Careers Counsel | Fixing Resume Red Flags

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How to Overcome Red Flags on Your Resume (Harvard Business Review)

Another potential landmine in the job search process is unplanned or involuntary departures. Leave blame at the door when you step into an interview with a new organisation. Instead of focusing on the problems with your last position, do the difficult work of finding the positive aspects of your experience with your former employer.

3 Ways to Build Up an Employee Struggling With Confidence (Forbes)

It’s vital for managers to take the time to understand how their employees want to be recognised. While many appreciate public recognition, some prefer theirs to be private.

10 Ways to Keep Your Work-Life Balance in Check (Guardian)

Take your full lunch hour. Leave your workspace, cook some food, go for a walk or do some yoga. Giving your brain a midday break will stop that afternoon fatigue from setting in and keep your productivity high.