Tag: job search
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Leaders without Titles
Leaders without titles! Leadership does not necessarily come with a title or designation. It’s about a set of values, belief systems that lead to consistent actions that benefit others. It’s about impact, inspiration and influence. Many Managers and ‘Bosses’ may be leaders in this sense. On the other hand, during my 4 decides in the…
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Confidence and Vulnerability
Confidence & Vulnerability. When we share our mistakes and failures, we become more approachable. We come across as Human. We feel no pressure to be the best, or have all the answers. Vulnerability doesn’t come easily to us. There is the fear that we may be perceived as ‘weak’ or it may undermine our Confidence.…
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Career Journaling – a tool to Career Development?
Career Journal – a tool to Career Development? Journaling is a voyage to the interior – like talking to oneself & listening at the same time. “Keeping a journal of what’s going on in your life is a good way to help you distill what’s important and what’s not.” Martina Navratilova How about a journal…
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How will Employee Engagement work in the Gig Economy of the future?
Yesterday I had the privilege of attending an interesting & insightful Masterclass on the Bloom-World platform. A major subject of the discussions was Employee Engagement This got me thinking about how employee engagement will pan out as Gig Economy evolves in future. Undoubtedly, employee engagement contributes to employee wellbeing, productivity, retention & profits. But it’s…
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Employees need a PURPOSE to Return to Office
Employees need a WHY to return to office! A daily commute was once the norm. But sustained productivity during the pandemic has changed things. This has left many employees asking: WHY return to office? Employees now look for a more meaningful & fruitful work day with better social interaction. More employee connection, social capital &…
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Re-entering the workplace after a career gap?
Returning to the workplace after a #career gap? Returning to workplace after a gap can be tough. Whatever the reason – caring for a child or elderly parent, due to a major illness or a job loss. The pandemic and the unemployment it brought in its wake, has increased the numbers of those re-entering the…
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Salary negotiation – an important Skill
Salary negotiation – an important Skill? Most people find salary negotiation awkward- whether at interview or when looking for promotion. Surveys show that only around 46% men & 37% women negotiate salary. Those who do not negotiate are likely to work around 5 years longer (than those who negotiate) to make the same money over…
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Does your Resume read like Spam?
Does your resume read like Spam? With the use of the Application Tracking System (ATS) becoming more & more common in recent years, candidates are taking no chances with this entry-level gateway. Tailoring one’s Resume to the Job Description certainly makes eminent sense. It definitely stands a better chance than a generic Resume. But overdosing…
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The 6 Minute Interview
The Six Minute Interview! . A job interview is a daunting prospect, even for the most confident of us. It’s said to be the third thing people fear the most. The first being death and the second, public speaking. While every second is critical, six minutes make all the difference. The Beginning:The First Impression which…
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Top skills employers are looking for in 2022
Top 5 Traits #employers are looking for in 2022. #recruitment is becoming increasingly automated. But employers aren’t just looking for the perfect #resume and hard skills. They’re looking for the Person behind the Page. Personality Traits & People Skills are the Hard Skills of today. They are not likely to be Expressed on Paper. They…
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