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How to Choose an Online Professional Development Training Course
In a highly competitive business world, independent consultants know that continuing education enhances their abilities, broadens their areas of expertise, and boosts their professional reputation. Many busy professionals are turning to online training courses to receive these benefits, thanks to their “work from anywhere” convenience and often affordable price points. However, with so many options […]
Read MoreWhat Does Covid-19 Mean for The Future Of Work?
‘’…Excerpts from Forbes Ashley Stahl’s article in June 2020…’’ There has been a lot of discussion around the impact of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will have for the future of work, and yet, ever since Covid-19 swept the globe, the message about our future has become even clearer: what started as a few weeks of […]
Read MoreFacing Redundancy…?
Redundancy ranks as one of the most stressful life experiences for many people. However, in the process of leaving, it is important that you protect your interests. The following suggestions from Personnel Career Management, a UK based outplacement organization, talk here about how you can ensure that both practically and emotionally you are in good […]
Read More6 Tips On How To Deliver Persuasive Speeches Online…
Diana Beyer writes about speaking Online and more specifically about delivering a course Online. Here we have taken some of her content and tailored around what is important for any speech delivered Online. But firstly, what are the Differences Between Offline And Online Speeches Differences Between Offline And Online Speeches Let\’s start making sure that […]
Read MoreReturning to Work After a Long Break…!
Whether your break was planned or unplanned, returning to the workforce after an extended period away can be challenging. Madeleine Burry from The Balance Careers offers some tips for getting back into the workforce after a long break, that are outlined below: Re-Learn Your Industry and Network If it’s been quite a while since you worked, you’ll […]
Read MoreWorking from home…!
Many people work from home for many different reasons. Some have being doing it full-time for a long time; some part-time i.e. 1-3 days per week and 1-2 days in the office or vice versa and others have / are experiencing it for the first time whether it be part-time or full-time. For some employees […]
Read MoreHow to return to work after a long break…!
Alice Murray from www.independent.ie tells us that taking a career break is something that most employees will do at least once in their lives. It gives workers a chance to change sectors, travel the world, care for family members or spend more time with their children. The benefits really are endless but there is one […]
Read MoreSelling yourself on paper…!
Annie Lankford talks about selling yourself on paper so as to secure job interviews in the future, below are some brief extracts from her thoughts. There are 3 common types of cover letters: 1-2 body paragraphs Match desired skills/experiences listed in the job/position description Use key words Expand on your resume What skills did you […]
Read MoreWhat is a psychometric test and how do they work?
A psychometric test, also known as an Aptitude Test, is a common part of many modern-day interviews and assessments. Psychometric tests take many forms and are an umbrella term for any assessment that tests one\’s cognitive ability or personality. They are now more commonly administered online and will consist of a series of questions whereby […]
Read MoreBenefits of Business Networking & Tips for Networking Success…
How important is networking to small businesses? Ask a small service business where they get most of their customers, and they are likely to indicate some form of word of mouth marketing. Networking is equally important for career success for people who are employees. According to a 2016 Report by LinkedIn, 85 percent of all […]
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