Don’t just resolve to get thin and fit in 2015. Make it your resolution to start afresh in your career and to stand out from the crowd in the New Year. By mastering a few basics you’ll ensure that employers notice you. It’ll add oomph to your career future and job hunting will become
Take casual work seriously. It could be your ticket to the perfect permanent job by leveraging the experience you’ve gained. You could also have many more valuable skills to populate your CV with than you ever imagined. Google the words: “what can I learn from working at McDonald’s” and you’ll see that even flipping burgers
What to do if you did not get that promotion? For the majority of working Pakistanis, June is the month of performance reviews. Reviews can be a rewarding time for some, but they can also be a deflating experience for those whose hopes are set on a promotion. If you’ve worked your very hardest to
Your heart sinks. The unbelievable has come true. You’ve messed up at work. We’ve all made mistakes at work at some point in our lives. Who hasn’t missed a meeting that was in their diary, deleted a folder with important information, or sent an email to a client or your boss that wasn’t meant for
Common body language mistakes in interviews What speaks more than words in an interview? Body language is the answer. Have you noticed how you warm to someone who looks you in the eye, and feels threatened when someone leans back and fold their arms? Job hunting season is now open and some experts say
How to address key selection criteria? How badly do you want that job? If it’s the job for you stop and think hard about the key selection criteria. The key criteria for a job are usually spelled out in a list of qualities, knowledge and skills needed for the job. Follow our 9 golden rules
Job Interview Questions So you’ve submitted your job application and it’s done its job – you’ve been asked to attend a job interview. Congratulations! This section has tips and advice on how to prepare for interviews, how to behave when attending an interview and some suggestions about the kinds of questions you might get asked.
GETTING READY FOR AN INTERVIEW You’ve been asked to attend an interview – congratulations! Now what? Preparing for your interview will help you perform well, reduce your nerves and increase your chances of getting the job. Research Learn as much as you can about the company and its reputation – it will be easy to
CREATING A FOLIO FOR A JOB INTERVIEW So you’ve got the interview and they’ve asked you to bring in your folio. What now? There are plenty of reasons you might be asked to bring in a folio to an interview. Whether you’re an artist, a designer or a writer, whatever your field is, there are
ATTENDING INTERVIEWS Thorough preparation should leave you feeling calm and ready for your job interview. Here are some tips to see you through the interview. Don’t be late – reduce your stress levels and get there early Make eye contact – look at the person who is talking to you and when answering questions, be
