EDUCATION Resumes And Cover Letters A Match Made In Heaven The line that a resume can make or break our careers has been ingrained into our minds. Well, the statement holds considerable veracity as a resume or a  professional CV  is the first thing a recruiter notices in your job application, and they glance at it for a mere  6 seconds  on average. However, one document that seldom slips from recruiters’ radar is a cover letter. Why? To make the selection process faster, recruiters like cover letters because they help them qualify applicants and sell them to clients. In this article, we will analyze why resumes and cover letters are a match made in heaven and why the resume-cover letter duo is so pertinent today. Table of Contents Cover Letter Statistics Five Benefits of Cover Letters 1. Narrates a Story 2. Cover Letters Grab Attention 3. Cover Letters Show Personality 4. Cover Letters Include Qualitative Information 5. Omitting A Cover Letter Can Cost You a F...

  EDUCATION 7 Key Advantages Of Joining Business Associations L Joining business associations is perhaps the most effective approach to growing your company. They bring together business owners and managers from a specific industry. The main reason why most entrepreneurs join business associations is to get the support and information necessary to run their companies. You can also follow suit to take your business a notch higher. You can join any business association of your choice worldwide. This is because of technological advancements that allow you to attend meetings online. However, you must ensure you employ  best practices for virtual meetings . Table of Contents 7 Pros For Joining Business Associations 1. Enhances The Visibility Of Your Brand 2. Enables You To Qualify For A Business Loan 3. Allows You To Access Market Statistics 4. Lets You To Get Referrals 5. Allows You To Im...

  EDUCATION How Your Business Can Support Employee Well-Being More employees focus on their mental health status at work, and studies prove it. According to 2021  survey , Millennials and Generation Z are making mental wellbeing at work a priority for them. Have you heard of quiet quitting? Workers are taking care of their mental well by ensuring they are not overworked. Did you know 81% of Gen Z individuals and  68% of Millennials have left roles  for mental wellbeing reasons in 2020, and it’s known as the great resignation? Businesses are realising they can do more to support their staff, and whatever they choose to do also needs to be an HR management policy to change the company culture. Work ethic is not realised by staff working longer hours but working smarter and more productively. Upper management can communicate why the business needs employee satisfaction and how they plan to prioritise it. Securing new hires and retaining top talent can be achieved when a...

  EDUCATION The Power of Words: Embracing Inclusive Language in the Workplace Language shapes our business realities, influences our corporate culture, and reflects our organizational values. Inclusive language in business seeks to avoid expressions that exclude or marginalize, intentionally or unintentionally, particular groups of stakeholders. Table of Contents What exactly is ‘inclusiveness’ at work? Using Inclusive Language Examples of Inclusive Language in Business Challenges of Implementing Inclusive Language Lack of awareness Resistance to change Strategies for Using Inclusive Language Training and resources Practice Feedback Final Thoughts What exactly is ‘inclusiveness’ at work? Inclusiveness at work  involves creating policies, practices, and environments that foster a sense of belonging for all individuals, irrespective of their differences. It encourages open-mindedness, tolerance, and the breaking down of barriers that may prevent certain groups from fully partici...