Every company wants to have employees who are credible and trustworthy. If they are not credible, it could be challenging to work with them and trust them with tasks that will help the company grow. Considering the importance of credibility, employees should do their best to be trusted and respected by their managers and colleagues.…
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If a business or company wants their employees to keep working for them, they must show that they value them. Employees who are happy and feel treasured will be motivated to stay productive and committed to the company’s growth. There are many ways companies can show that they value their employees, and here are six…
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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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Let’s face it. Work can be a nightmare, especially when things don’t go your way and your work environment is not helping too much to alleviate your stress. However, even if you want to complain about everything wrong with your work, doing so without thinking can cause severe damage and affect your career once your…
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For introverts and those who wish to keep a low profile, working at home is a dream come true. They can work without worrying about their workmates and stay invisible while they do their work. However, while that sounds good, one still needs to be visible even while working remotely because it helps motivate you…
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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 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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Whether you are applying for a new job or a promotion, one question you cannot escape is, “What are you passionate about?” At first, the question doesn’t seem complicated, but it can get a little intricate and embarrassing when answering it, especially to someone you don’t know. If you are asked this question during your…
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I choose to share this topic on Patty’s invitation for guest collaboration because it is very dear to me. In fact, I have friends who are going through workplace abuse and many of them are trying to either find a new job or trying to report to their HR. Workplace abuse is a serious matter…
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More often than not, people leave their jobs because they feel like their company or team does not appreciate them. As an employee, it is of paramount importance to feel valued by your company; it shows that your work input is appreciated no matter the position. If you feel unappreciated in your workplace, the first…
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So, you made a mistake at work? Maybe fail to comply with a deadline or miscommunication with a co-worker. It’s common. Messing up at the workplace has endless ways. Luckily, to make things right after committing a mistake are as many. Apologising after committing a mistake requires essential expertise, but what is the right way…
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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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New employees often feel under pressure to continuously provide new ideas to help innovate products and deliver new services that will help the business’s growth. However, it is not easy to generate new ideas and develop them on one’s own. A team effort is needed to brainstorm for new proposals and get these ideas working.…
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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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I stumbled upon a refreshing and inspiring piece by ADEOYE EMMANUEL. What he wrote was not only motivating, it is so real and resounding after my own heart. This is the kind of leader I want to be. Have a read and let me know in the comments on what is leadership to you. If…
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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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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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*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous I love my work and I love my company. Most of all, I love my colleagues. We are the only distributor for some of the highest end kitchen appliances in the country. The relationship between the employees are wonderful. It’s like working in a…
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*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous Short Story: I gave my best to my ex-company but still got stabbed in the back. Long story? Here it goes.. I worked in a logistic company that grew from a small back office with just 10 manpower to 500 employees very quickly within 5…
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Video conferencing are not new. It have been around for some time. Even though meeting through videos can never be as good as meeting up in real life, it is a necessity. Not only it save companies thousands of money to do video meetings instead of flying out their employees, it also better for the…
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