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7 Reasons you need a career change
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7 Reasons you need a career change

Most people don’t like change and switching jobs ranks as one of the most stressful experiences we can have. We often avoid making job or career changes until it becomes painfully clear…

7 Signs Your Boss Is Pushing You Out
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7 Signs Your Boss Is Pushing You Out

We all wish for the perfect job, the perfect paycheck, the perfect employer. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world. While we strive for happiness in all three categories…

16 Common interview mistakes to avoid
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16 Common interview mistakes to avoid

So you’ve landed an interview for your dream job. Now what? Don’t just wing it! Be prepared. Here are 16 common interview mistakes to avoid: Dressing inappropriately. While there are some places where the dress code is casual, don’t assume you can show up in jeans and a t-shirt. A suit is really the only acceptable attire for a job interview. Even if the interviewer’s dress code is relaxed, wearing a suit will show that you are serious about the job.

5 Ways to achieve the elusive Work-Life Balance
Career Path Planning

5 Ways to achieve the elusive Work-Life Balance

Achieving a healthy work-life balance is an elusive feat many people have yet to reach. No matter how hard people may try, effectively juggling professional responsibilities and familial or social commitments continue to prove to be a near-impossible dream. As technology has increased the functionality of business, more and more employees are seeking better assurances in maintaining a balanced work-life schedule.

4 Tips to get ahead
How to Get Promoted

4 Tips to get ahead

Career promotion is a result of aptitude, ambition and consistent effort over time. With smart preparation, the right attitude and a good support network, you will be in a strong position to take that next step. 1. Speak to your manager Those who get results get ahead, so remind your boss of everything you do that adds real value. Discuss your ambitions with your manager to help them understand your goals so they can help you reach them. Show initiative by asking them how you can take on more responsibility within or outside your own team in order to broaden your experience.

同事玩針對如何應對?
Advice Columnist

同事玩針對如何應對?

根據我作為衝突與調解專家的經歷與分析,在辦公室內有很多衝突和矛盾,其中最難忍受的是被同事針對。

Practical Career Advice From Top Employers
How to Get Promoted

Practical Career Advice From Top Employers

Navigating a successful professional path is extremely challenging. When it comes to overall career goals, most people tend to look upwards to positions in senior level management with higher salaries and greater responsibilities for guidance and inspiration. While there isn’t always a sure-fire path to success, many prominent business leaders, CEOs, and other senior executives, past and present, have been open and vocal about what they believe is the best career advice out there for those looking to climb the corporate ladder to greater heights.

3 Quick tips for acing a job interview
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3 Quick tips for acing a job interview

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.

3 Things you should never say to a hiring manager
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3 Things you should never say to a hiring manager

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview.

8 Ways to Better Time Management
Productivity Tips

8 Ways to Better Time Management

Time is an elusive commodity. There simply isn’t enough time in any given day to do all the things you need and want to do. Fortunately, there is a way to relieve all the stress that can result from poor time management.

What to include in your job application
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What to include in your job application

You have seen the job you want and you are keen to make a good first impression with your application to secure an interview. So what are the key points you should cover? A good place to start is to write a great cover letter talking about what you would bring to the company, role and opportunity. Link your skills and work experience to why you are suitable for the job by including a few achievements from your last two roles that show how you added value to the organisations.