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Manage your choices … not your time.
“Time is the scarcest resource, and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.”
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How to promote diversity in the workplace?
Creativity and innovation are seen to be “a breath of fresh air” in many organizations. Many people are recruited for their creativity. Yet, along the way, their creativity is stifled by the need to conform to the norm.
I use the fable of “A Peacock in the Land of Penguins” to illustrate. Get your copy of the presentation below:
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How to get your CV to pass the 7-second test?
Do you know how long it takes a recruiter to decide if you are the right candidate for a job? Seven short seconds; that's all it takes.
To put that into perspective, close your eyes and take two deep breaths. That's how long recruiters spend on average going through your CV, assessing your background, aspirations and dreams before throwing it in the bin or taking you to the next stage of the application process.
So for those of us entering the workforce or looking to make a career transition, one thing is clear: we need to find ways to stand out - and quickly. Find out more in this presentation in English and French.
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Are you looking for a CV template? You can use this one.
Earlier, we taught you how to write a CV that can pass the 7-second test. Now you want to use the knowledge you have gained to write your own CV and get that dream job.
If you don't know where to start, we suggest you adapt our CV template. Delete the italicized instructions before using the template.
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How to make a good impression at a job interview?
Congratulations, your CV has passed the 7-second test and has been placed on the longlist and then on the shortlist.
Eager to know more about you, the recruiter invites you to a job interview. Your CV has opened the door to the interview room. What happens now?
Don't panic. This presentation in English and French is the answer. You'll find tips, advice and best practices to prepare yourself and be ready for the big day and shine.
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Why do you need to be a giver?
Did you know that being kind in life always pays off, both personally and professionally?
To learn more, read this short blog: Are you a giver or a taker?
And always remember that:
“You don’t have to be Mother Teresa or Gandhi to be a giver. You just have to find small ways to add large value to other people’s lives.
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