If you are in a career that offers no real career progression, the work itself isn’t enjoyable, and there is a lack of training and options, then it can be easy to see why you can get disheartened and want to choose a new career path. One way to find a career that will fulfill…
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Engineering involves using scientific principles to build and maintain machines, structures and equipment. It can be a great field for people who are problem solvers and people who like to understand how machines and products work. People from all walks of life can get into engineering – while some jobs require a higher education, there…
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Before the Covid-19 pandemic, industry trends suggested that recruitment companies and corporate hiring departments had already started using video technology to interview candidates at part of the interview process. According to a survey conducted by Gartner, 86% of UK employers were conducting virtual interviews in April 2020. With the continued disruption to normal business practice…
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Setting attainable goals is the first step to success, but it can sometimes be a challenge. It’s important to set the right goals in order to motivate yourself to achieve them. Career goals can either be short-term or long-term, however, there’s often work involved. As well as figuring out your objectives you also need to…
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Once you have completed an interview whether it was in person, via phone or video call, sending a thank you email after an interview is crucial. You’ve put in a lot of hard work towards acing the interview and are probably competing with 4 or 5 other candidates with a similar background and skill set.…
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Leaving a job can often be a very difficult decision to make. While it opens up new possibilities, it also causes uncertainty that may be daunting to many. As such, it is key to understand exactly why you want to leave your current job and how to articulate it properly. While the reasons can vary…
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Video Interview Tips – Lights Camera Action The face to face job interview disappeared when offices closed their doors in March 2020. However, as lockdown restrictions ease and many of the Global workforce return to work, we have seen that employers are continuing to use the form of video interviews with candidates. Based on our…
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Looking for work can be challenging at the best of times. But with the job market suffering as a result of the pandemic, now more than ever it is important to go the extra mile to make sure that you stand out against the competition. Anybody who has had to look for work before will…
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Several years ago, a comprehensive research study was carried out that revealed data regarding the period of time in which the entire public in the country should invest in looking for work. Among the data reported, it turned out that if you look at the whole country, it takes about 8 to 9 months to…
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Effective communication is the key to a productive workplace. As a manager, it’s your responsibility to help maintain the flow of communication. In order to do this, you need to speak regularly to your team and get individual feedback. It’s also essential to update your software and equipment to ensure you have the best tools…
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