How to Prepare for a Job Interview if It’s Been a While Since Your Last One
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
1M ago
Job interviews can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s been a while since you last had one. But don’t worry – with the right preparation, you’ll regain your confidence and be ready to make a great impression. Here are some tips to help you prepare: By following these steps, you’ll be well-prepared to make a positive ..read more
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HOW TO USE AI TO ENHANCE YOUR JOB SEARCH
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2M ago
How to Use AI to Enhance Your Job Search ? In today’s digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the job search process. Leveraging AI tools and techniques can give you a significant edge in the competitive job market. Here’s how you can harness the power of AI to land your dream job: 1. Optimize ..read more
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The Power of Networking In Uncertain Times
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
11M ago
Networking means meeting people who may be able to help you later on in life. There are an endless number of places where you can  network, including: – Professional organizations –  Workshops – Conferences – Meetings Networking is a vital tool for individuals looking to advance their careers. It involves meeting people who may be able to assist you in the future, and there are countless places where you can network, including professional organizations, workshops, conferences, and meetings. In today’s digital era, online networking is also becoming increasingly popular. LinkedIn an ..read more
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Why It’s Important To Have a Mentor as Part of Your Career Plan
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
You might be at a point in your career where you are feeling struck or need to get an opinion about a work problem from someone objective. While it’s possible to learn the needed skills, this will take time. Instead, what if you had someone (or a group of people) who can help guide you to success? What is a mentor? A mentor is someone who currently is where you want to be. The relationship you have with a mentor can be an official one, or it can be informal such as following in the footsteps of someone you admire. A mentor is usually someone who has experience and have gone through the growing ..read more
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4 Common Myths About Career Development Conversations
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
Recent research conducted by  data company Statisa shows that over 41% of people interviewed about their reason for leaving their employer cited lack of career development or advancement. Most people comment on the fact that their managers do not have conversations with them about their career aspirations or progression. The lack of career conversations in the workplace can often lead to employees feeling undervalued and unappreciated, which in turn can lead to high turnover. So why, despite this information do so many organisations fail to ensure that managers are having career conversat ..read more
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Designing your LinkedIn Profile:
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
Creating a powerful job attracting LinkedIn profile is a great way to help you stand out from the crowd on LinkedIn. Here are some simple things you can do to help enhance your profile Edit your Linked Profile headline. Start by writing a specific headline. Tell employers what value you add and make them want to learn more. Keep your audience in mind and avoid technical terms that may be unfamiliar to them. Update your LinkedIn Profile summary. Your summary is where you can add more details and showcase your achievements. Provide statistics to describe your impact. Add multimedia attachments ..read more
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How to prepare for and ace your next video job Interview
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, video job interviews have become the most common form of talent selection utilised by most companies. Even as we begin to emerge from the pandemic, they still remain a popular part of most organization’s  hiring process. This is in part because they are cost-efficient and convenient. As a candidate invited to take place in a video job interview, below are some steps you can take to help you prepare before and during your job interview. Steps to Take Before Your Video Job Interview Get formal training If you are fortunate enough be working in a orga ..read more
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How To Get Unstuck From An Unrewarding Career 
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
I remember what it was like when I first started in my chosen career of HR, several years ago. I couldn’t wait to get to work in the morning and bored everyone stiff at the weekend with projects I was working on and things I was doing at work. When I look back, some 20 plus year later, that all seems very hard to believe. The fact is over time our job changes and along with it, our passion and desire to do the same thing day in day out. But what is the answer? How do we reignite the passion we once had for a job we were once in love with? If you feel you are in an unrewarding career, you don’t ..read more
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7 Amazing Personality Tests For Career Changers
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
Choosing a career is a big decision. There are lots of factors to consider. What do you like doing? What are you good at? What are your strengths and weaknesses? What are your aspirations and ambitions? Do you prefer to lead or be part of a team?  Some of these might be easy to answer and others a little harder. A personality test can help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and reveal insights into which career path might be right for you. However, the internet is full of various personality tests claiming to tell you something about yourself and your behaviours. Here is a summar ..read more
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Why Career Development Conversations Should be Part of Every Leaders Management Toolkit
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by Yvonne Akinmodun
2y ago
What is a career development conversation? A Career Development Conversation is an honest, open discussion between employee and manager that supports the employee in developing their career goals and plans for achieving what is mutually beneficial to the individual and the organisation. It isn’t a single, one off conversation. It is a series of conversations designed to help answer the questions employees most care about: Am I valued? What opportunities are there for me here? How can I progress? How do I get there? These two-way conversations are about supporting an individual to reflect and c ..read more
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