Change your life in 20 minutes with these 5 simple steps
Don’t let another year pass you by! 2014 is a clean slate and you still have time to set some plans in motion for a total life or career overhaul! Have you been thinking of changing your life? Do you need a total ‘you’ makeover? Perhaps you have some goals and dreams that have been […]
10 Killer Tricks To Land Your Dream Job
Are you still looking to land your dream job? Everyone wants to work in a role where they feel fulfilled, motivated and energised to do their best. Finding your dream career is not usually easy. The current job market is tough and it takes dedication and hard work to land a job that you’ll be excited […]
Signs it’s time to change your life: NOW
Life: it changes every day but frustratingly, often we feel as though we are doing the same things day in, day out, and getting nowhere. Do you have big dreams and goals? The New Year is a great time to change a few things in your life around and set some great plans in motion […]
Top 10 ways to get ahead this December by studying rather than partying
Got big plans for your future? You may have signed on to do a course or some other type of study and you’re pumped about getting some great work done over summer. December can actually be a fantastic month to get ahead if you plan properly! If you have big plans and goals, honing your […]
How to market yourself like a product to get a job
Marketing. There’s barely a product sold without it. When you market something, you highlight its best features to a potential customer. You need to demonstrate the benefits that product will bring to the consumer. Finding a job can be like marketing yourself as a product. Think about it. The recruiters, managers and bosses of this […]
The 7 things you need to nail to get a job
If you are currently job seeking there are many tips you can employ to make yourself stand out to potential employees. Presenting the best version of yourself is essential to getting and keeping the job you desire in the industry you are aiming for. The job market can be every competitive and honing the essential […]
The 4 work skills that are obsolete in 2014 and the 4 skills that are essential. Do you have them?
Many experts are suggesting that the internet, as well as the process of offshoring, will account for many current roles falling out of fashion, or even ceasing to exist by 2024. Travel agents, car manufacturers, retail workers, accountants and IT workers have been cited as being among the most at-risk employees with the potential to […]
Looking for a job? What do recruiters look for in a candidate?
Human resources recruiters have a big job. Increasingly, they have to sort through dozens or even hundreds of resumes for one single position. They are often time poor and need to be able to assess your qualities quickly. When you are job seeking, you need to remember a few things that will make the process […]
Bored of blogging? 20 tips when you’re tired of blogging
Sometimes we all get bored of blogging. It’s not always easy. In fact, it’s pretty damn hard and takes a lot of commitment. I have now been writing a blog for 4 years. I started this blog on November 15th, 2012 and in that first month I had 52 visitors. Fast forward to now and […]
What to do before a job interview | 7 interview tips
There are so many questions about what to do before a job interview! If you are currently job seeking there are many tips you can employ to make yourself stand out to potential employees. Presenting the best version of yourself is essential to getting and keeping the job you desire in the industry you are […]
How to stop losing things: 21 ways to organise your life
Are you sick to death losing things and feeling disorganised? You can get your life in order, and it’s not as difficult as you think. Here are 21 simple tips that you can implement in your life today to make you feel more in control of your life.
5 best women bloggers for inspirational advice
Penelope Trunk An entrepreneur and start-up queen, Penelope started several successful blogs. Her current self-titled blog gets over 150 000 page views a month and influences people all over the world. Penelope used to be a highflying corporate in New York, now she lives the simple life on a farm in Wisconsin where she still […]
Email etiquette: 7 things to do. 7 things NOT to do
1. Keep emails short An email should be as short as possible while still conveying its intended message. For a guide, three sentences is generally the maximum amount that a casual reader will process without needing to refer back to the email. Take your time to read and re-read your email to make sure you […]
7 Ways to read people’s secret language at work
There are many different types of workplaces, from corporate settings to clinics, community centres, contracting in private homes and working in outdoor spaces. If you work alongside others, you will notice that some ideas, plans and interactions are out in the open and some are not. Every workplace has rules, regulations and personalities to contend […]