Many claims are made for mindfulness and meditation; practicing mindfulness is likely to ease anxiety and improve concentration. Being mindful is about paying attention to the present moment so that you become more effective and efficient in what you are doing and more at peace with yourself. Gelong Thubten, a Tibetan Buddhist monk for more…
Making a mark for yourself in the workplace and building a successful career isn’t an easy task for any of us, but for an introvert it can feel like one full of hurdles and challenges, as they are required to leave their comfort zone to get noticed in a world full of extroverts. Achieving a successful…
When applying for jobs the cover letter is often overshadowed by your resume, however in most cases it is just as important, if not more and could be make or break your chances of being considered for a job. Your cover letter is your chance to really sell yourself as an employee and to elaborate…
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Passion, Success and Your Career
“I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.” -Walt Disney Have you ever found yourself sitting at a table with someone who only talks about themselves excessively and their theories about life and business are juvenile, overly simplistic and…
You’ve probably heard about how lots of businesses are now using Instagram as a marketing tool, but have you ever thought about using it for recruiting? “Social recruiting” isn’t really anything new, though it’s probably something you associate more with ‘professional’ networks such as LinkedIn or even Twitter. However, there’s so much more to it than purely…
For many people, a job interview is one of the most nerve-wracking experiences and the pressure is truly on to make a good first impression. How well prepared you are for your job interview can mean the difference between landing your dream job and going back to square one of your job search, so it’s…
As you anticipate the lazy, hazy days of summer, that usual discipline and focus with which you approach your job search may begin to wax and wane. But despite the mellower mood, resist the urge to play hooky from your job search this season. Take a prolonged vacation from it, and you’ll miss out on…
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Top 10 Motivational Office Songs
If you’re like me, and a big lover of music – you’ll know that whatever situation you’re in, there’s a song that goes with it! This also applied to situations when you’re feeling demotivated – there are definitely songs you can listen to to improve you’re mood and get you up, motivated and raring to go. Research…
What is social recruiting and why should your company be doing it? To find out we recently had a chat with Andy Headworth who is the author of “Social Media Recruitment, How to Successfully Integrate Social Media into Recruitment Strategy” as well as the Managing Director of Sirona Consulting. He’s also an award-winning blogger and…