Job Seeker's Lair

Negotiating your wage is critical to increasing your lifetime profits. Despite the difficulties and tension that come with pay negotiations, you should know how to do so and learn how much your job is worth. Negotiating a better wage is frequently viewed as an uncomfortable circumstance, therefore it's not surprising that the majority of people (57 percent) have never attempted to do so. Due to the social costs of negotiating, women are less inclined to engage in it, which does not assist close the already existent gender pay gap . Employees, on the whole, avoid negotiating because they don't want to appear haughty or greedy, or risk upsetting the established working dynamics. Employers are more inclined to make a conservative offer when offering raises to their employees during annual wage review exercises. Their offerings are usually cost-effective and based on inflation, market averages, and tenure. However, their offer may be lower than what they can actually offer you, wit...

If you were looking for a job at the beginning of the year compared to today, you would be traversing a very different landscape. COVID-19 has created a lot of uncertainty in both the economy and the employment market. The decline in attractive job opportunities has resulted in candidates not having as many options as they would normally have. Consequently, with more job seekers in the market, there were three times as many applicants for one job as compared to 2019. Despite such circumstances, it is still possible to find a job after tweaking your expectations and drawing the line in areas where you would be willing to compromise. how to adjust your expectations when applying for jobs 1. revise your career goals When you are unemployed and actively searching for a job, it is tough to establish your career priorities beyond being able to receive your first salary with a new employer as quickly as possible. Some candidates accepted the offer since the salary met their expectations, onl...

 Fresh graduates are facing one of the biggest challenges in their life - finding a job during a global pandemic. Even as the unemployment rate lowers, many employers are still very cautious about who they hire to join their team. As the number of job seekers surpasses job vacancies, fresh graduates applying for entry-level positions will also have to compete against more experienced professionals for jobs. Despite this, developing the potential and abilities of our future leaders remains a top priority for the country. Even after graduation, young talent is encouraged to participate in campus recruiting, traineeships, and internships to receive relevant job experience, learn new skills, and extend their employment options. The pandemic has made it more difficult for job seekers, particularly those who have recently graduated. For new grads entering the workforce, here are some career guidance and job hunting ideas. 1. adjusting to new recruiting procedures Since the beginning of t...

After a life-changing experience or a major choice, it is normal for people to set career resolutions to improve themselves in many ways. This occurs in the workplace when new graduates enter the workforce or when employees change employers. When we start a new job, we want to be better versions of ourselves and do more in order to impress our superiors and coworkers. Here are some work resolutions you can make in your new job to help you stay on track to meet your professional objectives and stand out among your coworkers.  1. Increase your work productivity You may need to reclaim your mojo if you're prone to procrastination or require a reset after a long hiatus. Set some firm guidelines for how you want to organize your time so you can work smarter rather than harder. To keep track of your daily and weekly progress, purchase a planner or develop a basic to-do list. To boost your productivity levels throughout the day, start with the most difficult or time-consuming chores and c...