[ Six ways to become more effective ] Let’s start with the idea that communicating with others is generally hard. When we communicate, the idea is to share or exchange information, ideas or news but there is so much that hinders the process that it can fail even before we start. Take misunderstanding, for example […]
Author: Rowena Morais
Your Résumé is Simply Not Enough
[ Why looking for a career change or a new role requires more than just sending out your résumé or uploading it on various ATS* ] 6 seconds. Time is not on your side That is the average amount of time recruiters spend reviewing an individual résumé, according to a study released by TheLadders, an online […]
How to Begin the Writing Process
[ Differentiating between writing and editing ] In Writing Your First Article, we took a look at a number of different elements pertaining to the task of writing. We dealt with how to overcome fear, the importance of making a plan and how to go about choosing topics that make the most sense for you. […]
How To Generate Ideas When You’re Struggling To Write
[Look within and around you] I would hazard a guess that, most times, your problems here have less to do with what topic you’re going to write about and more to do with making it compelling. That said, many struggle with generating ideas about what to write on. Write about what you know One of […]
Writing Your First Article
[Overcoming fear, having a plan and choosing the best topic] It is scary to put yourself out there – to have an opinion, to share it and then defend it boldly. The truth is that it does not get easier but you do get better at it the more you practise and if you can […]
When You’re Struggling with Low Paying High Expectation Clients and Are Overwhelmed
[ There is a way forward ] In an online group of creatives that I am part of, someone new to starting a freelance design business posed a question to get advice and suggestions on dealing with overwhelm particularly in terms of having to manage low paying high expectation clients. Most of us can relate to […]
Three Things to Remember When Writing to Someone
[ It may sound incredibly simple to do but many fail at this all the time ] Let’s say you’re writing to someone about an event you’d like them to come to. There are so many things you would like to say, and frankly, you can provide a whole lot of information. You want to […]
Why You Should Write to Strengthen Your Personal Brand
[ Good writing helps people understand who you are, what you do and establish your credibility ] Writing is a form of self-expression, it can remain long after you’re gone. There is the possibility for greater impact and influence compared to social conversations or presentations delivered which are limited in space, time and audience. There […]
You Need To Be On More Than One Platform
[ What would you put on a personal website that you don’t already have on LinkedIn? ] Just a few days ago, I was chatting with a friend of mine, who is currently looking for a job. She was holding a senior role in a well-known global company. Frequent travel, late hours, looming deadlines and […]
Just Start
[ Making it happen ] It’s more likely than not that you’ve got a ton on your plate already and you’re struggling to get even more accomplished. It feels like things don’t seem to end, you complete one project or task only to have it replaced with yet another one. It’s typically in moments like […]