In some job applications you may either be expressly asked to provide references or reference letters or have the option to add ‘other documents’ in support of your application. So, how to prepare for such requests? It is very important to ask one or a few of your colleagues if …
Some recruiters do not read cover letters, others do. As you do not really know in advance what will happen with this letter, you should prepare it for scrutiny. Two important tips: it should be structured and without mistakes. Now, how to start? First, some basics: In the header indicate …
Strength, trust and confidence are interrelated, whether in the personal or professional sphere. To gain trust, you need strengths and appearing confident helps being trusted. In short, people in your inner and professional circle will trust you if they believe they can rely on you and you can get things …
In these uncertain times of lockdowns and confinements, creativity can play a fundamental role not only to escape from negative thoughts, use our imagination and free our minds, but also to excel in our job. In fact, creativity can also make us more efficient, unique, adaptive, allowing us to connect the …
Mastering the art of compromising at work Compromise is not about losing. It is about deciding that the other person has just as much right to be happy with the end result as you do. Donna Martini In today’s workplace, there are many ways in which you will have to …
“Why don’t you tell us something about your brand?” – This could easily be a question you may get asked during a job interview and you don’t necessarily have to be a fashion designer or a business man to be able to answer. Actually, everyone should work to develop their …
Resilience is a word we have heard a lot lately, especially since we have been dealing with an atypical situation that forced us to stay home for months. By and large we have all experiences periods of worry or anxiety. However, if they are still negatively impacting your life, you …
Let’s be honest, job hunting is daunting and remaining positive and confident may seem impossible at times. While job hunting all our resources and strengths are put to the test. Our competencies are tested through CV screenings and interviews; our self-confidence is tested by the rejections we receive; and the …
Connections are part of our daily lives: from our social connections to the potential relationship between what we have done yesterday and we are doing today and what we may do tomorrow, but also the connection between our mind and our body. In challenging times, when we are forced to …
Entrepreneurs are often described as the heroes of today. Unlike their comics counterparts, they step up to unprecedented challenges on their path to success. They are not facing any supernatural forces though, but very real obstacles in their trial to build a successful venture: marketing positioning, lack of investments and …
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