Career Progression
7 transferable soft skills employers are looking for
A constant state of flux is our new normal, with technology rapidly evolving to take care of many tasks people used to do. If you’re in a career or role where technology is making rapid advances, your best defence is to invest in soft skills development – that is, you need to build up your…
Read MoreHow to prepare for a performance review
Many of us look at a performance review meeting scheduled in the calendar and start to get nervous – and that’s often because of the misconceptions around what performance reviews are and what they’re supposed to achieve. HR practices have evolved in recent years, so some of the negative perceptions may be the result of…
Read MoreHow to work with someone you don’t like
While the dream for most employees is to work with a team that they always get on with, the reality is that’s not always possible and you may end up on a team or project with someone who you simply don’t like. You don’t have to be best friends with everyone you work with, but…
Read MoreThe benefits of a growth mindset
How can a growth mindset benefit your career? Carol Dweck of Stanford University identified two mindsets people can have about their talents and abilities – growth mindsets or fixed mindsets. People with a growth mindset believe talents and abilities are things they can grow and develop. They believe they have potential and can grow talent…
Read MoreChoosing the right professional job references
According to our research over 80% of hiring managers use reference checks as part of their selection process. Your job references are important in confirming the skills, motivation and attitudes included in your resume and demonstrated during your interview. Ideally, your referee is someone you have reported to in a professional capacity. Choose a job…
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