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... by Margaret Buj | Jun 15, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Job Search
Do you deserve a job? (a bit controversial!) Before you get indignant, hear me out. A couple of weeks ago I spoke to a Project Manager who’s been out of work for 3 months. He’s had several unsuccessful interviews during that time and he shared that he’d either...
by Margaret Buj | Jan 17, 2014 | a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Job Search, job seeker, jobs
Want a new job or a career this year? Follow my three simple tips to help you make a career change faster… As a lead recruiter and Interview Coach, I’m seeing that many professionals make the mistake of posting their resume/CV online, or sending their resume to...
by Margaret Buj | Jan 13, 2014 | a dream job, a job, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Management, career mistakes, Career Planning, get promoted, getting promoted, promotion
There are a few mistakes you must know about if you want to ensure you are not passed over for a promotion. Mistake 1: MBA or industry certifications don’t necessarily earn you more money. A lot of people think that if they do an MBA or certain certifications, they...
by Margaret Buj | Dec 5, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning, interviewing, job interview, job interviews, Job Search, jobs, management, work
This article is part of the “Interview Questions tips” series.If you are interviewing (especially for senior level positions), do you know how to make yourself stand out from other candidates? As an experienced professional, every one of your competitors...
