Have you had enough of your current job, are you feeling miserable when you are at work and do you sometimes dread going to work. The start of the year is always a time for self-reflection on all levels but its also a particularly good time to review your career options. Most companies typically hire
If you are even vaguely interested in progressing your career or if you are in any way external or client facing you really do need to have a proper LinkedIn profile. Increasingly business professionals will look at your profile before they meet you to get a sense of your background and connections. Recruiters and hiring
Well done, if you have suitably impressed with your resume/CV and cover letter, you have made it to the interview stage. The worst possible approach to take now is one of complacency. Preparation is required and due diligence is expected every single time. Research the company and the person who will be interviewing you Allow
Your resume or CV is your calling card. It should encapsulate as much information about you as possible, not through being overly verbose but by being tightly worded and extremely clear. Recruiters and hiring managers, in Hong Kong and all over the world, get thousands of resumes a day. You need yours to stand out
Remember an interview is a two way process. You need to be able to listen to what is being said and also talk effectively when asked. You need to be 100% focused on the interviewer and what he/she is saying to you. Take each opportunity to speak as a chance to showcase your skills, experience
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Whether we like it or not, people tend to make assessments within the first five minutes of meeting you. That means what you look like is going to be more important than what you say in the opening stages of an interview. If you say the wrong thing or forget your pitch you can ask
Getting hired takes work and a lot of time so you want to make sure that the company and the role you are accepting are right for you. Everyone can have a career plan but most of us deviate at some point in our working lives so its always good to re-assess and get back
A good job is a moving target. Even when you get hired, industry demands and company dynamics can change, meaning you have to keep improving your skills and adding to your industry knowledge. Adding to your professional qualifications is critical to developing a sustainable career path. Whether you learn a new language, a technical skill
When you apply for a job or are asked for an interview, take a step back and think about all the skills you have that make you right for a particular job. you need to apply basic sales principles to position or ‘sell yourself’ correctly. 1. Know your strengths Make a list of your strengths
