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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…

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10 Myths About the Employee-Manager Relationship

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…

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10 Commandments of Successful Candidates

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…

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20 Bitesize Career Tips You Ought to Know

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…