Career Hut

by: Cecile Peterkin
To survive and thrive in today’s competitive environment, it is not just what you know. You also need to be competent. You must stand out from the crowd – be memorable, impressive, credible, trusted and liked.
“Success is never a destination – it is a journey.”
- Maya Sullivan
1. Exceed expectations; deliver [...]

by: Kim Beardsmore
You may be astonished to realize that retrenchment may occur more than once during the life of the modern day worker. In fact, career advisors report that we could expect to be made redundant up to three times during our working life.
As common as retrenchment is, when it happens, no one [...]

by: Steve Brunkhorst
Achieving excellence in our work is an integral part of feeling genuinely satisfied in life. We want our careers or businesses to blossom, making us financially secure and content with our achievements. Here are seven stepping-stones that lead to career growth and excellence. When used as part of a total action-plan, these [...]

by: Ed Sykes
You Mean I Need to Promote Myself to Get a Promotion?
Time and time again I hear the following from students in my career advancement workshops:
“My work speaks for itself…I shouldn’t have to tell anyone about my skills.”
“Why did they hire from the outside, I am already doing what’s required [...]

By: Deborah R. Brown, MBA, MSW
“Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.”
Max Ehrmann
“Desiderata”
When it comes to career success, direction and focus are crucial. But beyond direction, how effective is it to have goals?
Requirements for Effective Goal-Setting
Much has been researched and written about the effectiveness [...]

by: Linda Matias
When writing a resume, create a mental picture of a desk piled high with dozens or even hundreds of resumes next to each other. These resumes were submitted by people who want the job you are applying for and are just as qualified as you. Keeping this image forefront is critical to your [...]

by: Ajay Pats
This article talks in brief about how to get maximum milage out of career fairs.
You step into the hubbub of the career fair, take a deep breath, and make your way toward a representative from the top-ranked company on your personal list. This is the company you want to work for, and the [...]