Situational or behavioral interviews — also known as competency-based interviews — are becoming the norm. Seen to offer a better glimpse into how a person will behave than simply asking them who they are, the interview allows candidates to provide a picture of themselves that speaks straight to the issue at hand, i.e. their ability to perform in ways that the job demands, rather than talk in platitudes or generalities. In behavioral interviews, candidates are asked to describe past behavior, most often to give examples from one’s professional life. The premise is that past behavior can give a good idea of what the person’s...
Video resume – The new successful way to get hired?
The pandemic has presented us with many new ways to express ourselves and show the employers our talents both personally and professionally and one of those ways is video resumes. A video can often get across more emotion to a recipient than a written article. If you read a touching quote in a newspaper, think of how much more impactful it would be if you saw and heard the actual emotion in the person’s face and voice. Video resume – Great latitude to present yourself From the employer’s view, a video resume may offer job candidates great latitude to present...
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Leadership challenges in a startup
It takes courage to follow your passion, chase your dream and create your own business but it takes even more to keep that business running successfully and effectively. Many times, as the company grows and changes, the leaders have to follow up with the pace as well. It is a constant journey of learning and growth as both a person and a professional because you, as the leader, founder, and CEO, are the soul of the company. Having said that, many have failed to do so. Of course, we are no longer surprised when we hear about a start-up going...
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Mistakes bosses should avoid after returning to the office
Whether dealing with employees who are working in the office, remotely or on a hybrid schedule, here are some of the key mistakes that bosses should avoid with returning employees. Treating employees like children When workers suddenly went remote, bosses worried that teams’ productivity would nosedive. Without the presence of managers and co-workers to keep them focused, workers would surely spend their time bingeing on Netflix, sightseeing and taking their dogs for long walks. Instead, managers soon realized (in line with decades of studies), remote work doesn’t pose a threat to productivity; in fact, remote work actually makes us more...
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The reality of starting your own business
Being the Founder and CEO of your own company always sounds like the most proud and rewarding thing ever in both your personal and professional life right? To be able to turn your passion into your legacy is something most people dream of. However, there is a reason why it is something to dream about because the reality of starting your own business is a harsh one. Having said that, most successful businesses and corporations in the world right now all begin as startups and they would never be where they are without the great efforts from the founders. It...
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Everything about sexual violences in the workplace
(With the purpose to educate more people and spread awareness about sexual violences in the workplace, we apologize in advance to any victim that may be triggered from our article on this topic. Know that you always have our full support.) In Conversations you’re not ready to have this week, we want to bring up the one topic that has always been considered sensitive, especially as Vietnamese employees and employers, that we believe needs to be more recognized and brought to light, which is sexual violence in the workplace. Definition of sexual violences in the workplace So what exactly is...
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