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Careers in Finance Industry
The finance industry offers a wide variety of opportunities, training, and career enrichment and on top a better working environment. If you are a graduate, a degree in finance is just the beginning. The most important thing is to know which career path to follow...
8 Interview Questions You Shouldn’t Be Answering in Interviews
This article is part of the "Interview Questions tips" series. There are some questions and some topics that should be off-limits during an interview and some of them are even illegal. But, it is not common for inexperienced and even sneaky interviewers to throw one...
Feeling the pressure of the job hunt? Here’s a quick fix
Looking for a job isn’t a bundle of fun. It takes hard work, patience and hundreds of CVs sent to apathetic employers – and that’s before you even receive a reply. Indeed, without a sense of perspective, you’ll most likely feel like giving up before you’ve even...
7 Benefits of an Online Resume
This article is part of the "Resume tips" series. When a potential employer sees your name, the very first thing they’re going to do is type it into Google, and what pops up could very well make or break your chances of getting that coveted position. Just about...
How to increase your chances of getting a job offer
If you’re a job seeker and interviewing with many companies, you might be wondering: What does it actually take to get a job offer? Landing a job can be tough. Many companies have smaller budgets and when several people have an input into a hiring decision and they...
8 Interview Shortcomings That Cost Millennials A Golden Job Opportunity
Research has shown that companies are more likely to hire those nearer retirement age as compared to millennials, and it seems like millennials’ attitudes are to blame. Many firms call millennials in for an interview but never extend a job offer. If you are among...
3 most likely reasons you got fired
If you’ve ever been fired or laid off, you know it can be a traumatic experience, especially if you haven’t been given a specific reason. Nobody really ever gets fired without a cause – there’s always reason for letting go of an employee. There are multiple reasons...
How to create effective achievements on your resume
This article is part of the "Resume tips" series.In my job as a Head of Recruitment at Yieldify and in my interview coaching practice, I see a lot of resumes on a daily basis. Most of them don’t stand out – many resumes are very duty-oriented, and often what job...
How to promote your skills effectively without being pushy
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series. Last Monday I ran a Job Interview Mastery workshop for Interesting Talks (check it out, you can download one talk for free) and on Saturday I was invited to Mumsnet’s Workfest event. I...
Tips for job seekers
Enjoying a career in our own choice of industry is what everyone strives for when putting in the hard hours during each rung of the education ladder, but jobs very rarely fall on our laps when we most want one. Finding work has become extremely difficult in recent...
