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13 Interview Questions Asked by Successful Business Leaders (and how to answer them)

Career, Personal Development, RESOURCES / By Elita Torres

A guide to the trickiest interview questions that the world’s top CEOs ask Securing a job interview is your chance to shine. But what happens if the interviewer throws a curveball of a question? Researchers at Resume.io collated questions that some of the world’s most successful business leaders ask during interviews – and created actionable […]

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Obstacles Senior Executives Must Overcome when Changing Career When we talk about people facing a career change, we mostly think about younger people who have realized that their current careers aren’t offering enough or who made a wrong career choice. Unfortunately, they are not the only ones who want or need to jump ship. Even seasoned professionals sometimes change their jobs, but that comes with many challenges. If you’re one of them, take a look at the following list of tips on how to overcome such problems. Hurt ego It’s logical that senior executives feel loss of self-esteem and self-worth, embarrassment and shame. After all, they’ve reached a respectable position in their profession and are used to a managerial position. This problem is best overcome by keeping the “usual life” going (family activities, hobbies, etc.) and focusing on your worth outside of the job. You should also be open to learning new things and connecting and sharing the experience with other top executives in transition. Don’t be afraid to ask them for help! Losing resources You may not be used to doing the day-to-day administrative tasks yourself or you may lack some basic habits and skills for details and logistics. If you fall into that category, it’s time you learned new behaviors and organizational skills and started respecting the small tasks that support the whole process. You probably won’t get a high-end job Such jobs are much more difficult to find, and your search will definitely take longer. There are fewer opportunities at this level, which means you’ll need to be much more patient if you’re looking for such a job. That’s why you need to expand your scope, be more flexible and ready to relocate. You might want to take a short-term step back in title in order to eventually move forward. Alternatively, you could explore consulting or starting/buying a business. Feeling abandoned Another problem that senior executives face when changing career is that they feel left out, which leads to lack of self-confidence and self-esteem. Such a crisis of confidence can be very debilitating. One of the best ways to deal with it is to turn to experts in efficient career coaching, who can help professionals unlock unrealized strengths and pursue their limitless potential and who find themselves at a career crossroads and are unsure where to turn. Get in touch with right people Experienced professionals find it difficult to get through senior executives’ gatekeepers, especially since human resources can offer little or no help in this regard. You need to talk to hiring managers about how you can help them reach their business goals. Also, join and participate in executive networking programs, board or directors and venture capital groups. Call-in favors and get help from senior-level friends and colleagues. Age Chances are, you’ll be perceived as being too old or “washed-up”. Naturally, employers will fear that you won’t remain long at the company and will have their concerns about investing in you, especially if you don’t have technology skills necessary to thrive in today’s work environment. To tackle this problem, you should refocus on your exceptional qualifications, proven results and experience, rather than your age. However, you need to know the culture of the company: if there is no-one older than 40, you shouldn’t apply for a job there if you’re 65. Instead, target smaller companies that would appreciate experience, contacts and credibility and stay up-to-date and informed about your industry. Perception of others You might not be taken seriously as a job candidate or others may project their own fears onto you or be in denial or act dismissive. In those situations, you need to tell the story about your departure from the company and let everyone know that you’re ok with the situation. Be genuine, relaxed and humble. If you have a better understanding of the special challenges you’re facing and implement the solutions suggested above, you’ll significantly improve your job search results and decrease your level of anxiety and frustration. This should, hopefully, lead you to a successful career transition.

