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Career competences are competences for self-understanding and self-development; for exploring life and the worlds of learning and work; and for dealing with life, learning and work in periods of change and transition. Career Management Skills (CMS) enable you to manage your individual life paths in education, training and work across the lifespan. They include: Planning […]

The concepts identified above, although different, are related with: Knowledge – the result of assimilating information through learning, experience or self-awareness. Knowledge is the collection of facts, principles, theories and practices related to an area of study or work. Skill – ability to carry out or perform a specific task. Competence – proven ability to […]

Your individual career management journey is influenced by your formal and informal learning experiences, advices and guidance and using effectively your skills, resources and services offered will equip yourselves to construct your CMS frameworks.   Career Management Skills   Source: Own elaboration Developing an action plan There are a number of elements that you need to […]

What is an employment contract? An employment contract is a verbal or a written agreement that covers the working relationship of a company and an employee.  It allows both parties to clearly understand their obligations and the terms of employment such as the rights of the employee, the responsibilities, conditions and duties.  In case of […]

One of the tasks that every person must face if you want to find a job is to look for it. It seems obvious to say it, but looking for a job is a homework, it’s a job; hence the talk of “the work of search for a job”. The job search takes time, effort, […]

Curriculum The curriculum is a document that reflects the studies and personal and professional merits of a person. The resume is usually written to respond to a job advertisement, but it can also be delivered on their own initiative in circumstances in which it is convenient to offer professional services, make yourself known, present projects, […]

Tests are objective tests that are used to assess a person’s abilities to perform certain tasks, personality traits, interests, motivations, intelligence, reactions to different situations, as well as their future behaviour at work. Recommendations prior to testing: Be calm and rested. Read the instructions carefully and comply with them during the development of the tests. […]

Self-employment is a very interesting way to join the labor market at all times, and especially in times of crisis such as the one we are experiencing, in which employment for others scarce. Self-employment can be defined as a professional or business activity generated by a person who exercises it directly. Self-employment has the added […]

Co-working spaces are basically shared workspaces. They offer reasonable office space for those looking to escape the isolation of a home office or coffee shop. These shared workspaces offer a suite of office-like amenities such as hot-desks, private meeting rooms, kitchens, coffee and more. Often, they also offer a community. Occupants typically are freelancers, entrepreneurs, […]

Recognize emotions Emotions are feelings and are not consciously controlled. The part of the brain, which is connected to emotions, is the limbic system (Recognizing and Managing Emotions, n.d.). Emotions are inseparable from previous experience and memory. Therefore, if someone had a traumatic experience before, then it is possible that his/her emotional response to a […]

Become confident, resilient and adaptable Confidence is the belief in yourself and the conviction that you will meet life’s challenges and you will succeed. Being confident involves recognizing your skills and your weaknesses and feeling safe with this recognition.  “Human resilience is the ability to cope and bounce back after encountering negative events, difficult situations […]

Negotiation and conflict resolution When two or more parties wish, through communication, to reach an agreement, which will reconcile their respective interests, this process is called negotiation (Negotiate to Resolve Conflict, 2020). Conflict arises when two or more parties have different interests, opinions, values or problem-solving strategies and when one party feels that the other […]

Understand relationships  Relationship is the state of being connected with one or more people. Understanding in a relationship means “being able to relate and comprehend the logic behind someone’s actions” (Oppong, 2019). It has a lot to do with emotional intelligence.  How to be more understanding in a relationship (Villalon, 2021) Take time and try to […]

What makes a team?  “A team is a group of individuals, all working together for a common purpose” (Understanding Team – What Is a Team?, n.d.). There is a difference between a group and a team. A group can include individuals with common interests, beliefs and attitudes. However, it is not necessary that the members […]

Problem solving The Concise Oxford Dictionary (1995) defines a problem as “A doubtful or difficult matter requiring a solution” and “Something hard to understand or accomplish or deal with” (Problem Solving, n.d.). Throughout our lives we are about to face numerous problems, either essential or less significant, in all the areas of our activity, such […]

Design a motivational job Motivation is the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors (The Psychology of What Motivates Us, 2020). It is the driving force behind human activities.  Motivation can be either internal (is fired by intrinsic needs) or external (is fired by the need of money for example). Motivation in the labor […]

To Do Lists A To Do List “is a list of tasks you need to complete, or things that you want to do” (Burton-Payne, 2020). The included tasks are organized in order to prioritize them. This kind of lists can either be written on a piece of paper or you can use technological means, such […]

How to manage work from home Staying at home orders prompted by COVID-19, created a challenge for all employees. Some companies implemented remote working policies for the first time (Gurchiek, 2020). This unprecedented situation brought major changes to the labor market. The majority of the employees had to deal with telework; however, many of them […]