You need a job – but have you asked for one?
Have you tried the bold approach, by asking for a job, even when one isn’t advertised?
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Posts about career, jobs, interviews and success at work.
Using pre-scripted answers to interview questions
Are pre-scripted answers a ‘good thing’ to roll out in interviews? Here are the good, and bad, reasons for using them
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You don’t hear back after a Job Interview: Here’s what you do Next
Your interview went well, so you’re expecting a call… but your phone has been silent.
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How to ask your boss for time off – Like a Pro
You need a vacation, or just a day’s leave, but you don’t know how to ask your boss for the time off. What should you do?
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Isn’t it time you increased your freelancing rate?
One of the most difficult things to do, for most freelancers, is to increase their rates.
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How to find a quiet place to work
The thought of achieving total calm and quiet to get some work done might feel impossible when you have kids yelling in your ear!
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Aim Before You Shoot: Goal-Setting Strategies to Ensure a Project’s Success
In business project management, goals are one of the most written and talked about tools because they often determine the success of the effort
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My Resume Sucks! (so here’s what to do about it)
But it doesn’t need to suck – follow these 15 steps and your resume will rock!
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What Should You Wear to an Exit Interview? (The Exit Interview Dress Code)
You have an exit interview. What should you wear? A t-shirt flipping the bird? In this post we will be looking at the exit interview dress code.
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How to answer Exit Interview questions – like a Pro
You’ve quit and de-mob happy. But HR want to give you an Exit Interview. How will you answer these questions?
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How to Succeed in a Telephone Interview – Like a Pro
Your telephone interview will be much more successful if you follow this
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5 ways to be more interesting
Do people yawn, look at their watch or pretend to use their cellphone when you’re around? Well here are 5 ways you can be more interesting!
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How to become a better communicator at work
Great communication will help you avoid unnecessary problems and allow your skills and contributions to shine brightly throughout the corporation
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Fed up of not being listened to by coworkers?
It’s not nice to be ignored or sidelined, is it? So what can be done?
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“What is your greatest weakness?” – Stock Answers to this Tricky Interview Question
I don’t know anybody who doesn’t hate this interview question. But here are some stock answers for you to use and modify for your own interview
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The ethical way to give your boss a gift
Love your boss? Want to give them a gift? Then here is how to say thanks without breaking ethical boundaries.
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My boss told me off in front of everyone
You probably wished the earth would open up and swallow you whole. How will you respond?
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5 things your boss isn’t telling you (but really should)
Your boss might be thinking all sorts of things about you that can’t be said
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How to deal with an Angry Boss
Being on the receiving end of anger is a horrible experience, but when it’s your boss it’s even more traumatic. What should you do?
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Why Changing Your Mind is a Sign of Strength
Are you often accused of changing your mind too often or too easily? It might not be such a bad thing, and perhaps, a sign of strength and courage
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10 Handy Tips on Proof-Reading your own work
10 handy tips for proof-reading your work before you send it on
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