5 Mistakes You are Making In Your Elevator Pitch

December 12, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

Here are 5 common mistakes people make when delivering their elevator pitch

8 Ways To Achieve Mindfulness At Work

August 1, 2018.Reading time 15 minutes.

Practicing mindfulness at work can be rather challenging. Here are 8 ways to be more mindful in the workplace while boosting your happiness and productivity levels.

5 Ways for Introverts to Survive and Thrive in the Workplace

June 19, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Introverts are characterized as people who prefer calm and significantly less stimulating environment. Introverts are more likely to feel drained when in social situations and they regain their energy when they are alone. There is a large population out there in this world who fall into this category and just like everyone else, they are […]

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 […]