The interviewee’s goal for a job interview, whether you're experienced or just out of college, is to get hired. Everything said in an interview adds or detracts from someone’s chances of landing the job. However, sometimes in your quest to convince the recruiter, you can say all the wrong things that seem right for the moment. But later, while reflecting on how the interview went, you may cringe at your answers. Even if a candidate has a stellar resume and great professional achievements, it’s still possible for the interviewer to remember only the things they didn't want to hear. Here are some cliches that you should avoid during an interview. Complaining about your current job Companies want to hire positive people. Even if you had a miserable time with your current employer, never complain about that during the interview. Companies look for people who can ... View Post

When lockdowns were announced worldwide in 2020 and the primary domain of work transferred overnight from the office to the home, an aspect of office life that was keenly missed by many was the Christmas parties and after-work drinks. At these social events organised either by the employer or by co-workers independently, you could come together with your colleagues in a more casual context and get the opportunity to get to know the people you work with a little better. These events are a great ... View Post

“Reasonable adjustments” – i.e. the provision of adaptations to a hiring process, working environment or ways of working that makes a role accessible for an individual with disabilities -  is a term employers and employees alike are becoming increasingly familiar with as accessibility in the workplace continues to rise up to become front and centre in many companies’ DEI agendas. However, in many ways reasonable adjustments remains a somewhat mystical and abstract ... View Post

The need for cybersecurity professionals has grown rapidly over the past few years, even faster than organizations can hire. The COVID-19 pandemic further fueled the demand when most of the world shifted to working remotely, and e-commerce began growing at an exponential rate. The number of vacant cybersecurity jobs grew from one million to 3.5 million between 2013 and 2021, a whopping 350% rise (Morgan, 2021).             The global cybersecurity market had a ... View Post

It is now the new benchmark that many corporations are striving to achieve, thereby bringing an increased intensity and speed in the scope of globalization. As corporations move towards this goal, one can expect to see a shift in their policies and practices aimed at diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). In a hyper-globalized workplace, DE&I plays an even more critical role than ever before. In order to navigate and succeed globally, companies need to have a diverse workforce that ... View Post

At Rangam, we are so proud of the impressive talent we help connect to meaningful employment through our services. In our Talent Spotlight series, we look forward to shining a light on the achievements and success of candidates around the world. Meet Yuri! Yuri is a researcher from Minnesota who is passionate about helping others and giving back to her community. She enjoys volunteering in her community, especially during the holiday season, because there are so many children and families in ... View Post

A recent study by Bupa found that almost half (43%) of employees with invisible or less visible disabilities have chosen not to disclose to their employer, the most prominent reasons cited being fear that they won’t be believed (23%) and fear that disclosure would act as a barrier to career advancement.   The most concerning finding of all, however, was the impact of masking on those who did not disclose, with 55% of the employees surveyed reporting showing up to work even when ... View Post

Disability employment gap continues to pose major challenges across the UK workplaces. In this special report, you'll learn about the factors contributing to the current situation and the efforts being undertaken to effectively address the disparity in employment between disabled and non-disabled talent. The 10,000 Interns Foundation, in their recent report, states that the disability employment gap in the UK continued to grow in 2022 to a “grossly unacceptable” level. Citing ... View Post

Diversity and inclusion has been a big buzzword in the HR landscape in recent times, especially over the past 5 years. However, a common pitfall of this phrase is that oftentimes, a lot of attention is paid to the “diversity” aspect, while the “inclusion” aspect falls by the wayside. With retention being a critical consideration for many companies in the face of the Great Resignation we have seen unfold over the past 2 years, it is imperative that employers not only ... View Post

"What do you do?" is often the second question people ask after your name. And many of us have a hard time explaining our job beyond the title. We struggle to explain because we don’t understand our profession well. To understand your profession better, consider focusing on these three points: Know what you do and how you do it: When you know your job, you can do it confidently and explain it to anyone in simpler terms. Understand why you chose this profession: Always be clear about ... View Post