Career Coaching & Guidance
Desperate for some direction
I have been working as a legal secretary for the past 6-7 months but this is definitely not the…
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Career Coaching & Guidance
Mentoring or coaching?
This week, we examine the key differences between mentoring and coaching. Mentoring is “relational” and it takes place outside of a line manager-employee …
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Building up your brand
A brand is a tool used in the business world to describe all the information or perceptions connected with a product …
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The interview gets reviewed
If your résumé has landed you a face-to-face job interview, you need to be able to sell yourself to the interview …
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Getting your résumé right
One of the hardest tasks for any job seeker in hunting for work is writing a résumé. But the importance of the document is immense, being as it is the first …
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Better friends than foes
Who says you can’t mix business and pleasure? According to a survey by finance and accounting recruitment specialist Robert Half International, 63 per cent of employees in …
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Weighing your job options
Candidates with coveted skills are in demand, but having multiple job offers can be …
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Toughing out the jungle
New employees face two fates – to sink or to swim. Thankfully, there are plenty of guidelines to help them survive the office jungle. Here are more tips as a follow-up to last week’s column.
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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.
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Three more for the road
Aside from technical skills and business knowledge, professionals should master three other key …
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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 …
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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 …