Category Archives: b4iapply for a job

As the retirement age increases, how can you get better prepared for the future? (Part 1)

Posted on September 11, 2016 by b4iapply

I am in my mid-forties and  I have been working for  more than 15 years at highly demanding jobs. I met many interesting people, went to places that I wouldn’t have visited otherwise and  learnt a lot from the various … Continue reading →

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Have You Put Your Career Aspirations on Hold?

Posted on February 1, 2015 by b4iapply

We have all started our careers with big aspirations and then for various reasons along the way we had to settle. Things may have not progressed as fast as we would like, or we simply had to put our career … Continue reading →

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The Most-Read Articles of 2013

Posted on December 27, 2013 by b4iapply

While 2012 was the year that b4iapply focused on helping undergraduates improve their education and career choices, in 2013 the articles were targeted to successful managers who either want to advance their career further or consider making a change. The … Continue reading →

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The Number One Mistake to Avoid During An Interview

Posted on October 20, 2013 by b4iapply

I had a very interesting (although not pleasant) experience while I interviewed a candidate last week. For the purposes of this post, let’s call him Michael. Meet Michael – Michael had good credentials, high energy and a pleasant personality. He … Continue reading →

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How to Reinvent Yourself for a Successful Career Change

Posted on May 17, 2013 by b4iapply

Meet George – He is in his late 30s. He has been in his current position for almost four years. He was very enthusiastic about his job during the first couple of years. He doesn’t feel challenged anymore. At the … Continue reading →

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