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Replace Your CV With Portfolio of Impact
The traditional CV no longer does enough heavy lifting. It was built to list roles, titles, and responsibilities. However, in today’s hiring market, that information rarely differentiates you. Recruiters move fast, hiring managers mitigate risk, and competition intensifies during every hiring cycle. In this environment, descriptions fall flat but outcomes cut through. That is why
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Build a Career Strategy That Survives Hiring Cycles
The job market goes through ups and downs. Hiring booms can quickly turn into freezes, in‑demand roles can lose momentum, and even strong performers can hit roadblocks they don’t control. Still, some professionals keep moving forward—finding new opportunities, growing their influence, and maintaining momentum no matter the market. The difference isn’t luck; it’s having a
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How to Navigate a Career Transition
A career transition is about reframing your strengths, targeting your learning, and leveraging relationships to move horizontally or diagonally into a new space. Think of your career as a lattice, not a ladder – a series of intentional moves that build breadth, range, and long‑term resilience. A Five‑Step Career Transition Approach 1. Map Your Transferable
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How to Create Your Job Promotion Plan
Wondering why you have not been promoted? It is your job to create your job promotion plan. Promotion reflects sustained impact, visible leadership, and clear evidence that you are already operating at the next level. Do not wait for recognition – design your path to promotion! The Six‑Step Job Promotion Plan 1. Understand the Criteria
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How to Manage Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation is a professional discussion aimed at aligning your value, the role’s expectations, and the organisation’s constraints. Think of salary negotiation as a structured exchange of information, not a personal request. As the employer’s conviction in your suitability increases, your negotiating power naturally grows. Confidence grows when you prepare thoroughly, understand your leverage, and
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How to Prepare for a STAR Interview
Many organisations like Amazon, Deloitte and IBM use the STAR interview process. Here is how to prepare for a STAR interview. What is STAR Interview? A STAR interview refers to using the STAR method to answer competency‑based or behavioral interview questions, those that start with, “Tell me about a time when…” or “Give an example
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How to Use AI for Job Search
Thousands of candidates now use AI for Job Search. Evidence has shown that AI can significantly reduce administrative burden, sharpen your messaging, and provide structured practice with useful feedback. Think of it as a career co‑pilot: it speeds up research, drafting, and preparation so that you can focus on the human elements that matter most,
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Skills-Based Interviewing
Skills-based interviewing focuses on assessing the actual capabilities candidates need to succeed in a role. It moves beyond vague impressions and digs into demonstrable skills, behaviours, and problem-solving ability. But without structure, even skills-based interviews can become inconsistent and biased. The answer? Well-designed templates that standardise the process, ensure fairness, and make evaluations evidence-driven. Why
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Skills-Based vs. Competency-Based Assessment
Understanding the distinction between skills-based and competency-based hiring is essential. Though they sound alike, they differ in focus and method. This article will provide clarity on skills-based vs competency-based assessment. Skills-Based Hiring This prioritises the specific abilities and knowledge directly relevant to a role—what a person can do. Evaluations are practical and performance-driven, such as
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Why Embrace Skills-Based Hiring Model
Adopting a skills-based hiring model delivers measurable business value. Research and early adopter results show improvements across talent acquisition, performance, and workforce agility. 1. Larger Talent Pool and Faster Hiring Skills-based criteria widen the pool of qualified candidates by removing rigid requirements like “5+ years in the same role.” LinkedIn data shows a 6.1× global
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