Tips to Negotiate Your Salary at a Tech Company

Business, Career, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Are you looking for a new job in the tech industry? If so, salary negotiation is going to be a key part of the process. Many people get cold feet when it comes to negotiating their salary, but it’s important to remember that you have nothing to lose by asking for more money. This blog

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4 Signs You Would Make a Good Entrepreneur

Business, Career, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Becoming an entrepreneur is a big job. It is not for everyone. If you have been wondering whether or not you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur you may be wondering how you can know for certain. There are specific skill sets that you must have and certain mindsets that you must

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All Entrepreneurs Should Have These 5 Negotiation Skills

Business, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Negotiations. It’s a part of businesses everywhere. Whether you like it or not, you’ll need to talk to people and come up with solutions that satisfy both parties, which is why negotiation training is so vital. But what about entrepreneurs? Do they need to learn to negotiate during their business ventures? The short answer is:

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Career Tips and Ideas for Altruistic People

Career, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Helping people and trying to be as altruistic as possible are two of the most important things in our lives. These pillars of good behavior aren’t just here to help us be better to others, but to discover something good in our souls. So, if you’re one of those people, you have to do something

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How to Increase Learning Accessibility with Edtech industry

Business, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Out with the chalkboards, in with the apps. The edtech industry has radically transformed the educational sector as we know it. Traditional norms have now given way to more modern and accessible methods of teaching, making the learning process smoother for teachers and students alike. The rise of Brighterly.com and other online learning platforms has

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How To Have A More Successful & Rewarding Career

Career, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Working takes up a lot of your time and energy in your life. Why not make sure you’re in a role you enjoy and on a path that will be gratifying and make you happy. It doesn’t matter who you are or what industry you work in. There are some tips that will help you

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8 Time-Saving Tips for Homework

AI, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be challenging to find the time to complete your school assignments, your regular coursework and your extracurricular activities. However, you can save time while doing your homework without sacrificing its quality with these simple tricks and tips. So check out these 8 tips for homework to get it done

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How Can Cereal Benefit Your Whole Body?

Personal Development, RESOURCES / By Elita Torres

You can consume cereal you buy in cereal boxes on Monday mornings. Monday mornings are so full of hatred, so why not start the week with a nutritious breakfast cereal to improve your mood and get you to start your week right? Monday will return in a flash, so don’t worry. Starting your day on

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Growing and Developing as a Leader

Business, Entrepreneur, Leadership, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

If you love to influence and lead others, then a leadership career path has your name written all over it. Of course, even if you are not a natural-born leader, there is nothing stopping you from becoming the leader that you want to be. Through perseverance, resistance, growth, and development you can make a difference

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8 Reasons Why You Need to Add Excel Skills to Your Profile

Career, Entrepreneur, Personal Development, RESOURCES / By Elita Torres

All individuals and businesses must adapt and advance to remain competitive in today’s environment. One method to keep ahead of the competition and increase profitability is to adopt development programs. This will enable staff to stay current on new technology and work as effectively as possible. One of the most used tools in today’s world

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Can You Make Your Business Better?

Business, Career, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Your business is essentially your baby, and when it comes to your babies you always want them to be the best version of themselves. It’s true to say that there are probably a number of things that would improve your business, and it’s a case of choosing the ones that you can sort out right

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Riding The Wave Of Remote Learning

Business, Career, Entrepreneur, Personal Development / By Elita Torres

Recent business restrictions and workplace shifts that look set to stay have seen the vast majority of employers having to quickly adapt their processes to better handle remote working without compromise. This has been a tall ask for even highly-functional companies and has led to the introduction of brand new collaboration software, flexible hours, and

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3 Tips to Eliminate Decision Anxiety

Business, Personal Development, RESOURCES / By Elita Torres

Your life is a series of decisions. The moment you are born, your future is an endless maze of forking paths, but with each choice you make, the options in front of you start to narrow. Some of the decisions you make along the way will be minor, such as which dress to wear or

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Things to Do and Avoid If You Want to Live Longer

Entrepreneur, Personal Development, RESOURCES / By Elita Torres

Whether you’re in your 20s or 30s, or your 60s, 70s, or beyond, there are a number of things you may pledge to do to “slow down” your biological clock and live longer. In fact, studies demonstrate that it’s never too late to start practicing healthful practices. But what about the things you could give

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