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Articles in 2019

How to guarantee a company's future after the GM's retirement – frequent questions

Nobody lasts forever or you need to find your successor!

Nobody lasts forever or you need to find your successor! Author: Milena Pervanje The question of a company's management succession is one of the toughest issues I encounter in my work.

Articles in 2018

The advantages and hazards of an overqualified candidate

Answer the questions in this article and find out if an overqualified candidate will be an asset or a hindrance for your company

A company is looking for a new employee and an excellent candidate, who is really standing out and is far exceeding the position's criterion, also applies.

How to land a job after fifty

5 effective steps for older job-seekers

Your age is not a weakness but an advantage – don't let employers overlook that! Why would you keep letting others get great jobs instead of you only because they are younger? Follow these true and tested strategies I will present in this article and you will easily convince the next potential employer that despite the year of your birth – nay, because of it – you are their best choice.

Infographics: Should I quit my job

Doing well at work but feeling the urge to move on?

Use this chart to find out if you are prepared to let go.

How to choose a HR agency and find the best co-workers

Or why some headhunters charge more and are worth it

Are you looking for a new employee to fill a less demanding position for which there are a number of candidates out there or are you looking for a highly specialized professional to take on a significant responsibility? You should choose a human resources agency according to what type of employee you are looking for.

How to quit your job: 4 tips for the employee and 1 tip for the employer

Bonus: How long should the notice period be to make both sides happy

Author: Milena Pervanje January 2018 When you decide to change jobs it is very important how and when you let your current employer know about this.

What we can learn about gender balance from the IT industry

3 steps to success for those who take this seriously

Numerous research confirms that gender-balanced teams are more successful and that the synergy of male and female energies brings a plethora of positive effects to a company.

All you need to know when a head hunter calls

Read carefully about these 7 steps, you have a life-changing decision to make

Your phone just rang and it is a local or international head hunter offering you a new career opportunity.

A successful career is not a coincidence: 8 habits of people with perfect careers

All you need to do to have a career path you desire

A successful career does not happen on its own.

3 ideas to motivate your co-workers without giving them a raise

And a bonus: 3 quick steps for highly motivated employees

The other day I was hiking in the mountains and observing families trying to motivate tired children to continue hiking to the top.

Articles in 2017

How to rank candidates for a management position – an example

A competency model is an effective tool in candidates' selection process as it supplements the CV evaluation and the selection interview.

Choosing a candidate for a management board member or president position is extremely important for the companies business.

How to find a new job after years in a key position

A practical guide on finding a new job after spending years at a top managerial or other key company position

Even managers with many years of experience and key experts can sometimes suddenly find themselves unemployed, especially in this business climate in which companies switch owners, start following a new development strategy or become subject of takeovers or mergers.