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Published  by Learner365 Multitasking is an art, an art which some people can’t handle very well .For them, dealing with each and everything that comes their way becomes difficult. However there are people who not only maintain a steady balance between things they deal with, but also accomplish very much at the end of the [...]

by Evelyn Amaro, National Staff Inc. Hidden job market. Recruiters hold the hidden jewels of the job market, and here they are – undisclosed jobs. Many times, especially with senior level positions, companies have confidential roles that are for restricted eyes only. Companies then turn to recruiters for help with these positions. You cannot find [...]

1. Don’t be late to the interview Even if you car broke down or the subway derailed, do everything you can to get to that job interview on time. “If you have a legitimate excuse it’s still hard to bounce back,” says Pamela Skillings, co-founder of job coaching firm Skillful Communications. “People are suspicious because [...]

by Geoffrey James ‘Sales Source’ These 6 simple rules virtually guarantee that the people you work with will want you around. 1. Be curious about people. Likeable people are typically genuinely interested in others, enthusiastic, and eager to help.  If you’re curious about people, it’s much easier to build rapport. 2. Make a good first impression. [...]

By Louise Fletcher in Undercover Recruiter Questions to ask yourself    • Ask yourself how you have added value in past positions? • Look for common themes running through your career (are you the person who always comes in to clean up a mess? Or maybe you’re the guy who always sees a better way to do [...]

by Tony Schwartz, Harvard Business Review More than 100 studies have now found that the most engaged employees — those who report they’re fully invested in their jobs and committed to their employers — are significantly more productive, drive higher customer satisfaction and outperform those who are less engaged. But only 20 per cent of employees [...]

Never in our lifetime has the future been in a more uncertain state.  Obviously, neither Chantell Ilbury nor I experienced the horrors of the two world wars of the last century. So the phrase that change has become more extreme is simply not valid. However, the potential for major upsets is huge; and it is [...]

By Leah Gibbs, Work Life Balance Magazine  Switching off from work is something many of us find difficult. We want the  work-life balance but can find our minds are still consumed with thoughts of work when we are not there. Here are some tips to help you switch off:  1. Create a Ritual Mark a line in the [...]

 by Michael Maddock from Maddock Douglas innovation consultancy Want a more innovative company? Get rid of these folks. Today These people—and we’re going to talk about three specific types in a minute—passive-aggressively block innovation from happening and will suck the energy out of any organization. When confronted with any of the following three people—and you [...]

by Martin Pienaar, MD of Mindworx Consulting As more and more transactions and interactions become digital, masses of data is gathered every minute of every day. The synthesis of this data into something meaningful to enable management to make decisions has resulted in a new career option: data scientist These BSc graduates are made up [...]