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.
Working World
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.
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.
New Career Opportunities in Jamaica in 2020
With stronger ownership and restored economic stability, there are greater career opportunities in emerging industries which are creating new career paths for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.
What you need to know about Bereavement Leave
Bereavement essentially is a benefit for employees in the event of the passing of their loved one. This benefit enables the grieving employee to spend adequate time with their family and relatives as well as handle funeral arrangements for their deceased loved one.
Critical Teamwork Skills You Need To Successfully Work Together
Very few companies, if any, allow you to work in isolation all the time. You may have a balance of independent work and teamwork, which you must be equipped to handle.
Time Management Skills to Maximise & Organise your Work and Life
We’ve all heard the saying, “Time is money”!You waste time, means you’re wasting money for the organisation….
The Romance and Reality of Working from Home
Working from home affords many individuals more of that most valuable of all resources, time! Also the appeal and sensibility of this work arrangement lies in money saved from commuting.
The Dynamics of Coaching in Barbados
Coaching is a practical who aim for athletes, business professionals, students or other individuals to acquire new skills and improve the existing talents. Coaching seeks personal, professional development and success.
Applying for Maternity Leave in Trinidad & Tobago
As a working woman, you need to be clear about the details of your maternity leave and what benefits you are entitled to. The Maternity Protection Act governs all the particulars when it comes to how maternity leave is treated by both employers and employees.
How to Craft a Professional and Positive Two-week Notice Letter
The notice letter is a written statement to inform your employer of your intention to leave the company.
Your Guide and Answer to, “Why Should We Hire You”?
To answer Why should we hire you? effectively, you must keep it relevant to the job. Before the interview, study the job description and examine the tasks and responsibilities. Only then, can you formulate an answer.
Going on Sick Leave? Here’s What You Need to Know
Sick leave is a benefit afforded to permanent or contract employees under the Minimum Wage Act of Trinidad & Tobago by the Ministry of Labour & Small Enterprise development. Under this Act, employees who fall sick are entitled to minimum fourteen (14) days of paid leave annually.
Tips for Recommendation Letters
A recommendation letter is a tool that validates your interview performance. It also is used by recruiters to distinguish who is the right candidate for the job based on the first-hand reviews by former employers.
Top Careers & Growing Job Opportunities in Barbados
Opportunities in Barbados lie in Agribusiness, Tourism, Manufacturing, Telecomunications, international bank and entrepreneurship
Exciting Career Opportunities in ‘Sweet T&T’
What are your favourite phrases used to describe Trinidad & Tobago? Is it ‘Sweet, sweet T&T’? While…
Why should you take a Part Time job while you are Studying in Trinidad and Tobago
If you are pursuing a degree in Trinidad and Tobago, you may believe that there aren’t enough hours in the day to complete your coursework and squeeze in a full-time job. Some employers ask about the job experience you have in order to provide you with a job opportunity. So in order to accommodate that you may want to try part-time jobs. Find out the benefits and the challenges that a part-time job adds to your career.
The Risk and Reality of Becoming an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs understand very well that they may not see immediate profits. That uncertainty drives them to take action to try, fail, learn, try again and improve until they taste success.