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Author: Lid
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Who to use as a reference?
A good reference or a recommendation goes a long way, everyone knows that. Therefore, you have to be sure you know who to use as a reference. If you aren’t, keep on reading as this will help! Surely, at some point in the recruiting process, you will be asked to provide a reference. Actually, it…
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How to deal with a colleague who undermines you?
Unfortunately, you’ll have to learn how to deal with a colleague who undermines you. We know it sounds so juvenile, but it happens even at work with adults. If you’ve ever been in a situation where you felt your colleague was giving you orders or was undermining you, you have to know that you’re not the…
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How to make a shift in my career and change my life?
How hard is it to make a career shift? Is it possible to do it and actually change your life? If these questions are on your mind, you probably are wondering a few more things…For example, Am I too old to switch careers? Where do I start? What if I fail? What should I do…
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What should be your first step in CV writing and job search?
You’re about to start your job search and you’re wondering what should be your first step in CV writing. Luckily, you’re not alone! It’s actually something on everyone’s mind when they embark on the magical journey of job search. Well, let’s get straight to it! If you want to get ahead in life, you have to…
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Should I be honest in my CV?
Very often, the question should I be honest in my CV pops in people’s minds. Why? Because it’s a well-known fact everyone embellishes their CVs… but is there room for honesty? Clearly, people will write what they think the recruiter or the hiring manager wants to read. It is not that surprising, given it is…
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Why can’t I pass the interview stage?
You’re all hyped when you get that invite to the interview but you can’t pass the interview stage? No matter how hard you try, something’s just not right. Well, job interviews are complicated, and sometimes you get stuck and start to wonder why can’t you pass the interview stage! Everyone knows the interview stage makes…
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What it takes to be a chef?
Do you want to give professional cooking a go but you’re not sure what it takes to be a chef? Do you like to try out new recipes? Does a dynamic environment and working under pressure excite you? Well, maybe you’ve got what it takes to be a chef! Being a chef is something that…
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What is the difference between specialists and generalists?
When looking for jobs, you must’ve noticed that there are specialists and generalists. Almost every profession distinguishes between a specialist and a generalist. So, in this article, we’ll see what the difference is. What confuses people even further is that we have a lot of experts and specialists out there. Or, that is at least what people say. That…
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ATS – what is it & who uses it?
Have you heard about something called ATS? Do you know what it is, who uses it, and what for? Well, if you have been involved in a job search in the past several years, you must have heard the term ATS. Professional CV writers and those who want to present themselves in such a way…
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Can having tattoos affect my career?
Tattoos are pretty much everywhere. We can say that we live in a world where having a tattoo is considered “normal”. Of course, this depends on where you live, but, in most countries, you will not be looked at differently if you have a visible tattoo; it’s acceptable to have one. However, needs to be…