Nicholas Craig, Author at Virtual Goods Summit

Resume and Curriculum Vitae: Here’s What You Need to Know

29th April 201822nd August 2018 Nicholas Craig

Before you apply for a job, there are two things that you should never forget – a resume and a curriculum vitae. Most employers require you to submit either one of the two or both. They are essential so that the recruiters and the hiring managers will have an idea of your background, skills, and experiences. Resume A resume is a document that provides a summary of an applicant’s qualifications for a particular job. A good resume increased the potential of the applicant to be interviewed. According to experts, only…

Career

Reasons Affecting your Productivity and How to Be Motivated

4th March 201824th October 2022 Nicholas Craig

It’s Monday again! Most of us are having a hard time starting our week by going to work. It feels like a burden to visualize another five days of sitting the whole shift in the office while waiting for Friday night. Some of us are even tired of waking up early in the morning. Well, it’s actually normal. We all get tired at some points of our lives. But it doesn’t mean we need to stop. We just need to find our motivation. Without motivation, we will not be able…

Career

Perks of Getting Promoted and How to Earn Them

2nd February 201824th October 2022 Nicholas Craig

Are you stuck in the same game every day, doing the same tasks and assignments? Do you want to elevate your career and explore more responsibilities? Do you have what it takes to be the next leader? If you answered a big “YES” to all these questions, it’s the perfect time for you to get a promotion. Based on the study created by LinkedIn, companies all around the world usually provide promotions to their employees during January, July, and September. In the 1990s, 22% of the promotions occurred in January.…

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How to Develop Effective Training Programs for Employees

3rd January 201823rd July 2019 Nicholas Craig

Every company has their goals and objectives to achieve at least every quarter of the year. This will help them achieve their target for the success of their business. Of course, in order for a company to operative effectively, they need skilled employees and workers who will work hand-in-hand in reaching the company’s goals. According to Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), small to medium-sized enterprises are composed of less than 250 employees while large enterprises can go up to more than 250 employees. Basically, it is important that…

Career

Top 20 Fastest-Growing Careers by 2018

5th December 201724th October 2022 Nicholas Craig

Deciding on your career path is one of the most crucial things in life. You have to consider choosing the career of your passion and a career that pays well to support your daily needs. According to Statista, about 127.35 million people in the United States were employed on a full-time basis. The Bureau of Labor Statistics also reported that the total number of employed Americans will have increased 10.01 percent between 2008 and 2018. If you are still deciding on what course to take on college or you are…

Career

The Basics of Job Hunting and Application

4th November 201723rd July 2019 Nicholas Craig

Updated 23rd July 2019 Having a job is essential to meet up the demands of life. It allows us to earn money for us to buy our basic needs. However, getting a job is not easy. It requires skills, degree and other requirements. According to the 2019 report of the World Employment and Social Outlook (WESO) of International Labor Organization, 197.1 million people are unemployed in the world in 2015. In 2016, it increased to almost 200 million. It is also expected to rise by 1.1 million every year. If…

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How to Slay a Job Interview

3rd September 201723rd July 2019 Nicholas Craig

A job interview is the most crucial stage in the recruitment process for both the applicant and the hiring company. The challenge for the applicant is to ace all the interview questions. On the other hand, the job interview will help the company select the best applicant among the rest. Thanks to lots of years of research and intensive practice, an employer is likely to tell you the classic interview “stumbling block”. Ever wondered if this might be your challenge? It’s time to assess the realities of your job interview…

Career Virtual

Earn Money at Home with these Top 12 Online Jobs

2nd August 201724th October 2022 Nicholas Craig

The internet is created for so many reasons – research, communication, education, marketing, and business. But apart from that, there is a pool of opportunities found on the internet that can help you earn money. You just have to be equipped with certain skills to perform various tasks. Most especially, you have to own a competent computer and a reliable internet connection. So if you have spare time, you can try working at home with a wide variety of online jobs. You can opt to work for part-time or full-time.…

Business Virtual

How Technology Has Changed Business Forever

2nd July 201722nd August 2018 Nicholas Craig

Change is the only thing that is constant in the world. With the rise of technology, everything is not the same as before. It transforms various fields and applications – education, entertainment, healthcare and most especially, business. Business came before civilization. Our early ancestors had done informal businesses and trades before. However, the first recorded corporations began in 1602. The first was named Dutch East India Company and followed by British East India Company. In the 1950s, computers were born. It changed how businesses manage their operations. Instead of large…

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The Rise and Relevance of Virtual Goods in the Digital World

1st June 201722nd August 2018 Nicholas Craig

With the advent of technology, everything in the world has changed. It has paved the way to various advancements and improvements in our daily transactions in life, including how to exchange goods. Centuries ago, people can avail goods by means of bartering objects. They can also avail of a product or a service by offering something in return – animals, crops, or service. In early 700 BC, coins were invented which served as the universal embodiment of money. Coins were used to purchase goods and services. Fast forward to the…