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Ace Your Job Interview
Now that you’ve got your foot in the door, the job interview is your one chance to make a great impression. Vanessa Cowan shows you how. Preparing For The InterviewInterviewers look for someone who can present themselves well in a face-to-face situation. The job interview gives you the opportunity to sell yourself. Remember the following [...]
Network Your Way To Success
A good network of contacts is, without a doubt, one of the most effective ways to find a job, excel in your current job, or even to find a new house or good day-care. Text by Donna Kipps Even if you’re not looking for a new job, you should be networking: not only will you [...]
Let Your Work Relationships Work For You
“Be aware that the toes you are treading on today may be attached to the person who’s hand you have to shake tomorrow.”
Do You Want To Start Your Own Business?
There are many rewards from running your own business but there are also many pitfalls. Your best move is to do some planning before you commit yourself to self-employment.
Are You Interested In Marketing Management?
Could you sell ice to an Eskimo? Do you love seeing a project through to fruition? Then, marketing management may be your calling. Offering an exciting mix of communications, sales, economics and product development, marketing gets to grips with what consumers want and find ways to get it to them. Here’s the inside scoop on [...]
How To Get A Job After Studying
So you’ve done the three to ten years at your local university/technikon, and are dreading trying to look for a job. Here are five steps to help you cross over into the working world with ease. Step 1: Start At UniversityYou should start working on your career while you are still at an academic institution [...]
How To Write A Cover Letter
Your letter should not be more than one page and it should capture the employer’s attention. State which position you are applying for, indicate why your employment will benefit the company, and ask for an interview. Each letter should be addressed by name to the person you want to speak with, so make sure you [...]
Choose Your Words Wisely At Work
To make sure you stand a good chance of keeping your job for a long time, never, ever say these phrases to your boss! 1. “I don’t need anyone to teach me.”Be careful here: it’s one thing to already know how to perform a job; it’s another thing to think you already know all there [...]
