A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a formal document employers use to address and improve an employee’s underperformance in specific areas of their job. It outlines where the employee is falling short, sets clear goals for improvement, and specifies a timeline for improvement. Hearing those letters always sounds ominous. The anxiety caused by these three
Top 10 “You’re Overqualified” Questions you can be expected to get: Here is a list of ten “over-qualified” questions or objections, along with suggestions on how to answer them. 1. Your experience seems extensive for this role. “I view my experience as a toolkit. I bring a variety of skills to the table that will
A job interview is a chance for you to explain why your experience and qualifications make you the most suited for the job. But it is also an opportunity for the interviewers to see if you are able to think creatively and on your feet. Unusual and weird interview questions give them that opportunity. Here
First… you have to decide on your annual goals. Being clear on what you want to achieve – and why – is a sensible first step. Destination before map – otherwise, you might have the wrong map. How to Break Annual Goals into Monthly and Quarterly Milestones As a mid-level manager or an aspiring leader,
The private and public sectors have advantages and disadvantages and often offer very different work experiences. Before moving from private to public sector, here are some things to consider. Before moving from the private to the public sector, work through the following 11 steps. 11 Steps: Moving from the Private Sector to the Public Sector
Jobs: In job interviews, what you say is only one part of the story; the second is how you move your body and gesture yourself to craft a favourable image to win over the interviewer. This article will discuss the intricacies of body movement and non-verbal communication, allowing you to project confidence and professionalism in
If you find certain aspects of the feedback unclear or disagreeable, follow these steps to incorporate and make use of the information given. How to Handle Feedback Feedback is useful, but it doesn’t always feel pleasant to get. O.K. It hardly every feels pleasant. But if you view feedback as a course-correction, useful advice, then
Abraham Maslow was a psychologist who proposed a theory of human motivation in the form of a hierarchy known as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This theory suggests that people are motivated to fulfil certain needs, which can be arranged in a hierarchical order, with lower-level needs needing to be satisfied before higher-level needs become motivating
Considering what to wear in an interview is not easy. But looking the part in a job interview is important. For one it shows your interviewer that you have considered the position and are enthusiastic about the job. Secondly, it gives you the self-confidence to do your best in the interview. Sometimes, a company will
An introvert is someone who works best alone and usually finds the best way to think and energise by being by themselves. Getting on in your career requires you to play to your strengths as well as going beyond your comfort zone. Networking for introverts can be extremely difficult and sometimes almost distressing. But by
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