Top 10 Skills Employers Look for in an Intern

January 28, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Here are the top ten skills and personality traits employers are looking for when hiring interns / fresh graduates

5 Career Tips for 2018 (in the UAE)

January 8, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

If you have decided to take your career to the next level in 2018, here are 5 tips to get you started. 1. Take Responsibility For Your Development Needs Training budgets were low in 2017 and this is unlikely to improve much in 2018. It is no longer your organization’s responsibility to manage your career. Your […]

10 Tips For A Successful Career Fair

March 31, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Career fairs are a great way to look for a job / part-time job / internship. Whether you are a young professional, a fresh graduate or a student, career fairs will have great opportunities up for grab. If you are planning on attending career fairs, make sure you are prepared to successfully navigate your way […]

10 Standard Interview Questions & Tips on How to Answer Them

March 31, 2017.Reading time 14 minutes.

Tell me about yourself This is probably the most common one. It is not a question, but an invitation for you to share with the interviewer what you believe is important for them to know in order to make an informed hiring decision. Take this invitation as an opportunity to emphasize on what you have […]

8 Strategies To Prevent Poor & Costly Hiring Decisions

February 3, 2017.Reading time 14 minutes.

Great companies are made from great employees, and great employees are found through outstanding hiring processes. Unfortunately, each year, organizations pay a huge cost related to poor hiring. This cost not only includes interview, travels, accommodation, visa and on-boarding expenses, but can also include poor employee morale, reduced productivity and damaged corporate brand reputation. High […]

7 Powerful Job Interview Questions to Ask Your Candidates

February 3, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

You probably have your list of standard questions to ask your candidates. Standard questions are good, they help you understand more about your candidates’ background, motivations, career goals and level of expertise for the job. Here are a few questions you may want to consider in order to investigate your candidates’ preferences in terms of […]

Why Are Empathetic Leaders More Successful?

January 8, 2017.Reading time 7 minutes.

Being an empathetic leader does not mean you are too emotional or too soft. Being an empathetic leader is actually a difficult skill to acquire and most likely the most powerful in every leader’s toolkit. Being empathetic means you are able to recognize and share other people’s feelings. It does not mean you have to […]

Getting Real with Your New Year’s Resolutions

December 15, 2016.Reading time 8 minutes.

The New Year is around the corner, and as most people, you are probably starting to think about your New Year’s Resolutions. A new year offers the promise of a fresh start, a clean slate….. a chance to better yourself and fire up for the changes you would like to make. Resolutions are crucial, not […]

10 Questions to Reflect on 2016

December 14, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

It is that time of the year again…. The holiday season is starting and as a Coach, I keep noticing similar topics being brought up to the coaching space. While some clients express a deep joy and excitement towards this unique time of the year, some others display deep anxiety and discomfort…. As beautiful and […]