It could be a presentation you have to give to your team or a speech at a conference, but not long after you have celebrated being chosen to shine, you are crippled by doubt and unable to stop thinking about how badly it will go “It is healthy to be a little nervous. You are honing your talents – but
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Make a Solid First Impression: Your interview begins as soon as you enter the building Just as you’ll want to treat everyone you meet during the interview process (not just the hiring manager) with respect, you’ll want to exude confidence and poise throughout (not just while you’re literally sitting down for your interview) When you enter the office and connect
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By Dibs Baer Dibs Baer has shared a really informative article on how you can make your workplace more LGBTQ+ inclusive and has shared ways which us as businesses can show our support and acceptance of the community and we wanted to share that with our clients and candidates This is what Dibs had to say… The LGBTQ community loves
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The past year has changed the world of work and has led many people to question some of the choices they had taken for granted, including whether their job gives them a sense of purpose and meaning “The move to remote work, the proliferation of technological tools to bring people together when we needed to stay apart, and the rise
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Many managers are under the impression that they are approachable and easy to talk to when in actual fact, they seem unfriendly and more remote “The importance of approachability cannot be exaggerated. Putting people at ease allows them to think and perform at their best in your presence,” says life coach Lizette Volkwyn She advises: You need to set and
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Find the Common Threads in Your Career: If you’re ready for a change, but not quite sure which direction to take your career, start by thinking about what similarities your previous roles share From there, you are able to determine what other industries or types of roles would be a good fit for your skills and allow you to do
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Question 1 How Are You Holding Up? How Are You Adjusting to Life Post-Quarantine? Keep your responses general, vague, and more or less positive It’s totally fine to acknowledge the struggles of the past year or to express hope or excitement about the future Sharing a small titbit about finally getting to hug your mom again or enjoy a meal
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HOW TO SET UP A FORMAL ASSESSMENT SYSTEM As SME’s grow and appoint more staff members, they need to construct a more formal Human Resources system which includes performance management “Without regular performance evaluations, you may not notice that employee is battling, or you may fail to recognise excellent performance,” said Sage Africa & Middle East people director Marvin Opperman
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Cover Letter Basics Most employers want to see that you’re truly excited about the specific position and company—which means creating a custom letter for each position you apply for While it’s okay to recycle a few strong sentences and phrases from one cover letter to the next, don’t even think about sending out a 100% generic letter Include the Hiring
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How to Cope with Retrenchment There is no denying that retrenchment is financially and emotionally devastating making it difficult to get back on track – the current unemployment rate in South Africa is sitting on 35.2% You do not have to navigate this difficult time on your own – turn to your friends and family for guidance and support, talk
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