Career

Graphic designers wanted for MACO Caribbean Magazines

Toute Bagai Publishing Limited, publisher of MACO Caribbean Living and Destinations magazines, as well as MACO Caribbean Homes and MACO Interiors Sourcebook, currently has two vacancies for graphic artists, and is encouraging all graphic designers (newbies and experienced alike) to apply.
 
The positions are as follows:
 
1. Intern - Graphic Artist
2. Graphic Artist experienced with In […]

When the Internet is your reference

Imagine the scenario. You’ve applied for the job of your dreams, and your chances seem favourable. You’ve given the company names of “safe” references – you know, the people who will give glowing reports about you.
Imagine this scenario. You’re the company’s human resources manager, and you’ve called the job applicant’s references, and have received good […]

Association with benefits

As some of you may know, I contribute to the Jamaica Gleaner’s online job section. Recently, my articles have started to be published in the Sunday Gleaner in the Career section. This is the first one to be carried in print.

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If there was ever a career bible, one of the first chapters would be devoted […]

Five persons your career needs

Writing for the Jamaica Gleaner’s online Job Smart section has brought out the HR side of me. In this week’s article I suggest five persons who can be very helpful in your career:
Creating a successful career depends on an individual’s potential, competence, and drive. In many circumstances, it also depends on the people supporting the […]

Work and personal life – the online connection

Earlier this week, while on Facebook, I discovered my company President. Dressed smartly in a tuxedo, he looked like someone you’d be proud to have on your friend list. However, I wasn’t motivated to do so because the first thing that popped into my mind was censorship, that is, if you have your company President […]