Career & Training Essentials

Yesterday we learnt how to write resumes! This is very different from how I have previously written resumes. I wanted to share my key learning from the workshop for others... DUTIES TELL ACCOMPLISHMENTS SELL! Do not list a range of duties under each position. Instead...

Learning about cover letters was very interesting. As well as learning I have to tailor each cover letter to the company/position it was great to learn different and interesting ways to grab an employers attention and make them keep reading. Here are 8 ways to start a...

During the initial stages of the Experience Counts program is was interesting to learn about my transferrable skills. This is not something that I have thought about before. Here are seven key transferable skills that are especially valuable in todays job...

Having worried about working in an office due to not understanding Microsoft Office software, I was thrilled to learn about the creative features of PowerPoint. As a creative person, I had great fun learning how to insert videos, graphics, audio/music, transitions and...

I hate this question! Whether you’re a seasoned professional with decades of experience or this is your first job interview, you’ve almost certainly been asked the question “where do you see yourself in 5 years” in an interview. It’s one of the most common interview...

The 'Personality Types in the workplace' workshop which is based on the MBTI model was particularly interesting to me.  The first dichotomy asks whether you are a Introvert or Extrovert. This was challenging to me as sometimes I feel like I am an extrovert but...

I think that effective negotiation happens when two elements occur; empathizing with others involved and asserting yourself. It is knowing how to balance what the other party/person needs/wants whilst knowing and valuing yourself and what you want as well. As per the...