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2020-07-10

4 Ways to stand out in an overcrowded job market

By Drake Editorial Team

Businesses will need to adjust to a new reality in the post pandemic world, and so too will job seekers. Many businesses may not reopen, and others may start up slowly. There will be industry sectors that will actively look for candidates, and others that may not be ready.

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2020-07-09

How to write a cover letter

By Drake Editorial Team

To make the best first impression, you need to know exactly what a cover letter is and to put some thought into it  before you start writing. You also need to understand what to include–and not to include–and to be aware of some  cardinal rules of cover letter writing.

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2020-07-03

Job search success begins with knowing yourself first

By Drake Editorial Team

When you need a job – particularly when you need one now – seems like the wrong time to be thinking about “finding yourself”. After all, you have CV’s to send out, cover letters to write, and interviews to attend. And besides, it’s not like there is a well-defined path to follow that leads to personal understanding.

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2020-07-01

How to get work experience

By Drake Editorial Team

If you’ve ever looked for a job, you’ve heard it all before.  Experience required.  Even when hiring for so-called “entry-level” positions, experience is often a must.  Here’s why it’s frustrating: you need a job to acquire experience, but you need experience in order to get a job!  It seems like a never-ending cycle – and one that is particularly difficult to break.

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2020-06-26

4 Rules of personal branding

By Drake Editorial Team

Today, every business professional should build their online brand to generate more value from their social media use.   Here the top 4 golden rules and methods to live by when it comes to developing your personal brand and maintaining a strong online presence.

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2020-06-19

The 10 habits of highly effective leaders

By Drake Editorial Team

Leaders are on a perpetual search for the "secrets" to success. What is it that sends people searching for ways to create success in their lives?..

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