Whether you need to be independent or pay off loans, finding a job is extremely important. You’ve applied to several businesses and landed your first interview. Now what… It would be really helpful to know what employers are looking for so you could put your best foot forward. These five things will ensure that you
Most professionals want to continue learning and developing regularly—the question iswhen? Between working, commuting, running errands, exercising, and socializing, it can feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone pick up a new skill, learn another language, or get more informed about your industry. We get it. So we’ve put together a list
No matter where you’re at in your career, learning something new can only help you. Looking for a new job? A unique skill could easily set you apart from the hundreds of other applicants. Worked in the same position for a long time? Expertise in a new field could be the factor that gets you
Being a mind reader would come in handy during the interview and make the whole getting-a-job thing a lot easier, right? It would take away all the pressure of saying the right thing and allow you to fix any verbal blunders. One can only wish… While it may not feel like it, the ball can
We all know the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover”, but that’s what most of us do. There may be a classic novel lurking behind that sleeve, but we rarely take it off the shelf and open it to find out. The same goes with interviews: if you turn up looking “a hot mess”
Having coached the full range of job seekers, from entry-level candidates to C-suite executives, I learned the one job interview tactic that makes the difference between success and failure. This same tactic works for coaches and consultants who want to build a larger practice, secure more clients and do it more quickly. The true genius
Given the size of their populations, many people generally assume that the world’s largest employers are Chinese or Indian. However, according to research published by the World Economic Forum, the US Department of Defense boasts a workforce of 3.2 million people, making it the largest global employer. The Chinese military, the People’s Liberation Army, is in
Local Digital Marketing company Alpha Innova Group has partnered with Indeed.com to launch a Jobs website catering to the needs of Employers and Job Seeks in St.Lucia and the OECS. HiredCaribbean.com connects Employers and Job Seekers across the Caribbean via a user friendly and daily updated website. The website is complemented by a presence on
CV writing can be a bit of a minefield, are there is a lot of advice out there surrounding what you should or shouldn’t do. So today, we’re focusing on the don’ts. A perfectly good CV can be ruined by just one of these faux-pas, meaning it’s just as important to know what you shouldn’t
Think the whole “future employers checking your social media accounts” thing is just an annoying urban legend? Think again. It turns out that one in three employers have rejected candidates based on something they found out about them online. So, here’s a guide to what you need to know before you start sending your resume
