Job interviews are stressful under the best of circumstances. So, if you have been fired, you are going to be nervous, especially when they ask the inevitable question: “Why were you fired?” Just as you prepare answers for other common interview questions, it is important to prepare an answer for this one.…...
5 Mistakes to Avoid After Being Retrenched
Have you been retrenched? Maybe your position was the only position cut or maybe you were laid off with an entire department. The feelings caused by being retrenched are largely the same regardless of your circumstances. But it is important to take your next steps based on rational thought, not…...
10 Steps to Changing Your Career
Interested in a new career? People seek to change careers for many different reasons. Your career goals or values may have changed; you may have discovered new interests that you would like to incorporate into your job, you may wish to make more money, or have more flexible hours, just…...
Questions to Ask When Planning Your Career
Your career has a big impact on your future. It can affect your identity, personal fulfillment, lifestyle, income, family, and retirement. Before you decide what career to pursue, carefully consider your options and ask yourself the following questions: 1. What are my interests? The activities you enjoy doing in your…...
7 Myths About Changing Careers
It is estimated that people change careers five to seven times during their lifetime. There is, however, no standard definition of what constitutes a career change. Is working in the same field but different industry a career change? Is becoming a business owner a career change if you are doing the…...