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By Michael Page
How can you help a head-hunter find you?
There comes a time in the career of many professionals when the next career step could be found by using a recruiter, or...
By Michael Page
4 min read
10 things to check before you submit your CV
Some people do know how to write a CV because they are exceptionally well written and will almost certainly get a second...
By Michael Page
1 min read
7 reasons why you didn’t get job
There are so many different factors at play during a hiring process, as every job application, interview and rejection/...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Seven easy ways to maximise your performance this year
Do you often find it difficult to be productive at work? With the distractions and stresses that modern day life bring, ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
How to calculate your worth
Know your worth when negotiating a pay rise or landing a new role...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to maintain a work life balance
It is important to have a balance between your job and the other areas of your life so you can be productive, healthy ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Are you doing all that you can to reach your full potential at work?
It is important to aim to be the best that you can be. But the question is, how? Ask yourself, how can you push yourself...
By Michael Page
3 min read
Creating a career plan
Having goals, ambition and knowing what you want is crucial to succeeding in your career. Without a clear pathway it can...
By Michael Page
2 min read
Why networking is one of the best tools in your box
Active networking is vital to career growth. Often confused with selling, networking is actually about building long-...
By Michael Page
2 min read
4 apps to boost your happiness at work
In the Netherlands, up to 73% of job applicants expect to gain more skills during their job. Here are 4 of our top picks...
By Michael Page
2 min read
How to make a great impression in the first 90 days? Five tips
The first 90 days in a new job are crucial. You are getting to know your new company, responsibilities and colleagues ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
The first day: a guide for experienced professionals
Starting a new job is an exciting time. Amidst the exhilaration of your first day, you’ll want to be sure that you leave...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to use social media to improve your job hunt
It turns out social media plays a very important role in your job search. A lot of companies are using social media for ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How to survive your job search
Finding a new job can be extremely challenging – and lengthy, even for the most experienced professional. For the best ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
How to prepare for a second stage interview
Second stage interviews are becoming much more common, as businesses stress the need to find the very best candidate for...
By Michael Page
5 min read
10 ways to take the sting out of second interviews
The field’s been narrowed and you’re still in the running. If you’re feeling anxious at the prospect of a day of one-to-...
By Michael Page
1 min read
What employers and recruiters look for in a CV
Your CV needs to hook its reader within seconds of them picking it up if you’re to stand any chance of progressing to ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
How do you know it´s time to take the next career step?
If you’re not feeling satisfied in your current job or you’re simply after a change in your career, then it might be ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
How to overcome setbacks in your job search
It’s easy to start the job search. However, as you experience knockbacks, no contact or attend interview after interview...
By Michael Page
4 min read
Here’s a guide to upskilling after you have lost your job
If you have unfortunately been retrenched from your job, this is not the end of the world. After all, recovery is not a ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
5 industries that are still hiring right now
As we face many difficult challenges due to COVID-19, you may be surprised to know that some industries are still ...
By Michael Page
2 min read
10 tips to working smarter
No matter how hard you work, some days your ‘to-do pile’ never seems to get any smaller. But there is light at the end ...
By Michael Page
4 min read
10 telephone interview mistakes to avoid
Telephone interviews have become an increasingly popular method of screening candidates prior to final selection, ...
By Michael Page
3 min read
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