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Why coffee works in the workplace… just don’t be latte!

You are not alone if you feel you cannot work without coffee – it’s usually the first thing we all grab the moment we are at our offices! Coffee breaks are important: they promote collaboration, productivity and creativity. Breaks with coffee eases tensions, maintains team spirit and most importantly creates a sense of belonging. Here’s …

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How to answer the interview question: ‘Why did you leave your last job?’

If  you’re interviewing for a role, I can guarantee you will be asked the above question. Below are example scripts of what to say, and more importantly, when to say it…   If you voluntarily leave a company: You may be leaving because your previous role was Internet Explorer-level awful, but positivity is key – …

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Candidate Crib Sheet: six of the best Qs to ask your interviewer

It’s always important to ask questions at the end of an interview – but which ones? Here’s a list of questions that’ll ensure you leave a lasting impression and get the job! ‘Is there opportunity for growth at your company?‘ Hiring managers want progression, not regression – so outline some key skills and ask if …

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Candidate Crib Sheet: ‘Why do you want to work for us?’ Understanding company culture

Before an interview it’s a given that you will try and garner as much information about your prospective new employer as possible. With this in mind, here’s some key questions to get you started… What does the company do? How big is the team you’re looking to join? How important is the team’s function in …

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Essential interview questions for Software Engineers

When preparing to interview an Engineer it’s important that you include a range of questions that test the candidate’s technological and engineering expertise. In addition to engineering-specific questions, you’ll want to find out more about their interpersonal communication skills and cultural fit. Here’s five questions to get you started… 1. What’s the most challenging engineering …

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The key skills needed to succeed in any job

Sheetal Rai from Worknrby.com gives you a list of the key skills needed to thrive in your job!  Sales skills  Sales is the basis of all business success. You’re always selling, even if your role does not include sales in the job description. You sell during marketing activities, team meetings, customer service, product management, conferences, …

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