A lot of thought goes into searching for a new job. And if it doesn’t, it should. Apart from deciphering what career direction you want to take, updating your resume and crafting bespoke cover letters, you need to shape your approach to getting noticed by the decision makers who matter. Ideally your game plan will be far more…
Category: Workplace
Employee experience can seriously impact your bottom line. The Employer Brand Index gives you insight into what talent really thinks about your company.
If you’re well and truly sick of spending hours applying for jobs online only to receive the same ‘thank you for applying, unfortunately on this occasion you have been unsuccessful’ automated email each time, you’re going to need to re-shape your approach. The jobs market is competitive; we know this. When a position is being advertised online,…
Group interviews exist not only to test your personal skills and competencies, but to examine your demeanour in a team setting. We know there’s no ‘i’ in team; a selfish person who is great at their job will be more hindrance than help for a business in the long run. HR and other business leaders are placing…
Working in any sales role is a massive roller coaster full of really high highs and even lower lows. Whether you’re a recruitment consultant, a car sales representative or more on the business development side, sales roles are riddled with hefty challenges! A career in sales is one built on persistence and thick skin, and decorated with shiny rewards for a job…
Being made redundant is often a challenging time and can come as a huge shock. Often it means making a big life adjustment both practically and mentally, even if you knew it was coming or requested it yourself. On the other hand, I also view it as a great opportunity to change or tweak the path that you…
Your CV has received great feedback, you’ve passed the telephone screening and finally been invited to interview. However, it’s not time to celebrate just yet; there’s still a lot of work to be done before you land the job. Job interviews can be stressful and nerve-racking but good preparation will make the process much easier…
Have you ever tried to figure out your career by asking yourself what you would do with a million dollars, or spent time pondering what you used to enjoy doing as a kid? We love to ask ourselves these questions in the hopes of having a flash of insight into our career direction. Why? Because…
Whether you enjoy or dislike your job, are planning a long or a short break from work, this could be the ideal time to reflect and ponder over what you might like to do next. Use this time out to your advantage. As a Career Coach I work with a lot of mums. Some have been out of work…
Boring tasks, difficult colleagues and an endless pit of meaningless work. Sound familiar? Many of us are unhappy in our jobs and are holding out for something better in order to make us happier. In fact, roughly 60% of the UK workforce is unhappy, according to Investors In People (IIP). This dissatisfaction, combined with our perception of…