Career Advice

LEADERS ARE PRECISE AND ACTION-ORIENTED IN THEIR COMMUNICATION

Effective leaders spend a lot of time refining their communication style. Some language choices that can help you sound more powerful and confident at work:?Avoid -“I know how busy you are…” or “I hate to bother you…”Use – “Can you please do xxx”.Logic – Assuming that you are creating a burden places you at a […]

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HOW TO ASSESS WHEN YOU SHOULD LEAVE YOUR JOB

Knowing when to quit a job requires a great deal of critical thinking. If you can’t work it out at your old job, when your efforts fail, and/or the job no longer serves your interests such as salary, benefits, location, professional development, work-life balance, conducive work, supportive manager/management and/or safe environment, then there is probably

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‘WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME’ (WIIFM) ON YOUR RESUME AND IN YOUR INTERVIEW.

The acronym ‘WIIFM’ stands for ‘what’s in it for me?’ Smart individuals have used its principles for years to make sure that their audience receives the message they want to hear. USING ‘WIIFM’ ON YOUR RESUME When writing a resume or cover letter, remember that the point is to convince the potential employer that you

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ANSWERING – ‘WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS? IN AN INTERVIEW

An interviewer might ask, “What do you consider your greatest weakness to be?” remember it’s a trick question and it might backfire if not answered carefully. Truth be told, my greatest weakness is pizza, but that isn’t what the interviewer wants to hear. It’s a job or something nature-related that they look for.  Also, remember

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