Archive for May 2019
Do you know how to market yourself?
You may think that modesty is best to avoid appearing arrogant in a resume or interview, but selling yourself short will do you no favours. If you want to get a job, you have to know how to market yourself effectively. Selling yourself to a prospective employer is an important part of the job application…
Read MoreThe rise of the personal brand
The rise of the personal brand. What’s your story? It’s the wise adage that has stood the test of time: “You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.” But it is not your shiny shoes or suit that will leave a lasting impression when you next interview for a role. As…
Read MoreWhat a recruiter is really looking for
A great suit? A strong handshake? What is a recruiter really looking for when they meet you? What they’re looking for is you. Not the ‘you’ in your CV but the other one. The one with motivations, successes, strengths, weaknesses. The real you. Of course they’re looking for the basic essentials: your skills, experience and…
Read MoreHow to accelerate your professional skills development
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” So said Mahatma Gandhi and it’s the learning issue that has many of us breaking into a sweat. But there is a way out. Do you feel you need to improve your skills? Hone an existing strength? Train up…
Read MoreCultivate a visionary leadership on a daily basis
How to cultivate visionary leadership on a daily basis? ‘You’ve got to think about big things while you’re doing small things, so that all the small things go in the right direction.’ – Alvin Toffler As leaders, sometimes we can become so busy with our heads down, getting things done, that we can forget to…
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