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Things that didn’t exist in 2001

Things that didn’t exist in 2001 Wifi iPhone Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter TikTok Android Bitcoin Tesla iPad Gmail Netflix streaming Amazon Prime Podcasts Kickstarter WhatsApp Google Maps Snapchat LinkedIn Pinterest Chrome Zoom Spotify Airbnb Uber Slack Reddit Etsy ... Read More--

The Five People you Need in Your Life

Vidusha Vidusha Nathavitharana is an author and trainer on leadership issues. He argues that you need five key people in your close circle. A Supporter. This is someone who believes in you and likes you. They are generally positive and supportive about your plans and ambitions. They might be your partner at home or a colleague at work. Whenever you feel down you can chat to this person and... Read More--

Assess Your Promotability Index

1. Which of these is the best approach to working with your manager? Avoid them and just get on with the job. Do exactly what they say. Try to become very good friends. Understand their needs and help them succeed. 2. Which social media site is most important for business and careers? Tik Tok LinkedIn Facebook Instagram 3. Which person shows the most... Read More--

How to answer the interview question, ‘Why should we give the job to you?’

The WHY, WHAT, HOW approach. It will differentiate you from the other candidates. The interviewer asks you WHY you should get the job. You answer, ‘Because of WHAT I can do for you and the department.’ Then address some of the real issues that face the interviewer. Issues that you should have ascertained during your research and during the interview. Then explain HOW you will... Read More--

Twelve Jobs that Robots cannot do

The Hadrian X robot is made by Fastbrick Robotics from Australia. It can lay 1000 house bricks in an hour. The average bricklayer lays around 500 bricks a day. We will soon see robots doing much of the standard work in building assembly with a small number of skilled craftsmen supervising them, applying finishing touches or completing tricky tasks. McDonald’s is trialling a “Create Your... Read More--

How to Get Promoted at Work

If you work in a large organization and are ambitious for career progression then here are a number of tips to help you gain promotion. 1. Do your job well. I know that this is stating the obvious but it is the starting point. For promotion it is a necessary but not a sufficient requirement that you perform your current duties diligently. Many people think that this is all they need to do and that... Read More--

Great Questions to ask at a Job Interview

If you are going for an interview as a prospective employee then you should do some research. Read the job description and requirements carefully. Browse the web site to see how the organization presents itself. Search for news items and comments about the company on news sites and blogs. For the interview itself you should dress smartly and appropriately. It is important to have some questions prepared... Read More--

How to Cope with Overload at Work

Are you one of the many people who complain that they are overworked, overloaded and over-stressed? Although they work hard every day, these people find that they never seem to get ahead. Tasks just keep piling up. What can you do if you are in this situation? Here is a seven point plan to sort the problem. 1. Prioritize, prioritize, prioritize. Revise your to-do list every day. Identify the really... Read More--

Six Reasons why you are not Fulfilling your Potential

Very few people can claim that they have achieved all that they are capable of. In the Western world most of us do moderately well. We get an education and a succession of jobs; we have some relationships that work; we are well fed; we avoid penury and destitution. We can take comfort in modest achievements. But for many people there is a nagging feeling that they could have done much, much more with... Read More--

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