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The Job Hunters Caution – A Guide on how to differentiate between Scam and Legitimate Job Offers

Glasshouse Recruiting July 23, 2024 Career Advice, General

Job hunting can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While there are countless legitimate opportunities out there, the unfortunate reality is that job scams are also prevalent. Scammers prey on job seekers, hoping to exploit their eagerness for new opportunities. To protect yourself and ensure the job ad you’re responding to is authentic, follow these crucial steps: Verify the Job Posting

Choosing the Right Career: A Path to Fulfillment

Glasshouse Recruiting July 16, 2024 Career Advice, Personal Growth

Choosing the right career is one of the most important decisions you will make in your life. It shapes your future, influences your lifestyle, and determines your overall satisfaction and happiness. Here are some key steps to help you navigate this crucial choice: Self-Assessment: Begin by understanding yourself. Assess your interests, values, skills, and personality. Tools like the Myers-Briggs Type

Building and Maintaining Strong Relationships with Colleagues

Glasshouse Recruiting June 18, 2024 Career Advice

Maintaining positive relationships with colleagues is crucial for a harmonious and productive work environment. Here are some key strategies to help foster and sustain these relationships: Effective Communication: Open and honest communication is the foundation of any healthy relationship. Regularly engage in both formal and informal conversations with your colleagues. Listen actively, show empathy, and ensure your verbal and non-verbal

How to… Create a Growth Mind-Set at Work

Glasshouse Recruiting May 16, 2024 Career Advice, Personal Growth

Written by Margaret Harris A growth mind-set, which embraces the idea that we can learn new tricks no matter our age, has many benefits for organisations. “Promoting a growth mind-set culture is essential to thrive in today’s fast-paced and uncertain business environment. By implementing targeted strategies, reframing failures for growth and drawing inspiration from successful global examples, workplaces can

How to set and reach career goals…

Glasshouse Recruiting March 20, 2024 Career Advice, Personal Growth

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Getting where you would like to be takes planning, and the career of your dreams is easier to achieve if you set goals. “Goal-setting focuses your mind and provides a road map. When we set objectives, we gain a sense of direction. It’s like plotting co-ordinates on a map before embarking on a journey. Without goals we’re akin to wanderers

Create a Meaningful Career

Glasshouse Recruiting January 18, 2024 Career Advice

The start of a new year is a good excuse to make some changes to make work more meaningful and enjoyable. “Finding your spark isn’t a passive endeavour. It’s a fight, a journey, a continuous search for meaning. And the rewards? Transformative careers, thriving communities, and a life that ripples with positive change,” says executive coach Anja van Beek. She

Why am I finding it challenging to secure employment??

Glasshouse Recruiting September 14, 2023 Career Advice, General

Are you finding it challenging to secure a job despite your best efforts and qualifications? You’re not alone. Job hunting can be a daunting and frustrating experience, and there are several potential reasons why you might not be getting employed. Let’s explore a few common factors that could be affecting your job search: Market Conditions: Economic fluctuations and industry-specific trends

How to be… an Employer of choice

Glasshouse Recruiting February 23, 2023 Career Advice, Personal Growth, Skills

The world of work has changed enormously since the pandemic, making it more important than ever for companies to aim to be employers of choice. “A top employer is characterised by the practices and principles incorporated into how it operates. These span diversity, equity and inclusion, shared prosperity, sound employer – employee practices, employee well-being and innovation,” says Donald Khumalo,

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