How to build a strong mind and become unshakeable — Do you remember that fable about 3 little pigs and a Big Bad Wolf? Once upon a time, there were 3 brothers piglets. Each built a home. …

I am rereading Daily Stoic this year. Again. Here are my daily meditations… — 1. GAIN CLARITY ON THE THINGS YOU CONTROL & THINGS YOU DON’T. The main task is to “identify and separate matters” that you control and you don’t control. Left column: things you control. Right column: things you don’t control. Write those down. 2. PRIORITIZE SELF-KNOWLEDGE You choose to gain new knowledge because you want to be free. …

An honest step-by-step guide by a Talent Acquisition professional — ⚠️ Disclaimer. The following answer is not an instruction on how to negotiate your salary. Treat this section as one data point rather than a set of strict rules. In this article we will cover the following: How to negotiate $ at the Phone Screen stage Should you disclose your current salary? How to negotiate $ at the…

Do I really need to write cover letters? — If you prefer to get an answer to this question in a video format, here is a video for you: Cover letters. To write or not to write? Here is an ambiguous answer for you. Yes and No. Let me explain. 1. No. Don’t write cover letters. No. Do not write those archaic long-form cover letters 1–2 pages long. Here is the logic: …

Not understanding this is what holds you back in your job search — TLDR A better resume writer wins the application game. Not necessarily the best candidate. Are you confident in your resume writing skills? Things that make you a top performer can’t be found on the resume. Your character. Your discipline. Your communication. The probability of getting seen is reversely proportional to the…

Food for thought for my candidates who are deliberating over a decision to join the company — TLDR Do I recommend joining Caseware? Yes. Absolutely. Otherwise, what would I be still doing here? In this article I will cover: My candidate pitch Org structure My story of securing the role Why I have chosen Caseware at that time My reasons for being here What’s next “Hi, this is Chengeer from Caseware. How are you?”

5 foundational elements of High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) — TLDR High EQ is: Understanding the nature of the emotion. Understanding the origin of emotion — what comes first Thoughts or Emotions? Ability to detect the emotion in the body. Having the right vocabulary to describe what you are feeling [scroll down to look at the actual tool — Wheel of…

Read this if you are a newcomer looking for a job in Canada 🇨🇦 — I have lived in Canada since Oct 2019 (3 years now). I wish someone explained to me this before I come. Here are some harsh truths you’d better accept earlier rather than later. Harsh Truth #1: No one has been waiting for you here. On the outside, it seems like Canada is attracting…