“The Job Interview” It was in the month of April this year; I had journeyed to one of the biggest firms in Ghana in search of a job. In these past years, knowing my potentials, I had already failed as a man. The funny thing is I am just 22 years, and a student in… Continue reading LOVE BREWED IN THE OFFICE
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How to Find Meaning in Your Job
Amy Wrzesniewski, Ph.D., a Yale professor and researcher, discovered that people have one of three visions of their work: People with a job see work as a chore and the paycheck as their reward. They work because they have to. People with a career like the concept of advancing and succeeding. People with a calling find their… Continue reading How to Find Meaning in Your Job
How to Be Authentic in an Interview
One of the most common questions I am asked by candidates who are seeking interview coaching is about how they can show their true self in what seems like an unnatural setting — the job interview. Oftentimes candidates feel pressured to “put on a show” and manufacture the perfect answers, trying to predict what the interviewer wants to… Continue reading How to Be Authentic in an Interview
Your personal brand is more than your brand
A decade ago it was easy to manage your personal brand. Back then, a personal brand was no more complicated than “I’m an Inventory Analyst for Sears.” When LinkedIn was launched in 2003, I’d use that as my job title on the site without thinking twice about it. Nowadays, personal branding is more complicated. We… Continue reading Your personal brand is more than your brand
The Modern Day Interview
The history of finding the right person for the job dates back to 1792 BC, when tradesmen sought apprentices to teach their skills to. The modern day system of hiring can however be credited to Thomas Edison, the creator of the light bulb. It is said that Edison would get hundreds of applicants whenever he… Continue reading The Modern Day Interview
Job Interview: How to handle rejection
Being turned down for that job that you really wanted can be quite a disheartening experience and can leave a dent in your confidence. When handled the right way however, rejection can be treated as a learning experience and ultimately turned into something positive. Rejected candidates can use the opportunity to learn more about themselves,… Continue reading Job Interview: How to handle rejection