As the final chapter of the year swiftly draws to a close, it’s only natural to find ourselves pausing for reflection. You may evaluate the months gone by, measuring them against a yardstick of personal ambitions and milestones. Perhaps, finding that you have not accomplished all you had set out to do, an undertone of disappointment may […]
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Embarking on a job interview can be an emotional rollercoaster, bringing with it a cascade of feelings — anxiety, excitement, hope, uncertainty. Your emotions, if uncontrolled, could pose a hurdle in your path to securing the job. But what if we said that acknowledging the stress and learning how to work with it could be your key to success?
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Imagine being asked to ‘Walk me through your resume’ during a job interview. This must be one of the most ubiquitous queries, yet paradoxically, it can prove to be a tough nut to crack. You might be left pondering how best to encapsulate a lifetime of accomplishments, wondering where to begin. Or asking yourself, ‘Surely, they’ve sifted through
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What if I told you that the secret to unlocking your professional potential isn’t choosing between hard skills and soft skills but rather embracing the synergy of both? Sounds convincing, right? You don’t have to rip your hair out anymore deciding if you should focus on perfecting your Excel worksheet formulas (a hard skill) or practicing
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So, what exactly is personal branding? In essence, it’s the unique combination of skills, experience, and personality that you want the world to see in you. It’s the telling of your story, and how it reflects your conduct, behaviour, spoken and unspoken words, and the attitudes you convey. While it may sound like a buzzword,
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The STAR Method: an acronym standing for Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Invented to help job-seekers provide succinct and informative answers during interviews, the STAR method has since become a vital tool in interview preparation. “Do you remember a time when you and your team had to tackle a challenging task with a tight deadline? How
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Are you about to sit down for a job interview? That’s an exciting possibility! But here’s something you may not have considered: the interview isn’t just for the recruiters to get to know you. Rather, it’s also an opportunity for you to dig deeper and understand the potential job and the organisation as well. The dialogue
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Prioritising Well-being for Professional Success What if the key to professional success is as simple as taking care of yourself? Yes, you heard it right! Prioritising your well-being can be the gamechanger your career needs. It’s not just about eating healthy and exercising, it’s about complete wellness – physical, psychological, and emotional. However, it’s an unfortunate
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To you, the job seeker, resume builder, or simply anyone eager for professional growth, have you ever wondered, ‘Why are achievements on resumes so crucial? Often, many job aspirants think of their resumes merely as a record of their basic information, educational qualifications, and work history. The typical resume format, filled with a series of
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Imagine standing on the precipice of your future. It’s a bright and expansive scene, glittering with opportunities and paths you could take. These are what we call long-term career goals – visions for where you want to be professionally in the years to come. Now, think about how you might journey towards these coveted destinations. That’s the
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