Category Archives: Career Development
Working overseas: should I accept an international job assignment?
Is there is a correlation between working overseas and progressing your career? And what are the factors that need to be considered before accepting a position overseas? In a global economy, the opportunity to work abroad has become both more … Read more…
May
14
2012
Facebook as a professional networking tool
Social media has become a critical channel for professional networking. With over 120 million users worldwide, LinkedIn is a powerful tool for professionals to market themselves and expand their professional network. And when used appropriately, Twitter is also a useful … Read more…
Apr
02
2012
Stepping Up: Applying for a management role
Whether you’re looking to move up in your current organisation or are searching for greater responsibilities in a new role at another company, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to taking on a managerial role. Many organisations elevate … Read more…
Mar
19
2012
Personal Branding: How to build ‘Brand You’
“Regardless of age, regardless of position, regardless of the business we happen to be in, all of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me Inc. To be in business today, our … Read more…
Mar
05
2012
New Year Career Assessment
The festive decorations have been packed away for another year and you’ve pinned the new calendar on the wall. Now what? Are you happy to be back to the same old routine? Or are you determined to do things better … Read more…
Jan
23
2012
Making your next career move – when is the right time?
If you’ve been in the same role for a few years, you might be wondering whether you are hindering or helping your career by staying in the same position. Constant job-hopping may suggest to employers that it’s likely you’ll move … Read more…
Oct
18
2011
The art of influence – getting what you want at work
“I refuse to accept the idea that man cannot influence the unfolding events that surround him” (Martin Luther King). A great idea that will benefit your company can be an important stepping stone to your workplace success and career progression. … Read more…
Sep
21
2011
Managing the minefield of office politics
There’s little or no getting away from office politics. It exists in every organisation. For some it’s a dirty word, but for others, mastering it is essential to career advancement. The more senior you become, the smarter you need to … Read more…
Sep
12
2011
To Tweet or Not to Tweet
As more brands choose to join online conversations, corporate Twitter profiles are growing by the minute. But what is the tweeting protocol for the professionals behind the company? As an executive, manager and representative of your company, should you be … Read more…
Sep
02
2011
Five ways to get the most out of your recruiter
Sarah Riley, Associate Director at Michael Page, shares how to make the most of the relationship with your recruiter. The role of your recruiter is to match your unique skills and attributes to a suitable role. We want to secure … Read more…
Aug
26
2011
