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Be Extra Ordinary – Learn!

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Have you ever arrived at certain crossroads in life where the leading question on your mind is, “What do I do from here?” Or did this question come to you in another guise, like “How did I get here?” or “What do I do next with my life?” Not to worry: you are not alone. These kinds of questions often come up when you have to make decisions whose implication can be so far-reaching that it would determine the next lane life would take you. This decision would determine whether you would merely cope for the rest of your life, reacting to the vicissitudes hurled at you; or whether you would thrive and build an extraordinary life. The best way to make the most of life is to commit to life-long learning. The advantages of economies of scale will diminish as cutting-edge technologies continue to impact everyday life. Only organisations with people who can learn will survive the emerging new world. If you think you can figure out what will happen in the next curve of inno...

Leveraging Your Network to Land Your Dream Job

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While on a job search, it can be frustrating to repeatedly send resumes and also repeatedly not get any response from potential employers. But this has been the ‘route’ plied by many job-seekers for so long, yet receiving little or no response. However, the easy way is to grow relationships that can give you leads to open positions, many of which are not advertised. Sometimes, it’s not what you know that matters; it is who you know. “Employees hired through referral are hired 55% faster than those who come from a career site” – Jobvite Research. Networking can be a great way to build valuable relationships that can give you leads, referrals and ideas. If you have not considered networking as a tool for landing a great job, this may well be your opportunity. While nothing can replace face-to-face networking, using digital tools can open up a whole new vista of opportunities. It is important to ensure you have your resume and LinkedIn profile updated. An unprofessio...