INNOVATIVE LEARNER

Watch out for these common mistakes to avoid when you appear for a job interview next. The best way to avoid the most common and dangerous interview mistakes is to think ahead and decide not to make them. Read on for a whistle-stop tour of the top ten interview clingers! 1. Lying It is tempting to lie but strangely it doesn't work. By all means gloss over the unflattering things, however refrain from out-right fibbing. 2. Slating your current company or boss Fed up with your current job and would give anything to leave because they've treated you badly? Your job interview is NOT the time to seek revenge. Bear in mind that the interviewer will be listening to your answers and thinking about what it would be like to work with you. Hence any negative or casual remark about previous boss or employer may be interpreted as your "standard" way of thinking and will give a wrong impression. 3. Being rude, overtly friendly As a thumb rule, alw...

When someone is about to choose to return to the working world, they find that they are at a disadvantage when faced with its current pace, which has evolved during their time away. There are many aspects to the 'restart puzzle' that is needed to sort through in order to successfully re-enter the workforce. Many of them feel that matching their skill-set with the specific needs of a company a daunting task, as many companies have undergone a huge change. Here’s what one needs to do before dipping their toes back into the workforce: 1. Find your X factor and get creative with your 'gap' Think about what new skill you have picked up that you can add to your resume to make it stronger. Maybe you volunteered for something, worked as a freelancer or a consultant. You can explain to potential employers how this helped improve your leadership and organizational skills. Start making a note of them and get creative with your resume. Write a short summary on ...

Smart work can help you more than hard work. The millennial generation romanticises the concept of over-working, or at least works in a world which does. As competition grows every day, burning out at work due is becoming the norm. But is it really worth it? There is no denying the fact that taking up more responsibilities shows team spirit, ownership, and initiative. Of course, this inevitably leads to you getting burdened with responsibilities beyond your core job description, and often ends up taking too much time and energy. This can cause an imbalance with your personal time, and can have undesirable consequences in the long term -- whether it is in relationships or your physical and mental health. Using your time and energy efficiently is the right way to have your cake and eat it too. More importantly, smart work can help you more than hard work; fewer responsibilities can actually fast-track your rise in career. Find out how: Focus on the mos...