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Getting Started with a Job Search

2021-02-09T20:52:43+00:00

Ever seen a hunter heading out into the woods for a kill? He goes prepared with all the necessary armoury. Job searching or job hunting can be likened to animal hunting. It is important to be properly armed with the tools needed for a catch. For starters, the priority should be keeping your hunt organised. This article shares 5 tips to help you get started and stay organised with your job search. Prepare your documents Your CV and cover letter are essential tools you need handy for a job hunt. As a matter of fact, your success or failure during a [...]

Getting Started with a Job Search2021-02-09T20:52:43+00:00

Character is a success tool

2021-02-09T20:44:42+00:00

There are talks on the need for people to develop technical and soft skills in other to be competitive and productive in today’s dynamic labour market. This conversation is even more common amongst the young generation, who are either still studying for a degree, or are just out of school and are waiting to land their first job. This group have the odds against them and need to develop in-demand soft and technical skills to stand a chance in the labour market. Beyond these skills, your character can do wonders. Character in this context is referring to fairness, honesty, respect, hard [...]

Character is a success tool2021-02-09T20:44:42+00:00

5 Reasons You Should Never Quit during Tough Times

2020-12-22T18:46:36+00:00

I wish life was a bed of roses I wish life offers to us all what we want. I wish we get all we need by merely wishing for them. Growing up as a kid, I had a lot of role models. From music to dance, to a big brother neighbour who dresses fantastically well. I admired these people for different reasons. Now, here is the interesting part. I thought they fell from the sky as they were. I thought they never had to break a sweat to be who they are. I thought life was a jolly ride. Are you [...]

5 Reasons You Should Never Quit during Tough Times2020-12-22T18:46:36+00:00

Young Entrepreneurs: How to Succeed in Business while in School

2020-12-02T10:29:36+00:00

It feels exciting when you catch that business idea. The thought of how you can transform lives and make all the money usually takes the lead. You start thinking, “now I can make some money while in school and save up for bigger moves after I graduate” Not bad. I guess we all want to feel that way. However, in reality, combining business and school is anything but easy. It takes a lot of hard work (and smart work) to put in significant time attending classes and reading for your exams, plus, ensuring your business is delivering the best product and/or [...]

Young Entrepreneurs: How to Succeed in Business while in School2020-12-02T10:29:36+00:00

10 Things To Do While Unemployed

2020-12-03T12:46:16+00:00

Regardless of your background, times today are tough. Uneven economies around the world have made it incredibly difficult for many people to find work. Regardless of age and qualification, stretches of unemployment have affected us all in recent years. While we might not be able to control being unemployed, we can control how we react to it. Despite difficult conditions, there are many ways to grow and stay hopeful. Whether you’re looking for work, or just taking a breather between assignments, these activities will keep you busy and productive. Plus, some may even help push your resume to the top of [...]

10 Things To Do While Unemployed2020-12-03T12:46:16+00:00

Is a College Degree Necessary for Success?

2020-12-03T12:53:52+00:00

The Business.com community asked about the importance of degrees in the business world today. We reached out to experts for their input. Education can come in many forms, from years of schooling to months of hands-on training. But today, it seems the highest and most credible accomplishment in education is a college degree – something not only encouraged but often expected by employers. "At some point in the last 20 years, the idea developed that you needed a college degree to ensure professional success," said Robin Schwartz, PHR, managing partner at MFG Jobs. "That has evolved to many pursuing four-year degree programs [...]

Is a College Degree Necessary for Success?2020-12-03T12:53:52+00:00

Uncomfortable Situations At Work And Handling Them Like A Pro

2020-12-03T13:06:38+00:00

Awkward situations are bound to happen, and there is almost no way you can avoid them. Sometimes situations happen and they make you feel super embarrassed and weird inside. There are scenarios where you want to quit your job, run away and relocate to Thailand, merge with the townsmen and start a new life. Other times you feel shivers run down your spine and you swear to yourself that you can actually never come back from this situation, here are a few things you could do because you know, GROW always has your back;        Receiving praise for work you did not [...]

Uncomfortable Situations At Work And Handling Them Like A Pro2020-12-03T13:06:38+00:00

How To Attract Recruiters Online

2020-12-03T13:25:34+00:00

Anyone can sign up to this online platform, whether they’re the CEO of a multi-billion dollar company, a marketing executive, a sprightly intern at a local start-up, or a prospective student looking for a foot in the door. It is a social platform designed for users to ‘connect’ with each other. Once these connections have been made, users can message one another with inquiries, career-based advice, or general opportunities. The social platform now has more than 500 million users registered worldwide, so it’s a network you certainly want to get involved in if you’re interested in super-boosting your career. What can [...]

How To Attract Recruiters Online2020-12-03T13:25:34+00:00

Averting Financial Hangovers in January

2020-12-03T13:33:28+00:00

The holiday season, the vacations, the outings, the fun, the gifts, the turkey, Oh! The negative number in your account. We tend to spend beyond our budgets during the holidays, and no its not just you, it’s more common than you think. The sobering experience of running out of cash and being broke weeks before the January payday should be viewed as an opportunity for individuals to want to manage their finances better this year. How do you avoid getting into this financial rut yearly? Have a clearly defined budget; Instead of just going overboard with the spending, set a limit [...]

Averting Financial Hangovers in January2020-12-03T13:33:28+00:00

How to Add Value in an Organisation

2020-12-03T13:50:53+00:00

Adding value to your organisation makes you indispensable, it doesn’t matter if you are the newest employee or you feel like you’re just an intern or entry-level staff, you are still capable of adding value. Apart from just earning a paycheck, there should be a commitment to teamwork which boosts your opportunities for career advancement. When I initially put my foot in the door in the corporate world, I got employed as an intern, there were about 30 of us and from day 1, we were already bound to have indirect competition. I know how difficult it was for me to [...]

How to Add Value in an Organisation2020-12-03T13:50:53+00:00
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