• Motivation

    Declutter your CV

    Ever sent through a job application to a company and never even got that “your application was unsuccessful” message? I think those hurt more than receiving such a message. Well at least for myself. I’d rather get a follow up response than nothing at all. That way I know where i stand. Even more so, I can give them a call and ask for further information so to improve for the future. I write this text because most companies take a first glance at your resume and never bet an eye on it again. For many reasons that I want to address. I remember back in grade 9 when I…

  • Career

    The first step to getting a job through LinkedIn

    If you are a job seeker, your number one priority should be how to use LinkedIn. This is because LinkedIn is the most popular tool for job search in this day. Many people may have a profile, however they may not be aware of things that are hurting their chances to find a job. I have compiled a few tips on how to re-vamp your LinkedIn profile to land you your dream job. Polish the ‘About me’ section This section is where you pitch an overview of who you are. Many people get it wrong and start detailing too little or too much of information that isn’t even relevant to…