Self-promotion is difficult for many people. When done wrong, it can even seem narcissistic. The person who originally encapsulated that word was, as you might imagine, Narcissus. Like many Greek heroes, his choices in life have a didactic value, and his example was the most extreme: he was noted for his beauty, which is not…
By the time most people leave school, they still have no idea what they want to do with their lives. Lots of US residents will spend years drifting between dead-end jobs before settling on something suitable. Nothing is wrong with that strategy, but you will waste a lot of time. For that reason, it makes…
Not everybody walks out of college and straight into their ideal job. In fact, very few people do that. Some people spend years moving through different careers before finally landing what they would describe as their ideal job. For others, their job is merely a means to pay the bills and not a chosen career…
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’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…
Once you have chosen an agency to work with you will be required to sign a contract with them. It is important that you always read the small print and ask about anything that you do not fully understand. When you are under contract you agree to become an employee of the temp agency. This…
Freelance marketplace, also known as outsourcing or crowdsourcing marketplaces are website platforms which help people buy or sell their services through the internet or at least communicate through it. Anyone can buy or sell service just by creating an account on such websites. As a buyer you just have to post a job with your…
Have you ever heard the term “extended adolescence”? It refers to the change that we’re seeing in the way that people are growing up. Traditionally, “young adulthood” is defined as the time from 18 to 35. There are a few things that act as markers to differentiate adolescence and young adulthood. These things include moving…
From online job boards to social networks geared toward working professionals, the digital age has brought about new ways for employers to hire the talent they need. This has made job searches easier, but now standing out among the throng of candidates is more difficult. What digital tools do you need to set yourself apart…
Finding the perfect job role, getting an interview, and then landing the job will sound like a dream come true for those who are still trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives. This post aims to give you some valuable advice so that you can get to where you want…