Are you looking for a talent that can make you more marketable in the job field? You’re often competing with your classmates and peers who took the same classes you did, which can leave you scrambling for ways to stand out. A simple solution: incorporate grant writing into your skillset.  It’s a lot easier...
READ MORENegotiating your way through life – A skill everyone needs to have
In a polarised society, and at times, even more polarised professional environments, there are huge benefits to be reaped from stepping away from the idea that every transaction or interaction across a board table, cash register, service desk (and so on) is a battleground in which your interests must be advanced with such singular...
READ MOREDeveloping your strategy for opportunities
During the twentieth century, the nature of your employment is usually anywhere from one to three jobs over several decades and then retirement. These jobs usually involve one or two occupations at the most. Developing skills, professional credentials, and pursuing education was a linear process, with gradual change occurring over the years. This system...
READ MORETips for graduates getting into the corporate sector
These quick tips should hopefully help the soon to be, or already graduates working in the corporate sector over tips to ensure they are well aligned to reach their goals through their first employment opportunity. Being in Golden Key means being in a circle of connections and opportunities to bring you a basket of...
READ MOREIs your brain actually wired for your goals?
It might seem a little late to think about, but your choice of professional or academic pursuits may not be a natural fit for the way your brain is wired. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, but if it’s true in your case, it’s best to understand it. So let’s take a look at...
READ MORECreating and maintaining a professional brand
We reside in a hybrid physical and virtual world where we can engage, communicate, and work with one another more than ever before. We can exchange ideas, collaborate on projects, and network in a physical location and elsewhere. With these opportunities, we also need to know how you can navigate this landscape to connect...
READ MOREWhat to do and what not to do when networking
While developing a professional strategy along with the necessary skills, learning, and research, you also need to start networking. Networking can mean many things to many people. At times, it can be challenging, and you will get plenty of no’s and ignores. Still, if you network tactically, it will generate results. Why do you...
READ MOREHow to ensure more resilience and productivity in the work place
Employee engagement is a crucial component of business performance. Some organizations use various methods to influence workforce satisfaction. Following the pandemic, human resource management has been considerably challenging, as many leaders of this time would agree. Between the Great Resignation, Quiet Quitting, and mental health in the workplace, leaders should identify strategies to secure...
READ MORE4 things you should know about moving from being a graduate to an employee
As I write this article I am taken aback, thinking about a time when I had just graduated and looking forward to working and sharing the knowledge I have learned over my years of learning. There is a lot that I have had to learn and unlearn in the process of getting for work. ...
READ MOREHow to remain composed during difficult times at work
As a lawyer working in business and corporate law, dealing with urgent situations and important deadlines is an everyday part of my job. Be it because of a conflict between shareholders, an M&A transaction with a tight schedule – and lots of documents! – or the filing of a defense (or even all of...
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