A career as a Data Analyst
Q: I am deciding which way to go with my career. Current trends tell me that a career as a data analyst could be a good fit. I am good with numbers but not sure what else is required. What kind of jobs are actually available in this area? Any information would be helpful. (BC, […]
Rethinking new year’s resolutions
Q: It was a very different – and difficult – year, 2020. I would like to be positive now and make 2021 count with proper new year’s resolutions in my life and career. Any advice you can offer? (BC, email). A: A new year offers us a blank page. It is our choice how well […]
What does the hiring manager want?
It’s not just about you, so what does the hiring manager want? If it’s a school principal, and you’re going for the deputy principal positon, figure out what are they looking for. What do they like? What do they exhibit that you should also try to exhibit? It might be hard work; it might be […]
Three skills to add to your post-pandemic CV
Q: With the year coming to an end, I would like to update my CV for next year. I understand there have been a lot of changes in the market due to the pandemic. I am wondering what else is now expected from candidates, and how any new skills I have acquired might be included in my […]
How to deal with rejection from job applications
Q: I have been rejected in a few recruitment processes of late and I’m starting to believe that there is something wrong with me. I have a lot of good experience but it doesn’t seem to help. It’s getting harder to keep applying. What can I do to deal with rejection from job applications? (BC, […]
Four key skills to improve your emotional intelligence
Q: I keep hearing about emotional intelligence. It seems to be a key skill managers seek in their employees. I have a general idea of what it is. But, how do I bring this out of me and even improve on it? (BC, email). A: It is a skill definitely on demand. It’s about quickly […]
Tips to flourish when you’re the remote ‘newbie’
Q: I’ve been lucky; I’ve just landed a new job in a good company. Due to the current situation this office role is in a remote setting and it may stay that way. I was hired remotely am struggling to understand how I am going to be able to learn the job without a physical […]
Preparing for an interview is a bit like gold mining
Q: I need some advice on preparing for an interview. There are not many opportunities like this in the current climate and I need to do well. I understand research and preparation are crucial. But what else would it take to get to be the chosen one? (BC, email). A: It is harder to be […]
Crashing the glass ceiling
Q: I am a professional female. I consider myself competent and ambitious. I am looking for a position of responsibility. It seems that most of those jobs are held and hired by men. The result is, more men. How do I access those roles when it seems really impossible? (BC, email). A: It may seem […]
“No” can be a complete sentence, you know
Q: There is just too much to do. I have a full-time job, family and personal responsibilities. Work is spilling over into my weekends to meet deadlines and there seems to be nothing I can do about it. Please help (BC, email). A: This is happening to many of us. Our ‘to do’ list never gets done. […]