Author: Michael Grech
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The new normal: Making work-from-home work for you
3 minsCOVID-19 has changed the world – It’s changed how we travel, socialise, shop, and work. If you’re one of the lucky ones who is still employed, chances are you have been given the opportunity to work from home – although, this presents a new set of challenges.
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How to make a killer impression in your first month
4 minsYou’ve received the final offer and you’ve signed on the dotted line, you commence next week and you want to make a great first impression. Despite whether you are fresh out of university or have been working in the industry for decades, all new starters are wanting to make a strong start impression and…
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Myers Briggs: The career horoscope?
3 minsA fun, quirky acronym in dating profiles, a conversation for introspective psychologist majors and now a buzzword used in the office. For those late to the party, the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) simply known as “Myers Briggs” is a simple questionnaire, usually completed within 15 minutes to identify your preferences, decision-making process and view…
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The perfect format for your perfect resumé
3 minsThe first and strongest impression you can make with your future employer is your resumé. It’s an indication of how you present yourself, your greatest strengths, key attributes and selling points. With so many in the rat race hunting for a job, how do you engage with the employer on the other end and…
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Shine in your interview using the ‘STAR’ method
2 minsYou’ve made it into the interviewing process ; now… how do you make a lasting impression and ensure you answer their question fully?
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A clear meeting request: The first step in creating an effective meeting
2 minsIt’s Tuesday, you’re at your desk, working through your e-mails and you receive a meeting request from a colleague with a nondescript title. Receiving this, you know how this meeting will play out and you know it will provide little to no value, most likely running over and utilise time better spent elsewhere.
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The Do’s and don’ts of resume writing
< 1 minRecently I wrote an article on the format of a winning resume. While the content was straight forward I decided to add a few Do’s and Don’ts, a set of rules and broad guidelines of the things you should stay far away from when constructing your resume.