Career Planning Archives - Margaret Buj

How to advance your career

by Margaret Buj | Jul 1, 2014 | a job, Blog, career advancement, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning

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 next challenge, promotion or simply want to increase the depth and breadth of...

6 mistakes to avoid if you want to get promoted

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...

What REALLY differentiates you in a job interview

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

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 has climbed the corporate ladder in very similar ways. Those are/were your...

Finding your perfect career

by Margaret Buj | Dec 4, 2013 | a dream job, a job, Blog, career, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Planning

Everyone has their own unique skills and interests, and an ideal career is out there for everyone—if, of course, you know where to look. Finding that perfect career can be a challenge so job seekers should take note of the tips and resources available to connect...

Revealing the hidden job market

by Margaret Buj | Feb 6, 2013 | a job, Blog, Career Planning, hidden job market, informational interviews, job seeker, jobs, Linked In, resume

The “hidden job market” is one of the biggest of buzz phrases for job seekers. Many experts argue that up to 80 percent of the available jobs are hidden, although absolute documentation is hard to come by. So where are all these jobs, and how can you...

Are you ready for your dream job?

by Margaret Buj | Aug 10, 2012 | a dream job, a job, Blog, Career Development, Career Planning, jobs

Are you more concerned about getting the job just because you have the skills or because the job appeals to you? Are you doing everything that the career advisers tell you to do to find a job, but feel deep inside that there is still something missing? Did you take...