Tips: Write The Resignation Letter that Leads to Career Growth
Writing a resignation letter isn’t fun, especially if you have truly weighed the pros and cons about leaving. Regardless of the reasons behind the letter, there’s not that much to it. In its simplest form, you just date your letter of resignation, say when and from what position you are resigning, sign it, hand it over, and READ MORE–>
Job Offer: How to Decide to Accept (or Not)
Excerpts from Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review
Congratulations! You got a job offer. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. How should you assess the salary as well as the other perks? Which publicly available information should you rely on? How should you try to get a better READ MORE–>
Think your Resume is the Size of a Post-It Note?
For many, changing employers after an extended tenure can instil fear and/or dread. Throughout 2020, many agricultural professionals were forced to re-evaluate their career options – some due to a “forced” job search. Thus, writing skills were put to a challenge revising (or composing) a resume.
If you have had the same employer for years, you may find it READ MORE–>
How Technology Fools You to Quick-Apply
Experts state to create a story within a job ad. Online job boards and social media have made it simpler to apply with one click for every position advertised, but should you?
Statistics indicate that men will apply if they fit 60% of the qualifications while women are more discerning at 90%. As such, some organizations fill their funnel READ MORE–>
Find Satisfying Work
Are you an older job-seeker who is currently looking for work? If so, you have likely faced your share of roadblocks and unfortunate stereotypes based upon your age alone. Yet, despite the discouraging experiences you may have encountered, a post-midlife job search can bring undeniable rewards: renewed energy and vigour, a sense of purpose and a fresh start. READ MORE–>
Brand Build with Personality Traits
Certain personality traits are prerequisites for climbing the ‘proverbial’ corporate ladder. Those in the C-suite or senior management don’t have exclusivity on these traits. These personality traits are crucial to building your brand in whatever industry you choose.
Loyalty
This may seem like a no brainer, but exhibiting loyalty to the corporation for which you work is important. I don’t READ MORE–>