achievement Archives - Margaret Buj

Take Advantage of Leadership Training to Find a Job

by Margaret Buj | Aug 31, 2015 | a blog, a job, achievement, achievements, leadership, qualifications

As you know, getting a job is a job in itself. The term ‘job hunt’ is an apt one. Often you really do feel that you are on the hunt for an elusive prey. Sometimes the temptation to give up and take that promotion to manager of the fast food joint, or bar you worked in...

How to use August wisely to get hired in September!

by Margaret Buj | Aug 9, 2015 | a blog, a job, achievement, achievements

Many people put their job search on hold until September. And of course summer is the perfect time to go away and recharge your batteries. However, if you’re serious about changing jobs, I wouldn’t recommend slacking off on your job search during the summer for...

How to create effective achievements on your resume

by Margaret Buj | May 28, 2015 | a blog, a job, achievement, achievements, job interviews, Job Search, jobs, resume

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 seekers call ‘achievements’ are really their daily...

Questions to help you evaluate 2013

by Margaret Buj | Dec 16, 2013 | achievement, Blog, career, Career Advice, goal setting, goals

Every year in December, I review my personal progress for the year. Would you like to play along? Here are some examples of questions I ask myself: What did I do that worked well? What am I grateful for? What did I attempt that didn’t work? Did I meet my goals? If not...

How to do self-promotion without being pushy

by Margaret Buj | Apr 7, 2013 | achievement, Blog, promotion, promotions, self promotion, selling yourself successfully

Many people are not comfortable with the concept and practice of self-promotion. However, no matter how good you are at your job, without self-promotion your achievements may be overlooked. So how can you promote your achievements without looking smarmy? For many...