Career advice

You may think work references are a thing of the past, but they are more important than ever. They can be the thing that makes or breaks your chance for a promotion, or new job. Yet they are [...]

Connecting with recruitment agencies should be one of your first moves when beginning any job search. A recruiter is always looking for great people and often have insight into employment and job [...]

At some point in your career, you may be asked to write a LinkedIn recommendation. The request could come from anyone – a manager, co-worker, or even a service provider. You could currently be [...]

It is a common belief that leaders are ‘born’ and not ‘made’. We tend to think that if someone has all the right leadership traits, or are a subject matter expert, they [...]

Bad hiring practices have a habit of slipping into the system while everyone is busy getting their job done. And the consequences are more far-reaching than you may think. Not only does it create [...]

Though leaving a voicemail is a simple thing, nerves, stress, and miscommunication can result in you leaving a less-than-professional message. Here are some tips for leaving courteous and [...]

Congratulations, you found a new job! Now, you need to tell your boss you are leaving and hand in your resignation letter. You might be tempted to yell “I quit” and walk out. Resist [...]

You’ve handed in your resignation and are currently working your notice period. The finish line is in sight, with your new job around the corner. As you go into the last week of work at [...]

You may not have heard of Equal Pay Day, as it is not necessarily a cause for celebration. This day represents how far into the year woman must work to earn the same as men earned the previous [...]

‘Tis the season of the annual holiday office parties. While office parties encourage bonding and serve as a time where leadership can recognise all the hard work employees have done though the [...]