Career Help Blog
Work Ethics
Word of mouth is a powerful tool for promoting or demoting a business. An organisation’s integrity and ethical practices are a significant factor in maintaining a good reputation and HR ethical practices are the most significant. The success...
First Day on the Job
Our first day at a new job often includes mixed feelings of fear and excitement. Most new employees are keen to impress, but may also be nervous about starting out in their new work environment. Formally orienting a new employee is important....
Resignation – Own it or Regret it
Choosing to leave your job, for whatever reason, can be a stressful and emotional affair. And the way you go about resigning can impact on your future career path. So here’s some advice to help you resign respectfully. 1. Tell Your Boss First...
Job Search through Social Networking
Looking for a job? Then don’t forget the benefits of Social Networking to help you succeed. HR Professionals HR Professionals use various tools for human resource management such as training and remuneration. These HR tools are also used when...
Tech Savvy Job Seeker
If you love your computer, apps and internet, then seeking employment within today’s fast-paced world of technology needs more than a two-dimensional paper resume! Tech-savvy job seekers look to YouTube, QR Readers, and Virtual apps to create...
Pick Me, Pick Me
Currently there aren’t enough jobs to go round. Large organisations receive thousands of applications for each job they advertise. Using the right human resources tools will help you stand out in the crowd and get noticed when you send in an...
Getting in Front of Decision Makers
The larger a company or organisation, the more applicants they receive for each vacancy. This often means there are more levels of scrutiny before interview stage is reached. Strategic HR managers are the decision makers for recruitment and...
Networking On and Off line
Networking is the fabric of our social interactions. It can provide support and solutions to many of our personal and professional problems. People we know share their opinions with us and help us evaluate different options. Acquaintances give...
Get Along With the Boss
Being described as “Bossy” isn’t really a compliment. There are plenty of references to bosses being a pain or about Human Resources departments being difficult. But we all know that a positive relationship with the boss of the company is...
What is Career Coaching
Career coaching is a new type of career advice job seekers can now seek out to help determine what type of career path you are looking for. Career coaching can be used by those who have just graduated from university, those who are young...