Business | My Career
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Friday May 17
Written communication to a prospective employer is vital
Cover letter is as vital as the personal interview
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Friday Apr 26
It pays to be seen in the office
Working from home is good idea, but building relationships is important
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Friday Apr 19
Arm yourself with interviewing skills
Make the best impression with professional communication
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Friday Apr 12
Job interview: How to face an aggressive interviewer
Retreat gracefully if you feel you are being attacked personally
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Friday Apr 12
UAE ‘not so generous’ with maternity leave
Mothers need at least 3 months off from work
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Friday Apr 12
Maternity break can impact career aspirations
Women lose jobs over ‘pregnancy discrimination’
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Friday Apr 5
Don’t underestimate coworkers’ support
Your team’s help is essential to development and advancement
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Friday Apr 5
Downsizing leaves UAE staff overworked
Employees feeling the strain as companies try to do more with less
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Friday Mar 29
Making sure you develop professionally and are productive
Making sure you develop professionally and are productive
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Friday Mar 22
How to prepare for jobs for which you are overqualified
The job market may be recovering but there are still many people looking for work
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Friday Mar 22
Online con artists prey on unsuspecting jobseekers
‘Recruiters’ trick applicants into paying fees
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Friday Mar 15
Know where you’re on the preference scale
You will need to have a solid understanding of how you meet job requirements
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Friday Mar 15
Employees in region face pay freeze this year
GCC companies remain cautious as employees face pay freeze this year
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Friday Mar 8
Get your career back on track
Understanding the causes is essential to finding solutions
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Friday Mar 8
How to get to the top
Women are often weighed down by time and priorities
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Friday Mar 8
Women advancing in their careers
Women have certainly moved up the ranks but pay disparity still exists
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Wednesday Mar 6
How to survive your first week in a new job
You’ve bagged the job of your dreams, so the hard part’s over, right? Wrong, now you’re a bundle of nerves. Fear not, because we have the answers to all the niggling questions that’ll keep you awake the night before you start a new job
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Friday Mar 1
Tackling concerns in a job interview
Interviews often about winning the personal side of the hiring process
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Friday Feb 22
Weighing the factors when considering a job change
Considering a change in job
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Friday Feb 15
How to handle your new position after a promotion
Introducing change gradually and keeping your team around you are crucial
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Friday Feb 8
Mistakes to avoid when negotiating salary
You need to ensure that the offer on the table is fair compared to the market
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Friday Feb 1
Things to do before deciding to go
Try to find ways how your situation can be improved
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Friday Feb 1
When is it time to quit your job?
Points to consider before heading for the exit
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Monday Jan 28
Career growth top criterion for Emirati jobseekers
Survey provides insights ahead of Tawdheef Recruitment Show offering 2,500 jobs
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Friday Jan 18
Dos and Don’ts of job change
Caution is the key to moving companies
Business Editor's choice
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Yahoo to buy Tumblr for $1b
Deal represents CEO Marissa Mayer's boldest move since leaving Google
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Watchmakers move to be in sync with times
An energised industry has emerged post-recession and seeking new growth trajectory
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Abenomics or bust is what Japan is in for
Tolerable stagnation is no longer an option for Asian giant
