How a recruitment agency can guide your job search
A recruitment agency helps you find suitable opportunities, prepares you for the hiring process and represents your profile to employers. While agencies work with employers to fill vacancies, their service to candidates is free. In Malta, Subsidiary Legislation 594.18 (Article 10) prohibits licensed employment agencies from charging candidates or deducting fees from their future earnings.…
Read MoreHow to choose a career you love: A practical guide for job seekers
Choosing a career you love begins with knowing your skills, what Malta’s job market rewards, and what you want from work besides a salary. Many struggle to decide because they don’t use structured self-assessments or market research. The most effective method has three steps: identify your transferable strengths, check them against real demand in Malta’s…
Read MoreHandling a counter-offer: How to decide without regret
A counter-offer is your employer’s way to keep you from leaving. This often includes a salary increase, a title change, or both. Whether you should accept it depends on one key factor: does the offer address why you wanted to leave? This article gives you a practical way to decide. It covers what counter-offers really…
Read MoreThe importance of career planning
Career planning helps you make clear choices about your future. It stops you from moving aimlessly from job to job. A solid career plan sets specific goals, identifies necessary skills, and shows how to assess new opportunities. It’s not a strict roadmap; it’s a living document you update as your situation changes. The Konnekt Job…
Read MoreCareer counselling in Malta: What it is and how to get support
Career counselling is a one-to-one process that helps you define your professional path. It can identify what’s holding you back and guide your next steps. This service is especially useful during key moments, like a redundancy, a career plateau, or when you feel stuck in your current role. In Malta, formal career counselling services are…
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