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Settling into a new job
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Settling into a new job

Starting a new job is an exciting prospect. But it can also be daunting for those who have taken an extended break. To make the most of your new role, preparation is crucial.

Three more for the road
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Three more for the road

Aside from technical skills and business knowledge, professionals should master three other key …

Five key skills to hit the top
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Five key skills to hit the top

Professionals who want to get to the top need to master five key skills. Business knowledge, staff development, communication and …

Be polished and persistent
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Be polished and persistent

Candidates should highlight one or two key unique selling points to differentiate themselves. Are they actively contributing to …

Show and sell yourself well
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Show and sell yourself well

To stand out when applying for a job with a top employer, candidates need to think outside the box, and highlight the skills they can …

No thrills with poor skills
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No thrills with poor skills

When ascertaining performance, employers typically hone in on four soft skills: interpersonal and communication; team management and …

Soft skills in big demand
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Soft skills in big demand

Leadership, organisational, language and interpersonal skills are four highly valued soft skills, yet job seekers often overlook their importance when …

Social media is new hunt ground
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Social media is new hunt ground

With many candidates now being much more strategic in their approach to online networking, taking advantage of …

Effective hiring via social media
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Effective hiring via social media

Technology offers employers, recruiters and hiring managers powerful new recruitment tools, but the pace of change can be …

Intercultural leadership
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Intercultural leadership

Today, there is a greater need to adapt to working with people from different cultures. So how do you improve on your intercultural leadership …

Social media’s job frontier
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Social media’s job frontier

Whether you’re a fresh graduate or in the early stages of your career, social media can play an important role in your …