Regardless of how much or little you like your boss, the reality is that it’s their opinion of you that matters more to your career. We know there are some difficult bosses out there; not all of us are fans of he or she we report to. But at the end of the day, they are…
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Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
In an ideal world, we’d rock up to work to be greeted by a team of smiling faces, all of whom have our back at all times and want the best for us. They’d be like family members (the likeable kind); they would lift us up when we’re feeling down and say positive things to keep us…
Paranoid? Good, you’ll live longer, at least in the career sense. Never is this more true than when you’re in a difficult situation at work, and then you start a job-hunt. Being open about things will see your prospects of future pay rises and promotion plummet. Perceived disloyalty is both remembered and punished forever, no…
There’s nothing worse than the feeling of walking into an interview room and being thrown questions to answer without fully understanding the company and whether it’s the right organization for you. While it’s great to ask questions during your interview, it’s best to get an unbiased view (after all the interviewee will want to sell…
How should you live your life? It’s the fundamental question at the heart of a fulfilling and happy career. However, many people overlook the importance of keeping true to themselves throughout their working lives. We are all constantly confronted with contradictory ideals; we think we want one thing but then start to want another. We’re always trying…
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How to Leave Your Job with Dignity
Throughout your professional life, there will come a time when you have to leave a job. It can be a mix of emotions – you may be sad to leave a place you’ve been for years, or you could be excited about a new experience and opportunity – however, it’s always crucial that you leave…
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10 Essential Verbs to Use in Your CV
Your written vocabulary is obviously extremely important in the process of writing your CV, but you must pay particular attention to the verbs you include. Verbs are used to describe actions and are commonly known as “doing words”, so they are crucial if you want to describe how your input impacts your employers. Verbs quite…
LinkedIn – the world’s biggest professional network – continues to grow, and has truly become a force to be reckoned with. Every day, millions of us login to see how our friends are getting on in their jobs, read status updates and, sometimes, apply for jobs ourselves. Every user who signs up to LinkedIn creates…
Finding a job can be a full time job in itself. It is time-consuming and often hard work. Here are a few tips on where to use your energy and time and how to increase your probability of success. 1. Know what you want Spend some focussed time working out exactly what you want to…