Tag: career
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Hooray! I’m free from freelancing at last
Yes, freelancing is a wonderful, flexible lifestyle that puts you in charge of your own destiny. But in these tough times, it’s even nicer to know, when you’re once again gainfully employed in the full-time economy, that month-end means money in the bank, and weekends mean the luxury of time to unwind. By Mandy Collins
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The joy of life in a fleeting moment
Meet Joy-Anne Bromilow, a Cape Town photographer with a unique eye on the moods and emotions of life in transition
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Live your passion, dream big & make ‘em laugh!
How a life-lesson from Nelson Mandela helped Zakkiya Khan realise her crazy dream of becoming a standup comedian
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Change works! (When you change the way you work)
It’s true that a change can be as good as a holiday, especially when the change involves taking on the challenges of a brand-new job. There’s always a bit of trepidation mixed in with the hope and excitement, but if you work at it, you’ll be able to take the changes in your stride. By Mary…
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A handy guide to handing over your job
Change is a constant in today’s fast-moving workplace, so it’s good to know what you need to do when you move on, and someone else takes your place. Mover-and-shaker Dave Luis explains all.
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5 ways to ace (or blow) that job interview
These days, getting invited to a job interview is a feat in itself. That’s why you wouldn’t want to blow it. Here’s how to get it right and get the job. By Sam Wilson
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The vital, life-affirming oxygen of me-time
To quit your job on the verge of 50, and start all over again, is to take a deep breath of the air of change. As they say in the safety announcements, “First, put on your own oxygen mask.” Only then can you dare to fly high on the wings of new challenges. By Sonia Mather
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The 7 types of CVs I throw away without reading
When you apply for a job, you put yourself and your future on the line. That’s why it’s so important to craft a CV that does the best possible job for you. Here’s what not to do, if you want to land that job. By Sam Wilson
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From hero to zero – and back again!
It takes courage, confidence, and a certain degree of craziness to leave a comfortable management position for the ups and downs of freelancing. But if you get it right, you don’t just get to be your own boss. You get to be your own hero. By Cath Jenkin
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How thinking like Noah helped me set up my new business
Into each working life a little rain must fall. For Rudy Nadler-Nir, the first sign of the flood was a retrenchment from the big company that had been his home. That’s when he set out, like Noah, to build himself a vessel for survival in a tough business world.