Include Achievements on your CV. Rather than just stating your job roles, do well to state some of your quantifiable achievements. Your prospective employer most likely knows your job responsibilities for your previous roles, what they would love to see are the achievements and actual impacts you made.

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4 STEPS TO WRITING A DISRUPTIVE COVER LETTER

Your job search mechanism isn't complete if you own a good resume/CV without a well detailed and compelling cover letter.

You know why?

Cover Letters provide a great opportunity to share with the hiring manager why you're interested in the position & why you're a good fit for the company


Paragraph 1: Tell A Story

The 1st paragraph of your disruptive cover letter should establish a connection between you and the employer.

How do you do that? Well, you need to tell a story.

To stand out, tell a story about why you feel connected to their company.

Don't just reiterate what you say in your resume.

Explain what you admire about the company you're applying to.

Paragraph 2: Dig Deeper And Get Them Excited About What Comes Next

Blend language from the job description together with nuggets of info that are unique to you.

Set the stage for how you are qualified for the role.

Be careful, however, don't overdo it.

Paragraph 3: Hard-Hitting Highlights

Select 1-3 examples from your resume that you believe will impress.

Numbers resonate more so than words, so be sure to include quantifiable examples wherever possible.

Paragraph 4: Say Goodbye While Refreshing Their Memory

In this 4th & last paragraph, thank the hiring manager for taking the time to read it.

Use the final bit to emphasis why you're an ideal candidate.

Focus on being a business-of-one that can provide the service they need.

Show how your personal connection with the company is invaluable.

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WHAT NOT TO SAY DURING A SALARY NEGOTIATION

Finally, after making it through a grueling interview process you receive that job offer you’ve been gunning for all along. Still, there’s one more hurdle to cross, and that’s salary negotiation.

Don’t want to put your foot in your mouth? Here are five phrases to avoid uttering when negotiating salary.

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Today On: CAREER GAP

Ever heard of the term "Career Gap" or wondering what it means for one to make a decision to leave their job to go pursue other intetests.....that is considered taking a career gap

What is Career Gap?
Career gap is the period of time spent away from your last job to pursue other interest or change of lifestyle.

Taking time off your job is another opportunity for you to learn new skills which may boost your soft skills that you can use in the future when you decide to back to the job market.

While there are varous reasons for one to take the gap, here are the most common reasons:

🔸Furthering your studies
🔸Raising children
🔸Sabbatical
🔸Travelling
🔸Temporary illness

Many people struggle when it comes to gaining the confidence to apply for jobs when they are ready to go back to the market because of the gap.

So how do one best deal with the career gap when job searching?

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Be honest and upfront with it. Explain the gap so that you are always prepared

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Include the gap in your CV/resume

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Tailoring your CV for every role you are applying for increases your chances to succeed, the same way with your career gap. Align the skills you aquired during your gap years to roles you applying for

Dont let that gap stop you from applying!

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Be Intentional About Your Growth & Give Yourself Time:

If you are at a place in your life where you feel dissatisfied or feel like you need to develop in an area, remember this...
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1. Be intentional and be tenacious about wanting to improve and develop. Own your development!...
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2. Understand that you need to give yourself time to improve with the right effort and investment...
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3. Don’t be so hard on yourself after rejection. Stay confident and do not allow your past to dictate your future.

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We are intentional about your goals and everything you want to achieve. This is why we want to know, What is your dream job?

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