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The importance of language competency in management

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:02:00 +0200

While language competency is very often mentioned in the requirements section of vacancy advertisement; it is the one competency that is almost always ignored by many.
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Making the most of campus campaigns

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:11:00 +0200

Marketers often spend large amounts of time and money unsuccessfully trying to 'crack' the university market. The crucial thing for marketers to realise, as demonstrated recently by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, is that it's not what you say that will guarantee you a captive student audience but how you say it.
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Building bridges over troubled water

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:36:00 +0200

First of all, bear a couple of things in mind: one - it's not what you know, it's who you know… and how you use them; two - know everything, say nothing.
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Reasons for leaving a company

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:15:00 +0200

The question is, what is the real reason you left your place of employment? Remember, be prepared that you could be asked to prove all information supplied.
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Interviews, and the questions you may be asked

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:12:00 +0200

While you will have to face an interview - or a number of them - as part of the process to get that job, you can prepare for them to a large extent if you have a good idea of the sort of questions you may be asked. Here are some samples…
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Submitting your application by email

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:51:00 +0200

E-mailing your Curriculum vitae involves some important do's and don'ts of which you should be aware.
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Dangerous games candidates play when applying for work

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:48:00 +0200

Some candidates are sometimes ‘economical with the truth' when applying for a position. Apart from the fact that you will probably lose your job if you are found out, there could be more serious consequences.
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Never bad-mouth an ex-employer

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:47:00 +0200

Don't do it at any time! Don't ever bad-mouth an ex-employer in front of a potential employer - even if you really want to.
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What makes a well-written employment advert?

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:45:00 +0200

An employment advert is written to advertise a job vacancy. In most cases it is not written by the employer. In most cases corporate companies use of agencies to shortlist and source suitable candidates.
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Lessons in world domination (or at least building a career in London)

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:38:00 +0200

It's a rite of passage. With clothes in a backpack and dreams in your hand luggage, you board the plane to chase your destiny. Destination: The World. Purpose of visit: to find fame and fortune…or at least fortune.
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