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Formulating a Career Goal Plan
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Career Planning is an activity that should not stop once you are done with your high school or college. In fact, it should be a constant process in your

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Identifying Your Career Goals
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You go to a family gathering or a friends’ reunion and you get asked, “What are your plans for higher education?” or “What have you thought about your career?”

This post is part 1 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
Formulating Your Ideal Career Path
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Finding the career of your choice can be quite a challenge. There are so many options and so many opinions influencing your decision that it is almost impossible to be

This post is part 2 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
Identifying Your Personal Threats
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We have already discussed how you can identify your personal strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in other blog posts (links to respective blog posts). In this blog, we will try to

This post is part 3 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
Identifying Your Personal Opportunities
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You are sitting on your workstation, wondering if your skills are getting dated. You try to update your resume and are hit by the hard truth: “You haven’t learnt anything

This post is part 4 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
Identifying Your Personal Weaknesses
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We have already discussed how you can identify your personal strengths in this other blog (link to Identifying Your Personal Strengths blog post). However, it is equally important to be

This post is part 5 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
Identifying Your Personal Strengths
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You are at an interview at the place that you really like. The interview is going great, but then the interviewer asks you this question: “List down your greatest personal

This post is part 6 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
The Basics of Job Hunting (Part Two)
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This is the second blog on the basics of job-hunting. The first blog took you through how to look for a new job and possibly a career shift. All of

This post is part 8 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
The Basics of Job Hunting (Part One)
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It is that time of the year when a lot of us will be going through annual evaluations at our workplaces. There will possibly be some increments and some disappointments.

This post is part 7 of 9 in the series Job Hunting
Could The Coronavirus Make Your Lifestyle Healthier?
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The Coronavirus pandemic is bigger than anybody expected. Although the UK has quite a small number of cases, the rest of Europe is struggling to cope and shutting its borders

2 Ways to Take Your Small Business to the Next Level
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Have you recently reached your profit potential and come face-to-face with that dreaded glass ceiling? If your small business is ready to take that next all-important step in its development,
Protecting Your Workforce During Covid-19: A Guide
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As a business or company owner or someone in charge of a project, there are essential factors that should always be considered when keeping the workforce safe. This is something
The Golden Rules Of Professional Services Marketing
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In 2021, we’re living in a predominantly service-based economy. Our wealth comes less from machines and more from the knowledge we individually hold. That’s why lawyers, accountants, consultants and other
How to Run Your Business Smoothly
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Anyone can start up a business, but the way you manage your processes is the difference between success and failure. If you have recently set up a company, but have
Ways to Create A Better Workplace For Your Team
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As a business leader, it is important to consider how you can create a better workplace for your team. You cannot expect your team to come in and excel every
Why Do You Need the PIF V6 Portal for Your Food Business?
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Upgrading to the Product Information Form or PIF V6.0 is a good idea if you are in the food industry in Australia or New Zealand. When you are in the
Is Your Business Failing Due To Customer Service?
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Customer service is a huge part of any business, and you don’t want to let your business fail because your employees are incapable of doing their job properly. At the
Three attributes no business should be without
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If you’re a woodworking business, you might think the only people you need to employ are carpenters. If you’re a call centre, you might only think you need to employ
4 Issues That You Need To Address As A Logistics Business Owner
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If you’re running a logistics business, you will face unique challenges on the market. Here are some of the problems that you need to tackle head on. Safety First, you
Having Skin Problems Due to Wearing a Mask All the Time? Here’s How to Deal with Them
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Wearing a mask is essential and the right thing to do in order to stop the spread of Covid-19. However, long hours of wearing the mask can be quite a