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.
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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.
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….
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.
Providing an Effective Letter of Reference
A reference letter is a business document to a future employer, landlord, client or organisation, attesting to an applicant’s skills, trustworthiness and capabilities.
Crafting a Job Application Email for a Great First Impression!
When emailing a job application, there are some key elements that will capture employers’ interest and land you that job interview.
What Hiring Managers Need from Your Finance CV
our finance CV, therefore, must speak to the hiring manager that you understand your profession, have confidence in your skills and the experience you’ve worked hard to cultivate.
Do’s & Don’ts of Resume Writing
Writing a resume or cv package can be hard. When the job market is full of opportunity,…
WRITTING A RESUME WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE CARIBBEAN
Recruiters know that many of the new applicants are graduates without experience, if you want to stand out and get an interview, follow these 6 winning tips
How to write a resume in Trinidad and Tobago?
A well-crafted resume can catch the eye of the reader. Follow these tips and learn what to do to get their attention and what to avoid.
10 common resume mistakes in Trinidad
Your resume is your method of introducing yourself. Look at 10 of the most common resume mistakes and increase the likelihood of getting an interview.
6 Tips for Writing a Winning Resume
Most people in HR have to skim through hundreds of resumes to pick out the good ones. They may take 10 seconds to decide if yours is worth considering.
Revamp your career in the New Year
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How to stop your job history affecting your career future
We reveal what employers really think when your application lands on their desk. Who hasn’t agonised about…