Research states that deception is used in 14% of emails, 37% of phone calls and 27% of face-to-face interactions (Porter and ten Brinke, 2010). This poses a challenge for those whose work success depends on the sincerity of others, especially since there is no sure way guaranteed to pinpoint[...]
‘I’, ‘you’, ‘we’ – they seem like nothing more than filler words; a necessity when we speak. In actual fact, words such as these can reveal certain aspects of your personality without you even realising. Research by social psychologist James Pennebaker found that an individual’s use of[...]
Conventional wisdom states that first impressions matter, but does something as apparently inconsequential as a handshake truly have a significant effect when you attend a job interview? Studies are suggesting that this initial greeting does play a part in you getting your dream job in[...]
They say beauty is only skin-deep and that it’s ultimately what’s inside that matters, however, research may be showing that attractiveness may indeed have a role to play on the money you’re pocketing and the *job opportunities in Malta that come your way. Research by Judge, Hurst and Simon[...]
If you’re submitting your first application to apply for jobs in Malta, there is no need to supply references. However, when the job posting specifically requests employment references, then the name, job title, company, address, phone, and email address for each of your references, should be[...]
The first step to finding a job in Malta is to write a solid and direct Curriculum Vitae including all relevant experience, education and skills. If this is your first job, you’re probably wondering what on earth to add to your CV. Fear not! Some companies nowadays are looking specifically for[...]