The foundation of any professional revolves around the skills they acquire. Skills have always been part of or essential to any employment you obtain. You can develop skills through various methods, but specific methods outweigh others. For example, education and jobs are usually predominant, if not the best, ways to acquire skills. Still, you...
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Have you been applying to positions and not getting a response? Are you looking for ways to stand out in a crowd? Then a fully optimized LinkedIn profile may be right for you! Whether you are entering the job market for the first time or climbing the corporate ladder for years, a well-developed LinkedIn...
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If you’ve decided you want a job at an all-remote company, you might be wondering how to start. What follows are practical tips specific to the remote market based on my nine-month job search. If I’d know many of these things sooner, I’d have saved myself time and frustration. Where to find remote job...
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How does it feel to know that, next time you submit a job application, your potential employer will browse your social media accounts? Are you confident they present a professional, respectful person that would represent their company with pride? Or are you tempted to stop reading this post immediately so you can confirm your...
READ MOREResume writing for remote work
As we continue to live in a COVID-19 society, employment opportunities continue to be offered remotely. Now is the perfect time to update your resume that matches the job market. Updating your resume,e you’ll stand out to potential employers with a resume that matches the remote work job descriptions. In this article, you’ll find...
READ MOREYour background should not limit your dreams
I am Shingwavila Ngobeni, born in a rural settlement called Valdezia located at the lowland of Soutpansberg mountain range in Louis Trichardt (Limpopo). Growing up in rural areas comes with many hardships and challenges ranging from an increasing population of unemployed youth, absence of investment or revenue-generating activities, a strong sequence of poverty from...
READ MOREPersonal branding for college students: Take control of the narrative
Are you a college student looking for an internship or a job? Chances are, recruiters will look you up online at some point during the recruiting process. A recent survey suggests that over 90% of recruiters conduct online research on their potential candidates either before the interview or before making a formal offer for...
READ MOREHow networking can help you achieve your goals
Networking is one of those words that could send a shiver down the spine of many, while for others it is something they enjoy and love to do – much the befuddlement of many. Love or loathe it, networking is undoubtedly a golden key in helping you achieve success in your career. For students...
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