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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 2)
By Paul Campagnaro Job Search in Hong Kong
British Council
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Job Interview
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Soft Skills
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workplace english
In Part 1 last week, we focused on how to decide which weaknesses to talk about in an interview or appraisal. This week, we’ll look at how to present them and avoid appearing like a poor candidate.
Turn your weaknesses into strengths
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How to speak positively about your weaknesses (Part 1)
By Paul Campagnaro Job Search in Hong Kong
British Council
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Job Interview
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Soft Skills
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workplace english
So, you have finally located your ideal job, you have crafted a winning cover letter, fine-tuned your CV and landed the all-important interview. You have prepared diligently to showcase the mix of skills and experience which makes you the perfect candidate. Then, the interviewer hits you with the unexpected: ‘What is your greatest weakness?’. How do you answer this question and avoid making yourself look bad?
Be honest
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How soft skills smooth the way to career and life success
Remember the most successful and popular students you knew in school? They seemed to be comfortable with everyone, intelligent, kind and fun. Anyone would be happy to work with them on a group assignment. These people are probably well-liked and respected as adults too, and would be valued in any workplace. What do they have that others don’t?
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IT needs soft skills
Career Coaching & Guidance
business opportunities
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business trend
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Career Guide
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cyber attacks
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data analytic
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human touch
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Information Technology
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Middle
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organization skills
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Problem Solving
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Soft Skills
Data analytics seems to be the talk of the town. Whether it’s helping identify business opportunities or protecting companies from cyber attacks, demand for IT professionals with these skills is set to continue. But to succeed in this highly competitive field you’ll, need more than just technical skills. You’ll also need the human touch.
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Advice for advisers
By Contributor Career Coaching & Guidance
Asset Management
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Banking
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Big Four
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ConnectedGroup
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Consultancy
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Consulting
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Financial Services
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Hiring
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Insurance
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Retail Banking
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Soft Skills
With a view to expanding their reach in APAC and increasing the number of skilled staff in order to stimulate growth, global management consultancies are in hiring mode, writes Katharine de Vaal.
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Filling the CFO job
By Contributor Career Coaching & Guidance
Accountants
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Career Advice
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Career Development
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CFO
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Communication
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Finance
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Hays
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Leadership
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Soft Skills
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Teamwork
The role of chief financial officer (CFO) has evolved in recent years and now involves being a business leader and decision maker who can provide insights into both future performance projections and strategic planning, writes Marc Burrage.
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No thrills with poor skills
By Emma Charnock Career Coaching & Guidance
Effective Communication
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Hays
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Interpersonal Skills
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Language
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Leadership
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Organisational Skills
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Soft Skills
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Team Management
When ascertaining performance, employers typically hone in on four soft skills: interpersonal and communication; team management and …
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Soft skills in big demand
By Emma Charnock Career Coaching & Guidance
Hays
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Interpersonal Skills
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Job Application Tips
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Language
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Leadership
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Organisational Skills
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Resume
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Resume Writing
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Soft Skills
Leadership, organisational, language and interpersonal skills are four highly valued soft skills, yet job seekers often overlook their importance when …
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