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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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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In every economy, there are companies that are able to rise above the others regardless of the various challenges thrown to them and there are companies unable to cope. It can be hard to tell if a company is going down because you are not so sure which warning signs to watch out for. There…
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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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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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Remote working has been picking up in many companies thanks to the improvements in technology for the past couple of years. Employers see how productive their employees become if they are in a conducive environment. They also get access to a larger talent pool which can supplement tasks which are not available in the regular…
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During the pandemic, many businesses have to cut costs in order to survive. Even right now, with Asia slowly recovering towards normalcy, some businesses are barely keeping their heads above the water. Many of them are turning towards freelancers right now to fill up the gaps because you don’t have to spend a lot of…
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Telecommuting is becoming a popular trend for many businesses as many tasks can now be done at home. Several studies have also shown that remote working for some employees is better because they are working in an environment they can easily relax and focus in. However, there are instances where remote working doesn’t work for…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely shifted work for everyone, including freelancers. Since many industries have shut down, clients are now budgeting their resources to prevent their businesses from shutting down during this time and laying off their projects. Some of my clients are suspending my services to tide over this period. The nicer ones did…
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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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Landing your first job can be difficult if you will rely only on job search sites and referrals. There will be cases when it will take you months before you can land the job that you want. If you do get a referral or an interview offer, there is no guarantee you will be able…
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Face-to-face interviews have always been the norm for employers and job seekers who wish to get into the companies they wish to apply for. When an interview is scheduled, the job seeker will be meeting someone from the company, who will assess their worth as a future employee. However, with the improvement in communications in…
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Planning to get a freelancer for your business? Hiring a freelancer is no easy decision to make because there are a lot of freelancers offering their services in the market. Some of them may not even be in contact with you regularly or have a regular fee for their work. They also have other clients…
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Interviews are hard and often nerve wrecking. Even someone like me who loves to interview and be interviewed, I get butterflies in my tummy the night before. This post I stumbled upon, break down simply with the list of questions that you can expect if you are going for an interview. In fact, many posts…
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When you finish your college degree, graduation is the most important day in your life. It is when you can celebrate your success in braving the challenges of your course threw at you and show to your family and friends that you made it. Of course, now that you finished your career, it is time…
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The topic of mental illness at the workplace is often swept under the carpet. Nobody wants to talk about and HR is edgy if someone were to ask about it. But mental illness is very real. Ranequa talks about it candidly with her own personal experiences and has graciously shared this post with us so…
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Companies and businesses are looking into remote work to save up money. Remote work can be done anywhere and there won’t be any costs to get it set up, such as real estate, security deposits and the like. Teams working on this model can also find more flexibility with their work since they can work…
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With prices of goods and services increasing, it is no longer enough that we rely only on our 9-to-5 salary. Business is a good way to build up extra money to support your salary. But, many are reluctant to do it because they believe they will need to invest a lot of money to get…
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Congratulations! You finally got a job interview scheduled which puts you closer to the job of your dreams. However, what should you do if you have some questions about the job? Can you ask during your interview? It is actually ok to ask during your interview since it helps you get to know the company…
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