Human Capital

Human Capital

Happy Staff Are the Foundation of Success

Posted by CareerJunction Company

10/11/2014, 07:08

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Employees are the single most important element of a company. A motivated, engaged and continuously upskilled workforce can provide the edge in the fast-changing world of business.
The focus of the Deloitte Best Company to Work For awards, held last month in Johannesburg, was leading and developing staff – and the need to keep employees in the fold.
Chess was used as an analogy for the benefits to be reaped by management if it can get a team to pull together while still giving each individual the capacity to “win the game”.
Guest speaker Dave Duarte, who was named young global leader by the World Economic Forum earlier this year, said winning companies tended to be those with a focus on continuous training and support.
Duarte is CEO of Treeshake, which according to his website helps companies “to respond to the latest digital opportunities and trends”.
The results […]

2015-11-30T09:59:38+02:00December 7th, 2014|Human Capital|

Preparing For a Panel Interview

Posted by CareerJunction Company

21/11/2014, 07:00

You’ve applied for a new job and been asked to come in for an interview, then you find out it will be a panel interview – something many people find intimidating.
Jennifer Ritchie, a business coach and consultant with the Freddy Hirsch Group, said, however, that they need not be that different from one-on-one interviews.
She said it would help to view the interview as a chance to prove your worth to the assembled group.
“View it as beneficial that there will be technical experts in the field, human resources representatives, line managers and senior leadership present as this will ensure a thorough process relying not only on behavioural examples and evidence and ensuring consistency and equity. Resolve to make the most of it, by preparing thoroughly and by enjoying the opportunity to meet a group of company management face to face.”
What’s more, the fact that you have been […]

2015-11-30T10:00:16+02:00December 7th, 2014|Human Capital|

Lots Of Job Interviews But No Offers?

Posted by CareerJunction Company

26/11/2014, 07:00

Getting a lot of job interviews but no job offers can be very frustrating and leave you feeling discouraged, but don’t fret. Getting an interview means you at least got your foot in the door – don’t give up!
Getting a job can be a hard experience, especially for competitive jobs. But there are many things you can do to help you get a job, not just job interviews.
Double-check your CV
Make sure there are no errors, grammatical, factual, or any others, that can make you look bad, or silly things on there that aren’t necessary. For example, you don’t have to put you worked at the local book shop for two months in high school on your professional CV.

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2015-11-30T10:00:27+02:00December 7th, 2014|Human Capital|

Lots Of Job Interviews But No Offers?

Posted by CareerJunction Company 26/11/2014, 07:00
Getting a lot of job interviews but no job offers can be very frustrating and leave you feeling discouraged, but don’t fret. Getting an interview means you at least got your foot in the door – don’t give up!
Getting a job can be a hard experience, especially for competitive jobs. But there are many things you can do to help you get a job, not just job interviews.
Double-check your CV
Make sure there are no errors, grammatical, factual, or any others, that can make you look bad, or silly things on there that aren’t necessary. For example, you don’t have to put you worked at the local book shop for two months in high school on your professional CV.
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2015-11-30T10:01:48+02:00November 28th, 2014|Human Capital|

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