If you do not ask, you do not get.  Famously attributed to Mahatma Gandhi, over the years and across all continents, this saying has survived, serving as a telling reminder that if we do not have the courage to ask, we will miss the opportunity of getting what we are asking for from those who are […] The post The Value of Stupid Questions appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

Embarking on a new task, project, or even career, requires evaluating the situation at hand – evaluation of both the situation and of yourself. The distinction between evaluation and self-evaluation is critical. Evaluating a situation tends to be more objective, while self-evaluation is entirely subjective.  Evaluation Whether or not I engage in evaluating my work, […] The post How to evaluate your worth at work appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

If you take your work seriously, if you are career-oriented, or if plain and simple, you regard yourself as a workaholic, then you might be tempted to give reading this article a pass.   The title does not strike a chord because it does not resonate with how you conduct yourself at work.  Of course, you would […] The post Stop Sabotaging Your Career! appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

Or more to the point, Are we even aware of such a button?  And if we are, Is this a button that we press once in anticipation of securing our current post and which we won’t consider resetting unless going for a promotion or changing jobs entirely?  If the answer to the first question is […] The post Work Goals – 3 signs you need to press the reset button appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

For many of us, creativity tends to be associated with artistic endeavours. In relation to work, it’s a different ball game… For starters, creativity is fast becoming one of the most sought-after skills at the place of work. It may be associated with the presentation of creative content, but more generally, it’s more to do […] The post How to use creativity at work appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

Emotional intelligence is like a coin. Heads is all about me – my recognition, understanding, and management of my emotions. Tails is all about those around me – my perception of their emotions and what helps me to understand how they feel so I can manage my interpersonal relationships more effectively.  In his 1995 book, […] The post Emotional Intelligence – Heads or Tails? appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

In one of the most famous TED talks of all time, Tim Urban describes procrastination as that Instant Gratification Monkey inside our brain that manages to overrule, time and time again, what the rational decision-maker, another of our brain dwellers, is rightfully pointing out we should be getting on with at the time. Why embark […] The post How to steer clear of procrastination at work appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

Change is never easy. There may be something you really want to achieve but the fear of change paralyses you. Career-wise, the fear of loss of income can stop us from taking action, especially if you have a family or financial obligations. Leaving aside money worries for now – how do we overcome the fear […] The post Overcome the fear of change – reach your goals appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

Imagine being stranded on a deserted island with a group of other people. Imagine working together to come up with a survival plan of action. Once such a plan is agreed, the work would then be divided among the group, with everyone being assigned tasks and responsibilities by matching them to the skills and capabilities […] The post How to build on your strengths appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more

Re-joining the workforce after a career break can be daunting to say the least. The main challenge is how to adapt and best prepare for the changes that lie ahead.  As your search begins for the right match for you, here are some preparation tips from the team at Ceek for transitioning back into the […] The post How to rejoin the workforce after a break appeared first on ceek.com.mt ..read more