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Who you should hire… And how to apply it
… Read more“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualities: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and lazy.”
A lot of intelligent people have said for greater success in life, follow your passion.
What’s my passion?
Here’s a simple method to find out both what your passion is and what you are good at. Obvious advice to young entrepreneurs deciding what type of business to start, it’s commonly advised to “do something you love.”
But what if you don’t know what you’re passionate about?… Read more
I’m sure you understood this, especially when you were applying for a role. And you’ve been counselled to keep your social media presence sufficiently bland that even your Mother wouldn’t be embarrassed.
And on that point here’s an info graphic from the WSJ on what US employers are looking for when they check up on yor of Social media
But an article in Asia One business, states that according to recent research Employers say they don’t believe the data they see on Social Media sites anyway.… Read more
… and what your response should be.
Yes, i know its a question loved by many hiring managers, but what’s the real purpose of asking an aspiring job applicant a question like this?
Some commentators believe that asking such a question can be like digging through CVs trying to find any reason why not to hire you. But there are 5 key reasons why you are asked this question. … Read more
The post on holidays received the most comment yet, thanks! And as today’s a holiday why not keep the theme going.
It seems to me that holidays are something of interest, so in anticipation of your next holiday here are the things I do to plan ahead.
Your holiday should be a relaxing reprieve from your probably chaotic work life. And if you don’t prepare for the holiday, your chaotic career will overtake you and when your return you’ll feel even more stressed than you did when you left and vow never to take a break again.… Read more