7 Tips To Help You Deal With Getting Laid Off Losing your job is hard—hard on your bank account and self-esteem. It is probably one of the most professionally traumatic experiences you’ll ever have. However, as hard as losing a job can seem at the time, it can lead to something positive as it gives…
While most of us may view LinkedIn as a tool for working professionals, to network and find new jobs, it is also a tool for university students to showcase their talent and it can be just as important as our resume. In fact, we can think of LinkedIn as an online resume! With more than…
3 Tips For CRUSHING Monday Mornings Got a touch of the “Weekend Flu” or the “Monday Blues” this week? You’re not alone. However, you shouldn’t let that get you down! Mondays can be tough, but you can get through them—we have faith! Don’t let Monday get the best of you. Here are some tips from…
6 Ways To Avoid Burning Bridges By Leaving A Job We’ve all been there. At some point, we are finally “done” with our current employer and make the decision to hunt for a new job. That’s just the nature of the beast—we get hired, we get excited, we have a honeymoon phase, we work hard,…
IntroductionOne of the key challenges that HR (Human Resource) Managers face in any organization is how they respond to employees violating organizational policies and plain disgruntled employees who are angry with their appraisals and consequent pay hikes and bonuses. Indeed, how astutely and adroitly the HR Managers deal with such employees determines their competency and…
5 Red Flags Employers Watch For In Job Interviews Getting through to the job interview stage in the hiring process means the employer believes you have the right experience and skills for the job on paper. But now comes the real deal-breaker: whether you can communicate those skills effectively in person and come off as…
3 Keys To Upskilling In 2021 It has always been important to upskill or reskill, but the economic and job uncertainty of 2020 has further hammered that point home. Whether you’re looking for a new job in 2021, making a career change, or planning to grow in your current job, all professionals should make a…
When an employee complains that he or she is experiencing sexual harassment of any type, the employer has a legal, ethical, moral, and employee relations obligation to investigate the charges thoroughly—without delay. The employer can’t take the time to decide whether they believe the employee or not, but must take him or her at their…
Why keywords are so important in a resume Keywords are descriptors of skills and attributes that industry insiders typically use to describe themselves and others in the profession. Hiring managers sometimes use computer programs known as applicant tracking systems — or ATS, for short — to save time and effort on their part. Keywords matter…
What Questions Should You ACTUALLY Ask Your Interviewer? If you’ve bagged yourself an interview – congrats! You should ensure you’re prepared for all the questions they may ask you in the interview, but there’s one more part of an interview that you need to make sure that you’re ready for; the end of the interview when the interviewer/hiring manager…