The most dangerous mistake you will ever make in life is to stop learning. Where can you get infinite amount of wisdom and career advice? Reading books from experts who have walked the same road you’re trying to walk. If you’ve never applied for a job or you’ve been out of it for a while,
Posted on March 1, 2018 by Recruitment
The importance of networking to your career can never be overstated. When wielded properly, professional networking can improve your knowledge, create connections that move your career forward and keep you open to opportunities you may otherwise have missed. Networking doesn’t come naturally to many people and it is very easy to make networking moves that
Posted on March 1, 2018 by Recruitment
Customer service is usually considered a core area of an organisation, because it actually influences the outcome of sales and ensures customers are satisfied at all times. A lot of businesses focus on more on how much revenue they get, training only the marketing staff who they feel are key to closure of deals. But
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
Caregiving holds several benefits, according to researchers. Caregivers tend to actually live longer than non-caregivers, as altruism and volunteering have been linked to longevity. It is also psychologically gratifying, and according to studies, there is a lot of satisfaction to be gained in caring for another individual. Even with these benefits of caregiving, it is
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
When thinking about what career to choose, what to follow or what to switch into, you will realise that a very critical part of the process involves breaking into the industry sector successfully. Your personality, your degrees and qualifications are all important but sometimes that’s not all you need. You need to know what decisions
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
Sometimes you don’t realise it but you’re stuck in a rut career wise. Other times you just feel like more should be happening to you in your career but it doesn’t. Maybe your career needs a major boost or maybe it doesn’t. Whatever it is, paying attention to certain details can keep you open to
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
Last year, the unemployment rate dropped 0.3% from 4.6% in February – April to 4.3% in the three months leading to July 2017. Although most of these efforts are directed at younger age groups in their 20s and 30s, the older generation find it increasingly difficult to land their dream jobs. Employers can work to
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
Acing a job interview is no easy task. Regardless how well qualified you are for the position, nerves can set in and this can easily throw you off your game. But with the right information, you will be better prepared both mentally and emotionally to face an interviewer and make a great impression. Below are
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
You will often hear people say job interviewing is an act. As a candidate, it is your act. You and the interviewer(s) both know the rules; it is up to you to convince the interviewer that you are the best for the position. The interviewer is the audience, and they have choices. They are the
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment
You can spend a lot of time browsing through job sites and submitting generic resumes without really attracting any employer’s interest. If you don’t apply a strategic approach to your job search, this might be the case. According to a survey, employers receive up to 137 applications per job from both job boards and social
Posted on February 28, 2018 by Recruitment