Every job hunter spends weeks and months trying to find the perfect job and wait for employers to reach out to them with an offer. It can be hard to turn it down when an offer does come, even if that’s the only job offer you have received for months. While it can be the…
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How to Handle Taking a Career Break
Are you thinking about pausing your career for a bit to unwind, spend time with your family or fulfil your lifelong dream? Taking a short break from work can be daunting, especially if you do not prepare for it. Fortunately, there are several tricks to achieve a successful career break and prevent any stress as…
November is the Month for Giving Thanks
Hello MMers! I love the idea of a family holiday called Thanksgiving. I grew up watching movies and hearing stories of Thanksgiving. It’s a heartwarming thought that everyone in the family, big and small, far and near, gathered together under one roof to thank and appreciate the fortunate and blessed ongoings in their lives. In…
How to Follow Up on Job Applications
When you see a job listing, you will apply for it once the qualifications match your background and skill set. Sometimes, the response is immediate; but, there will also be times when it will take a long time before you get a response. Some companies take a while to reply to job applications because their…
Do’s and Don’ts of Negotiation
In business, you must negotiate well with your coworkers, team leaders, clients and other parties. Doing well means that you can help your business grow and keep everything running smoothly. On the other hand, doing not so well with your negotiations can spell trouble for the company, and you don’t want to be the one…
What are the 5 Most important Negotiation Skills
It is not uncommon to find people who will not share the same views and make it difficult to achieve certain goals at work. What they know and believe in should be followed, and if you want them to work with you, you will need to either agree with them or find ways to support…
What Happens When Your Company is Merging
For any startup and small business, acquisitions or mergers can change the company’s future. When a company is merged with a larger company, it means that big players have seen your company’s potential and would like to benefit from its popularity. For employees, mergers can be scary prospects because they may affect their job security….
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