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Aug 27
5 min

Preparing to go back to work after lockdown (COVID-19)

Countries around the world are beginning to reduce restrictions as the COVID-19 pandemic gradually subsides. For millions of people, this...

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Ask about challenges, struggles and competition

Stacey Baker

May 11
3 min

Ask about challenges, struggles and competition

Any role that you go into, or are taking up, there are going to be the downsides. Using your interview/s to find out more about these wil...

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Stacey Baker

May 6
3 min

Wow them!

As much as your CV dictates whether you will be interviewed or not, it is during the interview that you have the opportunity to sell you...

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Stacey Baker

May 4
3 min

The Company - What to ask

As we continue with our theme of interviews, let us look further at the questions you can ask about the company. When you go into an inte...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 29
3 min

The Role - What to ask

You will hear a lot of different opinions on this, but it is always advisable that you have some questions to ask at your interview, whet...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 27
3 min

Handling Rejection

You have to be one of the luckiest people in the world to say that you have never been rejected from anything work related. This can be h...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 22
3 min

Use of Social Media - Be Smart

This has been an issue for a lot of employers and employees since the use of social media has continued to increase. When you apply for a...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 20
3 min

Ramadan during COVID-19 - Stay Safe All

Taking a slight detour from our current blog pathway and with the situation most of us find ourselves in, let us look at the here and now...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 15
3 min

Approaching a New Company

Yesterday, we looked at building a CV; with this in hand, you are ready to take the next step and look forward at new opportunities. Some...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 13
3 min

Back to Basics – Creating your CV

Let’s take a step back. For some, a CV may never have been required; whether it be through head hunting, not needing to work, or just nev...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 9
3 min

Do your research

With many of us finding ourselves with extra time on our hands, it might be a good time to start researching the companies you have appli...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 7
3 min

Mental Wellbeing Tips

Although this blog is there to help you with your job search, it is also important to keep in mind a few pointers to help you keep your m...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 5
2 min

Video Interviews – How to handle them

Today, we find ourselves in a situation where you cannot meet with a person face to face. So different methods are being put into play to...

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Stacey Baker

Apr 2
3 min

Looking for a new job - Avoid panic!

You have found yourself looking for a new job, where do you go? What do you do? What happens now? STAY CALM If you find yourself in this ...

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CV Writing Tips - Lets find the silver lining!

Stacey Baker

Mar 31
3 min

CV Writing Tips - Lets find the silver lining!

When it comes to your CV, it is vital that you make sure it perfect. It is the first thing that a future employer will see of you and wil...

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Stacey Baker

Mar 26
3 min

Stay strong, keep moving forward

We find ourselves in a time that is confusing and worrying for all. With new news coming from different places around the world every sin...

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How to keep yourself productive during a crisis.

Stacey Baker

Mar 19
3 min

How to keep yourself productive during a crisis.

Everybody works a little differently. Some people need constant, unbroken silence to bang out their spreadsheets, emails, and other workd...

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How To Welcome New Starters To Your Company

Stacey Baker

Mar 5
3 min

How To Welcome New Starters To Your Company

When someone starts a new job, they want to feel like they’re worth more than a staff email and a quick mention in the company meeting. B...

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Stacey Baker

Feb 27
3 min

5 Top Tips To Beat Work Stress

Stress accounts for 40% of all work-related illnesses and has remained a major problem for years. High-profile cases have highlighted tha...

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Eight tips on how to make your interview presentation sparkle

Stacey Baker

Feb 20
4 min

Eight tips on how to make your interview presentation sparkle

Today, 87% of global professionals believe that communicating with clarity directly impacts their career and income, so with the high num...

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