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Top tips to establish yourself as a real authority in your field
Last week I went to Madrid to take part in the discussion panel at IE Business School's Marketing Day. The purpose was to provide participants an overview on the merits and hurdles one may encounter when working in the field of marketing. I was one of the speakers...
The Job Search – How to utilise your time
Your perfect job role The first step in performing a time efficient job search is to decide on what you want from your next role. By narrowing down the jobs that you are willing to do, you will be better prepared to focus on applying for the perfect role rather than...
Why you should treat job interviews like sales meetings
Guest post by John Fawkes Here’s how job interviews usually go: you (the applicant) spend most of the time answering questions about yourself- what you’ve done, what you’re good at, what your biggest weakness is. The interviewer drives the conversation, and you...
[Video] How to answer ‘Tell me about yourself’ question
This article is part of the "Interview Questions tips" series.In this quick video, I share how to answer a very common interview question 'So, tell me about yourself'? In just 2 minutes, you will find out how to separate yourself from competitors and be positively...
How to settle into a new job fast
This article is part of the "Career Advice" series.Congratulations! You've accepted a new job offer and you're about to start the job you really wanted. On one hand you're excited, but on the other hand, you might be feeling a bit apprehensive. Will you fit in? Will...
Introverts’ Guide to a Smooth Job Search
Looking for a job doesn't have to be so hard. While launching a job search may not rank in difficulty with rocket science, it has become increasingly difficult and more complex. If you add on top of that some Introvert tendencies, like a reluctance to “put yourself...
How to keep in contact with your network when you’re not looking for a job
Networking isn’t a strategy many job seekers are particularly comfortable with, but it can be a very effective way of finding opportunities. However, most people I know aren't very good at keeping in touch with their contacts, until something happens to make them...
How to penetrate your target companies
Most job seekers meet somewhere between 3-5 people at their target company during an interview process. They usually only meet these people once – on interview day. But what is the value of meeting more people? Well, obviously, the more people you meet the more...
How to advance your career
This article is part of the "Career Development and Self-Promotion Tips" series.Career planning isn’t just restricted to people who are frustrated and looking to leave their job, it also applies to those who are happy in their current organisation but hungry for the...
[Video] Why haven’t I got interview feedback yet?
I got a few questions recently from job seekers who haven’t got feedback from a prospective employer yet. Perhaps you’ve been told that you’d get feedback by mid next week or whatever the date might have been, but the deadline is gone, and you’re still waiting....
