Evaluating why quiet quitting happens and how it sabotages your career
Quitting a job is nothing new People quit their jobs all the time. However, this usually is…
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Practical ways Corporate Social Responsibility helps companies to profitably thrive
What is the main responsibility of business? When a person starts or manages a company, it is…
Large vs. Small Company: Which is better for your career?
People may not realise the size of company you work for greatly impacts your career For new…
The rationale behind why companies directly hire candidates
Companies hire in multiple ways. There’s the third-party approach, where recruitment firms who specialise in HR services…
A strategic response to “Why did you choose this career”?
Ever considered why you chose your career? It’s definitely a question for which you should have a…
How to negotiate salary for Recruiters
One of the most satisfying things after a long interview process is finding your desired employee! Now, a crucial step before their employment is finalised involves salary negotiations.
How to Create a Job Post Geared Towards High-value Employees?
Job posts are simply advertisements. When a company has a vacancy, the job posting recruits suitable candidates.
How to write a letter of recommendation for a student
Students need that network – people who can vouch for them, lend an encouraging word and put in a good recommendation. Students these days need more than glowing qualifications. They need a glowing recommendation.
The Importance of Technical Skills
Whether you’re applying for a position in Information Technology or for a people-oriented career in marketing or customer service, employers across various sectors will expect modern candidates to have some level of technical skills.
A guide to placing references on your resume
People need external validation sometimes and the people you list on your resume as references act as that validation for everything you say during the interview.
Crafting an effective Administrative Assistant’s CV
Your administrative assistant CV would immediately tell a hiring manager if you’re the candidate for the job because, a recruiter will be looking for a set of specialised skills that will determine if you would be able to handle and thrive in such an unpredictable work environment.
How to decline a job offer by phone or email?
Sometimes when sending out resumes, you may find yourself sending applications for positions you may be overqualified for, or really have no interest in pursuing. As such, when the offer comes your way, you may clearly decide that position may not align with your career goals and thus you decide to pass.
Answering the most common Sales Assistant interview questions
Sales assistants perform a variety of tasks, ranging from administration, selling, market research and customer support. Careers in sales, through lucrative and dynamic can also be largely unpredictable.
Staying productive while working remote jobs in Jamaica
Working from home is not essentially a new concept arising from this pandemic. However, it has become an integral part of the way we sustain business activity and productivity during these unprecedented times.
Crafting the perfect CV for an Internship
An internship is a professional learning experience where candidates can be offered practical work to gain necessary industry insights and knowledge.
Developing the Right Elevator Pitch for the Right Occasion
An elevator pitch shares your professional persona. It is a concise statement, under a minute long which tells an audience about your expertise, education and experience
What can you expect from a Performance Management System?
Performance management takes a continuous look at the progress of an employee and assesses if they are performing at their optimum level to meet the expectations their job positions require of them.
Crafting an Effective CV for a Sales Career
If you have extensive experience in complementary fields such as marketing, research, customer care, lead generation or presentation to executives, these experiences can be extremely valuable to your sales CV
Asking for a reference from within your network
The people you ask for references ought to be persons you know for a reasonable period of time and have considerable knowledge of you and your abilities. They should also have reasonable knowledge about your work history, family background and educational qualifications.