Congratulations On Your Humanities Degree. Now What?
Well, you’ve worked hard for the last several years and you made it through university. Those years of getting yourself out of bed and into class, completing assignments, participating in class discussions, studying for hours on end, and pulling at least a few all-nighters have finally awarded you with a degree. In humanities. Now it’s time to work even harder to find a job. Some graduates may leave campus with lucrative job offers in hand, but unfortunately, many who leave with a humanities degree do not.
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How to get hired with an NGO
Many people, especially globally-conscious milennials, are now finding themselves attracted more and more to jobs in non-governmental organisations (NGOs). They are looking for a satisfying career that offers the chance to make a difference in the world and rewards more than just a paycheck. They find the work in helping to make people’s lives better fulfilling and worthwhile, something they may prefer over a higher wage in some cases.
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5 Steps to advance your career in the Year of the Sheep
During the Chinese New Year, many people spend the time leading up to the festivities cleaning their houses to banish old qi and make room for the new. This can also be a time to clean up your work habits and make changes that can help advance your career in the new year. Perhaps you are hoping for a raise or promotion. Or maybe you are even thinking of seeking another job for an all-together new career. Here are five ways to prepare yourself for working toward a major career goal in the year of the sheep.
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16 Common interview mistakes to avoid
So you’ve landed an interview for your dream job. Now what? Don’t just wing it! Be prepared. Here are 16 common interview mistakes to avoid:
Dressing inappropriately. While there are some places where the dress code is casual, don’t assume you can show up in jeans and a t-shirt. A suit is really the only acceptable attire for a job interview. Even if the interviewer’s dress code is relaxed, wearing a suit will show that you are serious about the job.
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