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8 Tips for Job Seekers When Recruitment is Slow
The summer can often be a frustratingly slow time for active job seekers. As hiring managers and key decision-makers go on vacation during July and August, the recruitment process can almost grind to a halt in some companies. While the slow-down might seem like a
9 Steps to Better Work-Life Balance
Success and fulfilment come when all aspects of our lives are in balance. We are able to look at our careers, relationships, hobbies, finances, personal development, physical environment, social lives, spirituality and/or religion, emotional well-being and health and say, “I am happy in every area”.
How to Instantly Live a Happy Life In 8 Simple Steps
The pursuit of happiness. A quest that almost everyone in the world is on. But with very few of us having ever been given a map, it’s no surprise it often feels like we’re on a never-ending journey to a non-existent land. If the education
7 Things Confident People Do Differently
Do you sometimes wish you were more confident? Don’t worry. You are not alone. Over 65% of people have experienced a lack of confidence at some point in their lives. It is often believed that some individuals are born with confidence and as a result are naturally
How to Overcome the Fear of a Career Change
Statistics have shown an average of 60% of professionals dream about making a career change. Sadly, less than 10% actually go through with it. The biggest obstacle standing in their way? Fear. Fear is an emotion induced by perceived danger or threat. To overcome fear,
Discover the Right Career for You in 6 Simple Steps
(This blog post was written exclusively for Al Arabiya English, the world’s most visited Arab news website.) A huge 65% of my clients reach out to me because they feel stuck in a job or career they no longer enjoy. One common factor that often
Top 7 Signs You Are In the Wrong Job
(This blog post was written exclusively for Al Arabiya English, the world’s most visited Arab news website.) According to Gallup’s most recent statistics, only 34% of working professionals are fully engaged and motivated at work. This means a huge 66% of professionals are, on some
Worried About Another Recession? 5 Tips to Help You Survive an Economic Slump
(Written exclusively by Zeta Yarwood for Al Arabiya online news publication – the world’s most viewed Arab website.) Is there another global recession on the way in 2016? This was the question on everyone’s mind when I recently ran a career coaching workshop for jobseekers in Dubai. The truth
8 Ways To Reduce Your Stress Levels – Starting Now
In January 2016 I went through a fairly significant period of change in my life. Multiple changes that were, for the best part, unplanned and unexpected. Emotions were raw. There was the added pressure of time. To say it was challenging would be an understatement.
How to Be the CEO of Your Life and Achieve Your Goals!
I used to dread New Year. It was just another reminder of everything I hadn’t achieved the previous year. Even though I would swear at the start of each year that THIS was the year. The year everything was going to change. I’d figure out
12 Reasons Your CV is Getting Rejected
Job-searching can be quite a stressful process, and often disheartening at times. Sending your CV again and again, and not getting a positive response, if any, can be particularly demotivating for any job-seeker. If you’re not getting any response, particularly from online applications, it will
Is Using a Recruiter the Best Way to Find a Job?
As a career coach, I often get asked “Should I be using a recruitment agency?”. And as an ex-recruiter, it’s always a funny one for me to answer. To know when to use recruitment agencies, you need to have a basic understanding of how they
All Successful Job Seekers Possess This Key Skill – Do You?
Job seekers: have you ever noticed how some people, regardless of their experience or qualifications, seem to be able to get any job they want? And once they do, within minutes they’ve been promoted and are quickly making their way up that corporate ladder? In
Answering Interview Questions: 3 Ways to Impress Any Interviewer
With more and more highly qualified professionals entering the market, it’s never been more important to be one step ahead of your competitors. Being able to answer interview questions in a unique way and making that great first impression are crucial to landing the job
Want to make a career change? 3 questions to get you started
Most people at some point in their lives question whether or not they have chosen the right career path. They might be experiencing extreme stress, lack of motivation, depression or even just that niggling feeling they are meant to be doing something else. Quite often
Are you making any of these 3 career-killing mistakes?
We all face challenges in our career at some point. We don’t get the job we want. We don’t get that promotion. Sometimes we often feel like we’re ‘stuck’. But what if you are the one standing in the way of your own success? Here
Is Peer Pressure Keeping You in the Wrong Job?
Only 13% of people worldwide feel satisfied in their jobs, according to Gallup’s 2013 study. With a number that low, it begs the question – why? While there could be several reasons, many people know deep down that, instead of following their heart, they chose
How high is your emotional intelligence?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is currently a hot topic and one that global leaders and HR Directors are taking seriously. For many it’s an essential requirement when it comes to recruiting and promoting employees. So what is so important about emotional intelligence? Is it something we need
Are you better suited to leadership or management?
What’s the difference between leadership and management? This is a question that continues to spark debate from company meeting rooms to leadership seminars worldwide. It used to be believed that anyone in a management position was effectively a leader. However, most experts now agree that
Communication Skills. Are yours as good as you think?
Effective communication. The fundamental component to any success story. Whether it’s having a successful career or a successful marriage. Successful relationships with co-workers, customers, friends and family. Being a successful leader or manager. It all essentially comes down to one thing. How effectively you communicate. If