A blog about work and careers
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Is Remote Work Actually More Efficient?
Masayuki Morikawa, President of Japan's Research Institute of Economy, Trade and Industry, cites a few figures.
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Relocation and Moving Abroad: How Can a Career Consultant Help?
Right now many people give in to panic, drop everything and leave the country without a thought for finances, work or other aspects of life.
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Psychological Support During Your Job Search
Even in hard times, try to keep your composure and be a reliable support, first of all, to yourself.
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Where to Look for New Business Connections?
1. The best place to meet important people is events of all kinds: conferences, exhibitions, training sessions. People come here to gain new knowledge about their profession and widen their circle of contacts.
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How to Quit in One Day Without Working Two Weeks' Notice: Career Consultant Tips
The Labor Code provides for a two-week notice period after you submit a resignation letter. However, there are ways to leave faster without working this period.
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Qualities and Signs of a True Leader
A person shows signs of leadership when they take part in some kind of social activity. We see leaders such as the head of a family, a coach, a teacher, the captain of a sports team, an army…
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Good reasons to change jobs, no matter what
1. Burnout is the most common one. What I do brings no satisfaction at all, and even worse, it fills me with complete aversion.
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How long have you been job hunting?
What share of your applications end in a rejection? How often are you simply ignored?
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How to keep learning when you are already a pro
Learning as an adult with a stable job really does take motivation. Set yourself a goal with a clear timeframe and build up your professional skills step by step.
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Зачем нужен карьерный консультант?
Профессиональный карьерный консультант — это человек с опытом работы в сфере управления персоналом, рекрутменте, кадровом агентстве, сам успешно сделавший карьеру. Какие же советы можно получить от…
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Career strategyInterviewCareer psychology
What is career counseling?
Career counseling includes at least four working methods: labor market advice, career guidance, elements of coaching and elements of psychological counseling. Knowledge of personal finance and personal effectiveness can also be added to this list.
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How to find a job after online courses
There are plenty of online programs out there, from highly respected ones to brand-new arrivals. Once you finish, the next step is finding a job.
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Red flags in a conversation with a recruiter
Red flags in a conversation with a recruiter, from TakeOffer expert Inna Langleiben:
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50 kinds of helping professionals: who should you turn to?
Sometimes we hit difficulties in our careers or other areas of life that are hard to handle alone, and we want support and professional help. But who exactly should you turn to?
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A bad boss is a fairly common thing
A study showed that 56% of workers complain about toxic management. And the American Psychological Association found that 75% of Americans consider senior colleagues the main source of stress at work.
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Choosing the ideal mentor
A mentor can be compared to a guide on a hiking route. Say you want to conquer a difficult peak, get over it and reach your goal. Without a guide you might make it on your own…