by Margaret Buj | Oct 22, 2014 | a job, job interview, job interviews, jobs
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... by Margaret Buj | Oct 7, 2014 | a job, Blog, interview questions, interviewing
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... by Margaret Buj | Sep 9, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Management
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... by Margaret Buj | Aug 31, 2014 | a job, Blog, introverts, 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... by Margaret Buj | Aug 3, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, networking
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... by Margaret Buj | Jul 1, 2014 | a job, Blog, career advancement, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning
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...