The 7 things you need to nail to get a job
If you are currently job seeking there are many tips you can employ to make yourself stand out to potential employees. Presenting the best version of yourself is essential to getting and keeping the job you desire in the industry you are aiming for. The job market can be every competitive and honing the essential […]
The 4 work skills that are obsolete in 2014 and the 4 skills that are essential. Do you have them?
Many experts are suggesting that the internet, as well as the process of offshoring, will account for many current roles falling out of fashion, or even ceasing to exist by 2024. Travel agents, car manufacturers, retail workers, accountants and IT workers have been cited as being among the most at-risk employees with the potential to […]
Looking for a job? What do recruiters look for in a candidate?
Human resources recruiters have a big job. Increasingly, they have to sort through dozens or even hundreds of resumes for one single position. They are often time poor and need to be able to assess your qualities quickly. When you are job seeking, you need to remember a few things that will make the process […]
Bored of blogging? 20 tips when you’re tired of blogging
Sometimes we all get bored of blogging. It’s not always easy. In fact, it’s pretty damn hard and takes a lot of commitment. I have now been writing a blog for 4 years. I started this blog on November 15th, 2012 and in that first month I had 52 visitors. Fast forward to now and […]
What to do before a job interview | 7 interview tips
There are so many questions about what to do before a job interview! If you are currently job seeking there are many tips you can employ to make yourself stand out to potential employees. Presenting the best version of yourself is essential to getting and keeping the job you desire in the industry you are […]
21 quick ways to organise your life
The art of organisation is a skill that you can employ to make your working life and your personal life run more smoothly. By using these 21 tips and tricks you can get your bills, your home and your schedule into order. It might take more than one day but once you set some systems […]
5 best women bloggers for inspirational advice
Penelope Trunk An entrepreneur and start-up queen, Penelope started several successful blogs. Her current self-titled blog gets over 150 000 page views a month and influences people all over the world. Penelope used to be a highflying corporate in New York, now she lives the simple life on a farm in Wisconsin where she still […]
Email etiquette: 7 things to do. 7 things NOT to do
1. Keep emails short An email should be as short as possible while still conveying its intended message. For a guide, three sentences is generally the maximum amount that a casual reader will process without needing to refer back to the email. Take your time to read and re-read your email to make sure you […]
7 Ways to read people’s secret language at work
There are many different types of workplaces, from corporate settings to clinics, community centres, contracting in private homes and working in outdoor spaces. If you work alongside others, you will notice that some ideas, plans and interactions are out in the open and some are not. Every workplace has rules, regulations and personalities to contend […]
The most important blogging trick you need to know
I work fulltime as a copywriter, which means I spend most of my day composing text. I have learned a few tricks on how to make text more readable. Often when I see other writers’ work, I notice two main problems with it. I use Grammarly’s online proofreader because being accurate is very important to me as […]
21 Ways to Motivate Yourself (+ 1 Spare!)
You’ve got an idea. You’re excited about it. The first few weeks while you work towards your plan fly by in a flurry of activity: you organise things efficiently, you make phone calls and send emails, you start to get things moving. Then you hit a wall. It’s not uncommon for us to be really […]
How to Move House: The 10 Essential Steps You Cannot Miss!
I am excellent at only a few things in life and moving house is one. Since the day i was born (and counting only houses and apartments I have lived in for more than 6 months) I have moved 22 times. I have moved as short a distance as the next street, or as far […]
Are You Stuck in a Rut? Here’s 4 Things to Pull You Out!
I once read something about healing that intrigued me. There was a theory in ancient Greece that when a person was taken ill, the plant that would cure them could normally be found within reach. This is an esoteric principle. Have you ever had a problem and subsequently met someone who could help you with […]
Hey Loser! Have You Shown Up For Your Life Today?
Showing up. Did you do it today? There are so many people I see that fail to show up for their own lives. It seems to me that they are hoping that someone will come in and live their lives for them. You know the type. Dreamers. Wishers. Hopers and Wanters. But never doers. Today […]