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The Importance of Empathy in The Workforce

The Importance of Empathy in The Workforce

Empathy: the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Alfred Adler once said, “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” As someone who considers themselves to be very in...

Acing Psychometric Tests: Why they’re important

Acing Psychometric Tests: Why they’re important

Article courtesy of WikiJob As the global economic crisis continues, many people are trying to land higher-paying jobs or additional gigs. But, before they can land their preferred work, they must pass the hiring process. One of the obstacles that may be required by...

SHL Tests: 6 smart tips to pass every time

SHL Tests: 6 smart tips to pass every time

Originally published by WikiJob Looking for a new job? You might have to take an SHL test. Saville and Holdsworth Limited (SHL) is one of the most popular providers of psychometric tests, used by thousands of organizations worldwide. While these tests can be daunting,...

How to decide between multiple job offers

How to decide between multiple job offers

The job application process can often be daunting. You spend a great deal of time crafting and presenting the best version of yourself in the hope that one of the companies you apply to accepts you in a role. Few people consider the idea of multiple businesses being...

Setback to success: Skills to succeed with Naby Mariyam

Setback to success: Skills to succeed with Naby Mariyam

Have you just faced a rejection, and now you're feeling unsure about your next steps? Or maybe you're questioning whether you've got the skills to create a career from the ground up? This article is for you. Welcome to part two of our discussion with CEO and Founder...

Can you design your future?

Can you design your future?

Look, none of us can predict the future but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps now to help steer it in a direction that #sparksjoy. How can you do that, I hear you ask? Well friends, let me introduce you to this delightful little theory of Life Design.Drawing on...

Six ways to fast track your career progression

Six ways to fast track your career progression

Have you ever been frustrated, waiting for your manager to offer you a promotion, or wondered what more you could do to stand out from your peers? Use these tips and tricks to get the recognition you deserve and fast-track your progression. 1. Set your career (and...

Fitting in(stitutions) while Black

Fitting in(stitutions) while Black

Recently, myself and a colleague wrote an article at The Conversation examining some nuances of working while Black. We use the word Black to refer to political identities connected to ancestry, as well as a cultural and social experience of race and to...

How to make a difference as a mentor in 4 easy ways

How to make a difference as a mentor in 4 easy ways

What makes a mentor stand out? We all have people in our lives that we find inspiring, motivating, and driven, but the secret to being a mentor is more than just enthusiasm (although that never goes to waste!)From sharing their knowledge and expertise to providing...

4 signs a healthcare career may be right for you

4 signs a healthcare career may be right for you

The healthcare industry offers various rewarding career paths. You have the opportunity to make a significant difference in individual patients' lives and the community at large. Lucrative salaries are also a feature of many roles in the sector. The Australian...

5 tips for preparing for a career in IT

5 tips for preparing for a career in IT

Information technology is a booming industry offering a variety of jobs. It's an excellent field for those looking for a chance to advance and earn a solid income. In January 2020, records indicated at least 3 million people held jobs in some part of IT in America.If...