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Join us as we discuss career development, resume and job search tips, upskilling and much more. This section is full of resources that we think you’ll find useful in every step of your academic and professional journey.

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Back To School, Back To Your Job Search!

18/08/2017

While the job market heats up in the summer months, and many job-search specialists recommend job seekers to ramp up their job-search efforts during the summer, it’s understandable that many of...

5 Ways Volunteering Can Help You Find Your Dream Job!

10/08/2017

If you're searching for a job, here's one strategy you may have overlooked: Volunteering.Volunteering for a company you like or a nonprofit organization in your community isn't just a way of doing...

How To Network Like A Pro?

08/08/2017

Networking is the key to success for jobseekers. It helps you find new opportunities, connect with future employers or co-workers, learn from industry insiders, and land on your dream job. Here...

6 Common Cover Letter Mistakes You Should Avoid!

02/08/2017

A cover letter is a written document usually submitted along with a resume to showcase the candidate’s qualifications and interest in the position. A good cover letter complements a resume by...

How To Get Back To The Job Market After Being Laid Off?

01/08/2017

You were hit by the awful news: Effective today, your service is no longer needed. You know you're only facing something that millions of other people experience everyday, but that...

Why Is CompTIA Essential For Your I.T Career

18/07/2017

What is CompTIA The Computer Technology Industry Association, or CompTIA for short, is a highly respected provider of professional certifications for the information technology industry. CompTIA is a global provider...

How To Secure An Interview Through Email Application Letters?

11/07/2017

There are many ways to apply for jobs nowadays. Sometimes, you’ll need to submit an online application through an internal screening system that the company has in place. For some jobs, especially...

5 Must-Have Skills of A Successful Administrative Professional!

07/07/2017

Administrative Professionals are needed in every industry and every aspect of our contemporary society. You need numerous portable and transferable skills if you are starting or think of starting a...

How To Answer The Awkward Salary Question During Job Interviews?

04/07/2017

No matter how well the job interview goes, there’s always going to be one question that stops you short. “What are you looking for in terms of salary?” might be...

6 Winning Communication Tips for Job Interviews

29/06/2017

Even the smartest job candidates spend time to prepare what they want to say during job interviews. You only have once chance to make a great first impression and you don’t...

Time Management, the Golden Key to Your Success!

26/06/2017

For every adult who tries to balance work and life, it always seems that there is never enough time in the day. We all get the same 24 hours, how...

6 Skills Every Successful Community Support Worker Needs

22/06/2017

Community Support Service is also known as Social Work or Social Service, it is a profession that requires a variety of emotional and psychological skills in addition to formal academic...