If I only had one strength that I could choose, I would choose resilience.Resilience is the shock absorber for tough times, and there surely will be tough times occasionally. The only people who don’t experience bumpy waters are people who are not doing anything. The rest of […]
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Stress levels at work are higher than ever. According to a study of 2,000 professionals by Korn Ferry, almost two-thirds report that their stress levels now are higher than they were five years ago. Worse still, 76% say this stress has hurt their personal relationships, and 66% report […]
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When going for an interview for a new job, the recruiters may want to know about what happened in your last job – and if you were fired, they may want to know why. Most of us seek out to build longevity when accepting a new position, […]
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South Africa must drastically increase the numbers of Occupations in High Demand (OIHD) so it can participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), says Higher Education and Training minister Naledi Pandor. Speaking at the official opening of the National Skills Conference on Thursday (14 March), Pandor said […]
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How To Bounce Back When The Job Search Gets You Down Day 15: Don’t let adversity get you down. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. With a dream job in mind, an updated résumé in hand and responses to challenging interview […]
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Five Ways To Become The Job Candidate Recruiters Want To Poach Day 14: Position yourself to get poached. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. Wouldn’t it be great if you were happily working away at a job you love when […]
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The Top Four Ways To Turn Obstacles Into Opportunities In A Job Interview Day 13: Prepare responses to difficult questions. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. I’ve seen every background imaginable: astronaut, prime minister, Navy SEAL. And every hobby under […]
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Sell Your Destiny, Not Your History Day 12: Learn how to say what you want. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. It’s a simple question, and you’ve probably answered it hundreds of times. “What do you do?” If you’re like […]
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From Listing Skills To Leveraging Stories: How To Show, Not Tell, Your Value Day 11: Start telling stories. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. It’s been a long year already. That’s not a comment on the political environment, but on […]
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A Headhunter’s Guide To Working With A Recruiter Day 10: Consider recruiters. This post is part of Forbes’ Career Challenge: Get Job-Search Ready In 15 Days. Partnering with a recruiter to help with your job search is a crucial career decision. To shed some light on this unfamiliar […]
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