Virtual Training in the Post-COVID Era: Complete Guide

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic forced learning and training providers to shift to online mediums to deliver their content. Given health and safety concerns, this is likely to remain the norm for some time.

According to Stella Mikraki at LearnWorlds, e-learning …

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5 Job Search Strategies You Need to Know

A recent study found that 80% of executives are open to new opportunities, but only 26% of them are actually successful in finding one. So what’s the problem?

What Are the 5 Ways to Find a Job in 2022?

With …

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How to Prepare For A Final Interview With Senior Management

You’ve made it to the home stretch. You’ve nailed your first interviews, and you’re onto the last round with senior management. If you knock this one out of the park, the job is yours—but if you don’t, you could see …

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What Is Virtual Networking?

Networking plays an essential role in your job search and beyond. It introduces you to people in your field and at other companies, allows you to learn more about your profession, and gives you opportunities to help others.

While professional …

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Why You Should Negotiate The Job Title You Deserve

Did you know that about 80% of companies use job titles to reflect the brand’s hierarchy? Besides, about 95% use them to outline each employee’s duties. When you accept a new job offer, the recruiting manager may present an opportunity …

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4 Tips for Navigating Tough Work Conversations

Difficult work conversations come in a variety of subjects and degrees of importance. Even a simple, “I think you stole my yogurt out of the fridge” chat with a colleague can feel rife with awkwardness. And when you need to …

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What Are Collaboration Skills? Definition and Examples

Collaboration skills are what you use to work with others efficiently. In the workplace, collaborating means anything from brainstorming new ideas with a teammate to problem-solving with a client.

Collaboration skills are one of the top soft skills employers want …

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Hobbies and Interests: Should They Be on Your Resume?

If you’ve ever used a resume template you might have noticed a section for “extracurricular activities” or “hobbies and interests.” Today we’re going to talk about how to use this to your advantage, as well as what to avoid.

A …

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Get Your Resume Noticed In Seven Seconds or Less

You’ve been applying for jobs for what feels like forever, but you’re not getting anywhere: no interviews, let alone job offers.

A common reason you’re missing out on the interview round? Issues with your resume.

The average recruiter spends only …

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6 Tips for Becoming a Mentor

Today, 70 percent of Fortune 500 firms have internal mentoring programs. These programs focus on employee development while also boosting employee loyalty and productivity. In general, mentors offer guidance, share their knowledge, challenge and push, help set career goals, motivate, …

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