Could you imagine a school without a principal to take care of overall administration and management of the facilities? I don’t think anybody could. We always have this image of the principal as the school administrator responsible for managing the day to day activities of the school.

 

Love 'em or dislike 'em, the school principal is much more than the terror we perceive him/her to be. Today’s school system dictates that principals wear many hats. They are in a unique position that sometimes requires them to be diplomatic and deal with government agencies, interact with parents and the community in general; they have to be a… Read More

If you think that personnel hiring managers go through preliminary scans of incoming resumes to find the most qualified, think again! Here’s a funny thing about the initial resume scanning – the purpose is actually to narrow down the list and hiring managers do it to look for plausible reasons to strike out names and short list the candidates. You’re probably unaware of this; but job hopping is one of the foremost reasons for getting eliminated from the competition. That’s right; employers are still looking for some indications that the person they eventually hire is going to be a “loyal” staff.

So if you have been jumping from… Read More

Having a gap in your work history can pose a problem to anyone aspiring for a new job. To the employer, it can be a huge question mark especially if it spans quite a few years. Don’t let this be a hindrance for getting your next job. It’s not a perfect world you know.

Sometimes life changing events may arise that can affect your life greatly causing you to leave your job. But don’t drown yourself in doubt because of this. Overcome gaps by addressing it. Plain and simple.

The best way? make sure you include a brief explanation in your cover letter as to why you were not working during a certain period, but only when it matters. If… Read More