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Find Dream Job Blogging - Zinny Factor
Getting Ahead, Inspiration, Job Search

How Blogging Can Help You Find Your Dream Job

Blogging used to be something that only writers did to promote their work and help them further their careers, or that businesses used to drive more traffic to their websites, but these days many more people are using blogging as part of their personal branding. 

Using blogging, to build your personal brand is a great way to attract employers and enable yourself to find your dream job. Sound good? Here’s what you need to do to use blogging to land that great job.

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Phone Interview Guide - Zinny Factor
Career Change, Getting Ahead, Interviews, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

A Guide To Nailing A Phone Interview

Having a phone interview is becoming the norm when it comes to the initial stages of the interview process for many companies. As a result, it’s worth preparing for since it determines how you’ll progress to the next phase of the interview.

Understandably, this can be difficult for some candidates to pull through as you can’t see the other person’s facial expression. In this article, we will provide a guide throughout the entire process to keep you informed.

As always, we apply real-life situations in providing you with solutions. We have also included sample responses and templates in this article which you can tailor to your phone interview.

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Career Change, Getting Ahead, Getting Started

How to Land Your Dream Career

Perhaps you’ve recently graduated from college or university and are having trouble charting out a suitable career path. Well, maybe you already have a 9-5 job but are dissatisfied with your present position. Landing your dream career may appear to be a challenging task, but it is possible with determination, perseverance, and consistency.

The standard advice for selecting career paths is “Do what you love”, however, how do you achieve that dream career, the career you truly want to pursue? To land the career of your dreams, you must first figure out what you want to do and what attributes you are looking for in a position.

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Job Interview - Zinny Factor
Job Search

Secrets Revealed: How to Ace Your Next Job Interview

So here’s the deal, you have an impressive resume and extensive experience, making you the best candidate for a specific job. What’s next? At this point, there’s only one thing left to do-ace your work interview.

It’s easy to learn how to create a resume, but many candidates can’t seem to ace their job interviews. The reason? They did not prepare for their interview. Adequate preparation is the key to ensuring that you get the position you like. It’s not just about being relaxed and confident; it’s also about showing who you are as a person.

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Work Injury Claim - Zinny Factor
Inspiration

Are You Off Work Because Of An Injury?

If you have suffered an injury and you are no longer able to work, whether for a specified period of time or indefinitely, you are probably feeling incredibly stressed and worried. This is even more so the case if you are self-employed or you are not entitled to any form of sick pay. However, rather than fretting, you need to have a plan. Read on to discover what you should do if you are off work injured and not earning any money. 

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study Medicine - Zinny Factor
Career Change, Getting Ahead

Medicine Is Tough, So Why Do People Go Into It?

If you want a cushy career with plenty of benefits, you have a lot of options open to you. Insurance brokers, bankers, and legal professionals have relatively easy work once they get the hang of it, and they earn good money. 

Medicine, on the other hand, is always tough. It requires you to take on tremendous responsibility for the lives of other people – and that in and of itself can be exhausting. Then, when you pile all the paperwork, long hours, and other pressures on top of that, it’s a surprise anyone goes into it. 

So what’s the upside? Why are people going into medicine in increasingly high numbers? Let’s take a look at some of the reasons. 

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Cover Letter _ Zinny Factor
Career Change, Getting Started, Job Search, The Immigrant Worker

Step-By-Step Guide: Cover Letter For the US & Canadian Job Market

A cover letter adds an extra touch to your job applications and definitely helps you stand out from the crowd. Many people may think that they aren’t necessary, however, a number of employers and recruiters still note that cover letters help in setting a candidate apart.

Imagine a recruiter receiving thousands of resumes with no accompanying cover letter – and then you send out your application with one! You’ll definitely be remembered.

So how can you write a killer cover letter that not only tells you apart from the crowd but also displays you as a qualified candidate? When will you need a cover letter? We’ll be sharing in-depth information on this in this article as well as answering every other question you may have regarding cover letters.

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Digital Marketing - Zinny Factor
Career Change, Getting Ahead, The Immigrant Worker

How to Ace an Entry-Level Digital Marketing Interview

Digital marketing is a broad industry that can be a very rewarding career with a low barrier to entry. The opportunities for career advancement are endless. You will never be stuck in the same position for too long before the next promotion or pay rise.

Unlike some careers, there is no singular path that you need to take. It is an exciting industry to work in with a plethora of possibilities to keep challenging you.

Interviewing for a digital marketing role can be quite daunting, particularly your first one. Don’t get disheartened if you are not successful with the interview. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get ready for the next one. With each experience, you will be more equipped for the next!

However, hopefully, you will ace your first interview and not have to experience this. Here are a few tips to take on board to help you prepare for an entry-level digital marketing interview.

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Career Change

The Benefits of Starting a New Career

We spend the majority of our adult lives working, so it’s important to choose a new career that allows you to do something you love. When your job offers fulfillment and satisfaction, you’ll find that you’re motivated to enhance your career path and develop your skills.

However, not everyone finds their dream job role straight away. If you’re not feeling inspired by your current position, take a look at the benefits of starting a brand-new career.

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