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Need to explain an EMPLOYMENT GAP in an interview?

Do this.....

Whether with Recruiter, HR, or Hiring Manager:

1. Tell the truth.
2. Be precise and concise.
3.

*Dear HR/Recruiters*

*Please don't invite job seekers for interviews if u have already planned to give the jobs to ur relatives, friends, or existing

Things No One Tells You About When Building a Career in HR

Embarking on a career journey in Human Resources (HR) can be both

The best way to answer ‘Tell me about Yourself’ in an Interview 👇


Use the SEAT method.


S — Skills & Qualities:

My name

It’s Monday apply to the DAMN JOB

I don’t want to hear but it already has 80 applicants, or what if I’m not

Terminating an employee on grounds of poor performance is a sensitive and legally complex process. As HR practitioners, it is essential to ensure

Dear Applicants:

When career coaches/recruiters/HRs advise tailoring your CV for each job, it doesn't mean adding skills you don't have. Instead, highlight the skills

For my ambitious professionals feeling stuck, remember this:

Don’t let inaction and hesitation hold you back.

Every effort you invest, every challenge you overcome, brings

You're overqualified.

This can be highly frustrating feedback to receive from a potential employer, especially if you have been job seeking for a while.

There

We all feel stuck sometimes. And change is scary.

But remember:

Starting over isn’t about giving up;
it’s about choosing a new direction.

Even if:
↳ You’re

I know what’s keeping you from leveling up in your career.

You’re stuck in a rut.

Caught up in the routine.

Working 8 to 10-hour

Moving jobs every one to two years is admirable.
It means you want new challenges.
Are hungry for new opportunities.
Have an insatiable desire to learn.


It

Dear hiring managers, job seekers are losing their trust in you for this reason:

Lately, many job seekers have fallen victim to the growing

Stop being ignored or passed over during promotions.

There are a lot of talented professionals out there who are working extremely hard to

Don’t choose your next job just because of a company’s brand name.

Loving the product doesn’t mean you’ll love working there.

I see so many

Feeling lost in your career?

I get it!

Don’t worry, though, it happens to the best of us. Sometimes you just aren't sure

God is removing every obstacles to your breakthrough.

AMEN

YOU HAVE A CHOICE!

Let your obstacles become excuses or use them as fuel for motivation.

Every challenge you face is an opportunity to

It's #MondayMotivation and this week I was reminded of this quote;

"What's for me will never pass me by, and if it passes me

We have a powerful tool called faith!

Faith is complete trust or confidence in yourself to reach your goals that build on your personal