Published by Espresso-Jobs, October 29th, 2015
Leadership is a skill in high demand by employers regardless of the position or industry. That much is clear from a glance at the job offers posted in the Portfolio section.
The ability to demonstrate leadership skills is one of the seven transferable skills most in demand in today's job market. According to some, leadership is a natural quality while others believe it can be acquired. There are nevertheless tried-and-tested methods for learning to become a leader.
Increase your chances of landing a promotion and get noticed at work by following these 10 tips:
1. Demonstrate initiative
Be proactive and seize the opportunities that come your way. You don’t have to be a manager or supervisor to make an impact. Your determination will be noticed and rewarded.
2. Organize your priorities
Good leaders know how to recognize urgent situations and priorities and can manage their workloads independently.
3. Stay positive when things get difficult
Leaders give off positive energy and boost their colleagues' motivation. Don't let yourself get defeated by setbacks. Learn from your experiences and share them with your team.
4. Be industrious and willing to give it your 110%
Don't merely fulfil your job requirements – go above and beyond what's expected. Get yourself noticed for the quality of your work and your eagerness.
5. Show enthusiasm
Enthusiasm is often contagious! By showing enthusiasm for projects, you're contributing to a positive work culture, which will surely make you stand out.
6. Accept responsibility for problems
Always consider every possible scenario and have a plan B ready. You'll be able to react quickly and resolve problems as they arise.
7. Improve work methods
Don't settle for the status quo. The employees at your workplace surely have their preferred work methods, procedures and tools. But that doesn't mean they are optimized. Re-evaluate, see how things are done elsewhere and broaden your horizons.
8. Demonstrate the value of being innovative
Don't be shy about putting forward ideas and asserting yourself.
9. Develop new skills
Self-respecting leaders need to constantly re-invent themselves, always keeping up with progress. Read, watch documentaries and videos, and take classes.
10. Demonstrate good judgement
Leaders have strong critical reasoning and intuitive skills, qualities which can also be acquired through experience.
Published by Espresso-Jobs, May 19th, 2016
Attracting a recruiter’s attention isn’t easy. When you apply to a potential employer, your application lands in a CV bank that is often already quite full. So how can you make yourself stand out?
In the current confinement situation, we have browsed and collected the top activities and tactics put in place by our students and staff on the 5 continents. You may want to dive into some of their activities to integrate to your new routine or your progressive deconfinement!
Published by Espresso-Jobs, December 24th, 2015
Successful time management is one of the transferable skills most in demand by employers in today’s job market. People who excel in managing their time are less stressed, produce higher-quality work and are more likely to meet set deadlines.
Published by Espresso-Jobs, April 04th, 2017
There are some plans and issues that you shouldn't share with your boss. Here are the top ten things you should keep to yourself!