One of the most challenging tasks for job seekers during job applications is creating the cover letter attached to their resume. A cover letter can provide employers with an overview of your work-related skills, and it can also give an initial impression on your personality without going through your resume. If you are a job…
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Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many of us are anticipating the day when the virus will be contained and possibly eliminated so life can return to normal. Many industries took a hit during this pandemic and while there is a slow easing of restrictions, it is not clear what the future all holds for us.…
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Sometimes, it can be hard to get a job in a company if you don’t have a referrer. Fortunately, you can reach out for help to your family and colleagues who have connections within the industry you are interested in. If you have a referrer during your job application, you will need to use a…
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Hoping to score yourself a new job? Besides having the best resume that shows your qualifications, you should also have a job application cover letter that features your experiences to demonstrate to your prospective employer that you are fit for the job position. Employers often ask for a cover letter to be included in any…
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Building connections is an important part of creating a professional career in any field you may have. However, if you are new to the industry or just starting up, what can you do to build and expand your network? The best way to start building your network is by writing a networking letter which you…
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Some companies do not advertise their job openings and their search for prospective talents to join their ranks. If you seek to join these companies, a great way to determine if they have an opportunity waiting for you is by sending them an application with a prospecting cover letter attached to it. But, how do…
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The coronavirus has shifted and disrupted plans of many people regarding their careers, especially those who have just graduated from college. Several industries have been paralysed by the pandemic, while a few are clinging on as best as they could. If you are a new graduate and hoping to start your career during this pandemic,…
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With lockdown in place, I find more time on my hands to explore new blogs and boy, am I glad to stumble upon this post written by an Indonesian Female Engineer who loves traveling and is working now in Denmark. Her post is inspiring and beaming with positivity. I hope by sharing this, brings in…
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Are you a patient person who could observe the things around you in fine detail? Can you take note of all these details and do the tasks related to them? If that is a yes, there are several jobs out there that can work for you which require top-notch observational skills. This post is inspired…
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I absolutely love interactions from my readers. So, I try to fulfil their requests from time to time. Simon, a talented writer himself, inspired me to research and write a list of jobs for fitness lovers like himself. When you think about fitness careers, many of us will immediately think that the only work available…
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It seems that with each passing year the notion of developing freelance skills becomes more popular. This is in part because it’s become easier for people to market their own skills via the internet and social media, essentially setting the stage for more people to develop personal business endeavors of their own. However, it’s also…
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When I was young, I created an image of a successful woman that looks like this: To me, a successful career woman must be wearing a smart suit and high heels with carefully coiffed hair and perfect makeup. She should be using the latest gadgets and carrying fancy accessories like a Bottega Veneta handbag. She…
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“Will you just shut up already?” that’s how my parents yelled at me back then because I love hogging the phone line for hours and hours. I thought, if I had it my way, I’ll be a telephone operator. Oh, wait… I was actually a telephone operator during holidays when I was still in school…
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Interviews are a great way for employers to see what kind of person is trying to apply for a job opening. It is their best opportunity to find out why they should be considered and see how they can help the company in the long run. If you are due for an interview soon, it…
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Are you the type of person who loves beauty and always trying out the latest beauty products and techniques? If that is a yes, you should consider trying out for jobs that are related to the beauty industry. There are a lot of these jobs in the industry waiting regardless of your artistic skills and…
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Change can be a very scary thing especially when you are getting older. Career change can sometimes become a career suicide. However, it can be avoided if the change is carefully planned and you persevere through difficulties to get to the end goal. The results can be both rewarding and satisfying as the below stories…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely caused many workers to question if it is still safe to work on their current careers. Since the virus is still under research and a vaccine is nowhere to be found, many are now asking themselves if they should quit their jobs and just find another job that won’t put…
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Some people believe that it is very hard to start a career in fashion because of the limited career options it has and the level of expectations you have to match. Not true! Contrary to popular believe, the fashion industry has a lot of great careers! So besides being a model or a designer, there…
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When applying for a job, it is important that your resume stands out from the rest of the applicants for that job opening. Every hiring manager has various techniques to help them see the best applicants, some being able to spot them with just one glance at their resume. As a recruiter specialised in hiring…
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If you are like me not wanting to see negative news about Covid-19, this isn’t it. This is about planning and moving forward even though the future may be like in a fog-like manner, it is for the best to push on with positivity. You see, I can moan at home, creating panic in my…
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