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Your CV is your definitive first step to getting a job. It must catch the eye of an overworked HR person, not because of decoration or weirdness (which will land it straight in the bin) but because it’s clear and easy to take in. It must demonstrate as directly as possible that you have what is required for the job you’re applying for. We give you a step-by-step guide to achieve that.

We delve into what makes an entrepreneur, what is the right product or service, how to recognise your own skills and strengths, how to build a team, and where to find some start-up capital.

The LinkedIn app is your secret weapon for networking and job-hunting. It acts like a digital CV that represents you and your skillset to the world 24/7. You can start using it right now. Let’s show you how.

Networking” is a buzz word that can make you feel like a dumb outsider at a game everyone else knows how to play. Relax. We all have networks, and we build them throughout our lives. It’s a two-way street of giving and receiving which can enrich both your private and professional life. Let’s understand it, and set about it consciously.

Looking for a job, especially your first job, can feel impossible and overwhelming. We break it down into easy, practical steps and tips to get you going.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution can be a scary concept, especially because things change and develop so fast. You can make yourself future-fit if you think about it clearly and see it as a challenge, but not a threat.

Emotional Intelligence or EQ is not an airy-fairy concept with no practical content. It constantly plays out in our behaviour, making interactions easier and more fruitful, or difficult and frustrating. The good news is it’s a skill that can be learnt.

We create an impression long before we’ve said anything to a new acquaintance. The way we dress, our posture, the pictures on Instagram and facebook – we are building our reputation and our personal brand all the time. Let’s do it consciously.

Before you start looking for a job, or if you consider changing jobs, first get a picture of who you are and what you want. Find your Motivation, Ability and Personality – MAP yourself

When you embark on your life as a working adult, your attitude makes all the difference. In this episode we talk about taking responsibility and saying goodbye to feeling powerless.