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19/07/2015

Being positive helps you in more ways than one. http://ow.ly/PNgjw

Pessimism and frequent lateness are the top reasons people get passed over. Piercings and tattoos don't help, either.

07/07/2015

Here's some helpfull tips on how to make that all important first impression. http://fortune.com/2015/07/03/shahrzad-rafati-first-impression/?xid=soc_socialflow_facebook_FORTUNE

Some conversations will last and others won't, but each one opens a door for building strong connections later on.

06/07/2015

Do you make your cover letter too generic? Recruiters and employees can tell! Read this article to see if you've been doing it wrong. http://www.forbes.com/sites/dailymuse/2015/06/30/5-opening-lines-that-are-straight-up-killing-your-cover-letter/?utm_campaign=Forbes&utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social&utm_channel=Leadership&linkId=15240609

As the old saying goes: The only thing worse than a bad pick-up line is a bad cover letter line.

26/06/2015

Here's a helpful tip for your Friday afternoon if you use Gmail, how to un-send an email. I can think of a few times this feature would've come in handy! http://goo.gl/Avue34

Google says Undo Send - a life-saver for those sloppy enough to enter the wrong address or let a Freudian slip into an email - is to become a formal feature on Gmail after being hidden - New Zealand Herald

25/06/2015

It's always an awkward conversation to have with your manager when you're looking for a new job. Here's a few tips on how to approach the subject. http://for.tn/1fxzqdJ

This can be an awkward situation, so do your best to keep it professional.

24/06/2015

We've all dealt with that that is so angry that no matter what you say, you're still in the wrong. Here's some helpful tips to work with a difficult customer. http://ow.ly/OFkwt

By following these conflict resolution techniques, you can get your way out of any tough conversation and find a resolution that works for all...

23/06/2015

After reading this, I think it's common sense for everyone, and not just . http://ow.ly/OFjSC

Sometimes it requires a bit of reading between the lines

22/06/2015

Do you micro manage your staff? Find out if you do and how you can avoid it. http://ow.ly/Owz9I

Better communication means there's no role for the hovering micromanager who needs to direct every employee action.

22/06/2015

Accepting a promotion can be a double edged sawed. You can end up doing a job you don't wan't or like, or you could do a job that you're not ready for and can't too. Either of which, the effect will leave you in a pickle. This Fortune article has a really interesting scenario that you may be able to relate too. http://ow.ly/OAf4g

People who accept a management job they don't really want are twice as likely to end up quitting.

21/06/2015

Ever wondered what it's like to have an interview with Elon Musk of Tesla? Have a read of this article to get an idea http://for.tn/1FseB8p

The interview with Elon was exceptionally conversational -- however, he only asked two questions.

20/06/2015

You have to think sometimes who headhunters are really looking after. Here's an article by Forbes that summarises why you should be wary of headhunters. http://onforb.es/1K0nInb

19/06/2015

I always wondered what the correct approach is when a recruiter asks for salary expectations. This is a helpful article to help you find out ways you can ask for more when being interviewed by a recruiter. http://for.tn/1Br8gPr

Be honest and open about your ideal "market value."