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Looking to make a move up the career ladder? Not sure where to start with personal development? Understanding the importance of Emotional Intelligence is always a good place to start as it plays a pivotal role in managing the perception of you held by your leaders and peers and impacts your potential within the workplace.  

When applying for jobs, it is easy to get desperate and start applying for anything and everything that comes up. However it is important to only apply for roles you really want and not just apply for the sake of gaining any kind of employment.

New graduates, having come from recent academic studies and eager to start developing their skills in the real world, are often highly regarded for their energy and enthusasism. However, connecting with those in the know can prove challenging for job seekers. Enter the ‘Elevator Pitch’.
 

Every job-seeker or employee needs to spend quality time reflecting on their career and developing some plans for the future. Whatever your circumstances career planning can help you accomplish what you want to achieve and effectively prepare you for your future job.

Ok, so you've finally got an interview for your dream internship or job, now what next? Not being prepared may come across as you not being interested enough in the role or the company. Here is how to prepare for interview success by researching the company.

If you want to keep up to date in the IT or accounting field, you need to take the time to refresh and update your skills. If you don’t, you may miss out on a placement or job opportunity over someone who has more knowledge then you. Here's one easy way to update your knowledge and technical skills.

Here at Readygrad, one of our first recommendations to graduate jobseekers is to make sure their LinkedIn profile is active, updated and professional. However this is only the first step. Here are 5 quick ways to take your LinkedIn use from average to excellent.

Work-life balance describes the relationship between your work and the commitments in the rest of your life, and how they impact on one another. That’s why it’s really important to have a good work-life balance. Here are five tips to help you maintain a healthy balance.