Top Career to Decide in 2021
The world as we know it has changed. When COVID-19 hit, the world came to a temporary stop. The employment sector in particular was hit hard and fast, as companies ceased recruiting and began to let people go. Many businesses were even forced to shift to solely e-commerce practices. After a few months of decline, […]
by: Nembai
Ways to Find Jobs in Papua New Guinea
With so many job search avenues available to jobseekers today, thinking about where to prioritise your efforts can be a pain. According to our latest poll, 50% of PNGeans jobseekers have collectively agreed that job sites remain the preferred method of choice. Social media, headhunters and recommendations from friends are considered less important. But how […]
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Thinking of a Digital Marketing Job? These 6 Options are the Best!
The world is moving online extremely Faster than every before speed. The impact of COVID-19 has accelerated this digital-first shift. Enterprises not looking beyond traditional marketing methods will collapse and fade into making momentous business decision. According to emarketer, global spending on digital platforms is expected to be close to $332.84 Billion in 2020. As this […]
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Reasons to Upgrade Your Skills to Take Your Career to the Next Level
It’s back-to-school season, but the kids are likely not the only ones returning to classrooms. In Papua New Guinea’s tight talent market, where employers are more careful than ever about the people they deem fit for the job, competition for available roles and other company benefits has gotten intense. In a bid to take their […]
by: PNG Manpower
Signs You’ve got an Incompetent Boss
In a recent poll on our website, we learned that 63% of respondents felt like they could do a better job than their boss. This could be true to anyone out there dealing with a bad boss, you’re not alone. There are thousands of unqualified bosses in the world who somehow manage to hold onto their jobs. […]
by: PNG Manpower
8 Golden Rules of Salary Negotiation
You are finally through the initial stages of the recruitment process and are now in the final round. You like the job and you can gauge that the interviewer prefers you over the other candidates. The job offer is made, but you feel that the salary quoted is lower than what you deserve. Simply accepting […]
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Be Paid What You’re Really Worth
Asked more than 150 high-earning women, “Are you doing this for the money?” The overwhelming response was a definite no. What drove them were passion, recognition, challenge and independence. At the same time, they wanted to be well-compensated, because they felt they were worth it. But that’s not the case with most of us. We […]
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How to Budget on an Entry Level Salary? See Tips
Congrats on landing that dream job you’ve always wanted! You’re now officially a working professional. It may be tempting to indulge in that newly found spending power as you receive your very first paycheck, but remember you’ve also gotten some very grown up obligations like bills, taxes and expenses. Here are some tips on how you […]
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Do You Know About These Five Negotiation No-Nos?
While it’s difficult to make definitive statements about what to do and what not to do in every negotiation situation, there are some definitive pitfalls to be aware of before entering the negotiation process. Here are five of the most common no-nos:� 1. Initiating Negotiations Too Soon Timing is important here. The appropriate time to […]
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How to talk about salary history (without ending up underpaid)
Talking about money can be an awkward situation for a candidate. You want to ensure you’re getting paid what you believe you’re worth, but you don’t want your previous salary history to necessarily dictate your new potential salary – especially if there are reasons you should now be earning a higher wage. Chances are in […]
by: PNG Manpower