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People like to think they are honest but the reality is that it may not be possible for everyone to be 100% truthful at all times. Many situations require tactfulness, diplomacy and a good judgement of what and how much to reveal. However in job applications, it is best to go with the whole truth. … Read more

There are a multitude of reasons of why people choose to engage in temporary working arrangements. For some it may be the best way to maintain a flexible lifestyle and for others it may be simply a stepping stone on the way to permanent full time work. Temporary work involves a three way relationsh… Read more

So you have successfully passed through all the application hurdles, aced the interviews, and are waiting to hear back from the hiring manager regarding the final decision. This wait seems unbearable at times, and often it’s frustrating to not know what could possibly be taking them so long. You wou… Read more

Job hunting can be a stressful time. There are so many steps involved starting from reflecting upon your new career interest, doing industry research, updating your resume, searching for available roles, filling applications, writing cover letters and emails, waiting to hear back from the hiring man… Read more

In an interview, apart from the usual etiquette regarding dress codes, arriving on time and communication before and after the interview, it is also important to pay attention to your body language. The way you present yourself reveals a great deal about your personality and this can be judged throu… Read more

The Elephant in the Room: How to ask/answer the Salary Question! Recently a post on Twitter went viral when a woman revealed that her second interview with a company was cancelled after she asked them how much salary she should expect if she was successful for the position. However upon asking this… Read more

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8th for the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women. Although there has been progress, there is still a long way to go. The first step is to always educate yourself on current issues. Now especially with the advent of social med… Read more

Taking leave is something everyone does at some point or the other. Life is unpredictable and tends to surprise us. Often this means having to juggle things around, resulting in having to take hours or days off work. There are two main types of leave – sick leave and annual leave. Annual leave nee… Read more

The Cover Letter. It is often one of the most difficult parts of an application. A good cover letter is dependent upon the perfect balance of your ability to sell yourself and a summary of the relevant skills and achievements you have accomplished. Your cover letter is a reflection of who you are an… Read more

In the digital era, an increasing amount of our communication occurs through social media. 150 character tweets, hashtags on Instagram and status updates on Facebook are all popular modes of expressions for immediate reactions and thoughts on trending topics. For longer and more in-depth analysis pe… Read more