What is the perfect job in your personal opinion? Perhaps it involves travelling around the world, maybe it involves doing some good for the world, and advancing technology, or perhaps you’d like to do something to entertain people. Everyone has a calling in life, but it’s up to them to find it and make that…
Getting a job is tough. Even when you have a great degree it can be hard to land the job you wanted, meaning you may need to do something else in the meantime. To get the first job there are certain things you need to do. You need to stack the odds in your favour,…
Building your online presence and developing your online reputation are two steps that are emphasized heavily for young professionals on the hunt for their first (or dream) job. Building a strong LinkedIn profile, setting up a search optimized website, and becoming more active on social media are virtually seen as rites of passage for individuals…
We are making a pretty bold statement and one that could be a little misleading. However it rather depends on how you look at the words we have used. Simply starting a business doing what you love, doesn’t mean you have stumbled on a magical formula to make money. However it does mean you will…
If you’re wondering why you’re not getting the best out of your workforce thus far, it might be because you are not taking concrete steps towards your aims. There is a lot of stuff that gets said about how to make your employees more productive. But we all need less talk and more tangible actions….
A lot of people are unhappy with their career path has taken them. It’s easy to let yourself get caught up in fun when you’re young; having a big impact on schooling and education. This leads a lot of people away from qualifications that could serve them well. And, ultimately, leaves a lot of people…
Going to work is a necessary part of life because it provides structure and pays the bills. Still, no one should go to work because they have to – they should go because they want to. Sadly, the stats show that employees that work in an office do not like getting out of bed and…
We often talk about careers like they’re a journey. We’re told to go on a career path or climb the career ladder. In truth, this is the best way to think about your career as it means you’re always looking forward. You start off with an entry-level job and aspire to end up with an…
In business, it is essential that you treat your employees as well as you treat your customers. When you show your workers respect and trust, and treat them with dignity, they will do the same in return. It will lead to them actually caring about the company they work in, their co-workers, and their customers….
The police force is an essential part of our society. Upholding the law, serving the public first, and protecting us from those who would threaten parts of our life. It’s easy to want to be a member of the force. The gleam of the badge and the sound of the siren can put the passion…
There are certain accepted truths…that just aren’t. Do what you love, the money will follow…that’s great as long as you love doctoring or lawyering. If you love watching football, you’re going to have some challenges making ends meet. That is not to say that you shouldn’t follow your passion. But if you’ve looked around, and…
We’re not looking at the skills that jobseekers have. We’re looking at the skills that stopped jobseekers from being jobseekers. The truth is that there’s a big difference between the effort that a lot of people looking for careers are putting in and the effort used by those who will always know how to find…