The first step into working life is as instructive as it is potentially terrifying. Most of us get a job when we are quite young, and the realization that we will spend most of our lives reporting directly to someone other than ourselves is not easy to suppress. The thing is, our first jobs, no…
A promotion allows you to take on a more important role in your company, earn a higher salary and have a greater sense of achievement. To effectively advance your career in your company, you will need to excel in your work performance and attract the attention of your superiors. While performance, experience, and skills are…
A career change is exciting, but it can also be unsettling. Having a vision and a system for starting a new career can make it easier and more effective. Taking time, in the beginning, to determine what you really want to do in your working life can then help you to explore the options and…
The benefits of learning and career development in your workplace are obvious. Of course, that doesn’t mean it’s easy to achieve. When promoting a culture of career development, you need to be aware of the challenges that already exist. These challenges can limit the way development takes place. It is important to overcome these challenges…
Being prepared for the unexpected is part of everyday office life. Challenges present themselves in ways you may not have planned for and throw your workflow off balance. However, with the right processes and plans in place, you can easily overcome challenges at work when faced with the unexpected. Here we talk about tactics and…
The most important personal skill that has the greatest impact on your job satisfaction, promotion potential, and career success is your ability to communicate effectively with others. By improving your communication skills at work, you increase your ability to succeed, to have your successes noticed, and to get the promotions you deserve. Here’s what you…
Congratulations! You have cleared the first hurdle and made it to a personal interview. This means that your potential employer has already taken a liking to your CV, so you can go into your personal interview relatively confident. But what is the best way to prepare and make sure you stand out from the crowd?…
You can have everything – you just need to know how to ask for what you want. As an experienced executive who has successfully worked your way up, you’re not afraid of hard work or long hours. But if you’re always responding to emails at 10 pm and haven’t taken a holiday without your laptop…
