Are you looking for a talent that can make you more marketable in the job field? You’re often competing with your classmates and peers who took the same classes you did, which can leave you scrambling for ways to stand out. A simple solution: incorporate grant writing into your skillset. It’s a lot easier...
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When tennis star Naomi Osaka said, “it’s OK not to be OK” after her withdrawal from this year’s French Open, I didn’t think much about her words as I assumed she was only talking about the hidden struggles of elite athletes. But upon reflection, Osaka was brave enough to admit something many of us...
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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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2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic have been touted as the acceleration of 4IR in the workplace. Employees connecting via Zoom from home have ushered in a new way of working. Organisations that had not invested in digital solutions for their employees were caught napping. Those who invested in digital tools were way ahead and...
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In a polarised society, and at times, even more polarised professional environments, there are huge benefits to be reaped from stepping away from the idea that every transaction or interaction across a board table, cash register, service desk (and so on) is a battleground in which your interests must be advanced with such singular...
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Today, we may be more separate than ever. Previously tight-knit, cohesive teams are being challenged in unique ways, while the expectation is to deliver at the same rate and quality, or better, as pre-COVID19 era. But usually, the most exciting innovations come when we need them most. Since then, we’ve witnessed several new types...
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If 2020/2021 has taught us anything it is that we can’t leave our private lives outside the door. We are whole human beings, not corporate robots. We lead complex and often messy lives, and we have stories to share. Every single one of us. So why do we create presentations as if we were...
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You are sitting in front of your computer screen thinking about how you will respond to a recent email that you received from your boss or even your coworker. You are a bit upset regarding the email that you’ve just received. You want to respond; in fact, you want to respond in ALL CAPS,...
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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...
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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...
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