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Feeling underpaid? You're not alone. 74% of you said you'd change your salary if you could, no surprises there. ?? In fact, 84% of career changers cite better pay as the reason they leave their jobs, according to a study by Owl Labs. But what if you didn’t have to leave to earn more? Yes, negotiating your salary with your employer can be scary, especially if you’ve faced challenges doing so in the past. But with the right approach, it’s not only possible, it’s necessary. To help, we’ve rounded up 7 email templates you can use to request a raise. And let’s face it, with the longest months EVER just around the corner, a little extra cash wouldn’t hurt. Get the templates now — link in the comments ?????? #CareerBuddy #SalaryNegotiation

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Suspect is guilty of all of these things but is wondering why he didn’t get a callback from that interview? ???? We asked our expert recruiters – who have helped thousands of people land jobs – about what stands out (and what doesn’t) in a candidate, and here’s what they had to say. Spoiler alert? Your professional brand might be the real suspect. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s what you need to turn things around ?? ??A one-on-one coaching that helps you navigate the job-hunting process; the do's and dont’s ?A resume that screams “I’m the perfect person for the job” ?A LinkedIn profile that is actually YOU This Black Friday, we’re offering you 20% off all our career branding services! Don’t waste any more time. Click the link in the comments now ?? #CareerBuddy

5 interesting updates on the corporate streets you need to know this week ?? Read through and get on speed with everything that happened while you were busy sharing your screen ?? We’ll be back next week with more corporate gist. This Black Friday though, we’re offering 20% off all our career branding services to help you make the best impression possible! What you get: ?5??A 5-day resume turnaround? ?? Eye-catching formatting in PDF & Word ? ATS-friendly optimisation (so your resume actually gets noticed) ?? A LinkedIn profile that makes you stand out ????♀?One on one coaching with career professionals Don’t miss out Click the link in the comments to get yours.?? #RoundupWithCareerBuddy #careerbranding

"Brand yourself for the career you want, not the job you have." – Dan Schawbel This quote is the next best thing after semò. Honestly, can we be real? Your LinkedIn isn’t just sitting there for vibes. It’s the first thing recruiters, partners, and decision-makers check. ?? If you’re aiming higher as an executive, your profile should ALSO reflect where you’re headed, not where you are. This month, we’re helping you level up your personal brand with deals on our career branding services. Whether it’s polishing your CV or upgrading your LinkedIn, we’ve got you. Take advantage of our Black Friday deal and get 20% off our career branding services. Your next big opportunity deserves the best version of you. Click the link in your comments to get yours ?? #CareerBuddy

Last week, a Twitter debate got us thinking — should you apply for a job even if you don’t meet all the experience requirements? ?? We want to hear from YOU — do you think it’s worth going for it??? Our thoughts? Your years of experience might not matter if your CV isn’t right to start with. Your resume is your first impression and you have to make it worth everything. This Black Friday, we’re offering 20% off all our career branding services to help you make the best impression possible! What you’ll get: ?5??A 5-day resume turnaround? ?? Eye-catching formatting in PDF & Word ? ATS-friendly optimisation (so your resume actually gets noticed) Don’t miss out Click the link in the comments to get yours. ?? #CareerBuddy #CVoptimization #BlackFriday

Would you leave a job that’s everything-you-ever wanted because of a toxic boss? This is the dilemma of one of our community members — in her words, she has a job that feels like a jackpot, but there’s a little twist: Her boss is making work a living hell for her. Should she stay or leave? How would you advise her? Please, share your suggestions in the comments. Also, have a work dilemma you’d like to share with our sweet community? Send a DM ?? #CareerBuddy #HelpABuddy #WorkDilemma #AskCareerBuddy

Nothing sucks more than being aired. Full stop. Okay, coming home to find that your last-born ate the bread you planned to pair with noodles hurts too. But with job applications? Ghosting hits different. You apply for a job ? start dreaming about spending that paycheck ? then… crickets. Now, here’s the thing: sometimes, it’s not even your fault. Stuff happens behind the scenes that are out of your control, but you know what does matter? First impressions. And guess what? Your CV is often the first contact an employer/recruiter has with you, so if it’s not pulling its weight, you’re already one step behind. Here’s your chance to change that: 20% off our career branding packages this Black Friday! With our career-branding services, you don’t just get a good resume, you also get: 5??A 5-day resume turnaround ??Eye-catching formatting, also in PDF & Word formats ?An optimization that will pass through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Look, the truth is – your dream job might just be a well-crafted resume away, so take advantage of this while you can. Don’t let your resume hold you back. Click this link in the comments now to get yours?? #CareerBuddy #CVoptimization

“After all, aren’t you just the data guy?” If looks could kill, my colleague would be ten-feet under right now. But it’s not their fault - I blame myself. Imagine applying as a Data Engineer here, only to be called everytime to turn on someone’s laptop or deal with the WI-FI again. One of? the most common misconceptions when it comes to data engineers is that they are also IT Specialists. The reality is that an IT Specialist is far different from the Data Engineer. They are not the same person at all. In our recent edition of Behind the Job title, read about how this data engineer signed up for something that was definitely not on the JD. ??And if you’re not subscribed, make sure to do so here : https://lnkd.in/d7rD9RXp You’d get access to the latest job updates, free resources, updates and more!?? #CareerBuddy #Dataengineer #ITSpecialist #CoCreate