If you find yourself in between jobs throughout your careers, you may be wondering how you can link them together to help you transition easily. The solution to your problem is through the help of bridge jobs. Definition of Bridge Job A bridge job is a temporary position not related to your chosen industry. You…
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Some say that if you want to get a raise, the best way to do it is by getting another job offer that has better perks than your current situation. With an outside offer, you can use it to negotiate with your employers to get better wages and benefits and boost your confidence since your…
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One of the most challenging interview questions to answer is the question of salary expectations. Interviewers always ask an applicant’s salary expectation to see if they can afford to hire you or not. It is also a great way to know if you value your work and yourself. While it sounds straightforward, answering it is…
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Many interview questions sound simple enough to answer, but they can catch you off-guard. But, none is trickier to answer than the question, “Why should I hire you?” In a nutshell, the question asks you if you are the person the company is looking for. However, answering this must be done with careful consideration because…
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Job searching can be both fun and nerve-wracking because you never know what opportunities are available to you at this time. Sometimes, you may end up finding the job of your dreams, while there will be times you won’t be able to find anything at all. The uncertainty can trigger job search anxiety, affecting one’s…
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Job interviews require applicants to sell themselves to their potential employers and convince them that you are the one they are looking for. However, during the interview, you will be asked about your weaknesses. Answering this question is tricky because if you answer honestly, you may end up taking yourself out of the running despite…
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Job interviews are not complete without the question “What are your Strengths?” Candidates may find this question easy to answer, but you have to be careful to answer it because you may end up highlighting strengths that are not related to the job. Interviewers use this question to see if you are suited for the…
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Some say that if you find the perfect job, you won’t have to worry about everything else. While this adage sounds like a dream, this isn’t always guaranteed to be perfect, especially if you work in a company with a unique way of doing things different from what you are used to. If you can’t…
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This pandemic has caused an increase in unemployment. Many companies are putting hiring on hold due to the unforeseeable future. To close the gap of unemployment, one of the best things to do is to look for freelancing gigs or work from home jobs. For those who are immunocompromised or those who live with young…
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Being a job seeker during a pandemic is not a good way to start or develop a career, especially if you have just graduated out of college. Not only will you have to contend with an immense competition for job openings, but you also need to prove your worth so that employers could consider you…
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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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COVID-19 has changed pretty much everything we know, especially when it comes to our careers. Some of us lost our jobs because we are part of the industries that are affected the most by the pandemic. While others are still uncertain if their jobs will last even after the pandemic. If you are looking for…
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Many people will agree that COVID-19 has greatly shifted life as we know it. From doing our daily routine, socialising with others, and to conducting our businesses – everything was re-envisioned to include precautions against the virus. In the field of recruitment, companies and businesses have come up with various ways to keep their businesses…
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You know the bad feeling churning in your stomach, the tiny hair at the back of your neck stands and somehow no matter sitting, lying or standing, something seems to be off. Sometimes it isn’t so bad to listen closely to your guts once in a while, it may just save you from being exploited…
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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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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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The current economic crisis and the natural events that have besieged the world for the past couple of months has definitely made job hunting very tricky for a lot of people. No matter where you turn, there are many people especially graduates currently unemployed and unable to get a job. If you are one of…
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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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When times are bad, there is seem to be an increase of get-rich-quick schemes floating around. When you look up online the various jobs that are available for job seekers, you will definitely find yourself seeing all sorts of job offers. However, there are job offers out there that aren’t what they seem and take…
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