It is common knowledge that you make your first impression prior to saying your first word. Regardless, sooner or later, you are going to have to open your mouth. When you do, it’s imperative to show empathy, speak from the heart, maintain composure and come across as confident, yet not arrogant. This is all part…
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How to Be a Terrible Manager
Charles Montgomery Burns – Entrepreneur, business man and the main antagonist who features in The Simpsons. He’s the richest and most powerful man in Springfield and is the owner of the Springfield Power Plant (where Homer works!). Mr Burns is famous for his debatable managerial techniques – one of his most famous phrases is ‘release…
When working, it can be hard to establish your relationships with your colleagues, including your manager or your boss. You may think it is okay to do certain things yet you could be very wrong. There are some common myths that will eventually discourage employees from their work ethic and their work relationships. It is easy…
1. Thou Shall Perfect Your CV Your CV should ideally be 2 pages of attention grabbing, hard hitting information about you, your achievements, qualifications, personal qualities, vision and skill set. As most recruiters don’t have the time to wade through pages and pages of career history, make sure it is clear and concise and is…
Sometimes we all need a little inspiration when it comes to our careers. Well look no further, I have put together a list of my top 20 bitesize nuggets of wisdom, to help you with everything from job search, to office life. 1) First impressions are critical. People build a perception of you within 30…
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Top Four Resume Tips for Job Seekers
The job market is tough as a job-seeker, so how do you get an edge? Having a great resume or CV is one of the most effective ways to stand out in the crowd and get noticed by potential employers. So what makes a good resume? Here are the top four tips to a cracking…
In the past, HR and marketing departments had little to do with each other. Human Resources placed their focus on new hires and current employees, while the marketing team would concentrate predominantly on the consumer side of things. However, with the growth of technology and social media, the two departments have been growing increasingly closer to…
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How to Write a Killer Contractor CV
This article is sponsored by Nixon Williams, specialist accountants to contractors, freelancers, consultants and interim professionals throughout the UK. As a professional you have probably written and re-written a CV (curriculum vitae) more times than you can count, but re-writing your CV for contracting purposes is a little different. A basic CV usually includes an introduction…
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5 Tips for Surviving Wacky Interviews
Anyone can rehearse a few answers to some of the standard frequently asked interview questions, but more and more companies are opting to do things a little differently in order to ensure they hire someone who is a good cultural fit, as well as possessing the required skills. There are plenty of candidates with the…