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
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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.
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.
The Importance of Hard Skills in the Modern Workplace
Hard skills allow you to perform the job. If you are an engineer, for example, your set of hard skills includes performing mathematical calculations, equations, and testing. Also, there are not confined to heavily technological positions though.
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.
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.
How to Tell an Interviewer about Yourself
An important tip when answering “Tell me about yourself”, is to always keep it relevant to the job you’re applying for. That is the whole purpose why you’re in the interview – to talk about the job and your suitability.
So, You Think You Can Lead. What’s Your Leadership Style?
Leadership comes in various forms, circumstances and styles. As people are diverse, so too are the multiple styles of leadership. Whether you’re working in Barbados’ thriving tourism, financial, technological or corporate sector, you will be almost certain of encountering these leadership styles.
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.
Noteworthy Reads for Caribbean Business-Minds
Business in Trinidad and Tobago is definitely buzzing with lots of activity and sometimes it’s hard to…
Training and development, the key to find better job opportunities in Trinidad
Training facilitates career progression as it enables you to specialize in key areas; the rewards include better promotion opportunities, your pick of jobs and of course, an improved salary!