internship may be your best next step, even if you haven’t seen the inside of a classroom in many years. No longer just for college students or recent graduates, internships can be a passport to success for professionals of any
Congratulations on landing your new job! The hard part may be over, but you still have some loose ends to tie up. This is a checklist of tasks to take care of before, during, and after your first day at work.
Writing a resume seems like a straightforward endeavor–until you actually sit down to create one. For example, what’s the right length? Do you need an objective statement? And what changes should you make, if any, if you want to reapply for a certain position?
Everyone has just 168 hours in a week, but some folks can magically squeeze more into that block of time. If you’ve wanted to go back to school, but haven’t quite figured out how to do it and work at the same time, this Q&A can help.
Think you know all there is to know about interviewing for a job? According to career coach David Couper, there are many surprising “myths” surrounding job interviews. In his book “Outsiders on the Inside,” Couper lists several myths that, if you believe them, may prevent you from landing your dream job.
While some people think of an employer’s annual performance review as a perfunctory chore to simply endure, others view it as an important event worthy of significant preparation.
